The Amorphophallus titanum at San Diego Botanic Garden opened its bloom!! The biggest flower in the world! (Named the corpse flower because of the rancid smell of the flowers that attracts the carcass-eating insects that pollinate it.) Most of these plants take 7-10 years to first bloom, Then after the 1st bloom every 4-5 years…
Author: American Freedom
As Emily walks down the aisle, she feels as though she is finally living her wedding dream. The dress is perfect just like the venue, music, and her groom. Until it’s time for the vows when Jason completely humiliates her in front of everyone. But later, he gets a taste of his own medicine. It…
Archaeologists have uncovered a stunning find in the Altai Mountains of Siberia—a nearly intact women’s boot believed to be 2,300 years old. The boot is made of soft red leather with a geometric design sewn with pyrite crystals and black beads on the sole. It is thought to have belonged to the Scythians, a nomadic…
My mum thanked me last night. She babysat, and SHE thanked ME?! She never taught my brother or I to self soothe. We shared her bed. We took our naps in her arms. She breastfed till we naturally weaned… And one day, all of that came to an end. One day, we turned into cranky…
It’s 1979. I’m 18 years old. Leif Garrett is in town for a live concert. The neighborhood girls went and didn’t invite me. My dad, who is a police officer comes home from work and asks me why I am crying. I told him what happened and he told me to go get ready and…
A 52-year-old guy named Frederick Callison moved to California for a job about two years ago, but it fell through. Sadly, he ended up homeless.He had a ton of experience as a line cook, but he just couldn’t find any work. So he recently decided to sit outside a grocery store in Sacramento. Instead of…
Welcome to the lush world of Louisiana, where the vibrant Elephant Ear plant thrives in its humid, subtropical climate. Known for its large, dramatic foliage and exotic allure, the Elephant Ear brings a touch of the tropics to Louisiana’s landscapes and gardens. Let’s delve into the captivating biography of this botanical wonder. Scientific Name: Colocasia…
When 88-year-old retired nurse Violet boarded a plane following a visit to see her daughter, she was completely unaware that she was about to get one of the most magical experiences of her life.She had hit it off with young man Jack and the two had chatted before boarding the plane, during which Violet had…
A looming iceberg threatened the community of Haven’s Edge, upsetting the coastline and making the people fearful and confused.The image that greeted the locals as they approached the freezing giant warily sent shivers down their spines.A mysterious stranger, whose presence inspired a mixture of fascination and horror among the people, rested unexpectedly upon the iceberg.…
Did you know that a fluttering swarm of ladybugs isn’t just a delightful sight, it’s also called a “loveliness”? With a name so charming, it’s no wonder these tiny beetles have captured our hearts and imaginations for centuries. In many cultures, ladybugs, often called ladybirds, are seen as symbols of good luck and fortune. So,…