The southeast U.S. is in dire straits after Hurricane Helene ravaged it: almost 130 people have died after six states experienced extreme flooding. President Joe Biden said that the federal government currently is offering its maximum possible resources, but many people are still unaccounted for. So, individual actors like pilot Jordan Seidhom have stepped up … Read more
Do not unscrew the lid on the tiny metal vial. I repeat: DO NOT unscrew the lid on the tiny metal vial!! View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kelley_greene/interesting-objects-identified-by-the-internet-09-29-24
Culture and etiquette can change from country to country, state to state and even household to household. There’s no hard rule one what’s acceptable and what isn’t outside of universal niceties that are likely to be appreciated by anyone, such as holding the door open for a stranger when their hands are full. But still, … Read more
Many people have been conditioned to be afraid of geese. They have a reputation for being aggressive and there are no shortage of stories from people who have been chased and bitten by geese while they were seemingly minding their own business. If you’ve spent time near a lake, chances are you’ve had an encounter … Read more
Some people are in the right place at the right time when tragedy strikes. A mother and her 2-year-old are both lucky to be alive after being struck by a car that was blinded by the sun. Bridgette Ponson was walking across the parking lot of Layton Christian Academy in Utah when the accident occurred. … Read more
Dogs are family and they are sensitive creatures. Not everyone has compassion for this and sometimes their needs conflict with the dog’s. That’s what happened with this couple and their sweet rescue dog. Check out what this woman did about it. I have been dating a wonderful guy for just over a year. Everything is … Read more
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Who’s a good dog? That’s a question dog owners ask often just because their dogs merely exist. Of course, the answer will always and forever be, “You are!” to whatever dog you’re speaking to. But some dogs take their status of good girl or good boy to a whole new dimension, elevating them from just … Read more
Who can resist a sweet little kitten trying to cross the road? Even if you’re not a fan of cats, you’d likely stop for a baby animal in the street. That’s what happened to Robert Brantley of Louisiana. Brantley was on his way to work and spotted a tiny white and gray kitten trying to … Read more
You’ve probably been there. You’re out and about and you see something that just feels … off. “Should I step in? … But it’s not really any of my business. … And I’m not even sure they need my help…” Our gut tells us to speak up, to ask questions, to tell someone. But often, … Read more
I guess there are some things you just shouldn’t remove from the sea. View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kelley_greene/interesting-objects-identified-by-the-internet-9-1-24
Dogs are keen observers of the human condition. They can become very attuned to our daily behaviors and have the ability to recognize our facial expressions. A dog’s amazing sense of smell also gives them a unique window into our health and emotions. A dog’s sense of smell is up to 10,000 times more sensitive … Read more