Henry Ford didn't just want to be a maker of cars — he wanted to be a maker of men. He thought he could perfect society by building model factories and pristine villages to go with them. And he was pretty successful at it in Michigan. But in the jungles of Brazil, he would ultimately be defeated. It was 1927. Ford wanted his own supply of rubber — and he decided to get it by carving a plantation and a miniature Midwest factory town out of the Amazon jungle.
Karl Roberts tries to attack daughter's murderer uncle in court
A father allegedly tried to attack his daughter's uncle in court who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing the 12-year-old in 1999.
Karl Roberts was facing a competency hearing Monday when Andi Brewer's father Greg Brewer allegedly tried to get to Roberts in the Polk County Circuit Court.
He did not manage to attack the convicted murderer before he was tackled to the ground by Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies, according to a representative from the courthouse, reports KFSM.
Port Noarlunga Jetty shark attack: woman in hospital after being bitten on head | Australia news
Australia news This article is more than 2 months oldPort Noarlunga Jetty shark attack: woman in hospital after being bitten on head This article is more than 2 months oldWoman rushed to Flinders Medical Centre with serious injuries after incident near Adelaide
Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A 32-year-old woman has been left with serious injuries after a shark attack at Port Noarlunga Jetty in South Australia.
Writer Credited With Breakthrough Charmin 'Don't Squeeze' Slogan Dies
"Please don't squeeze the Charmin," words that helped propel the Procter & Gamble toilet paper brand to the top of the heap in 1969. The memorable line is credited to John Chervokas, a junior copywriter at Benton & Bowles in 1964 when the idea first came to him.
Chervokas, who went on to a long career in advertising, died in New York City this past weekend at the age of 74 after suffering a stroke.
10 of the best restaurants in Nottingham
Bar Iberico, NottinghamBar Iberico, NottinghamNottingham holidaysInspired by Master Chef winners, a sprinkling of Michelin gongs, plus supper clubs and pop-ups evolving into new restaurants, the city’s independent food scene has never felt more energised
Kushi-yaThis Japanese hideaway down an alley in Nottingham city centre made it into the Michelin Guide this October and was described by Jay Rayner as his “restaurant of the year” in the same month, so it’s fair to say chefs and co-owners Simon Carlin and Tom Clay are creating something special.
A Look Back at Drew Sidora's Singing and Acting Career Before the Reality Show
The original cast members of The Real Housewives of Atlanta were simply that: housewives. Flash forward 14 seasons later, and the cast is filled with businesswomen and moguls in their own right. In Season 13, fans were introduced to Drew Sidora, a singer and actor who’d been making moves in the entertainment industry for over a decade before her segway into reality television. Sidora racked up quite the resume in music and acting before getting her peach.
An artist who morphs celebrities' faces together has created perfect hybrids of Billie Eilish and La
An artist has built a huge following on Instagram for his photoshop edits that morph celebrities' faces together.Benjamin mashes up the faces of two high profile people to create a whole new person. He said his method is a secret, but each "morph" takes about an hour to do."I'm just a French guy having fun on social media," Benjamin told Insider. "And I'm glad there's actually people who enjoy to see those hybrid faces.
Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman Release Second Single Every Single Day From Upcoming Mus
The second single from Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman‘s upcoming Broadway musical “Harmony” has been released, “Every Single Day” sung by Danny Kornfeld.
In a statement to Variety, Manilow and Sussman said, “We are both so thrilled to have a cast album full of new, original songs for our first Broadway show.
Disney Donates $2 Million to Israel Humanitarian Relief Following Hamas Attack
Comcast is also committing $2 million to aid humanitarian efforts in the area.
The Walt Disney Company is donating $2 million to organizations providing humanitarian relief to those affected by the Israel-Hamas war.
“In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel this past weekend, we must all do what we can to support the innocent people experiencing so much pain, violence, and uncertainty — particularly children,” said Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
Stephen J. Cannell dies at 69
Prolific showrunner ran thriving indie studio in 1980s and '90s
Cannell: A rare breed of creative entrepreneur | Notable series produced by Stephen J. Cannell Related Stories VIP+ How Celebrity Reps Are Fighting the Flood of Unauthorized AI Content Kris Kristofferson, Country Music Legend and 'A Star Is Born' Leading Man, Dies at 88 He was a rare breed of creative entrepreneur, a prolific writer who leveraged his track record as a TV hitmaker into the foundation of a thriving independent studio in the 1980s and ’90s.