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7) Liverwurst   Also known as braunschweiger, this liver sausage is still a beloved favorite for many folks,     though the stuff we buy in the supermarket is quite a bit sifter and more unform than the original German version.     Did you eat this on toast or crackers, with onions or mustard?…

Jane Murray, 46, says she ignored a mole on her arm that looked normal, and only sought medical care when a nurse friend shared her concerns The Dublin mom was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma, and needed to have glands in her arms removed to ensure the cancer hadn’t spread A former “sun worshipper,” Murray…

The world is full of mysteries, but the Internet has the answers. The subreddit What Is This Thing? lets users post unidentified objects, and others help solve the mystery—without judgment. Bored Panda compiled some of the most fascinating finds, from odd bathroom doors to holes in the sky.   These discoveries are sure to surprise…

Taylor Swift, one of the most prominent figures in the global pop music scene, recently astonished fans and the media with a surprising announcement. During a live stream on social media, she revealed that her iconic show, which has been running for several years and has captivated millions of viewers, will officially come to an…

A devastating head-on collision in Van Alstyne, Texas, on May 17 claimed the lives of Tommy Moorehead III, 41, and his two young children—6-year-old Lynnlee and 4-year-old Tommy Jr.—leaving his wife, Brooke Mustard Moorehead, without her entire family. Authorities say 63-year-old Rocky Patterson attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone, colliding head-on with…

House Speaker Mike Johnson has promised to formally establish a new committee to investigate the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This new committee, led by GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, is part of a broader effort by Republicans to continue and expand investigations that began in the previous Congress. With control…

A Visit That Should Have Been Simple The late afternoon sun filtered through the glass walls of Capital Luxury Motors in Washington, D.C., casting long reflections across a showroom filled with gleaming Bentleys, Porsches, and Ferraris. Karoline Leavitt stepped inside, her heels clicking softly against the marble floor.Dressed in a crisp white blouse, black dress…

Today’s my 97th birthday. I woke up with no candles, no cards, no phone calls. I live in a small room above a closed-down hardware store. The landlord doesn’t charge me much, mostly because I fixed his plumbing last winter. Not much in here besides a creaky bed, a kettle, and my chair by the…

A photo of Princess Diana and rock legend David Bowie smiling side by side at a concert in London seemed to have been hidden for decades.But why did the royal family want to keep it a secret for all these years? The year was 1987. Princess Diana was 25 years old and attending a charity…

Kindness often returns when least expected. One cold winter day, Mr. Harrison, a retired teacher, noticed a shivering boy named Alex in a diner. Alex, wearing a thin jacket and with little money, struggled to buy food.     Mr. Harrison invited him to sit, sharing a warm meal and kind words. Over time, Alex…