Most people have experienced that moment of discomfort when they realize a bug has wound up where it shouldn’t be — in their windpipe. That includes Taylor Swift, who on more than one occasion has accidentally swallowed a bug while performing on stage in front of thousands of people. It can be a startling and...
Since 1959, the Matterhorn Bobsleds have stood tall at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The ride was groundbreaking when it first debuted — and it changed the trajectory of roller coasters forever. Want to know what makes this trek through the Swiss mountains so unique? 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO VISITED DISNEY WORLD LOSES BELOVED TOY 4,200 MILES...
On this day in history, July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), one of the most sweeping affirmation of rights for the disabled in American history, according to History.com. President Bush signed the act into law on the South Lawn of the White House South Lawn...
FIRST ON FOX – Members of a synagogue in Los Angeles have filed a lawsuit against three major protest groups for organizing a “riot” that “violently blocked Jews” from their place of worship last month. “Targeting Jewish families on their way to exercise their religious freedom at a house of worship is abhorrent and has...
Duke Kahanamoku was a real-life American aquaman. “The Father of Surfing” rode the pipeline of popularity he achieved as an Olympic champion to become the soft-spoken savior of Hawaiian heritage foretold in a king’s deathbed prophecy. “The ocean is my temple, the waves my prayers,” Kahanamoku reportedly said, one of many quotes that have helped...
In the world of prosthetics, a groundbreaking advancement is changing the game for individuals with lower-limb amputations. Researchers at MIT, in collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, have developed a neuroprosthetic system that allows users to control their prosthetic legs using their own nervous systems. This innovative approach could bring us closer to a future...
Tracking the UV has become a trend among some young adults — namely members of Gen Z, who are looking for optimal sun exposure. The UV index is a daily forecast that measures the intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. The numbers range from 1, the lowest exposure, to 11+, which indicates extreme...
A team of Polish divers have uncovered a 19th century shipwreck brimming with historical cargo. The discovery was made in the Baltic Sea, about 20 nautical miles off the Swedish coast. Divers found crates of Champagne, baskets of mineral water and porcelain artifacts. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH 24 SKELETONS ON HOTEL PROPERTY DATING BACK TO 7TH CENTURY...
An orange lobster is now safe at an aquarium after it was accidentally delivered to a Red Lobster in Ashville, North Carolina. The restaurant staff was familiar with different-colored rare lobsters and immediately recognized that this shellfish stood out from the bunch. “When you get a whole entire aquarium that has lobsters in it, and...
Sales of Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2019 memoir have skyrocketed in recent days, following her ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket to take on former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. “The Truths We Hold: An American Journey” currently ranks at No. 1 among female biographies on Amazon. It’s No. 2...
