Weird & Unusual Things, 759 Confederate Drive Syracuse, New York, NY (2025)

02/14/2025

"So at my daughter's birthday dinner a little girl about 3-4 yrs old saw my daughter walk in the restaurant. While we are all just enjoying the moment the little girl runs down to where my daughter was, looks and smiles real big then runs back to her mom and dad. Shortly after, the daughter come back being carried by her dad and her head is buried in his neck. The dad taps my daughter on the shoulder and says, 'My daughter thinks you are a real princess and wants to give you a hug.' ☺👑. My daughter say yes and the little girl gives her the biggest hug. This brought the room to tears and cheers. They take a couple of pics and the little girls waves goodbye with her parents.
That little girl saw just a "princess" not a black one or white one but simply a princess. Kids don't have hate in them; they are taught it."
Credit: Steve White & Matt Birkett

02/13/2025

The photo from 1902 shows knife grinders in France working on their stomachs. This unusual position was adopted to protect their backs from strain and prevent them from being hunched over all day. It was a part of their routine to lie prone while grinding blades, especially in places like Thiers, known for knife manufacturing. Interestingly, workers also had dogs lie across their legs for warmth, adding a quirky detail to this historical practice

02/13/2025

In January 1994, Paul McCartney was given two cassettes tapes by Yoko Ono. On one of the tapes, the words "for Paul" had been scrawled hastily in John's handwriting. These tapes included “Now and Then” and “Grow Old With Me”.
Lennon wrote "Now and Then" in the late 1970s. He recorded the unfinished piece of music in a demo form at his home at the Dakota Building, New York City, around 1979. The lyrics are typical of the apologetic love songs that Lennon wrote in the latter half of his career.
In 1981, Paul McCartney worked on his tribute album to John Lennon called Tug of War. One song in this album is Get It, to which he invited Carl Perkins to provide vocals during the recording session. Carl loved the experience and the following morning he wrote My Old Friend for Paul as a thank you.
He then played the song for Paul. Paul, upon hearing the lyrics, left the room quite suddenly in tears. Linda was left to explain that Carl’s words hit Paul hard because John’s last words to Paul when they met for the final time before his death were, “Think about me every now and then, old friend”, words which Carl unknowingly put into this song.

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02/11/2025

In 1941, Billy Kane, a 14-year-old boy from Maine, was captivated by his favorite baseball player, Ted Williams, who was in the midst of one of the greatest seasons in baseball history. Determined to meet his idol, Billy decided to take matters into his own hands. Without anyone to help him make the 250-mile journey to Boston, he chose to hitchhike, fueled by the hope of meeting Williams in person.

Billy arrived in Boston on September 2nd, only to face a crushing disappointment: it was a Red Sox off day. Undeterred, he made a plan to wait near Fenway Park, where the Yankees were scheduled to play a four-game series against the Red Sox starting the next day.

That night, while patrolling Fenway Park, police officers found Billy asleep in one of the stadium aisles. The officers, amused by the boy’s story, took him to the local precinct. There, Billy eagerly recounted his adventure and his dream of meeting Ted Williams.

The officers, touched by his dedication, decided to help. A few of them headed to the nearby Shelton Hotel, where Williams was staying. Despite the late hour, they told him about the young fan who had traveled so far to meet him. Moved by the story, Williams got dressed and went to the precinct to meet Billy.

For the star-struck boy, the encounter was nothing short of miraculous. Ted Williams spent time talking with him and even extended a special invitation to be his personal guest at the game the next day.

The heartwarming tale quickly spread through the press, capturing the imagination of baseball fans everywhere. It became a testament to the power of determination and the kindness of a sports legend who went out of his way to make a young fan’s dream come true.

02/11/2025

I found him on a rainy morning, abandoned near a gas station by the highway. He was soaked, shivering, and meowing desperately, as if crying out for help. I parked my truck and approached him slowly, not wanting to scare him. When he saw me, he didn’t run away. Instead, he looked up at me with eyes full of distress and hope. At that moment, I knew I couldn’t leave him there.

