94-Year-Old Grandmother Kept Meticulous Book Log for 80 Years
A 94-year-old grandmother, Nada, kept a meticulous log of every book she read for 80 years, beginning when she was just 14. Her dedication resulted in an archive of 1,658 books, finished at an average pace of one every two weeks. This impressive collection includes works in multiple ...
This Couple Bought a Rundown Abandoned House for $1.5 Million and Plan to Make It Their Forever Home: Take a Look Inside
In October 2023, Nick Volkov stumbled upon a unique real estate listing for a rundown house in Vancouver, British Columbia, and felt compelled to share it with his girlfriend, Jenna Phipps. Despite the listing only showcasing the exterior and labeling the house as a “tear-down,” ...
This Small Town in France is Selling a House for 1 Euro—Applications are Open, but There’s a Catch
The small town of Saint-Amand-Montrond in France has launched a unique initiative to sell a house for just 1 euro, approximately USD 1.07. This move is part of a broader effort seen in various parts of Europe to revitalize shrinking communities by attracting new residents willing ...
This 30-Year-Old Won the NYC Housing Lottery and Pays $1,000/Month for a Luxury 1-Bedroom Apartment—Take a Look Inside
Nkenge, a 30-year-old content creator from Harlem, achieved a dream she never thought possible: securing a luxury one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan’s Flatiron District through New York City’s housing lottery. Growing up in the Bronx and Harlem, Nkenge always viewed ...
This Couple Was Saving for Their First Home in Chicago, but Bought a $25,000 House in Italy Instead
Kristina Knighten and her husband, Paul Cordier, were determined to invest in their future by buying their first home in Chicago. With their combined savings of nearly $40,000 from working as TEFL-certified teachers in the UAE, they explored the possibility of purchasing a multi-family ...
Chicago’s Field Museum Exhibits Rare Skeleton of Bird-Like Dinosaur Archaeopteryx
The Field Museum in Chicago is currently exhibiting one of the most significant paleontological finds: a rare and remarkably well-preserved skeleton of the Archaeopteryx, a bird-like dinosaur. The discovery of the first Archaeopteryx fossil in 1861 played a crucial ...
The Science on CBD for Pets: Scientists Hope it Can Help 4-Legged Patients with Arthritis, Allergies and Anxiety
The potential of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating various ailments in pets has generated considerable interest among scientists and pet owners alike. Case reports and early studies suggest that CBD, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, may offer relief for conditions like arthritis, ...
IKEA Launches First Pet Range Utsådd for “Eating, Sleeping, Playing and Hiding”
IKEA has introduced its first-ever pet product range, Utsådd, in collaboration with Woodgreen Pets Charity, catering specifically to the needs of cats and dogs. This innovative collection, comprising 29 thoughtfully designed items, focuses on the primary activities that pets engage ...
Astronaut Training Pays Off at 90: Ed Dwight Finally Reaches Space, Making History as Oldest to Ever Do It
Sixty years after being selected as a candidate to become the first African-American astronaut, Edward Dwight finally realized his dream by blasting off with Blue Origin on Sunday. At 91 years old, Dwight made history as the oldest person to ever travel to space, surpassing Star ...
