If you see a lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), get rid of it immediately. Native to China, this invasive insect first appeared in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since caused serious damage to agriculture and ecosystems. Lanternflies feed on plant sap, weakening trees and plants while promoting the growth of harmful sooty mold. Adults…
Courtney Sanford, 32, tragically lost her life in a head-on collision on a US highway just moments after posting a Facebook status and selfies. Her last post, “The happy song makes me so HAPPY,” was shared at 8:33 a.m.; police were notified of the crash a minute later. Sanford’s car crossed the center line and…
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 Royal…
In a surprising twist, a simple photo led a husband to demand a divorce. It all began when the wife sent him a snapshot of her horseback ride, capturing herself, the horse, and the scenic mountain view. Later, he texted her a strange question: “What are the initials on the saddle?” Puzzled, she examined the…
The obituary for Kathleen Dehmlow, published by The Redwood Falls Gazette, initially appeared as a standard tribute but quickly took a shocking turn. Her two adult children used the space to publicly air family grievances, revealing longstanding tensions and ending the obituary with a final line that stunned readers. After widespread backlash, the newspaper removed…
Castoreum as a Natural Flavoring Castoreum, a substance from beavers’ anal glands, is used in vanilla and strawberry flavorings. Though it sounds unappealing, the FDA deems it safe, noting “a long historical use of castoreum extract as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient has resulted in no reports of human adverse reactions.” Food labels often list…
Jared Blackwelder, a Springfield, Missouri farmer, was shocked to find his 32 cows dead in a pile in the pasture, a tragic scene he initially couldn’t fathom. The likely culprit? Lightning. Stan Coday, president of the Wright County Missouri Farm Bureau, explained, “It’s a common occurrence. It does happen. The thing that made this the…
Kate Middleton underwent a planned abdominal surgery at The London Clinic, and the details of her condition are undisclosed. The surgery was successful, and she is expected to stay in the hospital for ten to fourteen days before returning home for further recovery. Kensington Palace shared the update and mentioned that Kate is unlikely to…
One day, while working at a fast food restaurant, I noticed a lady had left her Louis Vuitton bag on a table. After waiting 20 minutes and realizing she wasn’t coming back, I decided to take the bag to the lost and found. I didn’t look inside, just placed it there and went back to…
They wait excitedly for the tooth fairy to arrive and take their baby tooth, leaving a few coins or bills behind. While many parents keep their kids’ first lost tooth, we usually toss out the others that come after. If your children are still little, you might want to save all of their lost baby…