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You may have thought that magic would stop Harry Potter from falling into the usual mid-life crisis pitfalls that befall us all, but you'd be wrong. Or at least you would be, according to SomeECards, who have reimagined Harry Potter as a slightly dull, balding white-collar worker. These funny but sad stories probably aren't what J. K. Rowling had in mind for Harry following the events in Deathly Hallows, but I guess even wizards peak at some point, and then, as with the rest of us, it's downhill from there.

Today's society assumes that everyone wants to be a parent. And while many people do, there are plenty who don't and their rights and opinions are are equally as valid as those who do want kids. Someone started a hilarious Twitter thread listing all of the reasons why babies are problematic, which, although meant as a joke, does raise some points which those who choose not to have kids might use in support of their argument. Read through this funny thread and see how much you agree with the points! 

You don't always need to be a great inventor to be able to come up with genius solutions to life's problems. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of creativity. Here are some people who found answers to bad situations, proving that you can always make lemonade when life hands you lemons.

Each week we bring you a talented female artist who produces incredible quality content and this week, we've picked Hanna, creator of Bloome Comics. Hanna's cartoons are based on a 20-year-old girl born in the internet age, who experiences all the every-day relatable situations that life throws at women. Her comics aim to let women know that they are not alone in their struggles because all women are going through exactly the same things. Her work is refreshing, creative, and honest, as well as totally chuckle-worthy. Once you've enjoyed a selection of her brilliant creations below, check out last week's female artist of the week in case you missed it. 

I am British and I know that my fellow Brits and I have a special way of making everything awkward. I know, that statement sounds like I'm in some sort of 'Brits Anonymous' meeting, but I think it's important to acknowledge and embrace who we are at the core of our culture. Is it ridiculous that we insist on being so polite all the time? Yes. but would I change anything about it? No, because when you start pointing out the situations we put ourselves in every day, they are pretty hilarious. Twitter page Very British Problems articulates all the awkward nuances of what it means to be "so very British", and they're brilliantly accurate. So get comfy, make yourself a cup of good old British tea, and have a laugh at our expense. 

Apparently, Even the tiny adorable internet's sweetheart has human-like problems.  

Here are some short people problems only short people will understand. 

Ilana Wiles (aka @mommyshorts), the author of "Remarkably Average Parenting" is behind this great account. For more, follow her instagram account and website.    

Women usually love or hate their bras. Still, no matter which side you're on, sooner or later you're bound to face some sort of bra-related problems. Via: Bored Panda

A healthy amount of sleep (7 to 9 hours) has a long list of benefits for our bodies including sharpening our attention and improving our mood. However, if you happen to be one of those people, who experiences discomforts that get in the way of fully enjoying sleep, fear not – science is the knight that will save your night. The illustrated tips listed below, informed by a few scientific studies, will help you with the 9 most common issues related to sleep. Via: DeMilked

Being a single girl can be very difficult.  Lingvistov.com has, once again, nailed it perfectly.