What Jill Hadad Hawkins believed would be the most special day of her life turned into a nightmare.
On the morning of her wedding day, she was overly excited, just as any bride-to-be. But Jill could hardly stand on her feet because of the severe pain in her stomach.
Thinking it was just the usual pre-wedding nerves, she convinced herself she should proceed with the day. And she did exactly that. She put a smile on her face, hoping that the pain would eventually go away. But sadly, not only she didn’t feel any better, but the pain became even more severe.
She somehow managed to go down the aisle and say “I do,” but just after the wedding reception, she was taken to the hospital.
During her teen years, Jill had undergone several major surgeries for treating ulcerative colitis, a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract.
Mayo Clinic explains that this autoimmune condition “affects the innermost lining of your large intestine, also called the colon, and rectum. In most people, symptoms usually develop over time, rather than suddenly.”
However, Jill believed that her condition was cured with the surgeries, and she didn’t even think that the pain she experienced was caused by that.
Once at the hospital, she had undergone an emergency procedures. The doctor who treated her, Dr. James Yoo, chief of colorectal surgery at Tufts Medical Center, explained that Jill had a twist in her intestines that cut off the blood supply. “She could have died from that,” he told WCVB.
He further said that “Nothing could have precipitated this. I think it was just bad luck,” and added she will “live happily ever after.”
Speaking of this experience and the health scare that had gone through on her special day, Jill told WCVB, “It’s really hard to come to terms with the fact that I could have died on my wedding night. But that’s the reality.”
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The hot weather and high temperatures can have a range of effects on people’s everyday life. It is widely known that prolonged exposure to heat can lead to heatstroke, which is why it is recommended to avoid being under direct sunlight for longer periods of time. At the same time, it is essential to stay hydrated and limit strenuous activities during the hottest parts of the day.
This weather can also significantly increase the risk of fires.
Dry heat, strong winds, and low humidity represent ideal conditions for a fire to start. One way of accidentally starting a fire is by leaving water bottles inside a vehicle during high heat. The reason why is that the bottles, especially if they are translucent, can act as magnifying lenses if exposed to high temperatures, focusing sunlight and creating concentrated beams of light.
When light enters a clear or translucent bottle, it can be focused and intensified into a concentrated heat spot. This concentrated heat can build up on nearby flammable materials, like paper or fabric, and potentially ignite them, leading to a fire withing minutes.
This is why firefighters urge people not to leave water bottles inside their vehicle.
In July 2017, Dioni Amuchastegui, a battery technician with Idaho Power, noticed smoke emerging from beneath the center console of his truck during his lunch break.
“At first I thought it was dust, but the window was rolled up so there was no wind,” he shared with Today. “Then I noticed that light was being refracted through a water bottle and it was actually smoke.”
Amuchastegui was quick to get rid of the bottle and prevent fire from starting.
He told his story to his colleagues at Idaho Power and they came up with the idea of filming a video and warning people of the potential dangers of a simple act of leaving a water bottle inside the car when the temperatures are high.
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Welcoming a bundle of joy into the family is one of the most beautiful things there are. While mothers are the ones who bring the little jewel into the world, the dads are as excited.
They experience a mix of emotions such as excitement, but also nervousness because of the uncertainty of how the labor would go. Although they may feel helpless during those moment, most dads-to-be are also very supportive of their partner.
Witnessing their loved one’s strength and determination can evoke a profound feeling of pride.
Four men were in the hospital, walking up and down the corridor in anticipation of being delivered the news of their babies being born.
After some time, a nurse comes out and approaches one of the dads. “Congratulations! It’s twins!” she says with a smile on her face. The dad is a bit shocked at first but he then chuckles and says, “That’s quite a coincidence. I work for the Minnesota Twins.”
When she approaches the second father, she exclaims “Triplets!” with excitement. The dad is overjoyed by the news, but rather puzzled because of the coincidence. “Incredible!” he says. “I’ve always been a fan of threes. I work for 3M, you know.”
The third father is told that his wife has given birth to four babies. Jumping from the chair, he yells, “No way! I’ve always wanted a big family. I work at the Four Seasons Hotel!”
Unlike the rest of the dads, the fourth man is not caught up in the joy. He’s nervously pacing and tugging at his hair. Seeing him feel anxious, the nurse asks, “Is everything okey?” to what the fourth man replies, “I’m doomed! I work for 7-Up!”
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A family of three, Julie and Andy Kemp, together with their eight-year-old son Landon, were driving back home from church when they got involved in a car crash. They were broadsided by an ambulance zipping back to its station when the tragedy struck. Unfortunately, Andy died at the scene and Julie struggled to stay conscious. When help arrived, they managed to stabilize her, but they had no idea Landon was still in the car. He was sitting in the backseat and medics only discovered him when they noticed his shoe at the scene. The car was so damaged that the boy was hidden from their sight.
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After a couple of tries, medics managed to bring Landon to life as he was found unconscious and not breathing. The boy was airlifted to the hospital where he slipped away two more times. Things didn’t look great for the young boy and his mother was told that the chances of his survival were slim.
