Author: Lydia Iseh

Acouple of months ago, a customer walked into a Pizza parlor in Scranton for a meal, and as he paid his bill just below $20, he left an incredulous $3,000 tip for the waitress that served him. At the time, both the waitress and the restaurant owners were left in awe of such generosity. However, the big tipper is now being taken to court over what was once thought to be an act from the mysterious “Tips for Jesus” movement. When Mariana Lambert served Eric Smith a $13.25 Stromboli meal at Alfredo’s Pizza and Restaurant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she had…

Everyone in the U.S. knows about the opioid crisis and the alarming destruction that followed it. Pharmaceutical companies, like Purdue Pharma, played a significant role in contributing to this crisis. However, unlike the big corporate bodies, these seemingly regular Florida brothers ran one of the largest ‘pill mills’ ever in the United States.  This is the story of twin brothers, Chris and Jeff George, that flooded the U.S. with opioids, leading to thousands of deaths.  American Pain Source: cnnorigseries/ Instagram American Pain is a recent documentary by CNN that “traces the rise and fall of Floridians Chris and Jeff George, identical…

Have you ever wondered if there was a possibility of finding precious gems and rare treasures? Then, you’re about to find your answer. Treasure hunters have been the subject of many fables and myths. However, they do exist, either as hobbyists or professionals.  At the very least, there’s Mel Fisher, who is acclaimed as the greatest treasure hunter of all time. Currently, there are several lost treasures waiting to be discovered if you are up for the challenge. Let’s find out about all the bounties we might be able to explore! A Lucrative Pastime With Some Disclaimers Source: Hippopx It…

World famous, celebrated folk rock artist Paul Simon has made the heartbreaking announcement of his declining health. The iconic singer-songwriter, who rose to prominence with his debut single “Sound of Silence,” says his generation’s “time is up” while addressing his health issues. Despite his ailments, Simon isn’t letting it weigh down the outstanding musical career he has built in over 6o decades. Instead, he is channeling his mortality toward creating more purposeful music. Early Days as Folk Rock Duo Simon and Garfunkel Source: Beatles Stephanie/Pinterest Along with Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon started out as a member of one of America’s…

After more than forty years as the host of one of America’s most exciting TV game shows, Wheel of Fortune, Pat Sajak has finally announced he is pumping the brakes on his lead role. His replacement is another popular game show host, Ryan Seacrest. But fans of the show believe Vanna White, who has been a loyal and dependable underling to Sajak, should have filled in his position. Let’s see why. Vanna Is as Natural as a Replacement Can Be Source: caf323/Reddit Having served on the show with Sajak for 40 years, fans believe no one is better qualified to…

The Mormon Church previously kept information about its stock portfolio locked in secrecy for years. It wasn’t until recently that the organization was forced to release quarterly reports about its investment portfolio, currently worth over $100 billion.  Among its captivating holdings, a whopping $46.2 billion lies in stocks managed by Ensign Peak Advisors. Here’s a glimpse of the Mormon Church’s top 10 stock holdings as of March 31, 2023. Apple Inc. Source: Pinterest As an industry leader, Apple has earned a reputation for creating ground-breaking consumer goods, software, and services. The Mormon Church is one organization beyond tech geeks that…

Many people hunting for stylish and quality bed essentials go to one of the many Bed Bath & Beyond stores across North America. For easy shopping, the retailer also has an easy-to-use online store. However, despite being America’s sweetheart, the company appears to be in financial trouble, as it has filed for bankruptcy. Let’s explore the expensive mistake that took Bed, Bath & Beyond under. Share Buybacks Births Bankruptcy Source: geralt/Pixabay It is shocking that our go-to place for bed essentials might be closing its doors for good. Among the poor financial missteps that have led to this point was…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft blew up April 20, 20023, after only climbing 39km toward space. The highly-anticipated test flight was part of an over $3 billion project aimed to land men in spacesuits on the moon again, and probably Mars. Musk is unfazed by the incident and has announced that a new flight will happen in a matter of weeks. However, experts disagree. So Who Should We Believe? Source: Wikipedia In contrast to Musk’s prediction of a new launch in six to eight weeks, experts have said that it could take considerably longer. Some scientists even doubt the possibility…