Here’s what a handshake symbol on a parking space means

Here’s what a handshake symbol on a parking space means

In Pembroke, Ontario, new parking spots outside the Pembroke OPP station at 77 International Dr. now feature a handshake symbol, designating them as community safety zones for online transactions. These spots provide a secure location for buyers and sellers to meet and exchange goods purchased online. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP launched Project Safe Trade…

If you ever notice your door handle with a rubber band on it do not touch it

If you ever notice your door handle with a rubber band on it do not touch it

Our homes are meant to be sanctuaries, offering peace and safety. However, even with surveillance cameras, burglars are evolving, discovering innovative methods to breach our defenses. Kim Fleming Cernigliaro, from Texas, raised alarms about a new tactic burglars employ. Alone at home, she was startled by persistent knocking. Opting for safety, she didn’t answer. Later,…

Items That Had the Internet Anxiously Searching for Clues

Items That Had the Internet Anxiously Searching for Clues

Indeed, the mystery item is a muddler, a classic bartender’s tool, and not just any muddler, but one from the prestigious Tiffany & Co. collection. Crafted with the elegance one would expect from such a renowned jeweler, this muddler is designed to blend ingredients directly within a glass. Whether it’s mint for mojitos, sugar for…

You’ve been using your phone for a long time, but you might not know these things yet

You’ve been using your phone for a long time, but you might not know these things yet

Here are six hidden phone functions many may not know: Mute Incoming Calls If an unexpected call comes in, “press the volume down button” to mute the ringtone without disconnecting the call. This works for alarms or notifications as well. Turn Off the Flashlight Instead of unlocking your phone to turn off the flashlight, press…

Her husband used to beat her frequently, so she took her children and ran away from home

Her husband used to beat her frequently, so she took her children and ran away from home

Cara Brookins made the brave decision to leave her abusive marriage and build a new life for her children. With no construction experience and limited resources, she resolved to build a home on her own, using online tutorials and sheer determination. In 2007, she bought a one-acre plot for $20,000 and secured a $150,000 loan…

Linda Receives Grandma’s Old Clocks & Greedy Brother Gets House, Turns Out She Got Almost $200K

Linda Receives Grandma’s Old Clocks & Greedy Brother Gets House, Turns Out She Got Almost $200K

Brian and Linda are called to visit their ailing grandmother, Marlene, for what would be their final time with her. Brian, the older sibling, inherits her house, while Linda is left with five rusty old clocks. Brian mocks her, revealing his greedy nature. Marlene gifts both of them $5,000, but Brian is dissatisfied, showing his…

Dad takes daughter’s photo in front of giant horse, looks closer and can’t stop laughing

Dad takes daughter’s photo in front of giant horse, looks closer and can’t stop laughing

A dad set out to snap a sweet photo of his daughter, but ended up capturing something much more memorable. The little girl had no idea that her photo would go viral after she posed in front of some horses. As Time reports, the photo was first shared on Reddit. Though there’s not much context, it’s easy…