ELKTON, Md. — For decades, Debbie Blankenship thought her health struggles — including the loss of her right leg to infection and a long battle with cancer — were simply bad luck. But when her dogs kept dying of cancer, one after another, she began to suspect something more sinister was at play. In 2023, her fears were confirmed. A phone call from W.L. Gore & Associates, … [Read more...] about Her dogs kept dying, and she got cancer. Then they tested her water
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Meaning behind the ‘WC’ sign outside bathrooms
Have you ever noticed the letters WC posted outside a public bathroom and wondered what it means? If so, you’re not alone as people around the world are trying to unravel the mystery of the WC, a space that identifies a room containing a toilet and a sink. And while we’ll offer you an explanation of the WC, we can’t promise the term will make anymore sense than restroom, … [Read more...] about Meaning behind the ‘WC’ sign outside bathrooms
Wisconsin Bear Rescue: Young Female Freed After Nearly Two Weeks with Plastic Jar Stuck on Head
For nearly two weeks, a young female bear in Wisconsin endured a terrifying ordeal — roaming with a large plastic jar stuck over her head. Unable to eat and barely able to drink, the 2-year-old sow’s survival became a race against time. A Struggle for Survival Weighing just 70 pounds, the bear wandered across at least 50 miles in Sawyer, Bayfield, and Douglas counties, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Bear Rescue: Young Female Freed After Nearly Two Weeks with Plastic Jar Stuck on Head
Remembering Patrick Swayze: the late ‘Dirty Dancing’ star’s lifelong love for horses
Patrick Swayze was one of the most iconic stars of his era. Hit movies like Dirty Dancing and Ghost made him a major sex symbol around the world, and he always drew acclaim for his charismatic leading performances. Sadly, Swayze was taken from us far too early: he died in 2009 following a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 57. In addition to … [Read more...] about Remembering Patrick Swayze: the late ‘Dirty Dancing’ star’s lifelong love for horses
Tourist trampled by elephant after selfie goes wrong
After barging into a restricted forest in India to snap a selfie with a peacefully eating elephant, a tourist was swiftly charged – both by authorities and the massive animal, who trampled him and stripped off his clothes in a dramatic encounter caught on camera. In a shocking incident that underscores the dangers of ignoring wildlife boundaries, a tourist in India was … [Read more...] about Tourist trampled by elephant after selfie goes wrong