Gray hair in Hollywood often sparks conversation, revealing the industry’s complex relationship with aging. Celebrities facing criticism for showcasing their natural grays have flipped the narrative, clapping back at the naysayers and championing self-acceptance.

Sometimes, valuable things hide in plain sight. A couple was taking a stroll when they came across what they thought was a rock. On closer inspection, it turned out to be something completely different.

Keep reading to learn what amazing discovery they made…

Gary and Angela Williams, a couple from Overton, Lancashire, were at the beach enjoying a relaxing watch when they came across something totally unexpected. As they walked on Middleton Sands Beach in the UK, they came across what they thought was an ordinary rock. But when they looked closer, it turned out it was something completely different.

They saw something that had washed over on the beach and were intrigued. They decided to take a closer look. The couple initially thought it looked like something pre-historic, like a dinosaur egg. They were intrigued and decided to look into it deeper.

Their curiosity paid off because they decided to look at the object more closely. They had unintentionally stumbled across something quite precious, a substance called Ambergris.

Initially, they thought it looked interesting but had an unpleasant odor. The substance has a lot of value in monetary terms. It is highly coveted in the perfume industry and serves as an important fixative in a lot of high-end luxury fragrances.

“Ambergris is formed within the digestive system of sperm whales when they ingest sharp objects like squid beaks, which are their typical food. The whale’s intestines secrete a sticky substance to encapsulate these foreign objects, preventing harm to the intestinal lining. Over time, these aggregated remnants solidify into lumps of varying sizes, eventually being expelled through feces or regurgitation. Exposure to sunlight and seawater transforms this mixture into a hardened substance with a distinctive aromatic scent,” experts explain.

The piece of Ambergris they came across had a waxy texture and a very pungent odor. Gary described the scent as that of fish and natural fertilizers. However unattractive it looked, the substance had immense value.

The amount they found weighed one-and-a-half kilograms, and they found out that it was valued at a price of $70,000! The possession of Ambergris, however, is illegal in some countries because it is often associated with the illegal practice of whaling.

The story of Turia Pitt is heartbreaking and hugely inspirational at the same time. This mining engineer has gone through a lot during the past 10 years. In 2011, while competing in an ultra-marathon, she was suddenly caught in a grassfire.

No one knows how she managed to survive, as she suffered severe burns on 65 percent of her body. Turia lost seven fingers, undergone over 200 medical procedures, and spent two grueling years in recovery.

However, she wasn’t alone. The one person who stood by her side throughout the entire ordeal was her boyfriend Michael. He never considered leaving her and was her biggest support. What’s most, in 2015, he proposed to her and the two got married.

“When Turia was in intensive care four years ago I bought a diamond ring,” Michael told the Daily Mail. He never stops reminding her how beautiful she is.

It took Turia two years to take her mask off. She needed to wear it constantly so that her face healed faster.

She is happy she found a man who loves her no matter what and who didn’t leave her after the horrific accident.

“Going to sleep next to my partner I never thought anything of before. Now I think how lucky am I get to sleep next to this beautiful man. He’s a good guy and I’m very lucky to have him,” Turia shared with the Daily Mail. “Every day I wake up beside Michael is a great day.”

Turia’s life story went viral and many people from Australia and other parts of the world followed her journey after the accident.

Then, in early 2017, she and Michael shared some extraordinary news with the public. They were expecting their first child together. Later that year, baby boy Hakavai was welcomed into the world. In 2020, the Australian couple welcomed another bundle of joy into their lives, son Rahiti Hoskin.

Today, they are a perfect family of four and their story reminds us that there is always hope when true love is present.

Today, they are a perfect family of four and their story reminds us that there is always hope when true love is present.

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Homesteading is becoming the life-style many people opt for during the recent years. It is characterized by subsistence agriculture, home preservation of food, and even small scale production of textiles and clothing. It also includes some craft work for household use or sale.

The reason why this life-style is gaining more and more popularity is that is helps people to maintain a certain standard of living that doesn’t require too much finances.

One person who got devoted to homesteading is Mama V. This woman got tired of the busy life at the city and as she has always had this dream of building a cottage for herself in the isolated woods, she eventually left the metropolitan life behind and moved into an old mini-school bus.

The mini-school bus seemed like the perfect home at first, but since she had her cats and dogs with her, the place was a bit crowded so she started considering getting an additional room, which wasn’t an easy thing to plan or construct. On top of that, she didn’t really have the finances for such a project.

But then, one of her neighbors invited her over and offered her his old and abandoned trailer that stood in his yard for many years.

He wanted to get rid of it, but since Mama V liked it and got ecstatic about it, he gave it to her for free.

“She’s ugly, but she’s mine!” Mama V said of her trailer.

