Psychic's Crystal Ball Sparks Unforeseen Blaze

In a twist of fate that no one saw coming, English psychic Kim Yeates, known for her ability to foresee the future for others, was caught off guard by an unexpected disaster in her own life. The 45-year-old from Somerset had stepped out of her apartment to visit friends, only to return and find her home had been engulfed by a devastating fire.

Investigators discovered that the fire originated from a 3-inch crystal ball, a tool Kim used for her psychic readings. The crystal ball had been placed on a windowsill, where the sun's rays were reflected through the sphere onto the back of Ms. Yeates' television. This intense focus of light caused the TV to overheat and explode, setting fire to her couch and quickly spreading to the rest of the apartment.

Kim had left the crystal ball in the window because she enjoyed how the sunlight refracted through it, creating beautiful patterns of light. Little did she know, this aesthetic choice would lead to such catastrophic consequences. The fire ravaged everything she owned, and to make matters worse, Kim did not have insurance to cover the replacement of her possessions.

Firefighters who responded to the scene were baffled, stating that they had never encountered a fire started by a crystal ball before. The unique circumstances of the blaze have now become a cautionary tale for others.

"I used to love looking at the crystal ball and watching the sunlight come through it," Kim lamented. "But I wish I had never gotten it now!"

Since the incident, Kim has been trying to rebuild her life, using her psychic abilities to guide others while reflecting on the irony of her own predicament. The tragic event has also raised awareness about the potential dangers of leaving reflective objects in direct sunlight, serving as a stark reminder that even the most seemingly innocent items can have unforeseen consequences.

If you find stories like these intriguing, any thoughts or contributions related to the mystique of psychic tools would be greatly appreciated. Your little touches of magic might just inspire future tales.

Dangerous or Gross Lifesaving Animals

It's a fact that animals can extend our life expectancy by giving us stress relief by capturing our hearts with their cute and cuddly ways. Therapy cats and dogs have become so popular that prescriptions have been written to individuals with special needs. Lifesaving medical therapy doesn't stop with cuddly creatures though. Here's a bit of info that you might have missed last time you were diagnosing yourself on Web MD.

Horseshoe crab blood is used to fight endotoxins though with a cost of $15,000 per pint.

Gila Monster venom has been discovered to treat the epidemic in American known as diabetes. A hormone in the venom, known as exendin-4, is similar to a hormone in the human digestive system that produces insulin when blood sugar peaks. Byetta, the drug derived from the venom of the ferocious lizard is available as an injection for Type 2 Diabetics to maintain healthy glucose levels. Not only does the drug help with glucose levels, it has also been noted to help with weight loss and appetite suppression.

Snake venom has been found to treat an array of medical issues including blood pressure, cancer, bacterial infections and many others. Tirofiban, an anticoagulant drug used to treat cardiovascular disease is derived from the venom of the Saw-scaled viper. Many other venoms are used for various ailments including venom from the King Cobra, Bushmaster, Copperheads and even the harmless, yet mildly venomous Garter Snake.

Maggots are certainly not something people think of when it comes to cleanliness. The larvae of the blowfly loves to eat decaying or dead flesh. Doctors use maggots to clean wounds by allowing them to eat the dead and bacteria filled tissue. Usually only used as a last resort when all other treatment methods have failed, maggots are placed on the infection under bandages for several days. The maggots ingest liquefied bacteria and clean the dead tissue from lacerations. Within the time these little guys are feasting on your flesh, they grow about a half an inch.

Leeches are known as nature's vampires. They were commonly used centuries ago to save limbs as well as lives. In modern times, leeches are used to close wounds and repair skin damage after reattachment of limbs such as fingers and toes. Just imagine, you cut your finger off, doctors reattach it then apply a few creatures with three jaws full of sharp teeth that continuously feeds on your blood. Sound fun? The FDA has approved only one of the 650 different species of leeches for medical use.

Boogers May Boost Your Immune System

A team of researchers from a West Coast university has discovered that the unsightly habit of picking one's nose and eating boogers may be beneficial to your health. The research team headed by two doctors conducted the project among two different kindergarten classes in two different schools. Each class was selected based on the teacher's observation that showed an equal amount of children that picked their noses and children that did not.

