Author: Lilli Keeve

Noah’s Ark is a biblical tale that is as old as time. The story centers around God’s decision to flood Earth entirely with rain, in order for it to return to its pre-creation state. Before going through with his plan, however, God saved Noah and instructed him to assemble an ark so that he, his family, and the animals from each pair could survive the flood. Although many believe the Noah’s Ark story is simply an ancient myth and a foreboding warning about God’s wrath, a team of scientists embarked on a journey to see if the story may actually…

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Alison Mackenzie ruled on Thursday that she will be dismissing a case involving the two lead stars of the 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. The lawsuit involved the risque scene of a then 15-year-old Olivia Hussey (Juliet) and a then 16-year-old Leonard Whiting (Romeo). In December, Hussey and Whiting filed the suit claiming that the film’s director Franco Zeffirelli forced them to perform naked together in a bedroom scene. At first, Zeffirelli told Hussey and Whiting they could simply wear makeup on their bodies, assuring them that nothing inappropriate would be shown because the…

Tax season is here and it’s time to buckle down (even if you’re guilty of waiting to file until the last minute). This time of year, you might be wondering where you can cut down on spending and how you can make your money go further for you.  Spring is also around the corner, which means that forming new habits, breaking off old ones, and adjusting your patterns are absolutely necessary. After all, don’t you want to live your best possible life? One that you feel empowered and excited about? We have some helpful hacks to make your money work…

Throughout history, people have put themselves in dangerous situations to pursue knowledge, notoriety, and innovation. Many of these inventors have tragically lost their lives during the process of these risky pursuits. Ultimately, there’s a lesson to be learned in each of these stories. Here are five inventors whose creations brought about their ultimate demise. William Bullock – The Rotary Printing Press Source: Wikipedia The game-changing alterations that newspaper editor William Bullock made to the rotary printing press were a revolution in the printing press world. Bullock’s revolutionary patent was important because the paper didn’t need to be loaded by…

Tipping is a common courtesy to show how much you appreciated your waiter or waitress’s service. In the United States, it’s expected that people tip about 15% to 25%, which is the standard. Typically, fast-food restaurants don’t require tipping, but restaurants and sit-down other places do.  Reportedly, these specific celebrities are in the business of being extra generous when it comes to tipping way beyond the total cost of their bill. Donnie Wahlberg Source: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images Known as the Blue Bloods actor and brother of Mark Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg is famous in Hollywood for his status as a hospitable…