From 1908 to 1940, Sears offered their Modern Homes Program, which would provide customers with complete mail-order homes. That’s right, prospective homeowners could flip through the Sears catalog and choose their “kit homes” from dozens of models. Then they’d order blueprints, send the company a check, and sometime later, a train car arrives with everything...
Take everything you see on social media with a grain of salt. People (sometimes accidentally, sometimes maliciously) spread false information. A picture or video could be misleading, especially when the context is unknown. However, many people assume they have all the facts and jump to conclusions. A photo of an elderly lady standing on a...
Sea cucumbers are marine animals resembling worms. They live on sea floors all over the world, but they are particularly dense in the Pacific Ocean. Despite their humble appearance, they are extremely valuable, at over $3,000 a kilo. They are a delicacy with plenty of potential health benefits. As a result, many people embark on...
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. But many haters on the internet seem to disagree. Canadian social media influencer Alicia Mccarvell received criticism for a video of her and her muscular husband, Scott, wearing towels before transitioning into fancy clothes. Critics seemed to agree that physically fit Scott should be with someone thinner...
YouTuber Elise Buch shares videos about thrifting, vintage and bohemian clothes, life in Denmark, and more recently, turning a shed into a tiny home. As of late, the boutique owner has been looking to buy a house but has yet to find one that fits her budget. So she bought a shed to turn into...
Sometimes it pays to be prepared. Over the last several years, we’ve experienced power outages, natural disasters, and of course, a pandemic. These incidents often lead to panic; especially since they always seem to occur when a grocery shop is overdue. To avoid this situation, keep stock of survival food with a long shelf life....
A new study has discovered that eating chocolate and dairy, like cheese and yogurt, can improve your heart health. This is exciting news for the many people who enjoy these products. Of course, these foods, like most, should be consumed in moderation. But while people savor their favorite flavors, their hearts can reap the benefits....
There’s a billionaire space race going on, and not everyone is excited about the outcome. The net worth of billionaires Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos amass to about $400 billion — roughly the GDP of Ireland. In the past, only countries were wealthy enough to launch into space. But now three men create...
There are many creeps who harass women at bars. Fortunately, in this case, a perceptive bartender came to the rescue. He noticed two women being harassed and passed one of them a note on a small clipboard disguised as a receipt. It asked her to signal to him if she wanted him to intervene, for...
It’s an unfortunate reality, but most people will probably tell you that they start their day with a big bowl of cereal (if they even eat breakfast at all). Sure, there are some healthy cereals out there but most of them are high in hidden sugar, refined carbohydrates, artificial colors, and preservatives. That being said,...
“Ever wonder what happens when a car is parked in front of a fire hydrant and a fire breaks out?” asks Anaheim Fire and Rescue on Twitter. Attached to the post are photos of an illegally parked car. In order to reach the badly-needed fire hydrant, firefighters had to smash two of the windows to...
City life isn’t for everyone. And that’s definitely the case for Jill Redwood. The Australian has been living off the grid since 1983. In fact, her journey began in the 1970s when she veered away from urban living. “I don’t know what you’d call my early venture away from the city,” Redwood says in an...
