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“The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.” – Hasidic Proverb
Unclaimed Baggage in Alabama, a company that sells the contents of unclaimed luggage, has come across some pretty strange stuff over the years. In 2023, memorable items included two live snakes, prop body parts from Saw 2004 in a Halloween card signed by Richard Nixon.
Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”- George Addair
Interviews done as part of a 2023 study by the UK’s University of Exeter and Channel 4 revealed that one major trigger of the Sunday scaries was getting work-related emails over the weekend- so keep your computer shut down on your days off.
If it doesn’t challenge me, inspire me, or let me be creative, my brain quietly leaves the room
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler
Cows are usually known for their personality or their ability to be trained- but Ghost, a charming bovine in Nebraska, was taught by owner Megan Reimann to perform 10 tricks. Ghost can come when called, spin, nod her head, and even bow. She did it all and more in just one minute in March 2023, setting the record for mist tricks performed by a cow in that time span
“The most important thing in life is to stop saying ‘I wish’ and start saying ‘I will’. Consider nothing impossible then treat possibilities as probabilities.” -Charles Dickens
In 1943, to conserve copper and nickel for the war effort, the US Mint began producing pennies made of zinc-coated steel. However, a small number of copper-alloy coins were inadvertently struck during that time. Today, a 1943 copper-alloy penny can potentially be valued at around $336,000.
“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”- Walt Disney
In 2002, Steven Spielberg enrolled at California State University, Long Beach, and he earned his credits by turning in assignments under a pseudonym. For his advanced filmmaking class, he submitted his Best Picture winner, Schindler’s List ( 1993)
“When we get to the end of the story, you will know more than you do now…” – Hans Christian Andersen, The Snow Queen
Ernie Hudson, known for his role as Winston in the original Ghostbusters (1984), auditioned to voice his character in the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. However, the director felt that his voice didn’t match Winston’s enough, so the role was ultimately given to Arsenio Hall.
“With a smile and a song, life is just like a bright sunny day. Your cares fade away.” – Snow White
Collegedale, Tennessee, is the proud home of Little Debbie Park, a unique and whimsical destination for families. The park is designed around playful structures that resemble giant versions of popular Little Debbie snacks, including Cosmic Brownies, Oatmeal Creme Pies, and Nutty Buddy Bars. Children can explore and enjoy these creative play areas, which offer a fun and imaginative environment where the sweetness of these treats comes to life in the form of vibrant playground attractions. Whether climbing on the Cosmic Brownie or sliding down the Oatmeal Creme Pie, the park promises a delightful experience for kids of all ages..
“It is only when we take chances, when our lives improve. The initial and the most difficult risk that we need to take is to become honest. —Walter Anderson
“The Safety Dance” band Men Without Hats got their name from a few founding members’ habit of never wearing winter hats, no matter how cold it was in their hometown of Montreal (they thought hats would wreck their style)
“It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then.” – Alice, Alice in Wonderland
Alexander the Great passed away unexpectedly at thirty-two years old after a mysterious illness that lasted two weeks. However, several accounts claim that his body exhibited no signs of decay even six days post-mortem. One theory posits that he may not have been dead during that time and instead could have suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune condition that can lead to progressive paralysis.
“Learn as if you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.” — Mahatma Gandhi
On February 3, 2018, Paul Morgan set the record for the world’s longest birthday. He celebrated his twenty-eight-year-old by jet-setting across different time zones, stretching the day to forty-eight hours. The previous longest birthday lasted forty-six hours.
“Fairytales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairytales tell children that dragons can be killed.” – G K Chesterton
“You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.” — Unknown
“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” -Dale Carnegie
The best relationships are symbiotic—each person growing stronger because the other exists.
Every secret eventually finds its eavesdropper; the real question is who’s brave enough to listen.
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