In order to be able to renovate the trailer she was forced to sell her bus. She was aware that turning that old trailer into a home would take a lot of time and energy, but she was ready to give the project a go.

Mama V, however, couldn’t do it herself so she asked her two pals, Jayme and Kevin, to assist her.

The trailer, although very dirty and in need of some repairs, was structurally good and leak-free. On top of that, it already had a functioning microwave oven/stove combo, and refrigerator.

After a long day of cleaning, Mama V’s friends left and let her enjoy her new piece of heaven.

Among the rest, the trailer contained two full propane tanks, a pull-out couch, a full kitchen, two twin beds, a bathroom with a shower and bathtub, a panel that kept track of utility usage, and a lot of storage.

Once she settles in, Mama V would start her own garden and a life she has always dreamed of.

She’s glad that she and her pets would have a place to call home and that she’s surrounded by great neighbors who help her with whatever she needs as she embarks on this new adventure.

For some people, moving from home to home isn’t a big deal, but for those who have spend their lifetime at the same place this change might be one of the hardest they’ve ever experienced.

One 96-year-old woman decided to sell her property which was built some 72 years ago. The place looks like any other house from the outside, but the interior is out of this world. She had picked every single piece by herself and took great care of each piece of furniture over the years.

If you take a look inside, you will feel like you are back to the seventies. Everything is bright, luxurious, and filled with vintage items. On top of that, the place is perfectly clean and shiny, which is a sign that this elderly woman treasured her possessions dearly.

While some believe it’s old-fashioned, others say it rouses some old, country feeling and brings nostalgia.

Take a look at the spacious home below.

This place makes you feel like a royalty.

In the basement, there is an amazing country-style bar and a lounge room, a perfect spot after a long day of work.

It’s safe to say that pink is this lady’s favorite color.

All those pinkish details give us a feeling as though this place is from a fairytale.

What a home!

Would you ever consider living in this house?

Few actors have achieved the fame and success that Cameron Diaz had. From breaking roles in The Mask and There’s Something About Mary to blockbuster franchises like Shrek and Charlie’s Angels, Diaz was one of Hollywood’s most in-demand stars.

But there’s a reason you haven’t seen Cameron Diaz on movie screens in recent years: she’s been retired from Hollywood since 2017.

In recent interviews, Diaz revealed why she has no regrets about leaving her career behind, but also explained why she decided to return for one more film.

Cameron Diaz – retirement

Diaz is one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood history: her films have earned a combined $3 billion at the US box office, making her the fifth-highest-grossing actress of all time. She also received four Golden Globe nominations.

In the 2010s, her career was still thriving: she was the highest-paid Hollywood actress over 40 in 2013, and in 2014 appeared in three films: The Other Woman, Sex Tape and Annie.

But after that, Diaz disappeared from movie screens. While she was still a bankable star who could have certainly landed big roles in movies and TV shows, she instead decided to retire from Hollywood to focus on herself and her family.

Diaz has been married to Good Charlotte musician Benji Madden, and they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Raddix, in 2019 via surrogate.

“I just decided that I wanted different things out of my life,” Cameron Diaz said in an interview with Gwyneth Paltrow last year. “I had gone so hard for so long, working, making films and it’s such a grind. I didn’t really make any space for my personal life.”

In interviews, Diaz said that she does not miss the hectic and demanding schedule that comes with being a movie star.

“When you’re making a movie, it’s the perfect excuse. They own you,” she continued. “You’re there 12 hours a day for months on end. You have no time for anything else. And I realized I handed off parts of my life to all these other people, and they took it. And I had to basically take it back and take responsibility for my life.”

“When you do something at a really high level for a really long period of time, there’s a lot that — when you’re the person who’s sort of delivering on this one thing,” she told Kevin Hart. “You’re the person on the screen, you’re the person who’s ‘the talent’ — everything around you, all parts of you that isn’t that, has to be handed off to other people.”

Return to film

While not on screen, Diaz has kept busy: she wrote two bestselling health books, The Body Book and The Longevity Book.

While she has been enjoying retirement and has no regrets about leaving Hollywood behind, she did recently decide to un-retire for one more movie.

Last year, it was reported that Diaz would be coming back for a new film fittingly titled Back in Action, starring Jamie Foxx. It is set to be released on Netflix this year, and will be Diaz’ first new movie since 2014’s Annie.

Diaz and Foxx have worked together over the years: they both acted in Any Given Sunday and Annie, and apparently Diaz couldn’t resist a chance to reunite with her old co-star.

“I took the time, I met my husband, we got married, built our family, built our homes—all those things that take a lot of focus,” Diaz told Rachel Ray. “That’s still my priority. I wasn’t certain at the time whether I could do both, [but] it just turned out that at this point in time, it’s a really nice thing for my family.”

