A message in a bottle sent by a primary school pupil has been found washed up in Norway—25 years after it was sent out to sea. Joanna Buchan, 34, was just 8 years old when the bottle was dropped from a fishing boat off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1996 as part of a school project. …
Letter in a Bottle Sent by a Primary School Girl 25 Years Ago Found Washed Up in Norway
Astrophotographer Snaps Hi-Resolution Solar ‘Mosaic’ Using Over 300,000 Shots From Telescope in His Backyard
There’s only so much beauty in the heavens that the human eye can capture. That’s why astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy trains his telescope and camera skyward from his backyard in Florence, Arizona—usually at night—to take in spectacular shots of stars, our silver lunar satellite orbiting overhead, or even the shimmering disk of the sun. The photographer…
Silver Bracelet of American Soldier From WWII POW Camp Unearthed by Czech Metal Detectorist—Returned After 76 Years
Catching a glint of silver in the woods last fall saw the completion of an epic WWII tale over seven decades in the making. An American soldier some 76 years ago lost a silver bracelet of sentimental value in a forest in what was then Czechoslovakia. For many years, the endeared item and other effects…
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…
Veteran Battling PTSD Builds a Mountainside Castle to Help Struggling Military Personnel
An ex-soldier battling PTSD has built a castle on a mountainside where he used to sleep rough to help veterans battle their inner demons. Mikey Allen, 41, says his therapy fort is now busier than ever as military personnel struggle with mental issues because of the pandemic. The ex-lance corporal was diagnosed with PTSD (Post…
Photos: This Cute German Shepherd Is Best Friends With Dozens of Different Animals
An adorable 3-year-old black German shepherd has dozens of animal friends from different species: rabbits, ferrets, rats, and a whole lot more. Owner Nicole Yates, 36, of Melbourne, Australia, has been sharing pictures of her dog Nuka with her other pets. “Nuka is the gentlest dog in the world and absolutely loves getting his picture…
After 2 Layoffs, 27-Year-Old Man Turns 10 ‘Side Hustles’ Into a Booming Business
After he was laid off twice, a 27-year-old Louisiana man took stock, then took control of his fate, turning his 10 “side hustles” into a booming business. Today, Tyrone Smith of Houma provides a spectrum of services which range from lawn care to food delivery, to “rent-a-husband,” and home repairs under the tagline, “You Can…
Photographer Captures Icelandic Volcano Erupting for the First Time in 800 Years
An incredible series of close-up pictures depicts a huge Icelandic volcano erupting into life for the first time in 800 years. A drone camera swooping over the majestic Fagradalsfjall volcano flew so low that it was actually scorched by the heat from the searing lava. However, the results were spectacular. Millions of gallons of molten, fiery…
Waiter at Zaxby’s Who Went Viral for Praying Over Sheriff’s Deputy in 2019 is Now a Graduated Army Officer
In 2019, an inspiring photo of a young college senior, praying for a Volusia sheriff’s deputy and his family at their table in a Zaxby’s restaurant, went viral. Today, that former Stetson University senior has graduated to become an Army officer serving at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Then as now, faith played a big role in…
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