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We’ve seen teacher strikes across our country, time and again, as our educators demand more pay. When one teacher decided to join in the debate, she posted her pay stub, revealing her salary online. And, it caused quite the uproar. Elisabeth Coate Milich did something most people won’t do. In a country where we don’t typically talk about our finances and earnings in public, the Arizona school teacher decided to post her pay stub on social media for the world to see because she wanted to make a point about the pay teachers receive. Milich wanted to show that, despite…
Rediscovering the P-38 Can Opener: A Journey into History Nestled in the palm of a hand, the compact metal gadget hardly betrays its venerable history and the sense of nostalgia it evokes. It’s the P-38 can opener, a simple yet ingenious device issued to military personnel starting in World War II. This tiny tool, with its folding sharp tip, speaks volumes about the era of its inception—a time when practicality and compact design were paramount, especially in the field of combat. A Link to the Past in a Kitchen Drawer In an age where the buzz of electric gadgets and…
This practice isn’t about aesthetics; rather, the paint serves to protect trees during their development. Nature is brimming with vivid colors. Trees alone display a wide range of hues, from the pink of cherry blossoms to the deep green of pines and the yellow of maple leaves. However, some trees have white bark—unlike naturally white-barked birches—due to human-applied paint. Why Are Some Trees Painted White? You may have noticed that the lower trunks of some trees are painted white. This is to shield the bark from sunscald, a condition similar to sunburn in plants. Sunscald commonly occurs in winter when…
When a woman named Gosiame Thamara Sithole claimed she gave birth to ten babies at once, her story spread all over the world like a wildfire. As it sounded incredible to many, authorities dig dipper and the real truth was revealed, which caused controversy and made many talking. The news about the unique birth was initially shared by the news site Pretoria News in June 2021. They claimed that the 37-year-old mother delivered her babies at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in South Africa. Shutterstock / Generic image Allegedly, Sithole and her partner Teboho, from the working-class township in the Gauteng province, near…
Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter will always be remembered as a couple who have done the most humanitarian work in their post-White House years. The Carters had been part of the Habitat for Humanity for many years and helped renovate around 4,300 houses in 14 different countries. Universal History Archive/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images Before coming to Washington in 1977, Rosalynn was seen as unassuming and quiet, but she soon turned into an eloquent speaker, campaigner and activist. She was well-known for her efforts on mental health and caregiving and women’s rights. Rosalynn got the nickname “the Steel Magnolia” because of her influence,…
Have you ever been unsure about the freshness of eggs when adding them to your recipes? Eggs can be tricky to judge because their shells hide the condition of the white and yolk. But don’t worry, we have some easy ways for you to determine if an egg is fresh and we’ll also share some insights on reducing food waste related to eggs. When you buy eggs from the supermarket, they always have a recommended use-by date on the packaging. Did you know that in France, eggs cannot be sold 7 days before the minimum durability date stated on the…
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and her daughter Princess Lilibet had a tender conversation during their first trip abroad following their resignation from royal duties. Motherhood has a darker side, as Meghan Markle is discovering. During her and Prince Harry’s three-day tour in Nigeria on May 10, the Duchess of Sussex couldn’t resist sharing a sweet conversation she had with their 2-year-old daughter Princess Lilibet while visiting with pupils at the Lightway Academy. Meghan said to a kindergarten class, “Our daughter, Lili, she’s much, much tinier than you guys,” according to People. She will turn three soon. And a…
In a shocking turn of events on a typical day, a bus full of passengers experienced a bizarre incident. While silently cruising along, one alert passenger noticed something strange on the driver’s coat. To his absolute disbelief, he discovered hundreds of insects crawling all over the driver’s neck and ears! The passenger, named Primo Onipa, couldn’t believe his eyes. He quickly took out his phone and recorded the entire event. Filled with disgust and outrage, he shared the footage on Facebook, describing the insects as lice. He wanted to expose the situation and hold the bus driver accountable for his…
There are people out there whose reckless driving puts other drivers in danger, whether they are texting or talking on the phone while driving, intoxicated, driving too fast, or simply disobeying the law. Sadly, these motorists are more likely to be responsible for fatal incidents. After their family dog was killed, one family decided that enough was enough of the reckless driving and speeding in their neighbourhood, so they decided to put up a giant sign on their lawn that had everyone talking, especially because many saw it as a threat. ”We buried our dog last week because you won’t…
When people see vanity licence plates, it’s hard not to roll your eyes. This individual is determined to make a statement with their very greatest licence plates ever, rather than settling for a random combination of letters and numbers like the rest of us. “Oh, look at me, everybody!” At least in some cases. There are some who use humorous licence plates to boast about their riches and lack of humour, while others use this small space for advertising to make us laugh. Simply said, any form of roadside entertainment is sure to be appreciated during a lengthy car trip,…