Animal Instincts & Pearls of Wisdom

It happened every Friday evening, almost without fail, when the sun sat overhead, resembling a giant orange, and was just beginning to descend into the deep blue ocean. This was Eds favorite time to stroll along the beach at his favorite pier. Clutched in his bony hand was a bucket of shrimp. Ed... Sign in to see full entry.

These happy hard-working guys climb up to check out the view while breaking for lunch during the construction of St. John's Bridge. The steel suspension bridge spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Circa 1931 St. Johns Bridge - HistoricBridges.org Sign in to see full entry.

The Puritans were extremely religious, yet they did not hold back when telling the townspeople about two separate paranormal experiences that occurred in 1639 and again in 1644 in the murky waters of the Charles River in Boston. Three men rowing a boat witnessed a great light in the night sky. “When... Sign in to see full entry.

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As a lover of books, I would be immediately drawn to these seats that were designed for bookworms and lovers of outdoor art. Unfortunately, there is nothing like this in my neighborhood. To enjoy a great book while sitting on these artful designer book benches you would have to travel to Burgas,... Sign in to see full entry.

Among the early European Slavic tribes, there was a strict hierarchy among girls that was also expressed in their hairstyles. One of the most popular accessories was a ribbon that was integrated into their braids. The absence of a ribbon meant that the girl was in an active search for a husband. One... Sign in to see full entry.

While out on an all guys fishing trip, at night they all bunked up in a small two-bedroom cabin. No one wanted to room with Bob, because he snored so badly. The guys decided it wasn't fair to make one of them stay with him the whole time, so they voted to take turns. The first guy who slept with Bob... Sign in to see full entry.

When a would-be thief approached a woman standing alone outside her Rio de Janeiro home this year waiting for an Uber, he didn't know just how unlucky he was about to be. That woman was none other than 27-year-old MMA fighter Polyana Viana, a Brazilian beauty and a professional martial arts fighter... Sign in to see full entry.

It's not always easy to show kindness, especially when you're having your own struggles, but one act of kindness can possibly change a person's life for good. You just never know, and what goes around has that special way of coming back around. Sign in to see full entry.

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