Construction has begun on a 180-foot statue of the Virgin Mary in Konotopie, Poland. It’s believed that the project, once it is finished, will be the tallest religious structure of its kind, according to Wirtalny Toruń, the tourism group associated with the structure. The statue of Mary itself is to be 133.2-feet high, sitting atop … Read more
This once-popular Big Apple industry may be wilting, but one business is still blooming. Over a century ago, a bustling Midtown neighborhood was home to an abundance of textile manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers — including dozens of artificial flower makers. “The Garment District was thriving, it was alive — hundreds of thousands of people here manufacturing … Read more
A little more than three in five parents are ditching filters and unrealistic aesthetics and are looking to embrace more “real” parenting moments this year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of kids ages 2-18 revealed that in order to appear like the “perfect” parents, 60% admit that they carefully curate their … Read more
Forget happy hour — it’s meetings that are giving workers a hangover. An article recently published in the Harvard Business Review found that people can experience “meeting hangovers” after finishing an unhelpful meeting. Bad meetings can lead to “hangovers” stunting productivity. Drazen – stock.adobe.com A survey found that more than 90% of employees have suffered … Read more
It pays to be patient. One barista at the coffee chain recently took to Reddit to share a one-star review she received after an interaction that she expected to end with a free drink for the customer. The poster shared a screenshot of the review from a patron named Emily that read, “As someone who … Read more
Sometimes ignorance really is bliss. Not really knowing a person until you live with them can sometimes be true. That was the case for this woman who was beyond shocked to recently discover how exactly her husband showers. TikTok user @britforreal shared a now-viral video of her realization which made her wonder if all men … Read more
These tourists definitely made a splash. On Sunday, three visitors from New Zealand on vacation in Rome scuffled with police after attempting to jump into the capital’s famed Trevi Fountain. Two gave up on their illegal venture at the world-renowned Baroque landmark after being confronted, but one determined 30-year-old man was intent — and intoxicated. … Read more
A tourist in Bali had his visitor visa revoked after he was caught hiking a cultural and spiritual site without a guide. Mount Agung, located in Karangasem Regency, in the northeast corner of Bali, is considered a dwelling place of the gods. Hikers – whether locals or internationals, must be accompanied by a guide on … Read more
Love is in the air. A pilot left a note at the airport for an unsuspecting passenger, but his delivery didn’t exactly make for a smooth landing when the influencer shared the love letter on social media. Steph Bohrer, 23, was at an airport when a pilot “just placed” a brown paper dinner napkin next … Read more
DEAR ABBY: This year was our high school class’s 50th reunion. My husband and I graduated together from the same school. We have attended every reunion, and at each one of them received the same reactions from classmates. They always talk to my husband, shake his hand or hug him, but look at my name … Read more