As much as you might prepare for the birth of your child, chances are something unexpected will happen. Some moms have had glorious orgasms giving birth, while others’ experiences were more torturous. From uncontrollable poops to the need for new shoes, here are the gritty “secrets” about childbirth you might not have heard before.

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iOS: It’s hard to keep up with all the headlines, breaking news, and poll results during an election year, and this election year is an especially chaotic one. If you have trouble keeping up with it all, CNN’s new Politics app breaks it down for you.

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Hello, how are you? Welcome to the Friday Open Thread. Oh, and just in case you forgot: Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Come on, people! You had a whole year to get ready! PANIC! You have only two days to scramble and get your mom a card, flowers, and something nice and thoughtful! Hurry! Hurry!

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Android: Evernote’s added a few new tricks for users who are into scanning notes. Now, the app can automatically detect things like business cards and post-it notes. You can also add annotations to pictures you take.

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If you’re traveling to Europe, getting a rental car or taking the train both have pros and cons that can make it hard to choose. Travel guru Rick Steves lays out what to consider when deciding between the two for your next vacation.

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