Most of us have stayed at a hotel at some point in our life, and no matter if our experience has been a pleasant one or not, we’ve probably noticed the long strip of fabric lying across the foot of the beds and wondered about its purpose.
Well, if you are a frequent visitor of different hotels you are probably already familiar with the function it serves. However, those of you who believe it’s only there just to make the bed look better, you might be wrong.
In fact, the fabric strip placed across beds at hotels is there for a reason.
Namely, one of the purposes it serves is to protect the bedding. Namely, guests often toss their suitcases and clothes on the bed when entering the room, so the fabric runner on the bed acts like a protective barrier. Since their color is often dark, they don’t get as dirty as the white sheets, right?
Further, it also serves as a food placement, with guests placing their food on it in order to avoid spills and crumbs on the linen.
Many of the guests rest their feet on the linen, again, protecting the white sheets from getting dirty.
The not so good thing about the fabric strip placed across hotel beds is that it doesn’t get cleaned as often as the bed sheets because it doesn’t get dirty as much.
Since bed runners protect the bed from getting dirty by the guests’ shoes, feet, and luggage and are not that clean, you may want to take them off completely before taking a good night sleep.
Kerstin Tristan is a 56-year-old mother and grandmother who drastically changed her looks when she decided to spend all her life savings on inking her body — almost all of it.
The thing is, when we think of grandmothers, tattoos and other forms of body modification aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind — in fact, they might not come to mind at all.
But Kerstin isn’t your typical grandmother. She is a tattoo lover who doesn’t seem to stop getting them, at least not any time soon.
What’s interesting about this woman is that not only did she not have any tattoos until 2015, but she even hated them. However, everything changed when she got her first.
“I simply just wanted to try something new. We all live just once, and I thought that at my age, something real has to come,” she revealed.
Ever since she got her first tattoo, Kerstin has spent over $30,000 on tattoos only.
Her looks is so captivating, that she has thousands of followers on TikTok and millions of views on her videos.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova shared her feelings over a controversy at the Cherry Blossom tournament in the United States when fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee in protest and refused to compete against a trans athlete.
Following her action, Turner was shown a black card, which meant she was disqualified from the tournament.
This comes at a time when the issue of transwomen competing in female sports has been a hot topic after President Donald Trump signed an executive order stating that the government of the United States only recognizes two genders: male and female.
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Martina Navratilova, who has been vocal against transgender women competing against biological women commented on the incident involving fencer Turner.
“This is what happens when female athletes protest!,” she wrote on X. “Anyone here still thinks this is fair??? I am fuming… and shame on @USAFencing, shame on you for doing this. How dare you throw women under the gender bulls*** bus!!!”
A fan responded to her post, saying that in fencing, men and women should be able to compete against each other, but the 18-time Grand Slam winner didn’t agree.
“You would believe wrong,” Navratilova answered back. “Strength matters in most sports and it certainly matters in fencing. And that’s just one advantage.”
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In the past, Navratilova has reportedly sent a letter urging the NCAA to ban trans women from women’s sports and became a leader of the Women’s Sports Policy Working Group, formed in response to Joe Biden’s inclusive mandate.
She also boycotted Nike when they paired with transgender TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Turner’s opponent, whom she refused to compete against, Redmond Sullivan, was born in 2005 as a male who competed in the men’s division until September 2024 when he transferred to Wagner College’s women’s team.
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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Turner said, “I saw that I was going to be in a pool with Redmond, and from there I said, ‘OK, let’s do it. I’m going to take the knee.
“I knew what I had to do because USA Fencing had not been listening to women’s objections. I took a knee immediately at that point. Redmond [Sullivan] was under the impression that I was going to start fencing.
“So when I took the knee, I looked at the ref and I said: ‘I’m sorry, I cannot do this. I am a woman, and this is a man, and this is a women’s tournament. And I will not fence this individual.
“Redmond didn’t hear me, and he comes up to me, and he thinks that I may be hurt, or he doesn’t understand what’s happening. He asks: ‘Are you OK?’ And I said: ‘I’m sorry. I have much love and respect for you, but I will not fence you.”
The USA Fencing also responded to the incident.
In a statement, they wrote: “USA Fencing enacted our current transgender and non-binary athlete policy in 2023.
