Every year, Burger King honors its top franchise owners with lavish prizes. This year, Tom Barnett, the proud owner of 24 Burger King locations in Arizona, was awarded a brand-new Corvette and a Rolex, together valued at around $60,000, for being the “Franchisee of the Year.” But instead of keeping the gifts, Barnett had other…
Kasey Simmons, a server at an Applebee’s in Texas, was left stunned after a family left him a $500 tip on what was possibly the cheapest bill ever: 37 cents for a flavored water. But the story behind the tip is where the real magic happened. The family had specifically sought out Simmons that day….
In Tokyo’s upscale Ebisu district, a small, unassuming fruit and vegetable stand catches the eye of passersby. Amidst the city’s opulent cafes and bars, this stand offers fresh produce at incredibly low prices, operating on an honor system where customers leave coins in a mailbox. This unique stall is the brainchild of Tomoko Oshimo, affectionately…
In 1961, Ed Dwight was on track to become the first Black astronaut. But despite his groundbreaking opportunity, he never made it to space. Now, at 90 years old, Dwight is set to finally achieve his dream, thanks to Blue Origin’s upcoming mission. Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 for an…
When Mila Hellfyre started college at the age of 16, her life was far from easy. Growing up as a trans teen in Puerto Rico, she found herself without family support and, eventually, homeless. Despite these hardships, she didn’t let adversity derail her. Mila continued studying at the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, even…
At 17 years old, Mason Branstrator’s life took a sudden and dramatic turn. An avid athlete and experienced skier from Minnesota, Mason was on a typical downhill run when everything changed. After a high-speed jump, he crashed, leaving him with a T-12 vertebra injury that paralyzed him from the waist down. “I remember thinking, ‘I’m…
Pi (π) — the mathematical constant that links circles to everything from pendulums to river bends — continues to surprise. In early 2024, physicists Arnab Priya Saha and Aninda Sinha of the Indian Institute of Science, while working on string theory, stumbled upon a brand-new formula for pi. Their work, published in Physical Review Letters,…
In a quiet cul-de-sac in London’s Islington district, Tim Bushe stands with his hedge trimmer, meticulously shaping what appears to be an ordinary hedge. But step back, and you’ll see his creation is anything but ordinary. It’s a massive, neatly pruned topiary in the shape of a giant locomotive. “It all started with my wife…
Recent research reveals that aging doesn’t just hit at one point in life but comes in distinct waves, particularly in your mid-40s and again in your 60s. While it’s well known that people often feel the impact of aging in their 60s—such as needing glasses or facing increased risks for chronic conditions like diabetes and…
In celebration of World Polar Bear Day, we shine a spotlight on these magnificent creatures and their intriguing characteristics. Here are 10 fascinating facts about polar bears that might surprise you: Polar Bears Are Massive Polar bears are the largest land carnivores, with adult males weighing up to 1,500 pounds and standing up to 9…