I scooped him up and placed him on the passenger seat, wrapping him in a blanket I kept in the cab. On the drive, he stopped meowing and began to doze off, as if he understood he was finally safe. I decided to name him "Captain," a fitting name because he seemed ready to take charge of every new adventure.

Since that day, Captain has been my loyal travel companion. Every morning, he climbs up onto the dashboard, his favorite spot, where he watches the world go by. Sometimes, he clings to the steering wheel with his little paws, pretending to drive. It always makes me laugh, and people who pass us can’t help but smile or take photos.

But Captain is more than just a funny cat. He has become an essential part of my life on the road. Thanks to him, my lonely days are now filled with laughter, surprises, and comfort. He’s taught me that even the most unexpected encounters can change our lives in profound ways. And every day, he reminds me that sometimes, the simplest acts of kindness—like helping a creature in need—can have the greatest impact.

02/09/2025

She died at the Auschwitz extermination camp on February 18, 1943, after being injected with phenol into her heart.

Just before her ex*****on, she was photographed by a prisoner named Whilem Brasse, who later spoke out against the ex*****oner who had hit her in the face before the photo was taken, as seen by the bruise on her lip.

In the photo, we see the face of a terrified young girl who didn't even speak the language and had just lost her mother a few days earlier. She was one of about 250,000 children and young people murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

The original black-and-white photo, kept at the Oswiecim Memorial, was later colorized by Brazilian photographer Anna Amaral, who was moved by the image of Czesława and wanted to share it in color with the world.

Credit goes to respective owner

02/08/2025

“On September 10, 1957, photographer William C. Beall from the Washington Daily News was assigned to capture a parade organized by the Chinese Merchants Association. While his focus was on the procession, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a young child captivated by the performance of the Chinese lion dance. The little one ventured off the sidewalk to get a closer look, only to be intercepted by a tall and kind-hearted police officer who patiently explained that it was not safe to cross the street in the midst of the parade.
"Suddenly, I saw the picture, I aimed my camera, and I clicked."
The resulting photograph captured a moment of childlike innocence and wonder, earning William C. Beall the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 1958.
It beautifully portrays the essence of a child's curiosity and encapsulates a sense of awe, forever etched in the annals of photography history.”
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02/07/2025

A 12-year-old boy falls from the boat into the middle of the ocean without anyone noticing.

Scott Welsh, a 40-year-old man from New Zealand, is passionate about fishing. He also passed this passion on to his 12-year-old son, Rico. The two, together with Krunar, the boy’s uncle go fishing whenever they have the opportunity. They were in various exotic places, where they fished all kinds of rare fish.

The three planned their next fishing trip. They decided to go by motorboat in the ocean.

After preparing everything they needed, they set off in the morning by boat to the south coast, where they hoped to catch some good fish.

After a few hours, the three had already caught a lot of fish, and Rico, the 12-year-old kid, was very excited. The weather began to deteriorate, and a fairly strong wind was blowing from the west.

Being far from the shore, the men decided to return home.

Scott was leading the boat with Krunar, and Rico remained on deck to admire the scenery. A big wave hit the boat, which shook violently. At that moment, Rico fell overboard into the ocean.

Scott and Krunar did not realize that the boy had fallen, so they continued to steer the boat away from the boy who fell into the water.

After 5 minutes, Scott realized that Rico was missing and immediately returned the boat. He could see Rico in the water from a great distance.
When they reached him, the boy could no longer stay afloat because of the waves and sank.

As he was preparing to jump into the water, Scott and Krunar witnessed an amazing scene. A family of killer whales were swimming around Rico.

Where one of the whales sank and pushed the boy with her snout close to the boat, so that Scott could grab the boy by the hand.

