In 1989, 11-year-old Brian Dahl sent a message in a bottle floating from Oxford, Mississippi, unaware that his note would become the last message the world would hear from him. According to U.S. News, Brian’s family now considers the discovery of this message to be a heavenly sign. The story began last April when Billy Mitchell from Big River Shipbuilders spotted a green bottle floating near a barge. “I have […]

In Victorian England, the concept of homosexuality didn’t officially exist. The term “homosexual” only entered the English language in the late 19th century, while terms like “transsexual” and “transgender” emerged even later. However, men were engaging in romantic and sexual relationships with one another long before these terms were coined. To navigate this, many used Polari, a coded language that allowed them to communicate discreetly. Despite societal struggles to define

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have supportive parents, and it can be especially tough when you need encouragement. Regardless of age, a kind word from a parental figure can be deeply comforting. One TikTok user, known as Old Foul Dude, recognizes this need and created a heartfelt video aimed at providing some fatherly advice to those who might need it. On his TikTok page, Old Foul Dude delivers a

Assigning the label “gifted” to children can bring its own set of challenges, such as pressure to perform, associating academic success with self-worth, social isolation, and the harsh reality that exceptional abilities don’t always shield one from life’s difficulties. However, is it possible that calling high-achieving children “gifted” might be counterproductive? One father on Reddit’s Am I The A**hole forum seems to think so and is now facing backlash for