Stories By Barry Whitmore
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BIOLOGY
/ 12 months agoPreparing for a pandemic: What you need to know
There’s currently a lot of information being spread around about airborne epidemics and pandemics. But what’s true and what’s false, and...
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BIOLOGY
/ 12 months agoFamily adopts rare dog, truth revealed years later
Here’s an epic tale of mistaken identity that has all the makings of an Oscar winner: There’s intrigue, mystery, suspense, and...
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/ 12 months agoYour parents were cooler: vintage photos prove it
It might be hard to picture when you look at them now, but mom and dad were once the epitome of...
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Culture
/ 1 year agoAwful fashion and style trends of decades past
As Stephen King once wrote in “Pet Sematary,” “sometimes dead is better.” If you need proof, take a look at these...
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Culture
/ 1 year agoThese reality TV shows aren’t actually ‘real’
Reality TV is a lot like dessert — you know it’s bad for you, but you can’t help but to consume...
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/ 1 year agoAmerica’s favorite game show host: Alex Trebek
Months ago, beloved game show host Alex Trebek revealed to the world that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic...
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/ 1 year agoSurprising Facts About ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Few shows capture a sense of optimism like 'The Andy Griffith Show.' From the moment the show's catchy theme song starts,...
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/ 1 year agoToddler Says One Word at Adoption, Stuns Courtroom
The adoption process can be long and, at times, disheartening. Mandi and Tyler Palmer had been struggling to officially adopt their...
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/ 1 year agoYoung boy was acting strange, so his teacher took action
Besides family members, a teacher is likely the adult that spends the most time with a young child. This means the...
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/ 1 year agoDemolishing a Bathroom in This School Led to a Startling Discovery
A plumber hadn’t expected to find much when he opened the air vent -- it was just a means to reach...
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/ 1 year agoPregnant pit bull won’t give birth — the ultrasound shocks the vet
To call Chris Hughes and Mariesa Caliguire dog people would be nothing less than a colossal understatement. Their house is practically...
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/ 1 year agoA Decades-old Photo Album Confirms Suspicions About Her Daughter’s Fiance
Shortly after young couple Heidi Parker and Ed Savitt met in college, things began to move quickly. After a few months...
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/ 1 year agoFamily Peeks Into Their Backyard, Comes Face-To-Face With Unknown Animal
A family from Alsager, England, was in for quite a surprise when they looked out into their backyard and noticed a...
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/ 1 year agoDivers Make An Incredible Discovery In Lake Ontario
In August 2017, Canadian researchers set out on an ambitious quest to locate a Cold War relic the Canadian government tried...
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/ 2 years agoWhen A Young Boy Boarded This Bus, The Driver Immediately Noticed Something Wrong
For the millions of us that use public transportation everyday, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. We zone out and ignore...
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Culture
/ 2 years agoMan Thinks He’s Rescuing A Beaver Until He Gets A Closer Look
There are many examples of humans being cruel -- so many that it’s easy to forget the heroic, selfless, and brave...
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Culture
/ 2 years ago30 Of The Best Dog Breeds For Seniors
Having a dog as a companion is a rewarding experience, but finding the right dog for you can be difficult. Here’s...
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/ 2 years ago30 of the Most Impressive U.S. Navy Warships
The United States Navy is responsible for operating some of the most extraordinary ships to sail the open seas. Many of...
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Culture
/ 2 years agoHere’s Why 1 Million People Have Signed Up To Raid Area 51
Few places have inspired as many conspiracy theories as Area 51. The highly secretive military base was not formally acknowledged by...
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/ 2 years ago‘Little House on the Prairie’ Behind-the-Scenes Facts That’ll Change How You See the Show
Though it never garnered a ton of critical acclaim, Little House on the Prairie is an undisputed classic of network television....