“The policy was designed to expand access to the sport of fencing and create inclusive, safe spaces. The policy is based on the principle that everyone should have the ability to participate in sports and was based upon the research available of the day.”
Their message continued: “We respect the viewpoints on all sides and encourage our members to continue sharing them with us as the matter evolves.
“It’s important for the fencing community to engage in this dialogue, but we expect this conversation to be conducted respectfully, whether at our tournaments or in online spaces.
“The way to progress is by respectful discussion based in evidence.”
Sullivan’s team expressed their opinion on the matter, stating that Redmond Sullivan, as someone who declares themselves as a transgender individual, had all the right to take part in the women’s fencing tournament.
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Animal rescue stories restore our faith in humanity! No animal deserves to spend their life in captivity or in the hands of neglectful owners who make their days a living hell.
Misha and Dasha are two lovely bears that spent ten years of their lives caged near a restaurant in Armenia located at a river bank.
Their cage was small, with barely enough space for animals of their kind. They spent their days pacing back and forth with no room for anything else. The saddest part of all was that the cage was often flooded.
Desperate to get out of the cage, they would often bang their heads against the metal bars while tourists who were enjoying their meal watched them and didn’t do anything.
The poor animals served as tourist attractions, living in misery and desperation.
One time, when the waters from the river raised, they nearly engulfed their tiny cage. Misha and Dasha struggled to stay afloat and barely survived.
”A few years back, the river flooded, and the bears almost drowned,” said Lis Key, PR and communications manager for International Animal Rescue (IAR). ”The rescue team had to cut through the cages to release them, so they must have been trapped when the river flooded and in serious danger of drowning.”
IAR fought to rescue the bears for a long time, but they couldn’t do much because the restaurant’s owner refused to release them. Eventually, with the help of the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), they tried to convince him to set them free.
Finally, after years of abuse and neglect, Misha and Dasha were transported to a beautiful sanctuary in the mountains. They could roam free and experience the beauty of freedom.
As winter approached, the two bears settled inside a cave to hibernate, and with the spring came something extraordinary.
Dasha had given birth to two cubs.
At the time of her rescue, the rescuers were unaware that she was carrying babies.
“She received all necessary care after being rescued, enough fruits, veggies, nuts, and honey to gain weight and fat before hibernation… But nobody guessed her good appetite was a result of pregnancy,” Vicky Mkrtchyan, environmental projects coordinator for FPWC, said.
These two bears left their suffering behind and started a new life, one that they have always deserved to have.
The bear family of four is now thriving and enjoying their days in their natural habitat.
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Life in captivity is the worst form of living. Sadly, many animals experience this fate because of humans’ cruelty. Among them is an elephant named Grandma Somboon that spent over 80 years in captivity.
This poor animal was taken from the wild as a calf and spent her life carrying tourists and performing in shows.
Eventually, Somboon caught the attention of Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand, an organization fighting for the elephants held in captivity.
“It’s time for Grandma to be cared for well and allowed to rest,” the rescue shared on Facebook last year and added: “We’re on a rescue mission to protect Somboon and transport her to her final true home.”
It didn’t take long before they succeeded in their mission to finally give the beautiful animal the life she has always deserved.
“Upon arrival, many new elephants, still plagued by paranoia and lack of trust, take weeks before they will lie down,” the rescue wrote.
“However, Grandma Somboon defied the norm. Exhausted from her journey and a lifetime of hardship, she promptly sought the sand pile prepared for her, sleeping soundly amidst the bustling activities around her.”
Being exhausted from the hard life she has led for over 80 years, the first thing Somboon did after being taken to her new sanctuary was lay down and take some rest.
For the first time in 8 decades, she could sleep without chains on her ancles.
Her rescuers were scared that she wouldn’t be able to adjust, but she did.
Host and reporter Lawrence Jones, who’s been a staple on Fox News since 2018, triggered criticism by the general public.
Namely, Jones posted photos of himself alongside U.S. Border Protection agents wearing a bulletproof vest. “Coming up on Fox News live from the border,” he captioned the post.
What he probably didn’t expect was the avalanche of comments mocking him and asking him to be fired.
According to many, wearing a bulletproof west while standing on US soil and pretending to be at a war zone is unprofessional and unacceptable.
