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The best hot dog in America is hiding in the most unlikely place: Costco’s. Hundreds of restaurants and scores of sidewalk stands have been outdone by the local bulk retail store grill. The simple hot dog rates well in all categories. It is inexpensive, filling, tasty, and even the bun is high quality. Shoppers who…

This past New Year’s, my family gathered for what was supposed to be a cozy, casual dinner. It’s a tradition we’ve had for years, filled with laughter, food, and heartfelt toasts. But this year, my mom—who is 75 years old—walked into the room wearing a shiny, dazzling sequin dress. I’m not going to lie. I…

1 jar (about 32 ounces) sauerkraut, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped\\ 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 bay leaf 5 juniper berries (optional) 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper, to taste Pour in the dry…

It’s difficult to believe that Madonna is now 66 years old. It feels like only yesterday that the Queen of Pop burst onto the scene, and ever since she’s been entertaining millions of people the world over every year. At present, Madonna is on her much-anticipated Celebration Tour, having recovered from the nasty bacterial infection…

Parents always try their best to protect their children, and these parents did something special for their daughter. Little Vienna Brookshaw was born to her mom, Celine Casey, in April 2021 in the United Kingdom. When Casey first saw Vienna, she noticed a birthmark on her forehead, between her eyebrows.The birthmark, called congenital melanocytic nevus…

An 11-year-old girl is now the youngest mother in UK history, giving birth earlier this month without her family knowing she was pregnant, reports *The Sun*. Both mother and baby are healthy.Social services are investigating how the pregnancy went unnoticed.“It has come as a big shock. She’s now being surrounded by expert help. The main…

In a shocking announcement, Oprah Winfrey revealed she is quitting her long-running talk show and leaving the United States before January 20, citing deep disappointment with the country’s current state. Expressing frustration with political polarization and cultural tensions, Oprah admitted that America no longer reflects the vision she once had for it.Oprah, a global media…

While the chances of giving birth to twins increased 72 percent between 1980 and 2018, it’s still pretty rare. About 33 out of every 1,000 births are twins. And what are the chances of identical twins? Approximately every three or four births out of every 1,000 are identical twins. So again, relatively rare. When 23-year-old……

The famous American actress and singer Barbara Eden was born on August 23, 1931. She made a big impact in her time. It was her dream as a teen to be a cheerleader, but she eventually became more interested in music.She became famous when she won the title of “Miss San Francisco” in 1951. This……