The two men, along with Rico, were shocked. A killer whale rescued the 12-year-old boy.
“When I saw the killer whales, I was very scared and scared for Rico’s life. I was going to jump in the water to help my son, even if it meant dying myself. I can’t forget the image when that whale pushed Rico very carefully with its huge snout. It was a unique experience that we will never forget. ”

02/07/2025

Luciana Barroso was a young Argentine waitress. She was 20 years old, a single mother, and had been abandoned by the father of her only daughter. In the U.S., she was struggling to make ends meet.

One day, while working behind the counter, a young man asked her if he could "join" her and "hide." He then explained that he was an actor and that there were journalists and people in the restaurant who had recognized him.

He was irritated and a bit overwhelmed by the attention, as he was still quite new to the world of fame. Luciana had no idea who he was but told him:
"You can hide here, but at least you have to be useful!"

So he helped her prepare cocktails, serve customers, and wash and dry dishes.

Luciana and the handsome stranger kept talking. At the end of her shift, she asked for his name.
"Matt Damon," the young man replied.

They have been married for 18 years and have four daughters; he also adopted the eldest.

02/07/2025

I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 60 years later. I don't have to go to school or work. I get an allowance every month.

I have my own pad. I don't have a curfew. I have a driver's license and my own car. The people I hang around with are not scared of getting pregnant and I don't have acne. Life is great. I changed my car horn to gunshot sounds. People get out of the way much faster now.

Gone are the days when girls used to cook like their mothers. Now they drink like their fathers.

I didn't make it to the gym today. That makes five years in a row. I decided to stop calling the bathroom "John" and renamed it the "Jim". I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
Old age is coming at a really bad time.

When I was a child I thought "nap time" was a punishment. Now it feels like a small vacation.

The biggest lie I tell myself is... " I don't have to write that down, I'll remember it".

I don't have gray hair... I have "wisdom highlights"! I'm just very wise.

If God wanted me to touch my toes, He would've put them on my knees.

Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven't met yet.

Why do I have to press one for English when you're just going to transfer me to someone I can't understand anyway?

Of course, I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice.

At my age "Getting Lucky" means walking into a room and remembering what I came In there for.

I have more friends I should send this to, but right now I can't remember their names.

Now, I'm wondering... did I steal this meme from you, or did you steal it from me?

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02/06/2025

"My dad didn’t approve when l married a dark skin man. He’s some kind of a racist hillbilly. When l was pregnant he told me he didn’t want anything to do with my biracial daughter. Here, he is painting her toenails on her 3rd birthday. "
Proof people can change.💗

02/06/2025

In 1941, Billy Kane, a 14-year-old boy from Maine, was captivated by his favorite baseball player, Ted Williams, who was in the midst of one of the greatest seasons in baseball history. Determined to meet his idol, Billy decided to take matters into his own hands. Without anyone to help him make the 250-mile journey to Boston, he chose to hitchhike, fueled by the hope of meeting Williams in person.
Billy arrived in Boston on September 2nd, only to face a crushing disappointment: it was a Red Sox off day. Undeterred, he made a plan to wait near Fenway Park, where the Yankees were scheduled to play a four-game series against the Red Sox starting the next day.
That night, while patrolling Fenway Park, police officers found Billy asleep in one of the stadium aisles. The officers, amused by the boy’s story, took him to the local precinct. There, Billy eagerly recounted his adventure and his dream of meeting Ted Williams.
The officers, touched by his dedication, decided to help. A few of them headed to the nearby Shelton Hotel, where Williams was staying. Despite the late hour, they told him about the young fan who had traveled so far to meet him. Moved by the story, Williams got dressed and went to the precinct to meet Billy.
For the star-struck boy, the encounter was nothing short of miraculous. Ted Williams spent time talking with him and even extended a special invitation to be his personal guest at the game the next day.
The heartwarming tale quickly spread through the press, capturing the imagination of baseball fans everywhere. It became a testament to the power of determination and the kindness of a sports legend who went out of his way to make a young fan’s dream come true.

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