“Does ‘live from the border’ mean Party City?” Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, a congresswoman from New York, commented on Jones’ post.
“Fox is really out here doing the most on a budget to make the border look more dangerous than it is,” she added.
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Jacob Soboroff, a correspondent for MSNBC, dubbed Jones’ decision to wear a vest “totally ridiculous”.
“I have never once worn a bulletproof vest at the border, nor has [US Customs and Border Protection] ever asked me to – even while on a chase with Border Patrol to apprehend migrants in remote Arizona desert in the middle of the night,” he said.
“Because. The. Border. Is. Not. A. War. Zone.”
The Libertarian political commentator tried to defend himself saying that it was the agents who told him to put the vest on, just to make sure he stays safe.
There were also those who mocked the size of the vest, with writer Jessica Luther asking, ”what is this? A vest for ants?”
NBC News producer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mac William Bishop remarked, “I’ve previously criticized journos for playing dress-up in PPE. Last time it was someone who worked for MSNBC. This time it’s someone who works for Fox. Being a poseur with no respect for journalistic integrity and lacking common sense about how PPE works is a non-partisan flaw.”
I've previously criticized journos for playing dress-up in PPE. Last time it was someone who worked for MSNBC. This time it's someone who works for Fox. Being a poseur with no respect for journalistic integrity & lacking common sense about how PPE works is a non-partisan flaw.
Besides being criticized for the photos he shared, Jones also faced backlash for adding to Fox News’ portrayal of unrest, danger, and calls for stronger security.
“Need a good laugh? Check this out. Lawrence thinks he’s going to a war zone. Is this going to boost your speaking fees, Lawrence? Game recognizes game. #AllAboutTheBenjamins,” journalist Roland Martin tweeted, to which Jones responded, “border patrol made me wear it.” Martin further remarked, “Easy: You. Who would I trust regarding border issues: you or Republican @HurdOnTheHill, a former CIA operative whose district is affected? You’re just there for show. But go ahead and play TV. Carry on, Lawrence.”
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When the night falls, we get to see the Moon clearly, our planet’s natural satellite.
The Moon isn’t a source of light but reflects but reflects it from the son, acting like a mirror. What’s more important is that this beautiful satellite impacts the life on Earth.
Now, scientists discovered that the Moon is slowly inching away from Earth, around 1.5 inches or 3.82 centimeters a year, and it causes certain changes.
While the Earth’s gravity keeps the Moon in orbit, its own gravity pulls on our oceans, creating tides.
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As Earth spins, it drags the ocean’s bulge slightly ahead of the Moon. That bulge pulls on the Moon, pushing it outward into a higher orbit. But the farther the Moon moves, the slower it travels.
Stephen Meyers, a professor of Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains this phenomenon. “As the moon moves away, the Earth is like a spinning figure skater who slows down as they stretch their arms out,” he says.
1.4 billion years ago, when the Moon was at a closer proximity to Earth, a day on our planet lasted for around 18 hours.
Now, as the Moon inches away, it would again affect the duration of the days. However, these changes won’t happen right away.
In fact, at this point, the days on Earth are getting longer by about 1.7 milliseconds every 100 years.
Scientists calculate this thanks to the mirrors placed on the Moon through the Apollo mission.
“While 3.78cm may not seem like much, this small difference over a long enough period of time could affect life on Earth, making the planet slow down,” space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock told the BBC.
“On early Earth, when the Moon was newly formed, days were five hours long, but with the Moon’s braking effect operating on the Earth for the last 4.5bn years, days have slowed down to the 24 hours that we are familiar with now, and they will continue to slow down in the future.”
She explained how this is calculated, saying, “By looking at the daily growth bands of corals we can calculate the numbers of days that occurred per year in past periods, and from this we can see that days are getting longer, at a rate of 19 hours every 4.5bn years.
“The length of a day, or in other words the rotation speed of the planet, plays a big part in its stability.”
Dr Aderin-Pocock compared it to “a plate spinning on a stick,” and that the “key is to have the plate spinning fast, as if it slows down it crashes to the floor.”
She warned: “In a similar way, as the Earth’s rotation slows down, our whole planet may start to slowly wobble and this will have a devastating effect on our seasons.”
