20 Hilarious Snapshots of Squirrels and Foxes to Brighten Your Day

Wildlife photographer Julian Rad spends a lot of time in the woods of his native Australia, where he takes the most amazing shots of local woodland critters – like squirrels and foxes –frolicking through the forest. His work is so good, he’s even won the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award in 2015.

Take a look at Rad’s intimate snapshots of animals like you’ve never seen them before – and be sure to check out his Instagram and Facebook pages for more!

1. Red Squirrel

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2. Make a wish

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3. Almost… there…

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4. Happy

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5. Stop and smell the roses

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6. A nice fragrance

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7. Ahhhhh

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8. Made a new friend

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9. Your replacements

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10. Run for it!

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11. Can I help you with something?

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12. Picking flowers

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13. “I have found the chosen one. It is I…”

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14. Oooooooooohhhhhhh

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15. I have something for you

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16. Hang in there

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17. Cheese!

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18. Loving it

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19. Thirst

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20. Fight night

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So glad I’ve already got my squirrel fix for the day!

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March 3, 2019

Here’s the Mystery Man Voicing Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Rami Malek is the talk of the town all around Hollywood thanks to his recent Oscar win for Best Actor, portraying the legendary Freddie Mercury in “Boheminan Rhapsody.” But you’d better believe taking on a role like that took a LOT of hard work learning to sing… and another vocalist.

Who is the mystery voice of Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’? @tjholmes has the answer. https://t.co/W1vUNMab63 pic.twitter.com/ZeUBtra4k1

— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 22, 2019

Marc Martel is a Canadian singer who plays a prominent role in the hit movie Bohemian Rhapsody – but you wouldn’t recognize his face if you passed him on the street. The film relied heavily on Martel’s uncanny ability to mimic Freddie Mercury’s voice in order to get the perfect soundtrack for the film, while still allowing star Rami Malek to portray the Queen vocalist onscreen. Malek’s voice and master recordings of Mercury, who died in 1991, were also used in the film, but Martel played an important part in the process.

Martel is credited in the film with providing “additional vocals”, but he signed a nondisclosure agreement, so he can’t get into too many details about how much his voice was actually featured.

Martel has previously gained notoriety on YouTube for his ability to imitate the iconic singer. His audition tape for Queen drummer Robert Taylor’s tribute band went viral in 2011.

Martel tours with his tribute band Ultimate Queen Celebration and has released an album of Queen cover songs. And though Malek is a bone fide star, Martel’s YouTube videos singing Queen songs have made him a minor celebrity in his own right.

Martel previously fronted a band called Downhere, and it was the bass player in that band that originally commented on his ability to sound like Freddie Mercury. Good thing he spoke up!

Learn how Rami Malek “sunk his teeth” into the role of a lifetime

Rami Malek also got a lot of help from dental technician Chris Lyons, who’s given actors like Meryl Streep and Tilda Swinton their chops. Learn all about about Malek’s teeth transformation:

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March 3, 2019

10+ Hotel Hacks to Remember on Your Next Trip out of Town

I love to travel, but I have to admit there are definitely parts of that I kind of dread. From less-than-stellar hotel sites to long plane rides, there’s a lot that can mess your day up.

While there isn’t a fix for all of those woes, we do have some pretty handy tips about getting the most out of your hotel stay. Read on!

#1. Those hospital corners are good for something after all.

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I might even start using them at home.

#2. Sneaky…

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As long as someone doesn’t pilfer your Chapstick. Or you don’t lose it (I’m always losing it).

#3. They may not give you a fridge, but they give you a bucket.

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And free ice.

#4. This is a game-changer for international travel.

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One adapter plus a power strip instead of half a dozen adapters? Yes!

#5. Blackout curtains in a flash.

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Because hotels should be good for sleeping in, if nothing else.

#6. Another phone hack!

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And this one keeps the germs off in the process.

#7. Instead of buying those expensive little travel containers that break, use something you probably already have…

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An old contact lens case.

