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May 6, 2024

Color idioms we can't resist: Why do we say ‘green thumb,' 'out of the blue' and more?

Why do we use the popular expressions "green thumb," "out of the blue," and "paint the town red"? Check out the possible origin stories of these three often-used idioms today.

May 5, 2024

Reddit users urge man to divorce his wife after 'psychic' interferes with his marriage

A Reddit user's marriage came to an end after a "psychic" friend of his wife's claimed that he was cheating on her. Other Reddit users encouraged him to continue with the divorce.

May 4, 2024

Reddit users defend man who told his 'overwhelmed' wife to do more chores around the house

A man on Reddit asked for help on the platform after his wife got very upset with him after he said that she should be doing more chores if she is upset with the state of the house.

May 4, 2024

'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

The Arizona Humane Society issued a warning about rescuing baby animals after a well-meaning person dropped off a litter of baby foxes thinking they were pets in need of help.

May 4, 2024

Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar

A fisherman from Kentucky reeled in a monster-sized, 200-pound alligator snapping turtle in Texas; he also caught a massive alligator gar that has been submitted for a world record.

May 4, 2024

Poachers nailed after hiding fish in strange places, a first-ever bird species sighting and more hot reads

In case you missed it in Lifestyle this week, soak up these headlines — including stories about wild nature, delicious American eats, unique discoveries, faith, family and much more.

May 3, 2024

Liver, insects, sardines — oh my!: 8 'gross' foods that nutritionists say you should eat

Foods such as cottage cheese and sardines may seem unappetizing to some, but experts say the health benefits outweigh the gross factor – with many foods being rich in vitamins and protein.

May 3, 2024

Michigan researchers discover eerie 1909 shipwreck at bottom of Lake Superior

Officials with the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced this week that the remains of a 1909 shipwreck were discovered partially intact at the bottom of Lake Superior.

May 2, 2024

New York officers ticket striped bass poachers after discovering illegal catches hidden in odd places

Environmental Conservation Officers on Long Island, New York, have been catching poachers after anglers were reeling in out-of-season striped bass and hiding them.

May 2, 2024

Family celebrates 5 generations of women for second time in its history: ‘Quite remarkable’

A woman-led family in England is celebrating a milestone in their lives once again: five living generations of girls. The Jones family members said it's a "remarkable" moment.