Then, in 2011, a rival claim from China threatened to oust the nearly 24-mile bridge from the top spot. But the causeway wasn’t bowing out without a fight. When New Orleans expanded in the 1940s and 1950s, access to the north of the city became a problem. For people heading north from the city, or…
When Jono Lancaster was born, his parents made a decision not to take him home from the hospital. The syndrom he was diagnosed with, Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare disorder that affects the facial structure and hearing abilities, was the reason they weren’t able to love him. Having the syndrome meant plenty of hospital visits…
At the age of 90, an elderly man decided to build a Hobbit-inspired home after reading his favorite book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Once retired, he created a unique house on his plot that closely resembles the one in the story. Although the home is small and may be uncomfortable for anyone over 160…
Bananas can act as a natural fertilizer, bringing new life to struggling gardens and plants. Instead of using chemical fertilizers, try using kitchen scraps like banana peels, coffee grounds, and eggshells for a cost-effective and eco-friendly option. To use bananas as fertilizer, simply bury a whole banana or banana peel in the soil of your…
If you’re a fan of The Carol Burnett Show, you know it’s full of laughs, and Tim Conway’s improvisation always steals the show. In one memorable Password game sketch, Conway’s story about a circus elephant and its trainer turned unexpectedly funny. As he joked about their romantic relationship and being buried together, co-stars Dick Van…
In a tragic incident in Defiance, Missouri, two young boys, Julian Keiser (4) and Jamison Keiser (6), died when their house exploded early Friday morning. Their school had canceled classes due to extreme weather, so they were at home with their mother, Evelyn Turpiano, and grandparents, who managed to escape. Despite firefighters’ efforts, the blaze…
Whitney Rydbeck, best known for his role in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, has passed away at 79 from complications of prostate cancer. He died on Monday in hospice care in Chatsworth, California. Rydbeck’s death was confirmed by Friday the 13th director Tommy McLoughlin, who remembered him as not only a talented actor…
Tourists on the Romanian coast were shocked when a wounded dolphin washed ashore. Despite efforts to save it, the dolphin, identified as a Delphinus delphis species, succumbed to its injuries. Experts believe the wounds were caused by fishing nets. The Black Sea is home to three dolphin species: the common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, and harbor…
Who said a 280-pound bear can’t have personality? Well, one furry friend currently making the rounds online certainly does. The bear lives in the Olympic Game Farm in Washington, where hundreds of animals live in large areas. Exactly how he ended up at the farm is unclear — he may have been rescued from a…
Today, we’re counting down 20 inappropriate moments caught on live TV. A news reporter wore the wrong top, causing complaints. Another woman fell off her chair, seemingly on purpose. A man got caught on camera in an awkward moment. A reporter accidentally swears while reporting. A news anchor’s chair broke on live TV.