Gump’s San Francisco, a luxury department store that has proudly been in business for 166 years, has issued a warning that this could be their last year. The store’s owner, John Chachas, penned an open letter to the Governor of California, the Mayor of San Francisco, and the city’s Board of Supervisors to describe how San Francisco’s unbearable conditions may mean the end for his longstanding business. Gump’s, which was founded in 1861, has managed to survive natural disasters, the Great Depression, financial strain and the global pandemic, but the luxury retailer may actually go under due to San Francisco’s…
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As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, ChatGPT continues to win over its biggest skeptics with its wide range of capabilities. ChatGPT is a sophisticated tool that can curate intelligent responses to human queries. The uses for ChatGPT are seemingly endless, but a concerned mother found the chatbot to be a valuable asset in diagnosing her son’s chronic illness. After leaving 17 highly-educated doctors stumped, ChatGPT was able to accurately diagnose the child. A Mom Noticed Her Son Showing Signs of Struggle Source: Pinterest During the pandemic, one mom named Courtney noticed that her four-year-old son, Alex, had been exhibiting worrisome…
Working in the restaurant industry isn’t always easy. Many people who own restaurants work long hours, have to contend with difficult customers, and some struggle to make ends meet. However, owning a restaurant is also rewarding for people who enjoy serving great food. One restaurant owner claims to have “had his faith in humanity restored” after a group of customers who dined and dashed at his establishment sent him an interesting letter after he thought he would never hear from them again. Three Young Diners Said They Needed to Find a “Cash Machine” Source: Kilimanjarosauce/Facebook Apollo Apollinaire owns a Cajun…
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has made “audacious” demands amid the threat of going on strike. The UAW has boldly asked for a four-day workweek with full-time pay, along with a massive wage increase of 46%. On top of that, the UAW wants a share of company profits. It seems like the organization is going above and beyond to make outlandish requests as they threaten to go on strike if automakers don’t give in to their demands. Even UAW President Disagrees with the Demands Source: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images The UAW’s call for a shorter workweek at nearly double the…
While many people dream of living in a sprawling mansion, you might be surprised how many others aspire to live small. Tiny houses have become a popular choice for people who want to simplify their lives. Not only do tiny houses offer less room for clutter and require less maintenance, but there are also a number of money-saving benefits to downsizing your humble abode. Believe it or not, you can even buy tiny houses online. Buying a Tiny House Is as Easy as Ordering Pizza Source: Wikimedia Commons Minimalists everywhere, rejoice – because buying a tiny house just got a…
People have been using clotheslines as a way to hang and dry their laundry since the 19th century. The simple device can be made by just stretching a rope or cord between two points and using clothespins to hang shirts, shorts, and dresses up to air-dry. While clotheslines were once a commonly used drying technique, they have largely been replaced by modern dryers. However, when one Reddit user opted to hang a money-saving clothesline up in his yard, his neighbor became personally offended by his choice. A Redditor Questioned Who Was Right in a Battle About Laundry Source: Wikimedia Commons…
Emily Hoffman was ecstatic to move into her new house – but her excitement soon turned to pure terror. Hoffman, who had just signed the lease on her new home, looked outside her window during a rainstorm and saw something too gruesome to be true. In her backyard, she saw two skulls popping out from the ground. The view from her window left her panic-stricken, and she started to doubt her decision to move into the new property. A Frightening Sight to Behold Source: Wikimedia Commons Unsure of what to do next, Hoffman opted to document her scary experience on…
A millennial couple has traded in traveling full-time for a more simple life. Summer Ginther and her husband Ryan loved living life together as nomads who traveled the US (and sometimes, Canada) in a Shasta Compact camper. To fulfill their desire to travel, the couple enjoyed the thrills of sightseeing on a full-time basis in 2019. For three years, Summer and Ryan trekked all over the country and beyond in their beloved camper. Navigating the Unknown Terrain of the Pandemic Source: Summer Ginther While most of the world was under lockdown during the pandemic, the pair still roamed around the…
There are few things worse than having nosy neighbors. One homeowner in northern Canada took to Reddit to sound off about how much they dislike the look of their neighbor’s lawn. The Reddit user even shared photos of the neighbor’s property, along with photos of their own land for comparison. The Redditor’s yard consisted of traditional grass, while their neighbor’s lot was entirely covered with gravel. The Redditor’s Neighbor Was Quite Opinionated Source: moosenordic/Reddit The Reddit user who goes by the handle Moosenordic, shared that they recently purchased their first house. The next-door neighbor opted to completely clear the grass…