A whole new generation of social media users are only just learning about Serbian artist Marina Abramović, who has been making headlines for decades for her out-of-the-box performance art exhibitions. One of her most talked about pieces came about in 1974, when she traveled to Naples to perform Rhythm 0. Little did she know, the…
Today’s puzzle is for aficionados of fishing and hunting. What are your thoughts on fishing? And hunting? Perhaps someone in your family has a passion for fishing. If you think about it, there’s almost certainly a distant cousin who caught a monster pike and now everyone in the family knows the story. We believe there…
Born prematurely at just 28 weeks and weighing less than a kilogram, Matthew faced daunting challenges from his very first moments. His fragile start in life included a 98-day stay in the hospital and an initial diagnosis of brain damage, leading doctors to fear for his survival. However, within two months, a more specific…
The probability of giving birth to identical twins is relatively rare — about three to four births out of every thousand. Even more uncommon is the situation faced by 23-year-old Savannah Combs from Middleburg, Florida, who discovered she was expecting twins, only to learn later that both would be born with Down syndrome. While…
From weddings to funerals (and everything in between), family life serves up humor in the most unexpected ways. These 10 jokes capture the universal truths about relatives: they’re weird, wonderful, and endlessly entertaining. Like the taxi ride that took a turn when a wife’s fib about her mother led to a very unfortunate choice of words. Or…
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor remain one of the most legendary and talked-about couples in Hollywood history. Their relationship was marked by intense passion, glamour, scandal, and enduring affection, capturing the attention of the world during the 1960s and 1970s. Both celebrated for their extraordinary talent and striking good looks, they met on the…
“Standard procedure,” the nurse explained to nervous Bob. “Just change into this gown for your checkup.” Bob fidgeted. “You won’t… react?” The nurse crossed her heart. “Thirty years in this hospital. Never once laughed at a patient.” Taking a deep breath, Bob removed his pants, revealing equipment so miniature it could have been a doll’s….
A DOCTOR REFUSED TO TREAT ME BECAUSE I HAD NO INSURANCE—BUT WHAT THE NURSE DID NEXT LEFT ME IN TEARS I sat on the hospital bed, clutching my side, trying not to cry. The pain was unbearable, but the doctor’s words hurt worse. “I’m sorry, but without insurance, we can’t proceed with the surgery.” I…
Man eating eggs. Credit / Shutterstock These days it feels very much like fad diets and strict rules regarding the consumption of food are all the rage. Most people have a certain goal in mind when they decide to drastically alter their eating habits. Perhaps it’s to gain or lose weight, maybe it’s to live…
Recently, Sir Paul McCartney, the famous singer known for his work with The Beatles, was spotted sporting a bun during a vacation with his wife, Nancy Shevell, on the island of St. Barts. Despite global travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 78-year-old musician seemed to be enjoying his annual Caribbean getaway. Approaching his…