A lot happened in 1972. Don McLean’s hit song “American Pie” was No. 1, Richard Nixon was president, his administration was trying to cover up its involvement in the Watergate Scandal, NASA’s Space Shuttle program was officially launched, and Bob Barker, the host of a new game show called the Price is Right, was giving away … Read more
The world has sadly witnessed the passing of the oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, at the age of 62 in their hometown of Pennsylvania. Lori and George Schappell, born on 18 September 1961 in Reading, Pennsylvania, shared a unique bond, being conjoined at the skull with separate bodies, with 30% of … Read more
At 82, Everly faced discrimination at a trendy restaurant, sparking a viral outcry against ageism and superficial judgments. Everly and her daughter Nancy, dressed casually, visited the restaurant for a special outing. However, they were met with judgment from the host and a young waiter who deemed them “too old” and “inappropriately dressed.” Feeling humiliated, … Read more
Simon Cowell rose to popularity as a record industry employee from obscurity. The British TV producer and celebrity judge has amassed a sizable fortune over the course of his career. Thanks to his performances on the talent shows, which were so refreshingly sincere, Simon garnered a new fan base. This may have allowed him to … Read more
Melanie, a singer who had hits in the 1970s with “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” died Tuesday. She will be missed. She was 76 years old. In a post on Wednesday, her children, Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred, told everyone about it. No one knows what killed her, but in … Read more
In March, the two guys vanished while kayaking. This past weekend, their bodies were found in a lake in Arkansas. Nearly a month after the two men went missing while on a kayaking excursion, the body of musician Chuck Morris and his son Charley were discovered this past weekend in Arkansas. Following a 24-day search … Read more
If a man buys a horse for $60, sells it for $70, buys it back for $80, and sells it again for $90, the trick is to approach each transaction as separate: -60 + 70 = 10 -80 + 90 = 10 The man made $10 with each transaction, therefore his profit adds up to … Read more
Ron Howard has been a household name almost as long as the 70 years he’s lived. The Hollywood heavyweight has been going nonstop in film and television, a career he started as a toddler. In addition to his impressive career, the multiple award winner – who also demonstrates longevity in his personal life – has been married to his wife Cheryl for … Read more
No matter your race, religion, color or creed, we can all agree that bullying is an abhorrent and unwanted blight on society. Unfortunately, the vast majority of us will have encountered a bully at one point or another in our lives. For most of us those bullies were left well behind when we graduated from … Read more
At least 15 individuals lost their lives in a horrific accident on Thursday in Manitoba, Canada. A bus carrying elderly passengers collided with a truck at an intersection near Carberry, 170 kilometers west of Winnipeg. The bus passengers were en route to a casino in Carberry. Deputy Police Officer Rob Hill, commander of the … Read more