Home to the Black Hills, the Badlands and the sprawling prairies of the Great Plains, South Dakota is a state rich in scenery and features monuments and dedications to the likes of everyone from Crazy Horse to George Armstrong Custer. It’s also a state extremely proud of its history. Attracting some 14.7 million tourists annually, South Dakota touts six national …
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1st generation circus performer breaks Guinness World Record every show with unicycle 34.6 feet tall
How does it feel to break a record day after day? Wesley Williams, a performer for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, knows a thing or two. The “One Wheel Wonder” takes a spin on the tallest rideable unicycle in the world with each show, at a whopping 34.6 feet tall. Williams did not come from a family of entertainers. …
Read More »Meat pie, spiders and a toupee: Uber dishes on weird things left behind in rides this year
Losing your belongings on the go can be irritating – especially if they’re valuable or sentimental. Uber drivers are accustomed to items being left behind in their rides, some more unique than others. The rideshare’s eighth annual Lost & Found Index, released on Wednesday, surveyed drivers for the most common and surprising possessions left in cars by their passengers. ‘STEAK …
Read More »Gifts not desired: 3 ways to handle unwanted or inappropriate presents from others
Social media platforms are full of postings about gifts received but not desired. And with graduation and wedding season just about upon us — plus Mother’s Day and Father’s Day close behind — the volume of both giftgiving and the challenges posed by certain gifts may increase. So what should people do when they receive a gift they don’t want …
Read More »Finding New York: 500th anniversary of Giovanni de Verrazzano historic voyage of discovery
For many people around the globe, New York City is just a flight away. With three major airports, tunnels, bridges and cruise ship terminals, the Big Apple is easily accessible to millions of visitors each year. People flock here to experience the bustling city life, to snap a selfie with the Statue of Liberty, to see a Broadway show, to …
Read More »Viola the circus elephant with history of escapes breaks free again in Montana, heads toward casino slots
An elephant named Viola recently caused chaos in Butte, Montana, after escaping a circus and roaming the streets on her own. Astonishing video shows the Asian elephant casually walking through a four-lane road in Butte on Tuesday, dodging moving cars on her way towards a casino building. Eyewitness Matayah Smith told Fox News Digital that she was in her car …
Read More »Lack of sleep could be a factor in a 'silent epidemic,' experts warn
More than a third of adults fail to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night — and the scarcity of shuteye can have a surprising effect. Lack of sleep can lead to what some experts refer to as a “silent epidemic” — a condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which affects more than one in …
Read More »'Forever chemicals' found in US drinking water, map shows 'hot spots' of highest levels
The risk of having potentially harmful chemicals in your drinking water may depend on your zip code. A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S. PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” due to how slowly they break …
Read More »Wedding gift debate: Do you owe the bride and groom something if you aren’t attending the event?
Wedding season is very nearly upon us —with many people already planning ahead for the spring, summer and even fall months. With the prices of such luxury experiences as travel, wedding attire and gift-giving still rising, a new debate has hit the internet. Do you need to send a gift to the newlyweds if you aren’t attending their wedding? AS …
Read More »This Passover has a 'bitter taste,' says Los Angeles-based activist as Hamas hostage crisis continues
This year, with dozens of hostages remaining in captivity in Gaza, the Jewish holiday of Passover has an especially poignant meaning, activist and actress Noa Tishby told Fox News Digital. Tishby is a New York Times bestselling author as well and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization. She is based in Los Angeles. Passover, said Tishby, is …
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