When American Pickers premiered in 2010, we were introduced to a brand new world of treasure hunting. Mike Wolfe and Fred Fritz traveled around the country visiting some of the nation’s most eclectic collectors. Along the way, we got to know and love them through witty banter in a giant white van. Sadly, Fritz suffered…
Paris Jackson, the only daughter of the late pop music icon Michael Jackson, recently shared that despite being mixed race, she identifies as a black woman. Saying her father would insist she’s black, “be proud of your roots,” Paris honors her father’s roots and legacy – both musically and physically – remarking, “I consider myself…
Have you ever heard the curious old wives’ tale of placing black pepper under your bed? Surprisingly, this practice has gained popularity among many, regardless of their financial situation. Steeped in ancient traditions, the act of placing black pepper has been associated with protective and purifying properties. Let’s delve into the significance of black pepper…
She burst onto TV screens as a young, blonde woman with a charm that captivated everyone. But behind the scenes, her life was anything but glamorous. Abandoned by her drug-addicted mother, she was left to fend for herself and her siblings, surviving on food stamps. As if that wasn’t enough, she would later face a…
In today’s fast-paced world dominated by technology, it’s easy to lose touch with the past. However, there’s a fascinating trend emerging online: the discovery of “strange” and “unusual” objects from our ancestors’ time, often found tucked away in attics and basements, serving as reminders of days gone by. One such object recently gaining attention is…
A father was in a supermarket with his two children. While waiting in line, he noticed that the elderly woman in front of him was going through something awful. He gave her something, and he became a star right away. He said he did the least extraordinary thing. How many people are willing to help…
Throughout our lives, many of us have engaged in the act of collecting various items. From stamps to baseball cards, these collections often hold sentimental value or are simply a hobby. However, one man took collecting to a whole new level by amassing a staggering amount of pennies over the course of 45 years. Imagine…
The internet – and the limitless wealth of information it provides – is an immeasurably useful tool for more reasons that anyone can list.Yet though there’s seemingly no end to the advantages it brings to our daily lives, it’s perhaps the fact that it’s a bottomless well of shared knowledge that makes it arguably the…
The weight of grief never truly lifts. It’s been five years since I lost my wife, Winter, but the pain still feels fresh. Our daughter, Eliza, was just 13 when it happened. Now 18, she’s grown into a young woman who carries her mother’s absence like a silent shadow. I stared at the calendar, the…
The video of Guy Penrod and Sarah Darling singing their song, “What I Know About Heaven” begins with a gentle piano melody. There is a calm and reassuring quality in the singers’ voices, the lyrics, and the music. As the full band comes in behind him Guy Penrod’s rich voice is the first to be…