However, sources say that Diaz return to Hollywood is only temporary, and that after wrapping up filming on Back in Action she is retiring again.

“These back-to-back 10-hour workdays have been a lot on her and she hates being away from Raddix,” a source told Marca. “Cameron loves being a mom more than anything in the world.”

The source added that Diaz “has nothing left to prove to anyone.”

Although twins are not that uncommon, there are always people who are fascinated by how two different people can be so identical.

That includes myself …

But twins Megan and Morgan didn’t just draw stares from people due to how similar they were. When they were four years old, they had eyes that looked like crystal clear water – once caught on camera, pictures of them spread like wildfire on the internet.

Megan and Morgan Boyd became known as the “Trueblue Twins” when they were just four years old, after the internet fell in love with photos their mother had shared on Instagram.

While most mom and dads like to fawn over photos of their little loved ones, these twins’ unique look garnered attention worldwide. Now they have over 153,000 followers on Instagram.

And it’s not hard to understand why, right?

The girls were born on June 6, 2011.

Stephanie, their mom, is the mastermind behind the girls’ nickname. She was the one who started to call them the “Trueblue Twins” for their unique blue eyes.

If you want to know which of the girls is Megan and which is Morgan – then it is precisely the eyes you have to look at.

It’s only Megan who has two blue eyes. Morgan’s right eye is not blue, but dark brown and thus bears a completely different look.

This is how the girls look today at nine years old.

Many twins are used to being dressed in matching outfits. As you can see, that’s no different with the Trueblues.

According to herself, Stephanie loves to shop clothes for her daughters and keep the girls’ wardrobes up to date.

It’s important to her that her twin daughters are looking and feeling good.

Many followers are fascinated and amazed at the girls’ rare eye color.

Some people just assume that African-American adults with blue eyes are wearing colored contacts – but they can be born with a rare gene that colors their eyes blue.

The Trueblue Twins’ mother Stephanie was also born with blue eyes and, according to her, she doesn’t wear colored contacts.

Despite her girls becoming real social media celebrities, Stephanie seems to have her feet on the ground.

She knows that Megan and Morgan’s natural beauty could lead to professional modeling careers – but she doesn’t want to push her daughters into something they might not want to do. That sounds wise!

Look at these lovely 11-year-olds today – aren’t they gorgeous?

Her sister was nine years older than her, but she was fiercely protective of her. Although she did not have many opportunities growing up because of her looks, she is now majorly successful.

Liza and Eva Longoria at NBC Nightly News on Tuesday, May 18 2010 | Source: Getty Images

Celine Dion has admitted she is ‘determined’ to get back on stage and perform again amid her battle with stiff person syndrome.

The hitmaker, 55, candidly opened up about her struggle with the disorder and revealed it is ‘one of the hardest experience’ of her life.

As the mother-of-three shared a sweet tribute to her three sons on Instagram, Celine took the opportunity to praise her friends, family and fanbase for the love she receives.

Celine, who is committed to return back to normality, posed alongside her beloved twins Eddy and Nelson, 13, as well as her eldest son Rene-Charles Angelil, 23, to mark Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day on Friday.

The songstress shares her three boys with late husband and music producer, Rene Angelil – who passed away in 2016 following a battle with throat cancer.

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Celine Dion, 55, has admitted she is ‘determined’ to get back on stage and perform again amid her battle with stiff person syndrome (pictured in 2019)

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The hitmaker candidly opened up about her struggle with the disorder and revealed it is ‘one of the hardest experience’ of her life

In the caption of the photo, Celine penned to her 6.4 million followers, ‘Today the world recognizes International SPS Awareness Day.’

‘As many of you know, in the fall of 2022, I was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS),’ she continued.

‘Trying to overcome this autoimmune disorder has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, but I remain determined to one day get back onto the stage and to live as normal of a life as possible.’

The star then expressed, ‘I am deeply grateful for the love and support from my kids, family, team and all of you!’

‘I want to send my encouragement and support to all those around the world that have been affected by SPS. I want you to know you can do it! We can do it! Love Celine xx…,’ Dion concluded.

Social media users jumped to the comment section to share share their support to the star, with one fan typing, ‘I love you Celine,’ followed by a white heart emoji.

Perez Hilton wrote, ‘You are so loved!!’ while another added, ‘You can do it ❤️ your old soul and your voice are here to heal around the world.’

In December 2022, Celine revealed that she had been diagnosed with the rare neurological disease in an emotional video.

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As the mother-of-three shared a sweet tribute to her twins Eddy and Nelson, 13, as well as her eldest son Rene-Charles Angelil, 23, on Instagram, Celine took the opportunity to praise her friends, family and fanbase for the love she receives

Celine, who is committed to return back to normality, posed alongside her beloved boys to mark Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day on Friday

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In the caption of the photo, Celine penned to her 6.4 million followers, ‘Today the world recognizes International SPS Awareness Day’; seen in February in L.A.