Scientists note that these changes can affect the animals the most because most of them are not adaptable thus “most animals would not be able to evolve quickly enough to hibernate or migrate out of harm’s way.”
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who serves as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency as part of Trump’s administration, has spoken out of the levels of corruption within the country.
Musk has appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience recently where he suggested that if he goes deep into the corruption in DC he would probably get assassinated.
“It’s more than just insider trading. The stock portfolio stuff is quite trackable, but it’s a lot more than insider trading,” said Musk.
“I mean this is really gonna get me assassinated,” Musk replied. “It’s like, I’m not lengthening my lifespan by explaining this stuff, to say the least. I mean, I was supposed to go back to DC. How am I going to survive? This is f*****g going to kill me for sure,” Musk continued.
“In fact, I do think like this… it’s like, I actually have to be careful that I don’t push too hard on the corruption stuff because it’s going to get me killed.”
The Tesla owner then explained that a number of lawmakers and big names in politics, like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, use their insider access to make profits that far outpace the general market, such as the S&P 500.
Musk revealed that during the last couple of years, he has received more death threats than ever before.
Elon Musk & Joe Rogan expose how NGOs are just a money-printing hack for the elite. Set up a nonprofit, give it a nice name, lobby politicians—then rake in billions in taxpayer cash.
As the head of DOGE, Musk and his team have already made recommendations of $150 billion in cuts.
Further, the goal of DOGE is review inefficient and politically biased programs, including diversity efforts. While it can’t enforce these cuts, its suggestions could influence future policies. This comes as the House backs a plan for nearly $1 trillion in federal budget cuts, with Trump’s support.
Many believe that the claims Musk made on the podcast are not only bold but also dangerous.
His comments represent the current state of government and the larger issue – that of the existence of a system where lawmakers and politicians appear to profit personally while crafting policies that benefit themselves, raising serious concerns about ethics and the health of democracy.
Musk and Rogan also discussed the roles of the NGOs, which they believe serve as money printing organizations for the elite.
Take a look at the entire episode in the video below.
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Calls for Lawrence Jones to be fired after one big mistake
Host and reporter Lawrence Jones, who’s been a staple on Fox News since 2018, triggered criticism by the general public.
Namely, Jones posted photos of himself alongside U.S. Border Protection agents wearing a bulletproof vest. “Coming up on Fox News live from the border,” he captioned the post.
What he probably didn’t expect was the avalanche of comments mocking him and asking him to be fired.
According to many, wearing a bulletproof west while standing on US soil and pretending to be at a war zone is unprofessional and unacceptable.
“Does ‘live from the border’ mean Party City?” Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, a congresswoman from New York, commented on Jones’ post.
“Fox is really out here doing the most on a budget to make the border look more dangerous than it is,” she added.
Jacob Soboroff, a correspondent for MSNBC, dubbed Jones’ decision to wear a vest “totally ridiculous”.
“I have never once worn a bulletproof vest at the border, nor has [US Customs and Border Protection] ever asked me to – even while on a chase with Border Patrol to apprehend migrants in remote Arizona desert in the middle of the night,” he said.
“Because. The. Border. Is. Not. A. War. Zone.”
The Libertarian political commentator tried to defend himself saying that it was the agents who told him to put the vest on, just to make sure he stays safe.
There were also those who mocked the size of the vest, with writer Jessica Luther asking, ”what is this? A vest for ants?”
NBC News producer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mac William Bishop remarked, “I’ve previously criticized journos for playing dress-up in PPE. Last time it was someone who worked for MSNBC. This time it’s someone who works for Fox. Being a poseur with no respect for journalistic integrity and lacking common sense about how PPE works is a non-partisan flaw.”
Besides being criticized for the photos he shared, Jones also faced backlash for adding to Fox News’ portrayal of unrest, danger, and calls for stronger security.
“Need a good laugh? Check this out. Lawrence thinks he’s going to a war zone. Is this going to boost your speaking fees, Lawrence? Game recognizes game. #AllAboutTheBenjamins,” journalist Roland Martin tweeted, to which Jones responded, “border patrol made me wear it.” Martin further remarked, “Easy: You. Who would I trust regarding border issues: you or Republican @HurdOnTheHill, a former CIA operative whose district is affected? You’re just there for show. But go ahead and play TV. Carry on, Lawrence.”
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