#8. This hack has saved a suitcase full of clean clothes more than once.

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Seriously, it’s worth the time.

#9. When you just can’t be bothered to hold your phone.

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And you’re too cheap to pay for a flight with television.

#10. Need more counter space?

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There’s a hack for that!

#11. No bottle opener? No problem!

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Your door might be able to do double duty.

#12. Never leave your phone charger behind again.

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Just attached your car keys to it and problem solved.

Happy travels!

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March 3, 2019

Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Famous Movies Showing How Special Effects Work

Modern movies have the ability to create entire worlds in ways that were completely unimaginable to our parents, thanks to advanced CGI.

If you’re a skeptic, check out the photos below that highlight just how complicated special effects are and how movies have the power to transport all of us to another world.

The Instagram page movies.effects shows its followers how incredible CGI is these days – here’s how the Hollywood big shots pull it off.

1. Atomic Blonde

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2. Harry Potter

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3. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

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4. The Jungle Book

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5. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

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6. Alice In Wonderland

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7. War for The Planet of the Apes

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8. Game Of Thrones

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9. Jurassic Park (1993)

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10. The Matrix

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11. Deadpool

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12. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 2

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13. Deadpool

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14. Beauty And The Beast

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15. Doctor Strange

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16. The Avengers

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17. Pirates Of The Caribbean

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18. Guardians Of The Galaxy

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19. Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince

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20. Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

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Like I said, it’s magic!

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March 3, 2019

10+ Photos That Prove Dogs are Just Too Awesome

Dogs are man’s best friend, and they are SERIOUSLY awesome. That said …they’re also total weirdos.

Even that weirdness is way too adorable for words though because it’s what makes each one unique.

1. I can’t leave you alone

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2. On her own

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3. Hiding out

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4. Lazy dayz

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5. Sorry, Charlie

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6. That is great

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7. BFF

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8. Hello!

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9. Derping

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10. Boop time

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11. Zen

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12. That’s a very good boy

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13. Why not?

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14. Part of the family

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15. No biggie

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Good dogs! Weird ones, too…

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March 3, 2019

New Survey Reveals Most People Are More Affection to Their Dogs Than to Their Humans

This isn’t really surprising, especially to dog owners. We humans are getting absolutely obsessed with our furbabies.

A recent survey on Rover.com found that, a lot of folks are far more affectionate and loving (in certain ways) towards their dogs than they are towards their own partners and spouses. According to te survey, nearly half of pet owners revealed they had plans to celebrate this past Valentine’s day with their pet.

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Rover surveyed 1450 U.S. adults who are dating or in a relationship and found that 67% confess to gazing lovingly into their pet’s eyes and 33% do this more often with their dog than their spouse or significant other. 25% of dog owners take more pictures with their dog than the humans in their life, 25% spend more money on their dog than their partner, and 50% cuddle with their dog more often than the person they’re dating.

Not only that, but 41% of pet owners claim that they wouldn’t consider dating someone who didn’t get along with their pets and 53% would break up with a current partner if they were allergic to their beloved pets.

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It’s not all one-sided, though. Phil Tedeschi, a University of Denver researcher and member of Rover’s Dog People Panel, says that our pooches experience and express empathy when they know we’re in distress.

Which is more than we can say for all significant others out there…

Check out the fun infographics below for more interesting stats on how pet owners treat their cuddle buddies as opposed to the humans they claim to love!

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I mean. My dog was my first baby, so I get it. I’m sure you do, too.

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March 3, 2019

15 Incredibly Helpful Books for Kids Struggling with Anxiety

We tend to think that things like anxiety or depression wouldn’t affect children, but that’s actually not true. As a matter of fact, these can often be tougher for kids because they tend to go unaddressed, or thought of as just being a “phase.”

These 15 books were written to help parents approach the subject of anxiety and other negative feelings. They range from illustrated children’s stories to workbooks that actually help kids cope with anxiety.

