J.C. Payne, a retired Texas brick mason, rolled a ball of plastic twine that stood 13.5 feet tall, according to Roadside America. From 1987 to 1991, he gathered all the twine he could from neighboring ranches and dairies. Guinness World Records lists Payne, of Valley View, Texas, as the record holder for the largest ball … Read more
Parade and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. With the holiday season fast approaching, you might be looking for gifts for loved ones. If you happen to have a beauty lover in your life, you’re probably thinking about hitting up Sephora to find them something perfect. Shark Beauty just dropped a new … Read more
Whether you are looking for more space to house extended family members, a source of rental income or a little retreat away from your main house, there’s something that may be your perfect solution: an accessory dwelling unit. There are so many reasons to build an ADU on your house’s property (or even convert an … Read more
In 1946, Earl Tupper introduced a line of plastic kitchen products featuring an unusual innovation: an airtight seal modeled after the lid of an ordinary paint can. The idea would eventually help make Tupperware one of the most recognizable names in American kitchens and turn its inventor into a multimillionaire. Just 12 years later, Tupper … Read more
Chris O’Donnell is taking in the joy of family. The 9-1-1 Nashville star, 56, took to Instagram on Oct. 24 to give a special shoutout to his oldest son, Chip, in honor of his 26th birthday. In the post, the proud parent shared several photos of his lookalike child and a short but sweet caption that … Read more
In December 2008, Tesla was running out of time. The electric car startup had been founded five years earlier by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, with Elon Musk joining as an early investor and chairman. By late 2008, Musk was leading the company, and the global economy was in freefall. That summer, Tesla had … Read more
Michael Bloomberg‘s $155 million gift to a museum was inspired by his lifelong love of learning instilled by his parents. The billionaire businessman and former New York City mayor is funding a new public science space at Boston’s Museum of Science named for his late parents, William and Charlotte Bloomberg. As a boy growing up … Read more
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword covers everything from human anatomy to music genres, plus Barbie’s companion and a cook’s best friend. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too! Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger … Read more
Halle Berry is facing a difficult family chapter in the public eye. The Oscar winner is involved in an ongoing custody dispute with ex-husband Olivier Martinez, who has made allegations of abuse that Berry disputes. As the case unfolds, it reminds that even one of Hollywood’s most accomplished stars has weathered deeply personal challenges. 🎬 … Read more
In 1970, Debbie Reynolds watched in disbelief as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer sold off costumes, props, and other treasures that had helped bring Hollywood’s golden age to life. While others saw old clothes and forgotten studio property, Reynolds saw something priceless. She understood how these pieces of cinematic history had made generations of people laugh, cry, and dream. … Read more