War is a terrible thing, and the ongoing civil war in Syria, which has been raging for years is one of the worst to take place in modern times. Without going into the politics of who is right and who is wrong, it’s always the average civilian who suffers most, as people with guns and artillery attempt to gain control of some territory or another. Fortunately, even though the images are disturbing, there is always a brave photographer on-hand to capture the devastation on film, so that the rest of the world can get a more personal, proper look at what goes on in a war zone, in this case Syria. From north to south and from east to west, hundreds of thousands of Syrians have been killed, maimed or displaced by the civil war there. Even the Americans have refrained from getting too involved and have not sent ground troops into this deadly war zone for fear of losses.

These 20 harrowing images will offer you a deeper insight into the plight of the Syrian people and will help you to understand what the average Joe experiences there on a daily basis…

20 Startling Photos From The Civil War In Syria That’ll Leave You Speechless is an article from: LifeDaily

These impactful and moving images were taken more than 40 years ago when the American Army found themselves in the grips of war in Vietnam. Many people in America in those days felt the war was a wasteful one, and one that did not serve U.S. interests. The fact that the Viet Cong were well-trained, expert fighters who knew the jungle well, meant that many innocent American lives were lost. And that’s not to mention the tremendous suffering caused to the people of Vietnam, both in the north and in the south.

These powerful images portray what life was like for U.S. soldiers and Vietnamese civilians alike, as the ravages of war claimed thousands of lives over a long few years that history would rather forget than remember.

20 Rarely Seen Images From The Vietnam War That Exposes It’s Toll On Humanity is an article from: LifeDaily

As a teenager, your first school dance is a night you’ll always remember as the night you get to dress up and ask your crush to be your date for the first time, however, one 15-year-old from South Dakota new the only girl he wanted to bring was his 10-year-old sister Rebekah.

Rebekah Spader was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome four years ago, and despite every treatment they’ve tried, even a bone marrow transplant, has failed. Knowing how sick his little sister was, AJ Spader decided he wanted to bring her to his first high school dance since she may not survive long enough to go to high school.

“Rebeka and AJ have a close relationship and he has a really big heart,” mom Stephanie Spader said of AJ who wanted to “allow her to do something that she wouldn’t get to do.”

AJ decided to ask his little sister to the dance on a sign reading “I’d be blessed blessed if you went to formal with me” as he knew she may not make it to her own high school dance. “She’s most likely not going to be able to experience high school. So, I just thought why not ask her to the formal,” AJ said.

“I want to spend as much time with her as possible while she’s still doing good,” AJ said.

Everyone helped out to make sure Rebekah felt like a princess, and her grandma and older sister did her hair and makeup so that all the doctors visits, cancer treatments, and operations would feel like a distant dream.

Though they didn’t actually arrive at the dance since Rebekah was too nervous, she got to take pictures and enjoy dinner with everyone. “AJ and his friends embraced her and embraced the situation and didn’t blink twice that a little 10-year-old sister was going to hang out with them,” Spader said. “That for me was the most special thing.”

Watch the entire video below to see the amazing moment this sick little girl gets to go to her first high school dance thanks to her amazing big brother.

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Hero Big Brother Asks Sick Little Sister To Be His Date For First School Dance is an article from: LifeDaily

We’re all constantly being told that we should be careful about connecting to free public Wi-Fi networks, although it’s easy to forget when you need to get online in a hurry. 

Czech security software makers called Avast, conducted an experiment to show you why you really should think twice before connecting to an unknown Wi-Fi source. Avast set up their honeypot in a highly traffic public location in a registration booth in Barcelona Airport for a massive tech trade show called Mobile World Congress. With about 100,000 attendees, many would be reliant on Wi-Fi hotspots to get online. 

The company set up three Wi-Fi hotspots in the airports with network names- “Starbucks,” “Airport_Free_Wifi_AENA,” and “MWC Free WiFi,” designed to look like they were legit internet connections. 

Sciencealert.com reported that: 

In only 4 hours, more than 2,000 people connected devices to the bogus Wi-Fi networks, sending and receiving some 8 million data packets. To protect people’s privacy, the company did not store any of the data, but the amount of information they were able to glean from unsuspecting users in this short timeframe shows how exposed we can be when we connect to Wi-Fi sources intentionally set up as network spoofing attacks. 

