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There are many diverse American home styles available for home shoppers today. These different architectural wonders are all steeped in history and include some of the most desirable features homeowners are looking for. The ‘Ranch’ or ‘Rancher’ got its start in the U.S., featuring a close-to-the-ground profile and a wide-open layout. Ranch homes have become more elaborate in design over the years, including cathedral ceilings and sunken living rooms. The ‘American Craftsman’ was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, and it received its name from furniture creator Gustav Stickley’s magazine title. The small to medium-sized houses were also known...

A man who had worked for British Rail in a small village for many years decided it was time to move up in the world… Walter had been a track-switcher on the railway line that ran past his tiny English village for most of his life. All day long he sat in his little hut and switched the points as trains approached. One day he got it into his head that it was time to move up in the world, so he wrote to British Rail and asked to be considered for a promotion. He was invited to come to...

A kind teacher lends a helping hand to an immigrant student and his family after spotting him doing homework on a cardboard sheet on the street. Years later, when she’s distraught and helpless, her kindness returns to her in the most unexpected way. Mrs. Smith knew something was wrong with 7-year-old Miguel. He was one of her best students and a very dedicated and hardworking child. But lately, he was flunking his tests and no longer seemed focused on his studies. Miguel was coming to school looking tired and famished, and Mrs. Smith couldn’t quite put her finger on what...

Little Johnny was with his mom as she was driving her old beat-up car on the Highway. She tried to keep up with traffic but they were flying by her. After getting caught in a large group of cars flying down the road she looked at her speedometer to see she is doing 15 miles over the speed limit. Slowing down she moved over to the side to let the group of cars get ahead. She looked up and saw the flashing lights of a police car. Pulling over she waited for the officer to come up to her car....

A woman decided to have her portrait painted. She told the artist: “Paint me with diamond rings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, a ruby broach, and gold Rolex.” “But you are not wearing any of those things,” he replied. “I know,” she said. “It’s in case I should die before my husband. I’m sure he will remarry right away, and I want his new wife to go crazy looking for the jewellery.”

It was always an unpredictable time when Robin Williams stopped by ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.’ Robin walks out with a wild strut and shakes Johnny’s hand energetically. Then, he pulls out a dance move that makes the crowd laugh and cheer louder before sitting down. He wears a white suit with a blue tie and says, “Robin’s wearing a lovely coat from the toilet collection.” Johnny jokes, “You’d make a nice male model.” They both laugh as Robin poses to the camera. Robin has a big beard he’s styling, and Johnny asks if it is for the movie....

Ten-year-old Lily had trouble sleeping at night, so she read her favorite fairy tale books until she got tired. But she heard a car pull up to her house and saw her father sneaking out. She had no idea what to do except tell her mother, whose expression revealed that this had happened before. Going to sleep was usually pretty easy for Lily. She always thought about her day, what she and her friends did, what her parents did, and sleep just came. But that night was different. She just couldn’t shut her mind off and rest. She tossed and...

My Dad taught me many lessons growing up, he spoke to me about honesty, respect and honor. One day when I was a young man I ran out of fuel in my car. I was a few miles from home and without a penny. I walked into a pub and asked if I could use their phone to get my Dad to come and collect me. They told me there was a payphone in the corner. I asked if they had 25 cents so I could make the call and they obliged. My Dad came, and the following day I...

In ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ Season 9, Episode 9, there is kitchen chaos thanks to Carol and Harvey Korman. We all have experienced kitchen problems, but nothing quite like this! It starts with Carol on the phone explaining that the brand-new kitchen is complete. The shiny, new kitchen looks complete, but there’s trouble lurking beneath the surface, and Carol knows it. She says there are a few problems, but it is no big deal. Just then, the phone falls off the wall. Harvey walks in and is very angry. He yells about how tired he is of complaints at work....

A blonde who wanted to earn money decided to work as a handyman-type and started canvassing a wealthy neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs for her to do. “Well, I guess I could use somebody to paint the porch,” he said. “How much will you charge me?” Delighted, the girl quickly responded, “How about $50?” The man agreed and told her that the paint, brushes, and everything she would need was in the garage. The man’s wife, hearing the conversation, said to her husband, “Does...