If you follow world politics, you know that Emmanuel Macron is the President of the Republic of France. Did you know that he is also an elected monarch? The French elected him their President, but simultaneously, Macron serves as an unelected Prince of another sovereign nation. Can you guess which one? Here are a few hints: In…
The (Gorgeous) European Micro-State That Boasts One of the Best Tax Climates in the World
Photos: Man Spends Roughly $3,300 to Transform His House Into an Exciting 70s Abode
A man has transformed his house into a groovy 70s-inspired home for roughly $3,300 (2,500 pounds). Ben Scott, 28, was inspired by his grandparent’s home when decorating his own house in Sheffield, Yorkshire, in England. His home is filled with floral patterns, oranges, and browns along with retro furniture including a gas fireplace. The former support…
Man Invents ‘The Shoe That Grows’ Impacting the Lives of Thousands of Children Worldwide
In many corners of the world, children lacking the most basic amenities such as shoes are still commonplace. However, one entrepreneur who saw this situation firsthand came up with a brilliant idea: “The Shoe That Grows.” Inventing a leather sandal that expands five sizes and lasts for years, 37-year-old Kenton Lee has successfully impacted thousands…
Exploding Maple Trees Rock Texas Winter
February 12, 2022
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The next time you hear a loud “crack” outside on a moonless winter night, don’t assume it’s someone firing a weapon. It could just be an exploding tree. In Collin County, Texas, locals recently heard a number of trees cracking in the icy weather. “We listened to them all night. Sounds like gunshots going off,”…
Book Review: ‘Shmuel’s Bridge: Following the Tracks to Auschwitz With My Survivor Father’
Jason Sommer is an American poet. He has written five collections of poetry. His father is a Holocaust survivor. Many of his family members experienced the Holocaust; many of them did not survive. His “Shmuel’s Bridge” is a memoir of that very subject. Even in prose, one can tell that Sommer is a poet. His…
8-Year-Old Girl Sees Mom’s Boyfriend Choking, Saves His Life With Heimlich She Learned Weeks Earlier
One Florida man owes his life to an 8-year-old girl who performed the Heimlich maneuver on him, successfully dislodging a bit of food lodged in his windpipe. On Jan. 9, 2022, Bradenton resident Michael Langston was at home, leisurely playing video games on a Sunday, when he took a bite of a sandwich and immediately…
Day After Fire, Amish Neighbors Raise New Barn
Fire truck sirens and a glowing light in the distance caught Ely Fischer’s attention while he was at a worksite Thursday night, building a deck in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. “We thought, that’s in our general home area, so we wondered who the neighbors are that have a barn fire or something,” Fischer, who is Amish,…
How to Make New Friends Even If You’re Shy
Starting a new job, joining a new club, or even using the condo pool for the first time are all opportunities to make new friends. We’ve got a few suggestions to make doing so easier. Be Brave At any social or work-related gathering, there will be times when you don’t know anyone or when you…
At Sobre Masa, Housemade Tortillas Continue an 8,000-Year-Old Story
On a good day, the tiny tortilla factory that anchors Sobre Masa in Brooklyn churns out 5,000 tortillas, in shades of red, yellow, white, perhaps blue. The colors that day—and, in turn, the distinct flavors, aromas, and textures—depend on the availability of the heirloom corn they buy from small Mexican farms. “We’re fourth in line,…
Valentine’s Day: Those Hearts Belong to All of Us
Valentine’s Day is just around the bend. For many people in the 18- to 45-year-old crew, this holiday can bring everything from a big smile to a case of the hives. Some guys—I’m afraid I’ve never belonged to this club—do the holiday up right, planning a candlelight supper at a fancy restaurant or having a…
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