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The songstress shares her three boys with late husband and music producer, Rene Angelil – who passed away in 2016 following a battle with throat cancer (seen in 2012 in Germany)

Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a degenerative condition that causes muscles to tense and spasm uncontrollably. Ultimately, it leaves sufferers resembling ‘human statues as it progressively locks the body, leaving people unable to walk or talk.

There is no cure for SPS, but there are steps that can be taken to slow down symptoms – something Celine revealed she is exploring.

After battling her illness behind the scenes, Celine made her first public appearance in nearly three years last November when she attended an ice hockey game with her three sons.

In footage posted online, Celine looked to be in great spirits as she greeted players and fans in the locker rooms after the match.

Last month in February, the singer made a surprise appearance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards to present Album of the Year to Taylor Swift.

At the time, a source told Page Six that Dion wanted to show stiff-person syndrome ‘is not a death sentence.’

She also ‘brushed off’ Swift ‘ignoring’ her when she accepted the Grammy award – with the pair even posing together backstage during the ceremony.

‘I don’t think Celine cared and they talked backstage afterwards. But Celine was just gracious and happy to be there. Of course, the right thing would have been for Taylor to acknowledge her, like Adele did years ago.’

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Last month in February, the singer made a surprise appearance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards to present Album of the Year to Taylor Swift; seen with Swift and son Rene-Charles at the Grammy Awards in L.A.

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At the time, a source told Page Six that Dion wanted to show stiff-person syndrome ‘is not a death sentence

‘She wanted to show everyone that she’s doing alright. She has good days and bad days … it’s a painful disease, but it’s not a death sentence,’ the source told the outlet.

‘She’s clearly capable of doing things and she wanted to show everyone that she’s back. She looked fantastic. The hope is that she will be able to perform.’

Earlier this month, Celine was spotted on a rare outing in NYC and stayed positive as she gave a thumbs up to those around her.

She made another rare public outing at the Edmonton Oilers hockey game in Las Vegas amid her battle with the disease.

In a video uploaded to the team’s main Instagram page, she was seen having a blast with the players in a locker room – and at one point, Dion humorously imitated being a player.

One of the team players, left winger Zach Hyman, stood next to the singer and also shared a laugh during the lighthearted and memorable interaction.

Earlier this week on Monday, Celine was seen in Boston with her twin sons and others at a restaurant called Scampo located inside the Liberty Hotel.

A manager of the eatery recently told People, ‘Everyone said she looked like a million bucks. Everyone said she looked beautiful.’

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‘She wanted to show everyone that she’s doing alright. She has good days and bad days … it’s a painful disease, but it’s not a death sentence,’ the source told the outlet

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Back in December 2022 when she opened up about her diagnosis, Celine said, ‘Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to’; seen in 2019

Back in December 2022 when she opened up about her diagnosis, Celine said, ‘Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to.’

However, the mother-of-three explained that she has, ‘a great team of doctors working alongside me to help me get better and my precious children who are supporting me and giving me help.’

‘I’m working hard with my sports medicine therapist every day to build back my strength and my ability to perform again but I have to admit it’s been a struggle.’

‘All I know is singing. It’s what I’ve done all my life and its what I love to do the most,’ she emotionally added. ‘I miss you so much. I miss seeing all of you being on the stage performing for you…’

Dion said she was ‘doing everything I can to recuperate. I want to thank you so much for your wishes and love and support on my social media. This means a lot to me.’

Late last year in December, a source told Us Weekly that Celine, ‘doesn’t have as much control over her muscles as she did before, but she’s working with doctors and physical therapists to get better.’

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Late last year in December, a source told Us Weekly that Celine, ‘doesn’t have as much control over her muscles as she did before, but she’s working with doctors and physical therapists to get better’; seen in 2019

‘Celine has been taking time to focus on her health but plans to take the stage again once she is given the go-ahead by her medical team.’

At the time, her sister Claudette also told the French outlet, 7 Jours, ‘She’s working hard, but she doesn’t have control over her muscles. What breaks my heart is that she’s always been disciplined.’

‘She’s always worked hard. Our mother always told her, “You’re going to do it well, you’re going to do it properly.”‘

‘It’s true that in both our dreams and hers, the goal is to return to the stage. In what capacity? I don’t know.’

Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, an Australian-American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, have been inseparable since the pair fell in love in the early 2000s.

Nicole Kidman at the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Kings Theatre in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Nicole Kidman sitting on the steps of her Bunyan home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman outside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: YouTube/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home’s kitchen, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman collecting eggs from the hen house, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue

Nicole Kidman inside her Bunyan Hill home, as seen in a video dated July 20, 2015 | Source: youtube.com/Vogue