Perhaps it was war, or perhaps love, that motivated the ritual whereby a 3,000-year-old brown Bronze Age sword was plunged into the Danube River in what is now modern-day Budapest, Hungary. The descendants of the Eurasian nomads who once inhabited this region might have wished to commemorate a battle or the loss of a loved one…
Sword Discovered in Danube River Deemed to Be Authentic Bronze Age Blade 3,000 Years Old by Museum
Chinese Community Finds Hope and Meaning in Lunar New Year Message
In the past, when Chinese people wondered about the meaning of life, they looked to the Confucian classics or brought their questions to monasteries and temples. But this tradition has been decimated, a result of the Communist Party’s decadeslong campaign to eradicate traditional beliefs and replace them with Marxist-Lenninist ideologies of materialism and atheism. Nowadays,…
Chinese Community Find Hope and Meaning in Lunar New Year Message
In the past, when Chinese people wondered about the meaning of life, they looked to the Confucian classics or brought their questions to monasteries and temples. But this tradition has been decimated, a result of the Communist Party’s decadeslong campaign to eradicate traditional beliefs and replace them with Marxist-Lenninist ideologies of materialism and atheism. Nowadays,…
Police K9 Accused of ‘Stealing’ Officer’s Lunch ‘Invokes Fifth Amendment’ Right to Remain Silent
Few virtues are as important in the profession of law enforcement as honesty. The Wyandotte Police Department (WPD) in Michigan made this point crystal clear when they announced that one furry, four-legged officer in their ranks was guilty of “stealing!” And from a fellow officer no less. The WPD took to Facebook to air the matter with…
An Ancient Rock Fortress Still Shrouded in Mystery: Sri Lanka’s Breathtaking Sigiriya
An ancient fortress built on top of a giant granite rock formation in Sri Lanka, looming 200 meters above the surrounding landscape, is said to have been built by a 5th-century king to bridge the gap between our world and the kingdom of the gods. The stunning structure is shrouded in mystery to this day….
50 (More) Tips for Cultivating Gentlemanly Manners From an Etiquette Handbook From the 1800s
The following excerpt from “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness” by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875, concludes the chapter, “Hints for Gentlemanly Deportment,” from our previous installment. [FIFTY MORE] HINTS FOR GENTLEMANLY DEPORTMENT [CONTINUED]. Never offer to shake hands with a lady; she will, if she wishes…
30-Year-Old Pooch From Portugal Shatters Record for ‘Oldest Dog Ever’—Owner Shares Secret to His Longevity
After Bobi the dog turned 30 last May, his owners thought to check with Guinness to see if he might be the Oldest Dog Living. They never even considered the possibility that Bobi might be the Oldest Dog Ever. But, after gathering verification from Serviço Medico-Veterinário, the local veterinary service in the municipality of Leiria,…
Fundraiser Buys Deli Clerk New Car After Returning $15,000 in Cash
A Michigan woman who returned a bag containing nearly $15,000 in cash, receives generous reward from her community. On her way home from work through the snow, Dianne Gordon stopped at a local BP gas station for a snack on Jan. 21, where she noticed a ziplock bag just outside the door containing a large…
Woman Returns $15,000 Cash Found in Bag, Rewarded With New Car
A Michigan woman who returned a bag containing nearly $15,000 in cash has received a generous reward from her community. On her way home from work through the snow on Jan. 21, Dianne Gordon stopped at a local BP gas station for a snack, where she noticed a ziplock bag just outside the door containing…
Elderly Delivery Woman Who Had a Rough Fall at a Couple’s Patio Receives an Unexpected Gift (VIDEO)
When an elderly pizza delivery driver tripped and fell on a family’s front patio, the couple rushed to her aid. Saddened that the 73-year-old was still working to support herself, they went the extra mile and kick-started a fundraiser to help the woman. Lacey, 33, and her husband Kevin Keighron, 34, are both first responders…
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