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TRUMP MAKES HIS MOVE
Politics in the state of New York saw an unexpected turnover during the weekend when President Donald Trump decided to endorse Bruce Blakeman, the county executive in the state of Nassau, in the Republican gubernatorial race in the state when Rep. Elise Stefanik withdrew from the race the previous day.
By iftikhar Ahmad3 months ago in FYI
Jackie Chan Is Alive: The Hoax That Got Everyone Talking
Social networking sites and news-gathering websites were recently flooded with disturbing reports about the death of the legendary martial artist and actor, Jackie Chan. Fans across the globe were shocked, bewildered, and saddened with the news that spread like wildfire. Many people shared their messages of shock, assuming that it was indeed the truth. However, after conducting a strict verification, it was revealed that Jackie Chan is very much alive, with the reports about his death having been completely false.
By iftikhar Ahmad3 months ago in FYI
March Wind Proverbs and Folklore About the Third Month
March Wind Folklore There is much folklore associated with March, starting with the wind. There is a saying: "March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. ”This is an English proverb that often is shortened to "April showers bring May flowers."
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in FYI
Karoline Leavitt Lip Filler Speculation: Vanity Fair Photo Fuels “Mar-a-Lago Face” Rum
One such individual is Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old press secretary at the White House. Recently, Karoline has been thrust into the limelight, not for her political ideology, but rather because of her appearance. The close-up portrait taken by Vanity Fair is highlighted by the alleged appearance of lip fillers.
By iftikhar Ahmad4 months ago in FYI
The Most Mysterious Star in the Universe: What is KIC 8462852?
It’s a story straight out of science fiction, but it’s completely real. In 2015, the Kepler telescope stumbled upon something baffling on a potentially habitable star named KIC 8462852. This star, which sits just above the Milky Way between the constellations Cygnus and Lyra, is also known as Tabby’s Star after its discoverer, Yale University’s Tabetha Boyajian.
By Areeba Umair4 months ago in FYI
A Strong Radio Signal Was Detected from a Sun-Like Star: Is It Aliens or Just Noise?
The internet has been buzzing recently about a curious “interesting” signal picked up by a radio telescope used for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). The signal, which came from the vicinity of a sun-sized star about 94 light-years away called HD 164595, has the whole community talking, but not everyone agrees on what it means.
By Areeba Umair4 months ago in FYI
The Dark Side of Pocket Monsters: Disturbing Pokémon Backstories You Never Knew
I’ve been diving deep into the world of Pokémon lately, especially with how much I’ve been playing the games. Like a lot of people, I used to just think of the franchise as all cutesy cartoons and lovable characters like Pikachu. But the more you learn about some of these monsters, especially what’s actually written in the Pokedéx, which is basically the official Pokémon encyclopedia, the more disturbing the lore becomes.
By Areeba Umair4 months ago in FYI
Our Closest Neighbour: Is This the 'Second Earth' We've Been Waiting For?
Every time astronomers announce the discovery of a potentially habitable planet, our hopes fly high. They say, "This place could have liquid water and maybe even alien life!" But then reality hits: the planet is usually some 10 zillion light-years away, utterly unreachable with our current technology.
By Areeba Umair4 months ago in FYI
The Persistent Clues: Did a Great Flood Really Happen?
The story of a devastating global flood, so great it wiped out all life except for a select few, is most famously told in the Book of Genesis. While many today treat the “Great Flood” as a simple myth, the evidence scattered across history and geology drops some pretty compelling hints that this worldwide disaster might have actually occurred.
By Areeba Umair4 months ago in FYI
Rachael Carpani Dies at 45: Well-Loved Actress from 'McLeod's Daughters' Leaves Lasting Imp
Rachael Carpani, a popular face on Australian television and known affectionately for her work on "McLeod’s Daughters" and "Home and Away," has died suddenly but peacefully at the age of just 45. Carpani has been met with tributes not only for her work on screen, where she will always be remembered for her passion and dedication to her craft, but for the love and positivity that her presence brought into the world. Carpani died peacefully on the 7th December after a long struggle with a chronic illness.
By iftikhar Ahmad4 months ago in FYI
Have We Been Visited Before?
I’ve been curious about this topic for ages, and I’ve said it before: I absolutely believe in extraterrestrials. It just seems logical that intelligent life exists somewhere else in this vast universe. There are so many subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle, clues out there that seem to point to the fact that we are not alone.
By Areeba Umair4 months ago in FYI
Anthony Geary Is Gone, But His Television Legacy Remains
The television world awoke this morning to the shocking news of the death of Anthony Geary, one of the most iconic faces in television history. He died at the age of 78. But for many television fans, he would not only be a face from television land; he would also be a face and a presence that defined their lives on a daily basis. They would also have laughed and cried at his feet, no pun intended.
By iftikhar Ahmad4 months ago in FYI