Among the haul, Avast detected that: 61.7 percent of users searched for information on Google or checked their Gmail; 52.3 percent had the Facebook app installed; 14.9 percent visited Yahoo; and 1 percent used dating apps (Tinder or Badoo). What’s more, the researchers could see the identity of the device and user in almost two-thirds of the connections made.

While many of us normally don’t think twice about connecting to a Wi-Fi network called “Starbucks,” simply assuming it’s safe can get you in a lot of trouble. Going forward, try to be mindful of where your internet may be coming from and don’t simply assume that public Wi-Fi networks are safe and uncompromised. 

Take a look at these tips to further protect yourself on public Wi-Fi and please SHARE this article with your friends on Facebook!

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Plugging Your Device Into An Insecure Wi-Fi Network Can Actually Do More Damage Than You Think is an article from: LifeDaily

It’s hard to understand why anyone would want a pet, just so they can abuse them, but that is the sad reality of some animals in our world.

No one wants justice and recovery for every abused animal like we do here at Life Daily, except for the heroes at PETA, who go above and beyond for animals in need like Sarah, the beagle mix in the following video who was discovered close to death.

Before PETA rescued this innocent dog, Sarah lived a life of solitary confinement. “Kept on a short chain in a small box outside, she spent her early years being almost completely ignored.” PETA wrote on YouTube of the dog who was nearly blind and deaf due to a lifetime of abuse.

“Sarah, luckily, seems to be one of those who can bounce back pretty well.” the dog’s rescuer says of her incredible improvement in such a short while in the clip.

See Sarah’s incredible transformation in the video below and click here to learn more about all that PETA does to help rescue animals like her.

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Nearly Blind And Deaf Abused Dog Recovers And Feels Love For The First Time is an article from: LifeDaily

Whether you’re used to being in the public eye or shy as a mouse when it comes to centerstage, nerves can often get the best of anyone when they’re in the spotlight.

So you can only imagine how nervous Susie Cloutier, a 28-year-old woman with Down syndrome from South Portland, Maine when she took the microphone in front of both peers and strangers.

Susie was overcome with stage fright at an event for STRIVE, a local non-profit organization that “serves tweens, teens, and young adults with developmental disabilities.” according to WGME.

Although Susie started out strong, she quickly became overwhelmed by having to make her speech and broke down in front of the crowd. Luckily, her pal Chandler Hawks knew exactly what to do and came to her rescue, giving her a hug… and the strength she needed to continue.

“OK, I can do it now,” Suzy says in the following clip from WGME, before continuing on with her heartfelt speech about what STRIVE has done for her.

“I got emotional because she was my kid, but I was surprised that everyone else got emotional by it., “Susie’s mom Peggy Cloutier told ABC News. “[For me], that’s what life is like for a handicapped child. There are always people that are going to step up and help you.”

It was a moment that is guaranteed to touch your heart and deserves to be shared.

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Friend Helps Woman With Down Syndrome Overcome Stage Fright In The Sweetest Way is an article from: LifeDaily

Rhemy Elsey is a student at Mark Bills Middle School in Peoria, Illinois, and he’s been deaf since birth. 

Although he has hearing implants, he relies on American Sign Language to speak, and he even has a translator who accompanies him to school. 

In an effort to connect with Rhemy more, students at Mark Bills did something incredible! They started an ASL Club, trading in their lunch and recess time once a week to learn sign language. 

Tammy Arvin, Rhemy’s translator and the instructor for the school’s ASL Club told ABC News she’s already taught the students basic conversation and vocabulary words for items at school, food, clothing and even the signs for family members. 

In an email with ABC, Rhemy said that he’s thrilled his classmates started the club because “they want to be like me,” and “sign language is cool.”

Arvin noticed that since the club was formed, Rhemy has “gained confidence with his classmates and with expressing himself, and it’s made it easier for the other students to approach him.” She continued, “It’s wonderful to see him have interactions with students that are one-on-one and that are more natural interactions that make him feel less isolated in the school setting.”

However, the club hasn’t just helped Rhemy, it has greatly benefitted his classmates as well. 

“The students are just having fun,” Arvin said. “They don’t necessarily realize they’re learning … about deaf culture by participating in this club. It really gives them a perspective on this other culture within the U.S. that they previously weren’t aware [of], so they’re benefiting ginormously just in terms of learning about diversity and having a broader perspective on the world around them.”

Did these students thoughtful act of learning sign language to better communicate with their classmate inspire you?

