Twenty-five years since her serial husband-killing began, Kolsum Akbari is now facing the death penalty in her home country of Iran. According to MailOnline, the 56-year-old made sport out of marrying elderly guys and bumping them off by administering blood pressure pills, diabetes drugs, sedatives and industrial alcohol, and suffocating them with towels or pillows….
Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the justices this fall will consider for the first time whether to take up a case that explicitly asks them to overturn that decision. Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who was jailed for six days in 2015 after refusing to…
Many women’s panties feature a small bow at the front, a detail with both aesthetic and practical purposes. Aesthetic Purpose: The bow adds femininity and charm, making underwear feel more delicate and romantic. It’s common in lingerie sets for special occasions, complementing lace, embroidery, or satin for an elegant look. Practical Purpose: Historically, bows helped…
On my birthday, I sat alone at a candlelit table for two—again. Three years, three no-shows, and one late husband who always had excuses. But that night, I’d had enough. I told him it was over… and I thought I meant it—until I learned the truth he’d been hiding. The corner booth was tucked away,…
After years of waiting, trying, and praying, Elena and I were finally going to become parents. I couldn’t wait for the moment I would hold our baby in my arms, but when that day finally arrived, I was met with shock and disbelief. “Honey,” Elena said one day, “I think I want to be all…
Thimbles, small enough to fit on a fingertip, have a history spanning centuries and cultures. First used in ancient Rome—bronze examples were found in Pompeii—they evolved from simple sewing tools into decorative status symbols made from silver, gold, porcelain, and more. By the Middle Ages, Nuremberg was famed for brass thimble production, and by the…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in April 2023. In a bold display of self-confidence, Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry took to Instagram to share a glimpse into her unapologetic lifestyle. Berry, known for doing things her way, recently treated her followers to a carefree snapshot of her Saturday afternoon….
“They’re Getting Smarter!” Florida Family Stunned as Two Alligators Knock on Their Door — One Even Stands Like a Human It started like any other morning in suburban Florida — coffee brewing, sun rising, birds chirping. Then the doorbell rang. But it wasn’t the mailman, a neighbor, or a friendly Amazon delivery. It was two…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2020. Mark Brayan, a 61-year-old married dad, has been wearing skirts and heels for four years to challenge gender norms. The robotics engineer manager, who lives in Germany, wowed social media users with his work outfits, and gained more than 73k followers….
Houston, TX — In the dry heat of August 2000, Samuel Jones, a highly regarded geology teacher from Houston, prepared for a trip that was meant to be as simple as it was memorable. His 14-year-old daughter, Simone, was joining him for a father–daughter adventure to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas. The plan…