Doctors said that even if the boy survived, he would probably not be able to live a normal life but would rather be like an infant trapped in the body of an eight-year-old boy.
During the two weeks after the accident, Julie was going through living hell. She buried her husband and was forced to watch her son fighting for her life.
Landon was in a coma and it looked like he wasn’t going to make it, but then, all of a sudden, he opened his eyes. His survival was dubbed a miracle by the doctors. They were stunned to learn that despite everything he’s been through, he didn’t suffer brain damage.
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Now that Landon was awake, Julie didn’t know how to tell him about his father. She asked him if he knew what had happened to him, to which Landon replied: “Yes, I saw him.” He claimed that he also saw one of his father’s friends who had died a month before his dad passed away. Landon also saw the friend’s son. “Never one of us said a word to each other, but we were just all standing there,” the boy recounted.
To Julie’s surprise, her son told her that among those he saw while he was in a coma were his mom’s two other children. She didn’t understand what he was talking about at first, but then she remembered.
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Palmistry, or the practice of interpreting the lines and shapes of a person’s hands for the sake of revealing something about their future or their personality, has long been present among people who are eager to take a peak at what happen to them in the days or years to come.
As a practice, palmistry has been part of a number of cultures, including Chinese, Indian, and Western.
Most people see this practice as a way of having fun, but there are also those who take it seriously and trust the predictions the person reading their palm reveals.
According to this practice, there are four major lines on one’s palm, the life line, that represents the person’s general life path, the heart line, related to the person’s emotions and love, the head line, associated with the person’s intellect and mental state, and the fate line, related to the course of one’s life, encompassing career and achievements.
At certain people, these lines meet in the form of the letter ‘M’ and it is believed that these individuals are unique.
People with this sign are considered ambitious, aiming for success, determined, great at managing finances, able to navigate challenges, brave, and resilient. Overall, these people are born to succeed at whatever field they try themselves in.
Beyond these characteristics, the letter ‘M’ on one’s palm is closely linked to intuition and spirituality. Those with this line typically have strong intuition and make decisions guided by their inner voice. They are also more sensitive to the emotions and needs of others. In spiritual context, the M line indicates a tendency towards spiritual practices and a path of personal growth and deeper understanding.
However, when reading one’s palm, other things are taken into consideration too, such as their entire hand and their personal background.
In addition to the letter M, other auspicious signs in palmistry include the fish, triangle, square, and star. Each symbol is thought to bring various forms of luck, such as financial success or protection from adversaries.
It is believed that only 2% of the world population have the sign ‘M’ on one or sometimes both their palms.
Read your palm and tell us if you are among the lucky ones who have this special sign.
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Lord Robert Fellowes, a trusted figure to Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana, died at 82.
He was heavily involved with the British Royal Family and was Prince William and Prince Harry’s uncle. Fellowers was married to late Princess Diana’s sister, Lady Jane Spencer. The couple had three children together, Alexander, Eleanor, and Laura.
Lord Fellowes served as the private secretary to the late Queen during the 1990s, a period marked by significant challenges, including the divorce of Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles. It was also the time when Fergie and Prince Andrew’s marriage came to an end, and Princess Anne’s marriage to Mark Phillips dissolved.
He was heavily involved in managing the crisis with the fire of Windsor Castle that destroyed 115 rooms in 1992.
Lord Fellowes held the position when his sister-in-law, Princess Diana, died in the tragic car crash when she and her partner Dodi Fayed, the son of Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, her driver Henri Paul, and her bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones crashed the Mercedes in the Pont de I’Alma tunnel in Paris while trying to escape the paparazzi.
After the deaths of Diana Dodi Fayed, Lord Fellowes strongly refuted allegations made by Mohamed Al Fayed, Dodi’s father and the owner of Harrods, who claimed that Fellowes was part of a conspiracy to murder the couple.
Lord Fellowes’ obituary revealed he had died on July 29 of undisclosed causes, as per The Times.
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Lady Di‘s brother, Charles Spencer, paid tribute to his brother-in-law posting on the social media.
“My absolutely exceptional brother-in-law, Robert, is no longer with us,” he wrote on X.
“A total gentleman — in all the best meanings of that word — he was a man of humour, wisdom and utter integrity. I’m deeply proud to have been his brother-in-law.”
Lord Fellowes’ father, Sir William “Billy” Fellowes, served as the land agent at the Royal Family’s Sandringham Estate for 30 years. Remarkably, it was also the place where Lord Fellowes was born.
“Robert is the only one of my private secretaries I have held in my arms,” late queen Elizabeth once said, per The Times.
Lord Fellowes was honored with the title of Baron Fellowes of Shotesham in the County of Norfolk.
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The teacher-student relationship plays a crucial role in the educational process. For enhanced learning to be achieved, this relationship should be founded on mutual respect and clear communication. As a result, strong teaching practices and active student engagement will ultimately lead to high-quality learning.