Dried mucus, or boogers, contains various particles of dust, pollutants, allergens as well as agents of infectious bacteria. Austrian doctor, Friedrich Bischinger advocated using fingers to pick and ingest nasal mucus. Dr. Bischinger explains, "nasal mucus contains a cocktail of antiseptic enzymes that kill or weaken many of the bacteria that become entangled in it. Eating mucus is a natural boost to the immune system." We already unknowingly ingest mucus as post nasal drip, it's a natural body function. Most the the harmful items however, are usually caught in the hairs or cilia towards the front of the nostril.

The test findings on the kindergartners, though disturbing, were surprising. Both classes had similar results, almost exactly the same in fact. Throughout the peak of cold and flu season, of the thirty non-nose pickers, seventeen missed classes after becoming ill. Of the thirty "booger eaters" only nine missed school for periods exceeding 3 days. Further findings did show differences in illnesses experienced by by subject types. Only three children that did not ingest mucus tested positive for strep infections. Within the nine children that were marked as booger eaters, seven tested positive for strep throat.

If you gotta pick, go ahead. This does not exempt you from the taboo of picking your nose and eating your boogers, you will certainly be judged. Though the study does show that it may be beneficial to your immune system, remember the places your fingers have been since the last time you washed your hands.

Hang Glider Saved By Divine Intervention

An 18 year old woman in Colorado realized she was in trouble when she reached the edge of a cliff and looked up to see the sun through rips in the front edges glider. Heidi Wright could not stop in time and a gust of wind caught hold of the wings and thrust her up and over the rocks.

This has been a hobby of Miss Wright since she was 15 and knew the danger of gliding. Heidi always took care of her equipment and inspected it on a regular basis. "I don't know why I didn't inspect it this time, I guess it was the excitement of not doing since the previous year," exclaims Heidi. She knew upon take off that it would be a matter of time before her spiral down would become a nose dive once she prepared for a landing. Heidi's life flashed before her eyes and then she saw what she said were the wings of an angel covering the holes that she'd noticed a few seconds before.

Rather than a routine downward spiral, Heidi found herself in an upward draft heading for the cliff she'd just flown from. Miss Wright says, "The draft was like stepping onto an escalator, very gentle and smooth." Gliding experts and scientists are baffled because the wind direction runs in a consistent spiraling motion in that area. As far as science is concerned, the ordeal Heidi experienced was not HUMANLY possible.

Heidi contacted the manufacturer of her glider to report possible issues with the unit. She was told the model was discontinued due to a recall the previous year. Heidi was prepared to purchase a new glider the following week but was surprised when the company had a brand new replacement at her front door the very next day.

Wife of Jesus Christ Charged With Fraud

A woman entered a Jacksonville, Florida car dealership looking to acquire a new car. Her method of payment caught the salesman's attention. The woman, Emma Harrison, wrote the dealership a $67,768 check with the names Jesus and Emma Christ on it. Emma told poilce that Jesus Christ was coming in the following week to pick up the car. She was arrested and charged with fraud related charges.

Jesus picking out his car.

World's Thinnest Home Comes With a BIG FAT Price

A townhouse so narrow that it's address reads 75 1/2 has gone on sale for a cost of $2.75 million. The tiny townhouse on Bedford Street in New York City's Greenwich Village previous owned by the likes of Pulitzer Prize winning author Edna St. Vincent Millay. Actors Cary Grant and John Barrymore have been reported to have slept there also. The real estate broker handling the property, Alex Nicholas, states "This is a place for someone who wants a bit of history, charm and uniqueness. When you own the narrowest house in all of New York, you'll be newsworthy."

Stephen Balsamo bought the three story, 1500 square foot home for $1.75 million in 2000. Mr. Balsamo completely renovated the home, originally built in 1873. The kitchen now has a custome stove with all four burners in a row rather than a two by two configuration. Mr. Balsamo also added other features to the home, including extended balconies and larger windows that overlook the garden to give the home a larger appearance. On the top floor, there's a huge skylight," say Nicholas. "This is old-world charm that's very bright." Despite the state of the current real estate market, experts expect the home to sell for the asking price.