Donna Aylmer’s joy turned into astonishment when her twins were born in 1997. Lucy and Maria, identical twins, looked entirely different. Lucy had red hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, while Maria had dark hair, brown eyes, and brown skin. Lucy recalled, “When the midwife handed us both to her, she was just speechless.” Born … Read more
In a life-saving act, a father rescued his daughter from a dire situation caused by polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Paul Rybkin’s son had only 36 hours to live due to PKD, a condition causing kidney cysts and renal failure. Regrettably, their second child, Maddy, also had PKD. Determined to save her, Paul donated his kidney … Read more
In a story that has garnered global attention, 37-year-old Nina Tassel gave birth to an unusually large baby boy weighing 6 kilograms and measuring 60 centimeters. “This remarkable child… sparked conversations around the globe.” Throughout her pregnancy, Nina’s belly grew significantly larger than typical, causing astonishment among onlookers. “Despite the unusual size of her belly, … Read more
The family of US Navy veteran Philip Paxson has filed a lawsuit against Google after a tragic accident led to his death. Paxson, a 47-year-old father of two, was using Google Maps for navigation when he was directed onto a bridge that had collapsed a decade ago. The absence of barriers or warning signs resulted … Read more
Karine de Souza suffers from xeroderma pigmentosum, a rare condition that makes her highly sensitive to direct sunlight and elevates her risk of skin cancer. This has confined her mostly indoors and led to over 200 surgeries, including removals of her lower lip and nose tip . Despite her challenges, Karine shared, “I later end … Read more
A colossal 12-foot python recently startled a family in Thailand by emerging from their toilet. The incident, which occurred in Samut Prakan on March 17, sent shockwaves through the household. Suwi Paramas, a housewife, was left terrified as the massive snake suddenly appeared while she was washing her hands in the bathroom. Emergency services were … Read more
Many of us bear a small, round scar on our upper arm—a lasting trace of the smallpox vaccine, a common experience before the 1970s. This vaccine used live Vaccinia virus to trigger an immune response against the deadly Variola virus, which caused smallpox. “After receiving the shot, blisters appear at the injection site, which eventually … Read more
While enjoying a day at Gwinnett County Park, Leslie Howe and her children stumbled upon a peculiar small creature covered in faint fur. Curiosity piqued, the kids wanted to touch it, but Leslie’s maternal instincts kicked in, preventing them from doing so. As it turns out, this creature was a “pus worm,” a unique caterpillar … Read more
Born into wealth and controversy, Cayetana Fitz-James, the Duchess of Alba, experienced early tragedy, losing her mother as a child. Yet, her father’s love and the turbulent Spanish history of the 1930s shaped her resilience. Although wealthy, she became known for defying traditions, from her marriages to younger men to undergoing cosmetic procedures. Despite the … Read more
On October 14, a “ring of fire” solar eclipse will grace parts of the western U.S., Central, and South America. This annular eclipse, where the moon blocks the sun creating a glowing ring, was last seen in the U.S. in 2012 and won’t return until 2039. “The sun will be blocked by the moon, which … Read more