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A Jovial Conversation with the Operator
Kids often bring unexpected laughter into our lives with their innocent actions. A recent example is four-year-old Johnny, who dialed 911 for help with his math homework. Johnny had been taught to call 911 in emergencies, and when he struggled with subtraction, he saw it as a real crisis. He called the police, explaining his…
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Is It Safe To Eat Ground Beef That Looks Gray?
I can definitely recall at least a few occasions when I’ve bought ground beef from the grocery store only to get it home, pull it out to cook, and notice it looks a little gray. This has always been cause for concern as we’re used to seeing fresh ground beef appear more of a bright…
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Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
– 1 kg cherry tomatoes – 2 cups white vinegar – 2 cups water – 2 tbsp salt – 2 tbsp sugar – 1 tbsp peppercorns – 4 garlic cloves, peeled – 4 sprigs of dill **Instructions:** 1. **Prepare the Jars:** Sterilize your jars by boiling them in water for 10 minutes. 2. **Fill the…
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Meet the horse that looks like it’s been dipped in gold
Horses are magnificent creations. They are wild, majestic — and can surpass almost anything with their outstanding beauty. The most beautiful horse you have ever seen in your life might be the very horse we are about to introduce. This horse we are referring to is from Turkey and has been called the most beautiful…
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The fascinating and tragic story of Mary Ann Bevan
In many ways, I’m happy with how far our society has come in 2025. Sure, certain things were better in the old days, but if we look just a few centuries back, there are aspects of everyday life that well and truly belong in the dustbin of history. In the 19th century, ”freak shows” were…
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Inside the hectic life of Australia’s biggest family
When Jeni first met her husband Ray, she was certain of one thing — she never wanted children. “Ray wanted at least four kids. I thought that was crazy. Like, who has that many children?” Jeni told Mamamia. posterposter Now, over three decades later, they are the proud parents of 16 children.If you’re from Australia,…
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Man becomes single dad to quadruplets after wife dies giving birth
It’s difficult to describe the emotions we feel the first time we find our we’re going to be parents. Whether we’re expectant mothers or fathers it makes little difference – the vast majority of us are simply delighted to know that we’re having a child. Naturally our initial thoughts are those of hope. Perhaps we…
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If you spot a sugary spoon in your yard, you had better know what it means
There are many phobias in the world, some common (heights, snakes, spiders, etc), others so rare as to leave the majority of people who aren’t affected by them scratching their heads. My phobia is bees. Well, I should add that it’s anything that buzzes and has the capacity to sting, but it’s without doubt bees…
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From despair to hope: Agnes and Nellies incredible journey
A story of incredible resilience and unwavering loyalty has emerged from the Sadies Dog Rescue, where two stray dogs — one blind and vulnerable — were discovered in a situation no animal should ever endure. The rescue, which took place in Romania, began with a small, persistent dog whose barking caught the attention of the…
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Serena Williams’ husband defends her dance at Super Bowl
Alexis Ohanian is defending his wife Serena Williams, who’s being slammed for stealing the Super Bowl halftime show with her crip walk, a controversial dance deeply rooted in the gangs of Southern California. By the time Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl halftime stage at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, anticipation was at an all-time…