Unexpected fire damages century-old Dragon Coaster in New York park where ‘Big’ was filmed
Fire Damages Historic Roller Coaster at Rye Playland An electrical fire damaged a historic roller coaster at Rye Playland, an amusement park in Westchester County, over the weekend. This incident occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Saturday at the park, which, by the way, is already closed for the season. The fire affected a section of […]
New image reveals century-old pipe damaged in West Hollywood water main failure
A water main that dates back to the presidency of Woodrow Wilson ruptured during the early hours in West Hollywood, causing significant flooding, as revealed in recent photos. A picture shared by Mayor Karen Bass depicted a worker examining a rusted 36-inch metal pipe, which had developed a large hole with twisted sections hanging down. […]
Media experts express anger as Bari Weiss closes a century-old CBS News Radio station: ‘It’s appalling’
That’s it – good night and good luck. CBS News Radio, the historic station known for iconic figures like Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow, is preparing to shut down. This decision comes as Bari Weiss, the station’s head, restructures the beleaguered news network, which recently laid off around 6% of its workforce—a move that […]
From the USA hockey team to a century-old veteran, Trump emphasizes American bravery in the 2026 State of the Union speech
During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Trump paid tribute to various American heroes, including Olympic gold medalists and veterans. He took a moment early in his speech to commend Team USA, the men’s hockey team that triumphed over Canada in the Olympic gold medal match just days prior. He announced that […]
Hidden love letters discovered in a shoebox uncover a secret century-old romance involving a married heiress and an officer.
A collection of love letters has been found in a shoebox, unraveling the tale of a hundred-year-old forbidden romance. The letters, exchanged between married society heiress Dora Smith and the affluent Royal Air Force officer Noel Murray “Fred” Pearson, date back to the 1920s. At the time, Dora resided in Whitley Court, an abandoned mansion […]
Homeowners discovered a century-old letter in their house
Discovery in a Century-Old Home You’d think new homeowners don’t uncover anything out of the ordinary in their houses, right? Well, that’s not the case for Curtis Smith from Wyoming. During some renovations on his century-old home, he stumbled upon something truly unexpected—an old letter tucked away in the walls. Smith made this fascinating discovery […]
Century-old NYC pizzeria looks for new owners after family has no heir: ‘It’s really tough to part ways’
Brooklyn Pizzeria Totonno’s Up for Sale After 100 Years The reality is a tough one. The third-generation owners of the century-old Brooklyn pizzeria, Totonno’s, have decided to put the business up for sale, citing a lack of successors to carry on the family tradition. Located in Coney Island, Totonno’s claims to be among the first […]
Century-old time capsule found at a Utah church reveals traces of a once lively Japantown
Time-Capsule Discovery at Japanese Church in Salt Lake City SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A historian’s intuition about hidden treasures within a Japanese church in Salt Lake City has led to unexpected findings for its congregation, revealing a century-old glimpse into a once-thriving Japanese neighborhood that’s now struggling to survive. At the United Church of […]
Schumer urges DOJ and FBI to make Epstein files public using a century-old law
Schumer Pushes for Release of Epstein Files Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer from New York announced on Wednesday that Democrats are invoking a century-old law to compel President Trump’s Justice Department and the FBI to disclose files related to Jeffrey Epstein. At a press conference, Schumer mentioned this “little-known first-century law,” stating that when five […]
Diver finds a woman’s century-old wedding ring in Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas
Divers successfully retrieved a woman’s 105-year-old diamond wedding ring after three days of searching in Lake Texas, looking for family heirlooms that had been lost over generations. Jaccolin Page had been at Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County last Friday with his son’s baseball team when the incident occurred. This man-made lake covers around […]