“In The Still Of The Night,” written by Fred Parris and recorded by his group, Five Satins, is a doo-wop classic. Originally a moderate hit, it gained substantial airplay over the years and is now considered one of the best doo-wop songs ever. This iconic track, penned in 1955 by Parris in a church basement,…
Stella cherished her life with Zack and their children, but repeated bouts of sickness after family dinners raised alarming suspicions. I’m Stella, a 32-year-old wife and mother. Life has been a whirlwind since I met Zack, my rock and confidant. We’ve been married for seven years and have two beautiful kids, Dylan and Faith. Our…
When I met my fiancé, Antoine, during his exchange year in the US, we quickly fell in love. After his proposal, I eagerly agreed to visit his parents in the French countryside. I was nervous but hopeful about making a good impression. Antoine reassured me, “Don’t worry, they’ll love you.” His parents, Pierre and Marie,…
In Nigeria, a man devised an unconventional marriage proposal for his girlfriend with the help of friends. They staged a fake fatal accident, leading her to believe he had tragically died. Arriving at the scene, she found him lying motionless, surrounded by fake blood. Overwhelmed with shock and grief, she mourned his supposed passing until…
At the age of 86, musician Frank Ifield, who contributed to the Beatles’ early success, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, according to his friend, journalist and music historian Glenn A. Baker. Born in the UK but raised in Australia, Ifield returned to England in 1959 and quickly rose to fame. He stunned…
Elizabeth Montgomery, born on April 15, 1933, in Los Angeles, became famous as Samantha Stevens on Bewitched, airing from 1964 to 1972. Playing a witch trying to live a normal life with her mortal husband, Samantha’s magical mishaps in the mortal world brought humor and charm. “What made Bewitched special was its mix of magic…
The pelvic floor’s role in pre-bedtime and sleeping habits is significant. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I emphasize that waking up at night to urinate is not a good sign. When patients report waking up to use the restroom, I discuss bladder irritants, hydration before bed, and “retraining” their bladder. Importantly, nighttime bathroom trips…
Man discovers hidden WWII air raid shelter under his driveway. Simon Marks, 37, found it while trying to park his car and hearing strange noises. The cracked pavers revealed a piece of metal. He called his father, and they uncovered an old rusty ladder leading to the shelter. They learned it was built during WWII…
The lanternfly, or Lycorma delicatula, is an insect you want to get rid of immediately if you spot it. Originating in China, it was first seen in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, it has spread, causing significant agricultural and ecological damage. Lanternflies feed on the sap of many plants and trees, weakening…
Rosa and John celebrated their 10th anniversary with a surprise trip to the Dominican Republic. “Pack your bags, babe. We leave in three hours,” John exclaimed. Rosa was thrilled, feeling a mix of excitement and guilt for not spending enough time together lately. On their third evening, a woman in a white swimsuit appeared, kneeling…