Month: July 2024

The number of U.S. adults who say they are “extremely proud” to be an American has been trending downward since 2015 and is hovering near a record low in Gallup’s most recent poll.  Two in five Americans (41%) said they are “extremely proud” to be American, according to a Gallup poll of 1,005 randomly selected adults between June 3 and June 23. This was the fifth year in a row that this particular reading has been in the 38% to 43% range, Gallup reported.  Meanwhile, the combined 67% of Americans who said they are either “extremely” or “very proud” was among the… CONTINUE READING…

Randy Travis’ voice is one of the few that truly gives me the chills. Sadly, he suffered from a stroke many years ago – but that didn’t stop him from giving a beautiful rendition of ”Amazing Grace” in honor of fellow country music star, George Jones. Sadly, he suffered from a stroke many years ago – but that didn’t stop him from giving a beautiful rendition of ”Amazing Grace” in honor of fellow country music star, George Jones. Performing at the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary performer was backlit by blue and purple lighting as he paid respects to the… CONTINUE READING…

Can you identify the eerie element in this picture that’s making everyone uncomfortable? family frequently take pictures together, hire a photographer, and smile for the camera because many parents desire official portraits of their family. With all the smiles that are frequently seen, Christmas is typically a pretty pleasant time. However, one family photo is sending internet users over the edge with one very frightening aspect. Recognize it? We don’t blame you because it’s rather simple to overlook. Here’s a hint: look at the picture’s left side. Well done if you’ve found it! What a strange thing. Look at the… CONTINUE READING…

Sometimes a witty answer can have hilarious and unexpected results. These stories highlight instances when a flash of humour made things right. One late evening, a husband texted his wife, asking her to make his favourite cuisine and wash his soiled clothing before he came home. It surprised me that no one responded. Unfazed, he texted his wife again, telling her that he was going to purchase her a new automobile and that his salary increased. “OMG, really?” the happy wife exclaimed in response. “No, I just wanted to make sure you got my first message,” the spouse replied. In another story, a guy found… CONTINUE READING…

This splendid spring has an extraordinary shape and color and is one of the sources of the longest river in Dalmatia – the Cetina. It runs for about 65 miles before letting out into the Adriatic Sea. Its waters flow at the foot of the Dinara, the highest mountain massif in Croatia. It is known as the “eye of the earth” due to its strong resemblance to an eye with varied shades of blue and turquoise. Seen from above, it is undoubtedly one of the most particular and fascinating beauties of the region. This small body of water is formed… CONTINUE READING…

Being a single parent comes with unique sets of hurdles and obstacles. Besides the financial struggles, single parents are often forced to juggle between jobs, household chores, and raising their children With no partner to divide responsibilities, single parents have a lot on their plate, but they do everything in their power to provide their children with the best life possible. Sadly, the children don’t always understand what their parents are going through and aren’t grateful for the things, the love, and the sacrifice their moms and dads do for them. A single mom of two shares a story about… CONTINUE READING…

All shelter dogs dream of finding a home of their own, but some dogs get passed over time and time again, and begin to lose hope that they’ll ever get adopted. That’s what one heartbreaking viral photo showed, as a 3-year-old shelter dog looks devastated after not getting adopted again. But despite everything, there is still hope for this lonely dog… Rocky, a 3-year-old pit bull, has been in the care of Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester since October 2022, when his family was evicted from their home and could no longer care for him, according to Newsweek. Since… CONTINUE READING…

A photo of Dún Briste — a layered, chunky tower of rock rising off the western coast of Ireland —skyrocketed to the top of Reddit last week. But the post’s captivating title — “What millions of years look like in one photo” — isn’t exactly accurate, a geologist told Live Science. The sea stack is old, but “almost certainly doesn’t represent millions of years” of geological processes, Maria McNamara, a paleobiologist at the University College Cork, in Ireland, told Live Science in an email. “Rather, [it likely formed in] tens to hundreds of thousands of years,” she said. Its rapid… CONTINUE READING…

Despite the fact we know it to be wrong, a good many people persist in judging books by their covers. There still exist plenty of those ready to form opinions based on the outward appearance of someone. Casting an assertion purely on a first impression isn’t something that we should do, and yet people do it anyway. Luc Perreault knows a thing or two about this. At 280lbs and traditionally dressing like a biker, Luc is used to people making assumptions before they’ve even met him. One day, he walked into Tim Horton’s to grab a coffee. Whilst there, he encountered… CONTINUE READING…