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Fifth Graders Start Sign Language Club To Communicate With Deaf Classmate is an article from: LifeDaily

When Brian Burkett from Arlington, Texas, found out he needed a liver transplant, he reached out to anyone who may be willing to help, including his family, coworkers and his church family.

Burkett had been ill for about 4 years with genetic cirrhosis of the liver, and replacing the organ was his only shot at a better quality of life. His own family members were ruled out as potential donors, as many who volunteered were not matches. 

But after sending out an email to his coworkers and church, he got an immediate response from an AT&T co-worker he met 7 years ago named Michael Snyder. Being an army veteran who served two tours in Iraq, duty, honor and sacrifice are ingrained in Snyder’s character.

Snyder offered to donate a portion of his liver to Burkett, saying “If you can do something to help someone why not do it.”

Burkett told ABC News how shocked he was to have gotten such a quick response from Snyder. “He called me within five minutes,” Burkett recalled. “You’re just like ‘What? Thank you!’”

He continued, “I’m dependent on somebody else someone willing to sacrifice themselves literally on the operating table so I can have a better quality of life, so in that sense it’s very humbling,” says Burkett.

But, there was one problem: Snyder had fatty liver disease, and doctors said he needed to drop 25 pounds fast in order to be a possible donor. 

Although some might not be up for the challenge, Snyder didn’t hesitate and immediately fell back into his military training to get back in shape. He worked out for an hour in the morning and an hour at night, and gave up nearly all carbohydrates. 

In just 3 weeks, Snyder dropped the 25 pounds, and the pair of coworkers underwent transplant surgery last September. Burkett said that after waking up from the transplant, he could immediately feel a difference. His chronic fatigue was gone and he felt better than he had in years.

“You wake up and it’s gone. It was amazing how well it felt,” said Burkett.

Now, months after the surgery, both men are back at work and say the experience of going through the transplant has made them much closer friends and more like family. 

“The difference is before we were coworkers and friends, after we have a different kind of connection that honestly is more like family,” said Burkett.

Please watch their incredible story below and SHARE it with your friends and family on Facebook!

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Army Veteran Loses 25 Pounds To Donate His Liver To An Old Coworker is an article from: LifeDaily

While many people’s first instinct after hearing a cancer diagnosis is to fight, others choose to forgo the treatments and make the most of their time rather than spending their last months in a stuffy hospital being poked and prodded by doctors and nurses.

Just two days after her husband of 67 years, Leo, passed away in July, this 90-year-old woman from Michigan named Norma was dealing with her own health crisis. Doctors found a large cancerous mass on her uterus, which would require surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

Instead of resigning herself to months of brutal treatments, which her five-foot, 101-pound frame would likely not survive, she boldly announced to the doctor that she would be ‘hitting the road’ instead.

“We explained to the well-meaning doctor and his student that we live in an RV and that we will be taking her wherever she wants to go,” Norma’s son Tim wrote in a post to Facebook. “He didn’t hesitate to say, “RIGHT ON!” We asked if he thought us irresponsible for this approach. His reply was telling.”

“As doctors,” he said, “we see what cancer treatment looks like every day. ICU, nursing homes, awful side effects and honestly, there is no guarantee she will survive the initial surgery to remove the mass. You are doing exactly what I would want to do in this situation. Have a fantastic trip!”

Together with Tim and her daughter-in-law Ramie, the three set out on the road in a 36-foot motor home in late August with their standard Poodle to see America.

Together, they’ve been documenting their incredible journey on a Facebook page called Driving Miss Norma. Norma is loving being able to live in the moment, and is not in any pain or suffering from any cancer side-effects.

“We see a spark in her eye that we haven’t seen in a very long time,” Ramie said.

Would you have made the same choice Norma made if you were put in this situation?

Let us know what you think in the comments below, and please SHARE this amazing story with friends and family on Facebook.

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Adventurous 90-Year-Old Forgoes Cancer Treatment To Travel The Country In An RV is an article from: LifeDaily

Anyone who knows me well knows I’m always looking for a great bargain and the biggest bang for my buck, but when it comes to booking travel, I tend to wait too long, buy too early and miss out on all the steals and deals.

With flight prices constantly fluctuating, the harsh reality is that there is no secret time or code for getting that golden ticket (and if you know about one please let me know!).

For years, people have been debating what the best day and time of the week to book travel is. Tuesday evening? Sunday morning? However, the best answer may not be a certain day – but how long you wait before booking.

