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James Arness was one of the most well-known television personalities in the United States from the 1950s until the 1990s. Because of his imposing build and captivating manner, he was a famous Western drama actor in Hollywood at the time. The character of Marshal Matt Dillon, which he played for 20 years in the CBS…

The video below features a hit single by Chris Montez. It is called “Let’s Dance” and it was recorded and released in 1962 when Montez was only 19 years old. It was written and produced by Jim Lee. The song went on to grab the number 4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in…

On the face of it, Kenadie Jourdin-Bromley, from Ontario, Canada, was just like any other child. She attended school, loved sports and drawing, and had bright ambitions for the future. However, there’s one thing that separated Kenadie from her classmates – the fact that she stands just 99 centimeter tall… According to reports, Kenadie weighed…

Despite our society’s progress, it is sad to realize that disrespectful and violent behavior is still common in our daily contact. This conduct can take many various forms, and sadly, it is not unusual to see it in schools or other places. A recent viral social media video exposes the troubling issue of children being…

Our society has constantly pressured us to fit in a mold. It seems like there is a universal mindset on what someone should look like and should be – like how we were illusioned to have a specific standard of beauty or ideal occupation based on gender. Little by little, people stepped up to break…

You never know what kind of creatures you’ll find out on the water, but recently a team of Alaska state troopers found some very unexpected animals miles from the shore: two deer, struggling to stay afloat. Thankfully, they saved the deers’ lives in a rescue caught on remarkable video. Screenshot Last week, Alaska State Troopers…

The story of Mary Ann Bevan, who was considered ‘The ugliest woman in the world,’ starts in the 19th century, a dark period of the American culture when ‘freak shows,’ traveling circuses showing people with certain deformities and disabilities, were at the peak of their popularity. Today, it is highly unacceptable to treat people with…

One thing we can always be certain of is that things change over time. Nothing can stop this from happening. People change, technology changes, situations change as well. Change is inevitable! Look back at your own life, for example How much has actually changed? Especially when it comes to advancements in technology. It can be…

Imagine being a World War II veteran like Walt West, with a dream. A dream that takes you back to your youthful days, a time when resilience was your second nature, and hope filled the post-war air. This dream was about his 1946 Cadillac. Not just any car, but one of the first models to…