1. “Is a Worry Worrying You?“

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2. “Help Your Dragon Deal With Anxiety“

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3. “What to Do When You Worry Too Much“

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4. “Stuff That Sucks“

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5. “My Anxious Mind“

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6. “The Worry Workbook for Kids“

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7. “Listening With My Heart“

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8. “Wilma Jean the Worry Machine“

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9. “Always“

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10. “Outsmarting Worry“

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11. “Wemberly Worried“

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12. “Coping Skills for Kids Workbook“

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13. “Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now“

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14. “Up and Down the Worry Hill“

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15. “Pilar’s Worries“

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Now get to reading so you can kick that anxiety in the butt!

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March 3, 2019

People Share Stories of Times They Got the Help They Needed, and We Can All Learn from Them

While the narrative of the “self-made man” is one that’s been pushed a lot over the last few decades, the fact of the matter is that everyone needs a helping hand now and then. Even the world’s most powerful CEO is helpless if his sports car breaks down on a remote country road. There’s no shame in it, and it’s important that we give people the help they need when they need it, because you never know how much it might mean to the person you’re helping.

These 10 Twitter users shared their personal stories about when they were in dire straits and received a helping hand that they haven’t ever forgotten about.

1. “It is never wrong to help someone.”

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2. It gets better.

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3. Everyone deserves a chance.

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4. A little goes a long way…

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5. “…more than many will ever know.”

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6. “Quite well” ain’t too shabby.

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7. Teach your children well.

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8. “You can’t teach a hungry child.”

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9. Pay it back x 100.

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10. Hard work.

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This is why it is important to never assume anything about anyone, because you never really know where they’ve been and what they are going through unless you’ve walked in their shoes. And if you know someone is in need, help them out in any way you can. Paying it forward is real.

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March 2, 2019

Here’s Why Young People Prefer Saying “No Problem” Instead of “You’re Welcome”

Millennials take a lot of heat from older people for the way they do things. In many cases, it stems from the older generation wanting the younger one to do things their way. But things change, and it’s not always bad – like how the youth respond to “thank you”.

Professor Tom Nichols branded himself the quintessential grumpy old man back in 2015 when he tweeted this angry response to what he perceived as a rash of poor customer service.

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“Dear Every Cashier in America: the proper response to ‘thank you’ is ‘you’re welcome,’ not ‘no problem.’ And *you’re* suppose to thank *me*”

He received a number of responses, the vast majority mocking his attitude, but it one person’s detailed and thoughtful reply makes a lot of sense.

Bottom line? It’s not about being polite, it’s that our views on gratitude are evolving.

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“Actually, the “you’re welcome/no problem” issue is simply a linguistics misunderstanding. Older ppl tend to say “you’re welcome,” younger ppl tend to say “no problem.” This is because for older people the act of helping or assisting someone is seen as a task that is not expected of them, but is them doing extra, so it’s them saying, ‘I accept your thanks because I know I deserve it.”

“No problem, however, is used because younger people feel not only that helping or assisting someone is a given and expected but also that it should be stressed that your need for help was no burden to them (even if it was).”

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“Basically, older people think help is a gift you give, younger people think help is a requirement.”

The explanation, of course, doesn’t apply across the board. There are people in every generation that view service as “no problem” and people who feel like they are doing others a favor, but the idea that “no problem” is somehow disrespectful just isn’t right.

The people who use it are, quite genuinely, sharing that helping you out is “no problem.”

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Maybe, if we realized that doing the right thing – simple or not so much – is actually “no problem” we’d have fewer problems in general.

I mean, maybe not, but it’s worth a shot.

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March 2, 2019

20 Parents Who Pretty Much Gave Up Trying to Win ‘Parent of the Year’

Good parenting doesn’t actually require you to be perfect, it just requires you to be good enough. Raising kids is a LOT of work, so it’s no surprise that we all make some mistakes along the way.

I mean, hey, who wants to win “Parent of the Year” anyway?