Children and other unbelievable things sent through the mail
The parcel service revolutionized the way people sent stuff around the world. For a fee, individuals could ship all sorts of things across the country, and, in some cases, across borders. While today there are many rules on what can and cannot be posted, which include limits on size, weight, and quantity, in the early days things were a lot more ambiguous, and some people certainly took advantage of this fact! From parents posting their children to body parts being shipped out, in this gallery you'll get to know all about the weird stuff sent through the post. Click on for more.
2023-12-19T11:09:47Z
Celebrity exes who got back together
Breaking up can seem like the worst thing in the world when you're in a relationship, but sometimes calling it quits can be the wake-up call people need to realize that they've just lost the one person they actually want to be with for the rest of their lives. Or, you know, the next few months, until they break up again. One of the biggest power couples of the early 2000s recently made their comeback, and now they're starting a family! Nelly and Ashanti were together from 2003 to 2013, through the heights of their music careers. The pair hadn't been seen in public together since 2012, but more than a decade later, rumors of a rekindled romance began to spread. The 'What's Luv?' singer and 'Hot in Here' rapper were spotted hanging out several times in 2023 before confirming their romantic reunion in September. On April 17, 2024, the pair revealed that they're taking the next step with their relationship in more ways than one. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti told Essence magazine, “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.” The revelation that she is both pregnant with and engaged to Nelly has sent longtime fans into a tailspin. Check out this gallery of other celebrity couples who broke up only to get back together.
2024-04-18T10:24:36Z
Meet the people obsessed with one color
Almost everyone has a favorite color, something you lean towards when picking out a shirt or a new car, and we often can't explain why. Despite this, we don't tend to let it take over our lives, and we experiment with other colors along the way. There are, however, other people who embrace a hue completely, shutting out all other colors and painting their entire existence with one brush. These are the people obsessed with one color, changing their homes, appearances, and wardrobes entirely. Click through to see interesting instances of one-color people, and you might just be convinced to join them.
2024-02-05T14:15:48Z
These Delicious Passover Foods Deserve a Spot on Your Seder Table
Plus, some of our favorite Passover recipes. Every spring, Jews around the world sit down to begin the eight-day (or seven days, depending on the family) festival of Passover with a dinner called a seder. In 2024, the holiday begins on the evening of April 22nd and ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30. Though every family has its own traditions and rituals, the purpose of the holiday is to retell the Biblical story of the Jewish people fleeing slavery and finally leaving Egypt. The festival is perhaps best known for the Passover foods consumed (and not consumed) throughout the week. Though every Jewish family has its own standards and levels of observance, one of the most common rules is that Jews cannot eat anything considered chametz. This refers to anything that contains grain that has come into contact with water and had the chance to rise–think bread, pancakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This is because when the enslaved Jews were leaving Egypt, they didn’t have enough time to allow their bread to rise. Many Jews will only consume foods that are unleavened and have a special kosher for Passover marking. Additionally, some Jews that come from Eastern European countries also avoid foods called kitniyot, which include rice, mustard, corn, beans, and other legumes. Instead, many Jews will use ingredients like almond flour, potato starch, and an unleavened cracker called matzah to cook throughout the holiday. When the sun sets on the first night of Passover, a large dinner will be served, and at the center of the table is the seder plate. A large plate with a shank bone, egg, bitter herbs, greens, lettuce, and a special mixture called charoset (more on these later). Recipes to make Passover foods If you’re looking to make some delicious meals with some of the Passover foods below and more, some of our favorite recipes include: Matzo Ball Soup Gefilte Fish Slow Cooker Brisket Crispy Roasted Potatoes Green Beans With Olive-Almond Tapenade Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Kale Cauliflower Tabbouleh Potato Kugel Roasted Baby Vine Tomato Grilled Chicken Flourless Chocolate Cake Roast Lamb Charoset Chewy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies So, what traditional Passover foods are served at a Passover meal? This varies family-to-family, but some common foods include:
2024-04-11T17:19:58Z