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Bar’s Front Door Sign ‘Sparks Outrage’, Manager Claims It’s ‘Increased Business’..
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in June 2018, amid record high levels of political division in America. According to Pew surveys, the US ranks among the highest in the world according to how many people feel more divided than before the pandemic. While Victor Fiorillo went out for a…
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Look closely at this picture. When I saw it, it gave me chills…
Mary Ann Bevan’s story is a compelling blend of tragedy and resilience, showcasing the darker side of 19th-century entertainment while highlighting the enduring power of maternal love and sacrifice. Born in 1874 in Plaistow, East London, Mary Ann’s life took a dramatic turn when she began exhibiting symptoms of acromegaly, a rare condition characterized by…
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Pregnant mom takes amazing picture — but look who shows up to the right…
For parents-to-be, taking pictures of the expectant mother’s baby bump and documenting the pregnancy is a great way of capturing the joy and excitement of starting a new family. For the rest of their lives, the couple can flip through their maternity pictures and remember the time just before they welcomed their beloved child into…
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She was called a real-life barbie doll when she was just 2 years old, but wait till you see how she looks today
At the young age of two, Aira’s doll-like appearance drew the attention of the modeling industry, catapulting her into the limelight. Because they believed the world should see her amazing beauty, her parents brought her to a modeling agency. She was able to play the part of a well-known doll with ease. People were startled…
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Boy, 16, divides the internet with billowing ballgown, some say he’s ‘stunning’ others say ‘vile’
Posing in a fiery red skirt and a sequin-speckled tuxedo top that perfectly matches his scarlet-colored hair, 16-year-old Korben White blew up the internet with the billowing ballgown he wore to his high school prom. After a viral post made by his mom Nina Green, that shows her teenaged son primed and primped for prom,…
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This man represents Pinocchio in real life but here is what he looks like after getting a nosejob…
Long before the rest of us, Conrado Ramos Estrada had become accustomed to wearing face masks. The 57-year-old painter and construction worker avoided eating and breathing due to his increasingly enormous nose, but he opted to conceal it nonetheless. “They would stare at me,” the Portchester, NY resident told The Post. “Children would ask their…
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Why Button-Down Shirts Have Loops On the Back
The inconspicuous loop on the back of your button-down shirt has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. Originally dubbed a “locker loop” or “backstay loop,” it adorned the uniforms of United States Navy sailors. In cramped ship quarters, the loop served a practical purpose, allowing sailors to hang their shirts on…
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APPLE BUTTER recipe below
Ingredients: 6 1/2 pounds apples peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions: Step 1: Place the apples in a slow cooker. Step 2: Add the sugars, cinnamon, salt and vanilla to the crockpot. Mix well. Step…
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Every day, memories of World War II are disappearing from living history.
Men and women who fought and won this great conflict are now in their 90s or older; according to US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, 119,550 of the 16.1 million Americans who served in World War II are alive as of 2023. With less than 1 percent of the 16.1 million Americans who served during…
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“Take Your Wokeness With You”: Candace Owens Throws Lia Thomas Out Of The View Set
In a turn of events that left viewers of “The View” both bewildered and amused, Candace Owens, the newest co-host replacing Whoopi Goldberg, took a stand against what she called “extreme wokeness” by theatrically ejecting Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer, from the show’s set. The episode, which critics are already calling a mix between a…
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