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It is a question that has vexed humanity for ages. Most of us have experienced the loss of a loved one, whether it's a parent, sibling, dear friend, or even a child. Death is a part of life, but the question of what lies beyond this earthly existence remains a profound mystery. Where do our loved ones go when they leave us? Where will we go when our time is up? Is there a way for the departed to connect with those still living? Heaven and hell?

A Glimpse into the Afterlife: Connecting with Departed Loved Ones

“The Egyptians believe that you die twice. Once when you take your final breath, and the last time someone says your name. I choose to believe that even if the names of those dear to our hearts are never spoken again, by continuing their legacies, they will always be remembered.

Everyone Dies Twice (The Day We Take Our Final Breath And The Day Our Legacy Ends)

Editor's note: This article was originally published on January 24, 2020. It has since been updated. Everybody loves a story about an underdog who makes it in the end. While those stories are plenty in movies or books, they are so rare in real life. Sometimes, however, a story comes by that gives you hope again. This is one of those stories. When Jayvee Lazaro Badile II was just a baby, he was adopted by a rather poor couple in the Philippines. He didn't really have much to call his own when he was growing up, but he was thankful to have a loving family. They gave him a real chance at life. Now all grown up, he's become a successful businessman. So he decided to repay his parents with the life they'd always dreamed of.

A poor couple adopted him when he was a baby. Now, he's repaid them with their dream life

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Yegor Komarov, 25, is said to have used a razor blade to slit his cellmate's throat in the Vyborg pre-trial detention centre in Leningrad Oblast, Russia

'Cannibal' who 'killed and ate cellmate' did so for 'chilling' reason

It is always better to be safe than sorry. This especially applies to women who live alone and fear for their safety and security. A woman named Mary Alice–who goes by @heyitsmaryalice on TikTok–posted an important video sharing her own experience of living alone and encountering suspicious people. Alice stressed that women who live without family or friends around them should never turn on their lights immediately upon entering their apartment building. In her video, she elaborated on how one can evade a potential stalker who tracks the daily routine of women living solo.

Woman living alone reveals why she doesn't immediately turn the lights on upon coming home

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

As I was reading the story I am about to talk about, something about it was just really sad and depressing. When dogs get adopted, many of them don’t imagine that their owners would ever leave their side, but when it does happen, it’s just heartbreaking. What makes...

Dog Returned To The Shelter Was Heartbroken When He Realized His New Family Didn’t Like Him

It’s absolutely tragic just how cruel some people can be to dogs and not feel any remorse for causing them pain. The worst kind of treatment is usually in some form of abuse or neglect, where the pup will suffer a lot at the hands of someone who was supposed to care for them.

Dog Spent All Her Life Caged But Then Everything Changed When She Met Someone Amazing

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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Hasta la vista, baby!

A TikTok influencer was “catfished” on a vacation after booking what she thought was a hotel with a scenic seaside view — only to discover she’d been epically scammed. 

“We were screwed so hard,” said Sonja Dennig, 28, while recalling the dupe in a video with over 3.6 million views on TikTok, Newsflash reported.

The content creator, who boasts nearly 480,000 followers on the platform, had reportedly booked the accommodation in Westerland, on Sylt, an idyllic island in Germany’s North Sea for a weekend getaway. 



Alvin Bragg’s deacon pal under investigation for allegedly scamming church members out of...

I thought I rented a hotel room with a seaside view — but I was royally scammed

It always surprises me when I see some random stranger helping out a dog in need. While that kind of thing should be normal, it’s quite rare. Most people would not even look at them when they see them on the street, let alone think about helping. This is...

People Shocked To Discover Lost Dog Running Aimlessly Along Busy Road

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Losing a beloved pet is one of the most heartbreaking moments in every owner’s life. After spending so many happy days with your furry companion, it is not at all easy to suddenly wake up in the morning without him by your side. Nevertheless, life must go on, and...

Puppy Was Terrified Of Her New Mom And Dad Until Everything Changed One Day

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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My family moved from South Carolina to Madrid two years ago. Our kids have more freedom here and stay up late for dinner.

My family moved from South Carolina to Spain. My kids stay up late and are free to walk alone in the city.

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 28, 2021. It has since been updated. When a 7-year-old girl was asked to turn off the TV and go wash, she decided to write a "customer complaint" to her parents. When kids throw tantrums, they usually just cry, but this girl decided to write a full-fledged letter to her parents. She let her mother know in no uncertain terms that she was disappointed in being asked to turn off the movie she was watching. She also drew a face to let her mother know that she was not happy about it. The girl's mother shared her daughter's passive-aggressive letter-writing on Reddit.

Seven-year-old writes a passive-aggressive letter to mom for interrupting her TV time

When a man was cleaning trash underneath a bridge, he had no idea he was about to stumble upon something that would make him a local hero. An exhausted mama pup was lying beneath the bridge, hiding her newborn litter with her fragile body, trying to keep them warm and safe.

4 New-Born Puppies Were Hugging Their Motionless Mom, Begging Her To Wake Up

At the end of August I danced for the first time. George Earth has wanted me to dance ever since he came back in to our lives. He introduced my mother and father back in 1957 when my father owned the ill-fated Good Luck Tavern in Sturgeon, Minnesota. Business was booming, but he wasn’t a good businessman and would go on to complete suicide there when I was just a few months shy of my fifth birthday.

In August I danced for the first time

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A Mother’s Darkest Day

Mommy: “Karmen, why didn’t you ever fear, dread, or shed any tears?”. Karmen: “Because God told me he was going to take care of me, so...

A Mother’s Darkest Day

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