The teacher’s role should be that of a mentor who provides a safe and engaging learning environment, while the student’s role is to actively participate in the learning process and acquire valuable knowledge across various subjects.
Sadly, there are cases of teachers who discourage students by not valuing their efforts, being arrogant and overly controlling, and acting superior in the classroom.
One such teacher was forced to taste his own medicine after he tried to insult one of his students for no particular reason.
During lunch time, the student sat next to his teacher. The teacher gave the student a cold look and said, “A swan will not be friends with a pig.”
With a smile on his face, the student said, “Then I shall fly on.”
The teacher got extremely angry and was determined to fail the student by asking him the hardest questions.
One of the questions was: “You are walking down the road and you stumble upon two bags. One contains gold, and the other one contains cleverness. Which one would you choose?”
Without hesitating, the student answered, “I would choose the one with the gold.”
“I disagree,” said the teacher. “I would choose cleverness, because that’s way more important than money.”
Looking straight into his eyes, the student said, “Well, everyone would choose what they lack.”
The teacher was shocked and insulted so he took the student’s paper and wrote “a**hole” on it.
The student took the paper without even glancing at it, and left the classroom. After a few seconds, he returned and said, “Excuse me, sir, I see you signed my paper, but you forgot to give me a grade.”
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Following their decision to step down from their royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle settled in Montecito, California, probably for good. They seem to be living the life they have always longed for, but one thing they have received backlash for by the public is that they continued to be under the spotlight despite their initial intention to lead a quieter life.
Today, the couple remains very much in the public eye.
Many fans of the British monarchy view Harry’s actions as hypocritical, as he distanced himself from his family to protect his wife from media pressure, only to later expose their lives to the media in ways no other royal has before.
According to the Netflix documentary they released, Harry and Meghan were introduced to each other by a mutual friend after he spotted her in a video shared by one of his friends and couldn’t help but ask who she was.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attends the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Ben Stansall – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
However, despite Harry being happy with his wife and two children, he still misses his homeland and his friends from Britain, who reportedly don’t visit him because of Meghan, as per royal author Tom Quinn.
Speaking to Mirror, Quinn said, “As time goes by, Harry misses some aspects of his old life in the UK. Inevitably, the honeymoon period where everything in the States is new and exciting is coming to an end and Harry is looking back at the past through rose-tinted spectacles.”
He added: “He misses his Old Etonian and army friends, many of whom have not visited as they don’t get on with Meghan. Harry is determined to find his own permanent home in the UK, which is partly why he’s continuing his legal action to get the British taxpayer to pay for his security.”
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 02: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a Creative Industries and Business Reception on October 02, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Predictions coming from the author of Prince Edward’ ‘s 2022 memoir A Royal Life, Hugo Vickers, are that Harry would likely return to UK permanently without Meghan although he is “petrified” of losing her. “I think he’ll come home,” Vickers told The Sun. “I think he’ll come home, and if he comes home, we must be very nice to him because he won’t particularly want to. He’s quite angry, I think.”
If that happens, Vickers claims, King Charles would embrace him with arms wide open and would allow him to be a working royal again.
“The king has left the door wide open for him to do that, and he was doing such a good job before, and … he looked so happy,” the royal expert continued. “Usually, you’re happy when you’re doing your duty and you’re doing it for other people and you’re putting things into life.”
“If you’re taking things out of life, at the risk of getting a lot of hate mail, I personally think that he looks like he’s petrified of losing her [Meghan] and looks slightly petrified of her.”
Rumors are that the couple experience a hard time making friends in the States.
There is a growing rift between Harry and Meghan caused by Meghan’s increasing concern that her life is not going in the direction she had planned,” Quinn said. “She loves media attention and hates that surveys suggest she and Harry are no longer of much interest to the American public.
“With news that the couple’s Netflix contract may be under threat, along with the mockery that greeted the launch of her online brand, Meghan feels very much under siege,” he added.
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In a new book, royal author Robert Jobson claims that Prince William was reportedly concerned that Harry might have rushed into marrying Meghan Markle in an effort to follow in his older brother’s footsteps by starting a family.
“William does believe Harry was rushing into marriage with Meghan – because only he understands the pressure they would be under. Kate and William took their time with their relationship and even had a brief split, as William wanted to make sure Kate was ready and could handle royal life,” Jobson wrote, as reported by OK!.
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These claims have left Harry and Meghan utterly upset, a source shared with OK!.
“It upsets Harry and Meghan when this is mentioned, as they’re still together, very happy, and have two gorgeous children. They knew from the start how they felt and they believe their marriage is a true love story and how they’ve overcome so much to be together,” the source said.
“But it does seem to put a strain on them and it’s like they have to constantly prove their marriage and happiness. They have lost family because of their marriage.
“It still pains them to this day and they wish it wasn’t like this – but they have no choice. They have to remain strong for each other, as that’s the only way they can get through all the speculation and criticism,” the source concluded.
We truly hope that Harry and Meghan would be able to make things right with the rest of the royals.
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