Toilet paper has become a standard in Western bathroom hygiene. The pandemic panic-buying sprees are definite proof of that. However, millions of people around the world skip the paper and wash up with a water rinse. But our post-excretion cleanup has evolved dramatically over the centuries, from sponges on a stick to rice-based toilet paper,...
Actor and comedian Redd Foxx was a Hollywood legend, but by his sixties, he lost his wealth. Originally named John Elroy Sanford, Foxx was born in 1922 in Missouri, U.S., and passed away on October 11, 1991, after suffering a heart attack. He is known for his raunchy comedy, which had inspired many aspiring comedians....
Trudy Menard and Barclay Patoir met during World War II and fell in love. However, none of their friends or family members supported their marriage because Barclay was Black and Trudy was white. “When I told them at work they thought I was daft marrying a black man. They all said, ‘It won’t last you...
A hiker got lost while climbing Mount Elbert, the tallest peak in the Rocky Mountains. They set out at 9 a.m. on October 18. The trail usually takes about seven hours in total. When they didn’t return at 8 p.m., the rescuers went out to search for them. They tried calling the hiker’s phone but...
While most of the farmers in Lublin agreed to sell their land, a few refused, including Polish farmer Michal Myslowski. This explains why you’ll see him grow crops in between several residential buildings. It’s a stark contrast between the urban and rural, and people are praising Myslowski for standing his ground. In fact, locals near...
A 33-year-old man from California managed to pay down his student loan debt by eating almost all of his meals at Six Flags for the past seven years. The man identified as Dylan started this commitment in 2014 when he was working as an intern at an office only a few minutes away from Six...
Princess Diana’s death affected many people, including her ex-husband Prince Charles. The two remained friends after the separation, but many people wonder what might have happened to them if their circumstances were different. A friend of Diana revealed that Charles realized his love for Diana after her demise, a crushing revelation after a relationship fraught...
Most houses use heating units to stay warm through the winter. However, this home is built within a greenhouse, creating a bubble of summer in Stockholm, Sweden. The residents of this environmentally-friendly abode are Marie Granmar, Charles Sacilotto, and their young son. The 4-millimeter surrounding glass cost about $84,000 to install. This Home Stays Warm...
Claustrophobia is the irrational fear of confined spaces and it’s a common phobia to have. However, confined spaces were not a deterrent for the participants in St. Louis’s Six Flags’ “Coffin Challenge” in 2018. This entailed being enclosed into coffins for 30 hours straight with the potential to win $300 and a season pass. Not...
The animal cruelty in many circuses has finally come to light. In fact, some countries have banned using exotic and wild animals in traveling circuses. Creatures like big cats, bears, and elephants who have been performers their entire lives are finally freed. For instance, in 2015, a mountain lion named Mufasa was the last animal...
In 2020, a 22-year-old Australian influencer decided to share a ‘behind the scenes’ of a flattering photo. TikTok user @moldogaa posted a video reacting to her own selfie. “Just took this photo on Snapchat… I do NOT look like that! Catfish — MEOW!” This started a trend of other people reacting to their glamorous pictures...
About 17 miles away from Mount Rushmore, rests a monument for a Native American hero. Crazy Horse was the leader of Oglala Lakota who fought in many famous battles of the American Indian Wars, including the Battle of the Little Bighorn where he killed General Custer. He fought to defend Oglala land, but eventually, he...
