10 terrifying birds that will give you nightmares

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  886 words  |  Billy Koelling

It's important to remember that respect is key you'll notice that a key component in what angers all of the birds listed below the most is when a person threatens their territory and/or their young. Here are 10 birds that might scare you. Every spring in Australia brings magpie swooping season. ADVERTISEMENT Wikimedia Commons Australian magpies aren't the same as European magpies they're a completely different bird. [Read More]

15 apocalyptic photos from the Woodstock disaster of 1999 that prove it was the original Fyre Festiv

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  405 words  |  Martina Birk

Not unlike the notorious Fyre Festival that ended in disaster, Woodstock '99 was ill-equipped to handle the amount of people who attended and quickly got out of hand. Here's what happened. Woodstock 1999 had problems from the start. ADVERTISEMENT Dave Duprey/AP The facilities werent equipped to handle such large crowds. ADVERTISEMENT Peter R. Barber/AP Temperatures soared over 100 degrees. [Read More]

16 ways to stay warm when your office is freezing, according to my coworkers

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1282 words  |  Billy Koelling

The theory is that it's often brought about by the disparity between men and women's body temperatures. While indoor temperature standards have been based since the 1960s on the preferences of the typical man, women tend to run cooler than their male colleagues — and so the suffering begins. But arctic conditions have grown more dire since then, and now a great majority of the people in the New York office are afflicted. [Read More]

2 Indonesian women receive 100 lashes each in public for online pimping

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  188 words  |  Billy Koelling

According to an official in the country's conservative Aceh province, the women sold sex workers' services online, so they were publicly whipped nearly 100 times. The punishment was handed down on Monday, July 27, in Langsa City, Aceh. Despite the bans on crowds over Coronavirus fears, several people gathered to watch the pair get lashed for the crimes they had committed. ADVERTISEMENT Aji Asmanuddin, the head of Langsa's Islamic sharia agency said the two hijab-wearing suspects were arrested in March along with five sex workers, who could also face a flogging if found guilty of violating Islamic law. [Read More]

2 Kids Airlifted After Student Driver Crashes Into Day Care

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  189 words  |  Tandra Barner

September 29, 2017 12:41 PM EDT A driver who crashed into a day care in Frisco, Texas Thursday afternoon, sending six to the hospital, has apologized and is working with officials. The driver, who had his learner’s permit and was attending the driving school across the street, said he accidentally hit the acceleration rather than the brake pedal causing him to crash into the Primrose School of Frisco at Main and Teel’s gate, CBS affiliate KHOU reported. [Read More]

25 Transgender People Who Influenced American Culture

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  12 words  |  Martina Birk

May 29, 2014 7:00 AM EDT

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Battle In Heaven

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  923 words  |  Kelle Repass

Mexican director Carlos Reygadas pulls out all the stops in his challenging, often shocking second feature "Battle in Heaven." While advance word about the film's explicit sexual content will stir a certain amount of prurient interest, the aesthetic lensing keeps the eroticism on ice. Box office prospects are likely to be limited to hard-core arthouses. Mexican director Carlos Reygadas pulls out all the stops in his challenging, often shocking second feature “Battle in Heaven,” which is both intensely exciting for its cinematic inventions and terribly uninvolving on emotional and dramatic levels. [Read More]

Best Dinnerware Sets That Combine Quality and Style

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  11 minutes  |  2276 words  |  Billy Koelling

On the hunt for the perfect dinnerware set? We’ve got you covered whether you’re feathering a new nest and need all manner of dishes, or just looking to add some special pieces to your collection. your perfect place setting will depend largely on your unique lifestyle. If you’ve started shopping for the best dinnerware sets then you quickly may have become overwhelmed with just how many choices there are. There is literally a pattern, color, and material to fit almost anyone’s taste and budget. [Read More]

Best Hotels in Sardinia: From Boutique Getaways to Family Resorts

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  12 minutes  |  2426 words  |  Tandra Barner

Sardinia, a stunning island off the west coast of Italy, is second only to Sicily in size. Home to beautiful beaches with bright blue water and white sand, it appeals to those seeking sun and coastal Mediterranean vibes. But there is so much more to Sardinia. There are mountainous regions full of towns with medieval architecture and museums, hill hikes to vineyards, and its famous coastline. If you love history, Sardinia boasts remnants of the arcane Nuragic, whose tombs (“tombe dei giganti” in Italian) and remains of buildings, wells, and temples can be found throughout the island. [Read More]

Best Makeup Bags and Cosmetic Cases for Home and Travel

 Posted on August 10, 2024  |  18 minutes  |  3652 words  |  Kelle Repass

Even though they seem like an afterthought, makeup bags are important for keeping the products essential to your daily routine organized—whether on the road, at home or for quick bathroom touch-ups on a night out. Because there’s nothing more annoying than digging through your purse trying to locate your favorite lip gloss when you’re in a rush. “The best makeup bags provide a convenient and portable way to organize and carry your beauty essentials, making it easier to access and use them when needed,” says LA-based Makeup Artist Amy Galloway. [Read More]