Have you ever considered why we would suggest dating an older woman? In 1745, the illustrious Benjamin Franklin penned a letter to his friend Cadwallader Colden. In this letter, he offered peculiar advice to control “violent natural inclinations,” which may sound somewhat unsettling. While we can’t be sure of Colden’s proclivities, Franklin suggested marriage as...
The Vikings living in the Northern lands of Europe during the medieval ages were definitely some of the fiercest tribes around. They had their own culture, language, religion, and traditions that they followed diligently. Now, while there might be some raised eyebrows trying to understand the earlier traditions in the 21st century, that was their...
Becoming a parent is one of the hardest jobs you can take on. There’s no training, no manual – one day this tiny little stranger enters your life and completely takes over. Of course, you love your child, but sometimes it’s hard not to reminisce back on a time when your life was, well, yours....
Just before Zy Zarazua turned two, he got sick with fevers and began limping. His parents took him to the doctor to get tested for infections but learned he had a broken femur. But further tests led to a cancer diagnosis of stage four high-risk neuroblastoma. “They started explaining that in the CT scan they...
It’s another devastating battle over life support. After seventeen-year-old Treasure Perry suffered from a severe allergic reaction and asthma attack, she was pronounced brain dead. Despite this, Treasure’s mother, Angela Kosarue, didn’t want to give up. The doctors at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis wanted to remove her daughter from life support and she...
Two years ago Wanda Palmer was attacked and the damage done left her in a coma. The odds were against her, but despite the doctors’ predictions, Wanda woke up. She was conscious enough to name her attacker – her own brother. She was left for dead and ended up in a coma Wanda was beaten...
Children have a tendency to wrap their parents around their little fingers. The worst aisle in any shop is the one with sweets filling each shelf. Songs of screaming toddlers fill the air, and parents’ poker faces get some good practice as they try not to fuel the fire of their child’s desire. One toddler...
Love is often described as an unbreakable bond, transcending even the boundaries of life and death. Dr. Margaret McCollum’s remarkable story is a testament to love’s enduring power. For 20 years, she has visited a London underground train station daily, longing to hear the voice of her late husband, Oswald Laurence. The Love Story That...
So many people around the world have fears of flying. The idea of the plane malfunctioning and falling through the clouds towards the ground, or worse, the ocean is too terrible to bear. Did you know that Ricky Nelson died in a plane crash? Probably. But, did you know that he saved his twin boys’...
Sophia Loren and her beloved husband, Carlo Ponti, defied doctors’ expectations and were blessed with two children. Their enduring marriage spanned four decades, only concluding with his passing. In a candid September 2019 interview, Loren reminisced about her romance with Ponti. When questioned about the secret to their lasting relationship, she simply stated, “There was...
For most people, learning their child was born with a disability can be scary or even heartbreaking. However, many people born with these challenges are often determined to overcome them. Furthermore, it shows others that they can still live a quality life. As was the case with Lisa Newtop. A mom with Down Syndrome who...
As the impending “spider season” approaches, homeowners can anticipate the arrival of larger-than-usual arachnid guests in their abodes. October is renowned as the time when spiders engage in their mating season. According to knowledgeable experts, these eight-legged creatures may seek refuge in people’s homes to escape the cooler weather while searching for warmth and moisture....
