It might be the most viewed photograph of all time, but fans of the legendary Windows XP desktop background are heartbroken to discover what the location looks like today. Known in the software as “Bliss,” the image captured the rolling green hills and brilliant blue sky of Napa Valley, California, and became instantly recognizable worldwide. However, social media users … [Read more...] about Heartbreak for Fans as Iconic Windows XP “Bliss” Landscape Changes Forever
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Parrots in wildlife park moved after swearing at visitors
A group of five African grey parrots had to be removed from public display at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in eastern England after they began swearing at visitors — and then laughing with each other. A Flock with Foul Mouths The parrots — Eric, Jade, Elsie, Tyson, and Billy — were donated to the wildlife park by different owners within the same week. After being … [Read more...] about Parrots in wildlife park moved after swearing at visitors
This Giant Shark Has Been Terrorizing Divers For Years
Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland hides an eerie surprise for those brave enough to dive into its depths. No, it isn’t Jason Voorhees from a horror film, but something just as startling — a 20-foot shark statue with razor-sharp teeth and a menacing grin. For divers, it feels like Bruce from Finding Nemo has found a new home beneath the surface. The Mystery of the Giant … [Read more...] about This Giant Shark Has Been Terrorizing Divers For Years
Her dogs kept dying, and she got cancer. Then they tested her water
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
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