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A man from Detroit went from being homeless, sleeping in his car outside fancy houses in Detroit, to buying one of those houses and becoming a self-made millionaire. The backstory:Mario Kelly embodies the saying, "If you believe it, you can be it." After working at a Ford plant and then Jacobson's, Kelly eventually found himself unemployed. "At the same time, I was living in my van, I was homeless and divorced," he said. "I’m from the east side but manifested that I wanted to live in Rosedale Park. So I would go there every night and find another home to lay in front of." He said through manifestation and a belief in himself, inspiration took hold. "I put the word 'Believe 313' on...

A sprawling Martha’s Vineyard estate that served as a summer haven for former President Barack Obama and his family from 2009 to 2011 is now listed for $39 million. Known as Blue Heron Farm, the 30-acre property in Chilmark belongs to the family of celebrated British architect Norman Foster, whose firm, Foster + Partners, is behind iconic structures like London’s Gherkin and the reimagined Wembley Stadium, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Fosters acquired the estate in 2011 for $22.4 million and have since transformed it with significant upgrades. (Blue Heron Farm, a 30-acre Martha’s Vineyard estate once rented by Barack and Michelle Obama for three summers...

Addiction, in any form, can be a daunting and destructive force in one’s life. Among the many addictions people face, smoking is often considered one of the most difficult to overcome. Quitting smoking is an immense challenge that demands tremendous willpower and dedication. Despite various efforts, only a small percentage of smokers manage to successfully break free from their nicotine addiction.     (A Turkish man gained attention for caging his head to quit smoking after 26 years of addiction(X/@PicturesFoIder)   ((The bizarre attempt by Ibrahim Yucel)) Around 11 years ago, a story emerged that captured widespread attention. A Turkish man, Ibrahim Yucel,...

It was not your typical smash-and-grab burglary and the booty was precious: a toilet worth more than its weight in gold. The one-of-a-kind 18-carat gold toilet was swiped in under five minutes from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English country mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born, in the predawn hours of Sept. 14, 2019, a prosecutor told jurors Monday. Attorney Julian Christopher said in his opening statement in Oxford Crown Court that it was an “audacious raid.” One of three men on trial in the case of the purloined potty was involved in stealing it and the other two helped to sell the spoils. The toilet has never been recovered but is believed...

If you're a longtime K-drama fan, it wouldn't be surprising to know that your foray into Korean entertainment was with a series starring Lee Min Ho. The 37-year-old is arguably the most recognisable Korean actor in the world right now, even in India. His filmography features cult classics like Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs and The Legend of the Blue Sea, while his more recent works are The King: Eternal Monarch and Pachinko. Lee Min Ho is currently headlining When the Stars Gossip, South Korea's first space rom-com K-drama. The tvN series — which you can watch on Netflix in India — marks Min Ho's first on-screen collaboration with Gong Hyo Jin, while the storyline is...

A mistaken bank transfer of Rs 50,000 from Saudi Arabia in Chinmay Hegde’s account led him to meet with a stranger's family and a chance to change a young girl’s life. Bengaluru-based entrepreneur and athlete Chinmay Hegde recently went viral for sharing an unusual incident that led him to change a young girl’s life. Taking to X, Hegde shared the details about the unexpected encounter with the girl’s family two years ago. It happened due to a banking error when Hegde once received Rs 50,000 from an international account. Since he was not expecting any money, he took the issue to the bank and found that it had been sent mistakenly. (The very next day, the duo...

Shah Rukh Khan is set to move out of Mannat with his family later this year, and may not be back for at least two years. Read to know why. Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, has become a tourist attraction. Situated opposite the iconic Bandra Bandstand, the landmark bungalow sees hundreds of selfie-seeking fans every day and has housed the actor and his family for over 25 years now. But later this year, the Khans will move out of their abode and live in an apartment building. The reason is a grand renovation of the palatial bungalow.     (Shah Rukh Khan has lived in Mannat, a bungalow in Bandra, for over 25 years.)   Shah Rukh Khan moves out of MannatSources...

Japan has always been at the forefront of earthquake-resistant housing, continuously seeking innovative solutions to protect its citizens from devastating seismic events. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in this area is the levitating house technology developed by Air Danshin Systems Inc. This unique system utilizes compressed air to lift homes off the ground during earthquakes, effectively minimizing damage. With Japan being one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, this new technology has the potential to revolutionize the housing industry and set a new standard for seismic safety worldwide. The Science Behind the InnovationAir Danshin’s...

The federal government has secretly spent trillions building an elaborate network of subterranean “cities” where the rich and powerful can shelter during a “near-extinction event,” a former Bush White House official sensationally claimed. About 170 such bunkers have been built across the country since 1998 – including some resting beneath the oceans off the US coast, 74-year-old Catherine Austin Fitts told Tucker Carlson ၏ during a recent appearance on his podcast. “It’s preparation for catastrophe,” Fitts said, according to Realtor.com. (A former housing official made an astonishing claim that the U.S. government spent years funneling...

One of the most expensive pieces of real estate now on the market in the United States is a land parcel on exclusive Indian Creek Island off the coast of Miami — and a deep-pocketed prospective owner can call Jeff Bezos their neighbor. Thing is, that buyer will need to be as wealthy as Bezos. The small, undeveloped plot of waterfront land — just 1.84 acres — is on the market for a staggering $200 million. It’s a sky-high price, but it’s not the priciest now for sale in America. That title goes to a sprawling waterfront compound across the state in affluent Naples, which listed in early 2024 for a breathtaking $295 million.   (Jeff Bezos.Getty Images...