Cold sores, or fever blisters, are a common viral infection usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), though HSV-2 can also cause them through oral-genital contact. They are highly contagious, spreading through direct contact like kissing, or indirect contact via shared items such as towels, utensils, or lip balm. Touching a sore and…
The air in the room was thick with tension, every guest aware that the evening had taken a strange and unsettling turn. Sandra’s whispers and accusations had hung over us like a storm cloud, her attempt to undermine my mother’s memory cutting deeper than she could have known. The legacy of my family, and…
Even though it was just another day, there was a feeling of excitement in the house as the day began. Daniel, my son, was having his girlfriend over for the first time. They had been dating for three months, and even though he had talked about her a few times, this was our chance to…
Note: This story first made headlines in April 2017. When Dustin Holloway of Emory, Texas, walked into his bedroom one day, he was met with a scene that would leave most people shocked and furious. His girlfriend was lying in bed — not alone, but next to another man who appeared to be passed out….
Honestly, I never expected a beat-up old car to cause a full-blown family meltdown—but here we are. It started when my older sister, Jessica, decided to “sell” me her ancient car. I say “sell” because it was more symbolic than anything—some small cash exchange to make it official. The car had been sitting in our…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2012. Howard Howes lost his wife Janet 17 years ago. In the months that followed, he planted thousands of oak saplings in a six-acre field next to his farmhouse, leaving a heart shaped meadow in the middle in her tribute. The point…
A husband & wife visited a farm. They saw a bull mating with a cow. The wife asked the farm manager. Wife: “How many times does a bull mate a day?” Manager replied: “6 times a day.” The wife looked at her husband & said “…. u see!” Then the husband asked the manager. Husband:…
14 Things You Should Always Throw Away (And 10 You Shouldn’t) Things You Should Always Throw Away: Expired Medications Outdated medications can lose their effectiveness and may even be harmful. Always dispose of expired prescriptions properly. Old Spices Spices lose their potency over time. If they’re past their expiration date or have lost their smell…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in December 2022. Canadian scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery, capturing a rare and elusive melanistic Canada Lynx on cell phone footage for the first time ever. In the world of Lynx Genus, coat colors are typically predictable, with Canada Lynx commonly displaying shades…
Are You Overusing Your Air Fryer? Experts Reveal What NOT to Cook and When to Stick to the Oven Technological innovation has brought major changes to the way we cook, and few kitchen gadgets have earned the kind of love that air fryers now enjoy. Once considered a novelty, these countertop devices are now a…