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When midwife Maria Banhegyi was told “not to get attached” to the tiny, premature baby in her care, it was too late. She’d already fallen in love with Charlie, the quiet newborn whom she’d looked after for months in Brisbane’s Mater Hospital in 2004. When a carer couldn’t be found to take the little boy home, […]
At 71-years-old, Leroy Harley graduated with a master’s in teaching from the University of South Carolina (USC). Enamored with all things new, Harley decided to pursue a path toward education as a new career choice. “I really am proud of myself. I mean, I have to be,” Harley told 11alive News. “Anything that was new and interesting, I became interested […]
King Tut – or Tutankhamun – is one of the most famous mummies and ancient Egyptian pharaohs of today. But in reality, much of his health and life has been shrouded in mystery. When his tomb was found in 1922, a lot was unknown about this seemingly lavish ruler. Over the years, there have been many speculations made […]
Mona Lisa to the Vitruvian Man, so much of Leonardo da Vinci‘s artwork is iconic. The original Renaissance Man, Leonardo was not only a painter, but also a scientist, musician, engineer, and mathematician. Many of his scientific musings and theories were later discovered to have a basis in fact and his paintings have made an indelible mark on […]
I’ve been on more than 50 cruises. Here are the 9 things I never buy on board. Balcony staterooms come with too many caveats to justify the higher price, so I opt for staterooms with portholes instead. It may be a divisive opinion, but I don’t think balcony rooms are worth the extra money. I’ve found that […]
Sometimes, you just need a change. Whether it’s a change in scenery, a change of career, or a change of look – change is good! When it comes to changing your look, nothing is easier than getting a haircut or dying your hair. And these women? Took it to the next level! Here are 43 […]
Babies are exciting and pregnancy is a wonderful experience nevertheless but sometimes you do wonder how it would be like to raise your baby girl who you just got hold of. While all genders are unique and wonderful, having a baby girl changes your life in little ways. More than anything else, you will be […]
Today, human society is more culturally diverse than ever, but our surnames can tell us a lot about our ancestral origins. While there are plenty of lesser known last names, this map created by online lending firm NetCredit reveals the most common surnames around the world, according to each country. Surnames generally fall into 1 of 5 […]
When you think about what makes an honest person, you likely have a clear list of traits in your head. The 10 things listed below would never make it onto that list, ever. They’re actions that nobody with a shred of integrity would take part in if they wanted to be able to live with themselves afterward, let […]
Ellen Ector, a 69-year-old mom of five and a grandmother of four, is a health inspiration to thousands of people everywhere. After 20 years as a social worker, she decided to quit her job and pursue fitness training in 2009. “I said, ‘Either you’re gonna do this fitness thing or you’ll be working for someone else […]
Japanese artist Nagato Iwasaki creates otherworldly figurative sculptures out of pieces of driftwood. With their tall, looming proportions and abstracted body parts, these figures resemble characters from a science fiction movie. Entitled Torso, the artist took special care in smoothing the individual pieces of wood that make up the life-size statues. This dedication to craft results in an uncanny […]
Philip Michael Thomas, the handsome star of the 80’s hit TV show, Miami Vice, was an instant heartthrob when his smile landed on the small screen. Women everywhere were commenting on his mocha brown skin, dreamy eyes and curly hair. Now it seems his good looks and talent have passed on to his children. Philip has […]
