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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...
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.
Simply Grab a Cup and a Coin for This Food Safety Life Hack
Power outages happen when they happen, whether we're out of town or at work, even while winding down and binging a good television series. If we're home then we know when and how long our fridge and freezer are off while our food sits there helplessly. If you're traveling or...
Who Is J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s VP Pick?
Donald Trump announced that he had chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate on the 2024 Republican White House Ticket. "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance," Trump posted via Truth Social on July 15 (Monday).
The Reasons People Love ‘Twister’ Have Very Little to Do With the Movie Itself
For decades, I’ve heard moviegoers dismiss blockbusters as nothing more than excuses for elaborate visual effects. Most of the time, that’s hyperbole. In the case of Twister, it is 100 percent true. As detailed in this 2020 feature in The Ringer, Twister did not begin its life as...
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