However, the problem is that every trip is different and there is never going to be an exact date to make your purchase. To make things a little easier to understand, they’ve created the helpful infographic below.

Whether you need to book your next family vacation or that annoying business trip you could do without, hopefully this information gives you a little peace of mind, so you can focus on more important things in life.

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Travel Much? Experts Reveal The Best Day To Book Your Ticket is an article from: LifeDaily

If you’ve ever been to the Big Apple, you know that you can find just about anyone and anything on the big city’s streets, but what would you do if you encountered a child in an upsetting situation?

YouTube prankster and social experimenter extraordinaire Coby Persin decided to test hundreds of unknowing people in Times Square, with a scene that would horrify even the most jaded New Yorker.

In the following video, we see a senior man and a little girl that looks like she could be his granddaughter, only the 65-year-old and 12-year-old are dressed in a tuxedo and wedding gown, preparing to tie the knot.

Needless to say, the social experiment‘s May-December couple got more than a few looks during the wedding photo shoot at the Crossroads of the World, and the creepy groom even got a few choice words from some very disturbed onlookers.

And worst of all some U.S. states like New Jersey allow children to marry with judicial approval. “A judge in 2006 approved the marriage of a 10-year-old boy to an 18-year-old woman. A judge in 1996 allowed a 12-year-old girl to marry a 25-year-old man.” wrote the New York Times last October about the little-known child marriage problem right here in the states.

You can help spread awareness to this growing problem, too – SHARE this video with your friends on Facebook today and together we can fight to give kids their childhood back.

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New Yorkers Are Shocked By Child Bride Social Experiment is an article from: LifeDaily

Each year, about 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States to parents who are often crushed at the diagnosis because they’ve lived their lives ignorant of what it really means to have the syndrome.

Scott explains that Down syndrome is, in fact, not an illness or a disability at all. “Down syndrome is literally one of the most beautiful things that has ever happened in my life,” Scott says. “It’s fun, it’s brilliant, it’s amazing, it’s funny, it’s kind, it’s loving, it’s cuddly.”

When the boy asked what Down syndrome was, “He asked it in the most honest, sincere way. And he was a blank slate. The father wasn’t being malicious — I could tell he was fumbling around for the words, trying to find the right description. And he said, ‘It’s an illness. It’s an illness of not knowing anything.’ And my heart sank. It’s not an illness. It’s not even a disability… disabilities are perception,” Scott said.

Watch the entire video below to hear this incredible father’s response to an ignorant comment.

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Dad Tearfully Explains Why Down Syndrome Is The Best Thing To Ever Happen To Him is an article from: LifeDaily

The sad reality is that older dogs in shelters are often more overlooked than young, ‘bright-eyed’ puppies.

A professional dog groomer named Mark Imhof is doing everything in his power to change that by offering free haircuts and baths to old dogs at animal care shelters, so that they can finally find a home. 

Imhof got his inspiration from his fiance, who said she didn’t want to see him go for another soulless job, and she saw the joy in his eyes when he interacted with their animals. 

Mark is a former businessman, and his new mission is to make senior dogs more adoptable. Imhof visits Animal Care Centers of NYC to give dogs free haircuts and to make sure they no longer look unkempt. 

These shocking before-and-after photos show what a difference a haircut can make. 

Imhof recalls how dirty his shelter dogs were before he adopted them, but that didn’t discourage him from giving them a home. 

Mark told boredpanda, “Sean was my first shelter dog, and when they brought him to me, he was on the unacceptable list because of behavior issues.”

“Of course, I explain to people, if we were to mat your hair, and then ask you to go do a job, you would probably have behavior issues too.”

But he worked through it, and Sean has became the most adorable guy. 

Mark hopes to help get each dog he grooms adopted, and knows that once they are, they will pay that love forward to their forever homes.

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Man Gives Old Shelter Dogs Haircuts So They Can Finally Find Forever Homes is an article from: LifeDaily

In places like New York and California, boring salads are quickly being replaced with ‘power bowls’ filled with vegetables, whole grains and protein. 

They’re more filling than salads, but lower in carbs than sandwiches, and they’re popping up everywhere in New York. Hotspots like, Jack’s Wife Freda, Sweetgreen and Egg Shop have ‘power bowls’ on the menu, and they are a perfect option for people who want to eat healthy but still want to feel full. 

