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Hidden Meanings Behind Wind Chimes
For most people a wind chime is decorative for gardens or swaying outside where we can enjoy them on our patios. We often hear them before we see them and there is something peaceful with the random tones they emit even from the lightest breeze. However, that fact that they...
New ‘Descendants’ Movie Breaks Disney+ Record
Despite a five-year gap between movies, Descendants remains a big draw for Disney. The newest film, Descendants: The Rise of Red, debuted on the Disney+ streaming service over the weekend, and quickly became one of the most-viewed original films in its history. According to Deadline, The Rise of Red had...
Birkenstocks and Khaki Shorts-Wearing ‘Hero’ Goes Off on Rude Man in New York Airport
A man on TikTok is being hailed as a "Birkenstocks and khaki cargo shorts" wearing hero after he was filmed going off on a rude man in a New York airport. "Not all heroes wear capes, sometimes they wear Birkenstocks and khaki cargo shorts," the viral video's caption says. The...
Seven Household Uses for Those Tiny, Silica Gel Packs
Chances are the first thing you do when you see one of those small, silica gel packets tucked in with your packages you simply toss it. In case you didn't know, according to Discover Magazine, those little gel pellets act like sponges and soak up moisture and condensation when there's too much, and release water when it's too dry. They actually hold up to 40 percent of their weight in moisture.
‘The Killer’ Trailer John Woo Remade His Own Action Classic
With The Killer, director John Woo joins a very exclusive club: Directors Who Have Directed Remakes of Their Own Work. The new version of The Killer is, according to the press release, a “radical reimagining” of Woo’s own landmark 1989 action film The Killer. And if it seems like it’s beneath a filmmaker of Woo’s stature to remake himself, hey: Alfred Hitchcock did it (with The Man Who Knew Too Much). And if it was good enough for Hitchcock, well, it’s good enough for pretty much anyone.
Exactly When Does That Leftover Pizza Belong in the Trash?
Pizza is the easiest thing to order and eat. Whether it's from a night out on the town and those munchies take over at midnight, it was a long day at work and you want the delicious simplicity, or it's a weekly Friday night ritual, pizza is a natural go-to.
What the Ending of ‘Lost’ Really Means
These days, people don’t seem to have a very good impression of the end of Lost, which was a beloved and obsessively watched show for much of its run, that then delivered an finale that made a lot of people angry — even some of its most fervent fans. And if you loved Lost but hated its ending, that’s fine. A lot of people agree with you.
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Woman Devastated After Fiance Tells Her She’s ‘Lucky He’s Putting up With Me’
A woman on Reddit is unsure what to do about getting married considering her fiancé is constantly putting her down during arguments. "We have been together for over three years. Our relationship was perfect the first year but from there it only went downhill. Our relationship has been a bit rocky lately," the woman began.
Quad Cities, This is How To Use An Intersection When The Stoplights Are Out
Storms ripped through the Quad Cities on Monday night and still, power is out for thousands of residents in the area. Not only do many people still not have power in their homes, but stoplights are out causing a bit of a traffic nightmare. When I was driving to work...
Four Easy, Everyday Items You May Not Be Replacing as Much as You Should
You know how our pillows start yellowing? You can be the cleanest person and it will still happen. It's from sweat, hair products, lotions, and natural oils from your skin. The yellowing is an obvious sign that we can only put off for so long before we need to hit Target, Home Goods, or Amazon and buy new ones.
Melody’s Law: Michigan Closes Legal Loophole on Necrophilia
Necrophilia is now explicitly illegal in Michigan, thanks to a trio of bills signed last week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. These new laws make it a two-year misdemeanor to intentionally sexually touch a dead human body and a 15-year felony to engage in sexual acts with a corpse. Convicts will also be required to register as sex offenders.
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