After cops bust a drug operation, the confiscated substances have to go somewhere. There are many effective ways the authorities might dispose of the seized substances. This is not one of them. A Turkish city was recently forced into lockdown when dark clouds of billowing weed smoke enveloped it. The smoke was the result of …
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Did you know that May 7th is National Skilled Jobs Day? These odd skilled jobs may surprise you. Instrumentation Technician These skilled jobs need workers responsible for maintenance, repair, and calibration of the instruments of various industries. They must ensure safety, efficiently and effectively, typically with mechanical systems. Wind Turbine Technician “Nice mix of rigging, …
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Sometimes people simply go missing. Whether they do it voluntarily or not, their disappearance will always leave their loved ones wondering what happened to them. One such missing person’s case, however, recently received closure. Audrey Backeberg vanished in 1962. She was reportedly trying to escape domestic abuse, and that’s what she did. After leaving her …
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No king rules forever. Eventually, death ends the reign of all royals. We’re sure all of them hope their end will be remembered as a noble and honorable one. That said, people — even the nobility — sometimes drop dead due to bizarre reasons or the most unlikely coincidences. Here are 10 stories covering some …
Here are more blueberry quotes for blueberry pie day. If you didn’t already, read Blueberry Quotes For National Blueberry Pie Day, because this is part two. And there is something profoundly humbling about knowing God. I’m not talking about the trinket God or the genie-in-a-lamp God. I mean the God who invented the tree in …
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Reading is a great way to pass the time. But even if you had a literary genre that you love above all others, sometimes you get bored reading the same old stuff. Perhaps you need a refresher. You should read something different. Something utterly, completely, absolutely different. The history of literature is filled with more …
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Quicksand traps used to be adventure movie staples back in the day. The hero or his gorgeous sidekick would start sinking in quicksand, only to be saved at the last moment, usually with some kind of romantic results. Mitchell O’Brien got to live that scenario out in reality. O’Brien was out on a sunset walk …
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No matter how you spend Holy Thursday, you can share some of these blessings with the people you love and care about. Do you have any to add to the list? May you have a wonderful Maundy Thursday! Let it be a beautiful reminder to serve others with joy and humility, just as He did …
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Flying can get unstable, which can send luggage flying around the aircraft in turn. That’s why they always tell you to stow your carry-on under the seat or in the overhead compartment. That should also include your penguins. A recent investigation report published by South African aviation authorities describes an unusual flight accident. Then again, …
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If you’re driving and the lane lines start getting squiggly like a slithering snake, it’s probably time to get off the road. That is, unless you’re in Pennsylvania. Although even then, you should slow down. A small town near Philadelphia has resorted to a — shall we say — creative method to try and control …
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