The internet never gets tired of optical illusions—and for good reason. From viral photos that play tricks on our eyes to the infamous “blue or gold dress” that divided the world, these mind-bending images have a way of sparking fierce debate online. The latest illusion to stump social media users is a seemingly innocent photo…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in May 2019. A remarkable rescue story unfolded in Saint Andrews when two quick-thinking teenagers came to the aid of a squirrel trapped under a vehicle. The tiny creature was ensnared in hard foam insulation, rendering it nearly unrecognizable. Jaydon Pettipas and Aidan Hart,…
A Philadelphia woman is going viral for openly sharing her plastic surgery journey — and she says it’s completely changed her life. Devyn Aiken, 30, has amassed more than 61,000 TikTok followers by posting unfiltered updates about her recent rhinoplasty. But according to Aiken, her decision wasn’t about becoming someone else. “I’ve always thought I…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in December 2023. An aerial view of a luxurious residence claimed to belong to Hollywood icon John Travolta set off a heated discussion on Reddit this August. The image made its appearance on the r/Anticonsumption subreddit, a virtual gathering place with the motto “consumerism…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2024. A group of whale watchers in California got more than they bargained for when they stumbled upon a creepy, blood-red sea creature that looked like it had slithered straight out of a horror movie. The eerie encounter, which occurred in Monterey,…
On a flight from New Delhi to Mumbai, the mood in the economy section was light. Passengers chatted casually, bursts of laughter popped up now and then. Yet many couldn’t help but glance toward seat 12C, where a man with a menacing aura sat. He was Rakesh “Croc,” an infamous underworld figure from Mumbai’s illegal…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in August 2021. A Loudoun County teacher made a bold statement during a recent school board meeting, resigning dramatically while criticizing the district’s focus on Critical Race Theory. Laura Morris, a teacher at Lucketts Elementary School, addressed the board passionately, expressing her reasons for…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in December 2016. The cause of death of multiple bears that were discovered in a Pennsylvania church parking lot has been revealed. The West Wyoming Borough Police Department was called to St. Monica’s Parish to investigate the discovery of three dead bear cubs and…