On social media platforms, captivating images of a remarkable South American tree have been making waves. While such exotic marvels may not grace our local landscapes, the familiar sight of an apple tree in our backyard remains a cherished delight. However, in South America, nature offers the extraordinary jabuticaba tree, bearing fruits akin to Brazilian…

The beginning of Apocalypto opens with the quote, “A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within.” The little girl prophesizes the end of the Mayan world as their society continues to fall apart as a result of corruption, poverty, and illness — not-so-subtly implying that the people are…

Head Scratching: People Confused By These 10+ Odd Things They Found on the Internet. Have you ever encountered something so peculiar or out of the ordinary that it left you utterly baffled, unable to fathom its nature or offer a reasonable explanation? Rest assured, you’re not alone in this experience of trying to figure out…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2017. When Wade Seago heard his dog incessantly barking at something outside his home, the last thing he expected was to find a 820-pound hog on his front lawn. Seago lives in rural Samson, Alabama, and is used to being surrounded by…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in September 2020. 50-year-old Judson Keith Hoover pleaded guilty to killing his wife, 38-year-old Rebecca Ruth Hoover, hours after he was charged with murder. Rebecca had last been seen on August 2nd and Judson filed for divorce a day later. Officials maintain that she…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in June 2016. When the Texas floods loomed large last week, one family in Rosharon, Texas, turned to an unusual yet highly effective solution to fend off the rising waters. Randy Wagner, determined to protect his home and family from the torrential rains, made…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in January 2022. In a heart-wrenching event, Baltimore is grappling with the loss of three brave firefighters and another fighting for life after being trapped in a fierce fire inside a vacant home on Monday – a tragedy etched as one of the city’s…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in May 2014. When Valarie Watts delivered her stillborn son in July, she was heartbroken. Still grieving, she decided to part with most of the items she’d bought in anticipation of bringing Noah home. However, she was unwilling to let go of the white…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2017. A New York mother is sharing the harrowing moment she was scalped after her long hair became entangled in a car’s fan belt. Alon Abare, now reliant on a wig to cover her injuries, was dealing with a mechanical issue in…