Update on Oscar, Grim Reaper Cat
In 2007, Miss Cellania covered the story of Oscar, the cat who lives in Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island, and who curls up next to patients mere hours before they die.
Since then, Oscar has doubled his predictions to 50. But the staff of the hospice, particularly Dr. David Dosa, want the [...]
The Evolution of Mr. Potato Head
The first Mr. Potato Head (1952) – via National Institute of Health
1949: A SPUD IS BORN
Brooklyn-born toy inventor George Lerner tries to capitalize on kids who like to play with their food. Surprisingly, Lerner’s idea of creating face and body parts that can be jabbed into potatoes is a hard sell. Toy companies worry [...]
Holy cow cross divine sign on calf
A calf has been born with a white marking on its forehead in the shape of a cross.
Jersey Holstein calf Moses caused a stir with his appearance on a dairy farm in Sterling, Rhode Island.
His owner, Brad Davis, told WFSB-TV that he believes the marking may be a message from above – but admitted he [...]
9-year-old child Given Marijuana for Medical Reasons
“J” is an autistic child who also has post-surgical and bowel-related chronic pain. His autism manifested itself as aggression rather than simple withdrawal, resulting in severe behavioral problems. Authorities in Rhode Island granted the parents a license to give their child medical marijuana (they opted to do so in the form of brownies). The results [...]
