Rendered by hand and as delicate as fine lace, this Japanese artist’s paper-cut art is winning people over with its impressive and incredible details. Born in 1973, Masayo Fukuda—known as “Kiriken Masayo”—has mastered the art of kirigami, or paper cutting, with about 30 years spent studying the intricate practice. The talented artist who hails from…
Amazing Japanese Artist Hand Cuts 3-Dimensional Octopus From a Single Sheet of Paper
Siblings Abandoned as Babies Over Half a Century Ago Reunite: ‘A Special Relationship’
A brother and sister abandoned as babies, who found one another after a five-decade search, have discovered that a third baby left in a phone box is also their full sibling. The trio have since come together and forged an inseparable bond. David McBride, 59, was abandoned in a shopping bag on the front seat…
2 Chiefs, of Police and Fire Dept, Lived Parallel Lives—Retire on Same Day After 43 Years
December 1, 2021
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The chiefs of police and fire department in Hanover, Massachusetts, have lived practically parallel lives. After 43 years serving the same community, both are retiring simultaneously as 2021 winds to a close. The two men, Walter L. Sweeney of Hanover Police Department and Fire Chief Jeff Blanchard, born just four days apart, were friends in…
Thrifty Mom Saves $8,000 Transforming a Bland Garden Into a Beautiful Haven All by Herself
A thrifty mother who turned to DIY has revealed how she managed to save a whopping 6,000 pounds (approx. US$8,000) on her dream garden. Deborah Williamson, 49, decided to take matters into her own hands after she was quoted 7,500 pounds (approx. US$10,000) for outside decking. “I thought it was ridiculous being quoted that much just…
160-Year-Old ‘Devil’s Bridge’ Creates a Perfect Circle With Its Reflection in the Water
The arched “Devil’s Bridge” is just as magical today as the day it was created back in the late 19th century. In a spectacular optical illusion, the semicircular stone bridge creates the image of a perfect circle when reflected in the lake that runs beneath. Devil’s Bridge, or Rakotzbrücke, is situated in Germany’s Kromlauer Park in the…
Family Whose Dog Wandered Off Was Surprised to Find Him on the Roof of a Bungalow
A family who noticed their dog was missing found him wandering around, on the roof. Kyle Barrett, 32, was visiting family with his wife, children, and canine when everyone noticed their dog, Samson, had vanished from their sight. However, nobody expected to look up and spot St. Bernard sniffing around on the roof of Kyle’s…
Michigan Family Find WWI-Era Artillery Shell Filled With Antique Coins While Cleaning House
November 30, 2021
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A family in Michigan was cleaning house when they came across an explosive-seeming find last month, discovering a World War I ammunition shell filled with an unexpected treasure. Inside their abode, they somehow dredged up an antiquated artillery round from a bygone era. Worried that the shell was still live, they contacted the police in…
Cat Born With 4 Ears Due to Genetic Mutation Gets Adopted by Woman in Turkey
Four-month-old kitten Midas was born with two sets of ears and a defective jaw due to a recessive genetic mutation. But this hasn’t stopped her from becoming an internet star with over 73,000 followers. Midas was adopted by Canis Dosemeci in the Turkish capital Ankara after being born in a friend’s backyard with six other siblings. “Midas is…
Opposing Teams Celebrate Together Over Football Player With Down Syndrome’s First Touchdown
A heartwarming video has captured two New Mexico high school football teams celebrating together as a player with Down syndrome on the winning team scores a touchdown. Their coach says the teams’ collective reaction was “sportsmanship at its finest.” Iziah Martinez, 18, has played for Lovington High School’s Wildcats since he was a freshman, graduating to…
Video: Try Not to Laugh at Dog’s Funny Obsession With Carrying Huge Sticks on Walks
A dog owner from Charlotte, North Carolina, was highly amused when her tiny puppy started carrying huge sticks on their walks together. Many were much bigger than she was. Golden retriever Eden’s obsession became so big a part of her personality that the adorable dog, now 5 years old, earned the nickname “Branch Manager” from…
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