The washing machine made a big difference for women in the 20th century, more than birth control or the right to work or vote did. Before washing machines, people used communal areas to do laundry. In Europe, villages that could afford it built places called washhouses (lavoirs). Water from a stream or spring would flow into these buildings, which usually…
Ah, like, taking care of kids is like this super cool rollercoaster, you know? Sometimes, parents get, like, funny advice or make mistakes. Thinking back, people used to do some really wild stuff when raising kids. We all love those awesome pictures of our little ones having a blast at the beach or in the park. But check out your…
In a little town named Taylors, South Carolina, there was a famous dog named Pebbles. Pebbles was a Toy Fox Terrier who was loved by many people. She was born on March 28, 2000, and lived for an amazing 22 years, making her the oldest dog known in the world! Pebbles wasn’t an ordinary dog; she had a personality as…
Everybody knows cats act like little kings and queens and are super cute. They’re totally ruling the internet these days. Whenever you’re feeling down, checking out cute cat pics or funny cat videos can totally lift your mood. You’ll see stuff like cats freaking out over weird things like cucumbers or just being adorable while snoozing. Looks like someone’s dreaming…
Losing a dog in mysterious ways can be super tough, especially for kids. Imagine how heartbreaking it is for a child still hoping to find their beloved furry friend. Surprisingly, this happens a lot everywhere! In 2023, stats showed that over 10 million dogs go missing every year, which is seriously a huge amount! Similar thing went down in San…
Losing a dog really hurts. It’s like a punch in the gut. You can’t ready yourself for it. You keep wondering if you did enough for your furry buddy or if you were the best owner. The pain doesn’t really go away, but there are things that can make it a bit better. The McCraw family found some relief when…
In a really touching moment, a guy found a dog left outside a post office in super freezing -20 degrees. Surprisingly, the owner thought it would be okay for just a little while, not knowing how dangerous the icy weather could be. People often think that dogs can handle rough weather, but this situation showed the opposite. The poor pup,…
A California teenager is being honored and remembered for his incredible bravery and big heart after tragically passing away while trying to save his younger brother from a fierce river. The Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) reported that the teen and two others went into the Sacramento River on Sunday to get a football. A little while later, 15-year-old Amari noticed…
Woman has lifelong friendship with her 22-year-old childhood pet tortoise — now they are viral stars
Woman has lifelong friendship with her 22-year-old childhood pet tortoise — now they are viral stars
In a world where pets usually don’t stick around long, Caitlin Doran from Los Angeles, California, does things differently with her super cool buddy, Tiptoe, a massive 175-pound African tortoise. These two pals have been hanging out for a whopping 22 years, and everyone’s going wild about their awesome friendship online. They’re like internet famous now! In 2001, when Caitlin…
After four years of darkness, all the lights in Times Square turned on as Mayor LaGuardia announced Japan’s surrender. In a global celebration, New Yorkers gathered in the square to mark a new era of peace and hope. This iconic moment was captured in Alfred Eisenstaedt’s photograph of an unknown couple kissing. The photo depicts a U.S. Navy sailor kissing…