These bowls are “based on macrobiotics- this perfectly balanced plate with whole grains, lots of vegetables, some type of protein, some type of crunch, [and] a really amazing dressing,” says Lily Kunin, a health coach who lives in Chelsea New York. 

Besides the fact that they have awesome ingredients, the fact that they’re in a bowl makes them more satisfying. 

Kunin told the NY Post, “I’ve eaten the same meal on a plate,” she says. “It just wasn’t that good.”

“You can combine so many different flavors and textures that it just creates this really satisfying meal. It’s almost like a hug, as corny as that sounds,” Kunin continued. 

And Vanessa Packer, founder of modelfit exercise studio in New York agrees. “Rather than a plate where you’re constantly pushing everything to the middle, a bowl brings everything together. You can coat everything in dressing and make a better bite.”

The most powerful ‘Power Bowl’ is said to consist of: 15 percent lean protein, 25 percent whole grains, 35 percent vegetables, 10 percent sauce, 30 percent extras (e.g., nuts, seeds, sprouts, or smugness).

And according to Charles Spence, an expert in the psychology of taste at the University of Oxford, when it comes to crockery, all kinds of factors can come into play. “I certainly believe that the plateware we use to eat from plays a role in what things tastes like. Everything from the texture, the temperature or the feel or the plateware or bowl can fit into this.”

Do you agree with these opinions? Do you think eating from a bowl instead of a plate makes a difference?

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People Who Eat Their Food Out Of Bowls May Actually Be Fuller And More Satisfied is an article from: LifeDaily

No matter how much money someone has at their disposal, there are always things people wish they could have done while they were alive.

David Robert Wetzell, who was an avid animal lover with a dog, six cats, seven chickens and a 20-year-old parakeet, had always wanted to start an animal shelter. “He thought about it and that was something that was greatly on his mind,” Ronald Tompkins, executor of Wetzell’s estate, said.

Wetzell never got to see those dreams through, however, as the 80-year-old died in December 2014. But Wetzell left specific instructions to sell everything he owned and use the $3 million to start an animal shelter.

In his instructions, Wetzell wanted the sanctuary to be modeled after the Animal Welfare League of Clark County. “On this property, there will be a preserve, a cemetery to spread ashes of lost pets, a training and rehabilitation facility as well as a main adoption facility.”

“The property will also be accessible for members and will have trails, dog parks, and ponds where families, individuals and their pets can enjoy the secluded acreage and scenic views. There will also be picnic areas for members to enjoy a full days experience,” Wetzell instructed.

“The animals are well cared for and neutered and fully vetted before they can be adopted,” Mona Willour Newcomer wrote on the shelter’s Facebook. “This shelter is an amazing legacy for a man who cared and put his money where his mouth is.”

80-Year-Old Leaves Behind Millions For Animals In Need is an article from: LifeDaily

Everyone had dreams and aspirations that they one day hope to accomplish, however, after getting a cancer diagnosis, one of the hardest things to come to terms with, behind the physical pain and illness, is the fact that you may never get the chance to do the things you thought your had decades to do.

When doctors found a glioblastoma multiforme tumor on Josh Hetherington’s brain last summer after starting to get severe headaches and seizures, all of the plans he made for his life went out the window. Normally, the disease occurs in people 20 to 30 years older than Josh, and is normally considered terminal.

“But with kids, because kids aren’t supposed to have this kind of tumor, there’s kind of a whole different host of potential outcomes for him,” mom Debbie Stewart said.

Josh had always admired soldiers’ bravery as he grew up, and always dreamed of becoming one when he was finally old enough. But because of his cancer, soldiers from the Fort Carson came together to make him a soldier for the day.

“I don’t think Josh has had a smile off his face from the moment we got here,” Stewart said.

During his day as a soldier, Josh was given his own uniform and got to learn about different types of equipment, including a tank. “I could never give this to him,” Stewart said. “But other people have really made it possible. It’s just crazy to know that there’s people out there willing to give so much to be able to do that for him.”

Watch the entire video below, to see the effect this incredible experience had on a teen who may never get the chance to fulfill his dreams.

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Can you believe these incredible soldiers volunteered so that Josh could experience life as a soldier for the day? Let us know what you think in the comments below, and please SHARE this with friends on Facebook.

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Army Makes 15-Year-Old With Rare Cancer A Soldier For The Day is an article from: LifeDaily

James Isaac is a 9-year-old boy with autism, who sadly cannot speak and is uncomfortable with being touched.

