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Reddit

The internet’s substitute mothers are here to help
Culture

The internet’s substitute mothers are here to help

r/MomForAMinute — As the pandemic leaves people feeling scared and vulnerable, Reddit users are seeking out stand-in mothers for advice, love and comfort – but some experts suggest it might not always be the healthiest coping strategy.

Written by: Jessica Lucas

The hobo inspiring a new generation of restless spirits
Outdoors

The hobo inspiring a new generation of restless spirits

Permanent nomad — After leaving his small town as a teen, 'Huck' hit the road to hitchhike, hop trains and live by his own rules. Now he’s helping other vagabonds navigate a society they see no future in.

Written by: Naomi Larsson

The online community where abandoned train tracks are gateways to the past
Culture

The online community where abandoned train tracks are gateways to the past

Rusty Rails — In a quiet corner of the self-styled ‘front page of the internet’, sits a small gathering of 3,488 Redditors who share and discuss abandoned photos of railroad tracks. Here users revere the abandoned; the discontinued; the desolate, using the internet to ensure they’re never alone.

Written by: William Carroll

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