While the distinct “moo” of a cow and its potent odor may be synonymous and even cherished at state fairs across the country, some places are trading out Bessie for faux bovines this year. The decision comes as the avian flu has infected nearly 200 cattle herds for the first time this year, forcing fair...
A 73-year mystery was solved on this day in history, Sept. 1, 1985, when the shipwreck of the ocean liner RMS Titanic was discovered in the North Atlantic. The wreck was discovered during a joint mission between the Massachusetts-based Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the French National Institute of Oceanography (IFREMER), according to the...
A man who shared a dramatic personal story on social media has received over 22,000 reactions to date in a short time, with an additional 1,400 people weighing in with comments. Writing on the Reddit page known as “AITA” (“Am I the a–hole?”), a man who said he lost his wife to ovarian cancer described...
“Observe them carefully, for this is your wisdom and discernment in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, ‘This great nation is truly a wise and discerning people'” (Deuteronomy 4:6). “So the Pharisees and scribes questioned him, ‘Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders...
A library book that went missing for 50 years has finally been returned. The overdue book, borrowed in the early 1970s, reappeared decades after its due date at the Hopewell Branch of the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell, Virginia. “Leaves of Grass” by American poet Walt Whitman was due back to the library on June...
Labor Day marks the end of summer, and it’s a great time to grab end-of-season deals on patio furniture, grills, yard tools, gardening supplies and more. Lowe’s has discounts on home appliances, grills, tools, mulch and more. The sale runs through Sept. 4, but some discounts on appliances are valid until Sept. 11. Home Depot...
The Harrier Jump Jet, a highly innovative warplane that helped solve several operational problems for military planners, made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The fighter jet, developed in the United Kingdom, is known for its eye-popping vertical and short take-off and landing (V/STOL) capabilities and for its ability to...
A new dinosaur species has potentially been recovered after the reconstruction of its remains. The first-of-its-kind green dinosaur fossil was discovered in southeastern Utah, and was reassembled by a team from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC). The 150-million-year-old dinosaur was first spotted in 2007, according to a report from National Geographic,...
Wildlife officials issued a warning in Somerset County, New Jersey, to be on guard for northern copperhead snakes after one of the species was seen last week in Watchung, a Garden State borough that’s less than an hour from New York City. The northern copperhead snake is described as having two shades of copper or...
A bride has her crafty brother to thank for making her dream wedding dress come to life. Brooke Evans, 30, was in the process of planning her wedding when the subject of her wedding dress came up among the family. Her brother, Reagen Varross, is a couture fashion designer who offered to step up and...