There is no one in the world that understands him better than Mahe, the devoted assistance dog who never leaves James’ side. Recently, James went to get an MRI in his hometown of New Zealand, and Mahe was allowed to come with him. 

James needed to be tested to diagnose his seizures, and it meant everything to him to have his loyal dog by his side. 

The family posted these incredible photos of the two laying in the hospital bed together, and it is touching hearts everywhere!

Even as James was being put under, the photos show Mahe remaining by his side, nuzzling his face. 

But, Mahe does much more than just accompany James on hospital visits. He is trained by Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust to keep James calm when they’re out in public, where he used to feel anxious and fearful. 

“There is such a magic that happens between a child with autism and the dogs, they just calm the kids down,” Wendy Isaacs, who works for the trust, told Stuff.co.nz. “The kids will maintain eye contact with the dog, but often not with their own parents and siblings.”

Mahe is committed to sticking by James’ side throughout everything.

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Loyal Dog Is Boy’s Best Friend, In Sickness and In Health is an article from: LifeDaily

It’s not everyday a firefighter responds to a routine call that ends with him paying a bill.

When the family had fallen behind their electric bill, the ventilator went out. Typically, a medical waiver would prevent this from happening, but the form had been improperly filled out resulting in the shut down of the ventilator.

Touched by the family’s struggle, McCue went ahead and anonymously took care of their electric bill, a full $1,023. Of course, this kind of anonymous deed doesn’t stay secret for long. Fire Chief Michael Phy wanted McCuen recognized for his generosity and he spread the word about the good deed.

“His act, although anonymous, should not go overlooked or ignored,” Phy said in the statement, calling McCuen a “very humble individual.”

“This might sound corny, but we are here to help,” McCuen told the newspaper. “There’s a lot of people who do good work: Firemen, cops, teachers, and they don’t get any recognition, so I wasn’t seeking any, I’m just trying to give back.”

The firefighter also explained the situation to the electric company’s service representative and ensured keeping the family’s power on would be a priority.

Wow we really need more people like this in the world. If you agree, please SHARE and spread the word about these kinds of deeds.

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This Firefighter’s Routine Call Ended With Him Paying The Family’s $1023 Electric Bill is an article from: LifeDaily

You love a day of pampering at your nail salon, but a trip back may cost you an arm and a leg…quite literally.

Stacey Wilson of Benton Arkansas is going to think twice the next time she books a pedicure. The poor woman, who works as a nurse at Saline Memorial Hospital is suffering through a painful infection after receiving a pedicure from hell.

According to ABC7, it was a particularly painful pedicure that came with a little bit more than just tough love. The pedicure was too rough and she said the worker scraped her feet with a pumice stone too harshly, nicking the side of her feet and her pinky toe.

You would think a little redness is to be expected, but the infection that followed sent her to the hospital.

Wilson says a few days later her ankle became sore and red. After the weekend, the pain became worse and by Tuesday, she couldn’t even stand. By this point, the skin on her ankle was red and creeping up her leg, and her fever had risen to 102. “I was like, it’s time to go to the ER,” Wilson said.

After arriving at the hospital, she discovered she had a serious infection. You can hear the whole horrifying news story below:

Make sure your friends and family are aware of these harmful infections easily caught from public places. SHARE this tale with friends and family and tell us your thoughts in the comment section.

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This Nail Salon Horror Story Will Make You Never Want A Pedicure Again is an article from: LifeDaily

Shipwrecks help to fill in some of the unwritten pages of history. Naval history is full of fatal accidents and wartime losses. Even knowing that, it’s astonishing to think that, according to a United Nations report, there are more than 3 million shipwrecks on the ocean floor, many of them unexplored and invisible forever.

Fortunately for us, many of them have been cataloged and photographed. These are some of our favorites. In all their rust and glory. Check out these 19 beautiful yet haunting photos of abandoned ships

1. Costa Concordia, lies off the island of Giglio, Italy

The once-gleaming white luxury liner capsized and sank off the holiday island of Giglio in January 2012 after sailing too close to shore. Its wreck has remained there ever since, as engineers embarked on one of the largest maritime salvage operations in history. An investigation focused on shortcomings in the procedures followed by the crew and the actions of the Italian captain, who allegedly left the ship prematurely.

19 Stunning Yet Haunting Images Of Abandoned Ships is an article from: LifeDaily