admin With a mischievous grin, he sent his wife a casual text asking her to wash his dirty clothes and prepare his favorite meal before he arrived. He hit send and waited, expecting at least a sarcastic reply. Nothing. Minutes passed. Still no response. The message had gone through, but the silence was unmistakable. Rather than … Read more
Note: This story was originally published in September 2017.A California high school sparked controversy after asking students not to chant “USA” during sporting events and rallies. At Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom, students often used the chant to show school and national pride. But officials warned that, in some cases, the chant could … Read more
Senior Ryan Bernal questioned the concern, saying the chant represented unity: “We’re all American. It doesn’t matter what your skin tone is or where you’re from.” The issue was raised during a leadership class, where staff encouraged students to consider how their actions might affect others. District Communications Director Daniel Thigpen explained that empathy and … Read more
What began as a routine afternoon in the backyard quickly turned unforgettable for 34-year-old Hannah Morris. She stepped outside to check on her dog and clean up after a windy night, expecting nothing more than fallen branches and messy grass. But near the edge of the lawn, something long and dark caught her attention. At … Read more
Then it shifted.What she assumed was an inanimate object suddenly revealed itself as a living creature. The subtle movement was enough to make her freeze. Within seconds, she realized she was standing just feet away from a large snake, perfectly camouflaged against the earth-toned grass. Later, Hannah said it wasn’t fear so much as shock—an … Read more
A striking photograph of hundreds of birds soaring near a British Airways plane recently captured the attention of social media users around the world. Alongside the image came a touching story: the pilot, identified as “Jason,” was said to have been moved to tears after realizing the birds were supposedly escorting the plane as a … Read more
However, as the photo gained traction, aviation experts began to question the reality behind the story. In the world of aviation, birds flying so close to an aircraft typically raise serious safety concerns due to the risk of bird strikes, especially during takeoff and landing. The unusually dense flock depicted in the image would have … Read more
However, as the photo gained traction, aviation experts began to question the reality behind the story. In the world of aviation, birds flying so close to an aircraft typically raise serious safety concerns due to the risk of bird strikes, especially during takeoff and landing. The unusually dense flock depicted in the image would have … Read more
A photo of hundreds of birds appearing to fly near a British Airways airplane was virally shared with an inspiring story. Snopes looked for answers.. A story accurately retells an incident in which a British Airways pilot named Jason had an emotional reaction after he discovered why birds were flying alongside his airplane.
In March 2024, Snopes received reader mail asking about a story claiming a pilot reacted emotionally after realizing why a flock of birds was flying next to his airplane. The article’s headline from the happiness-life.org website shared by one reader read, “The pilot’s emotional reaction when he discovered why birds were flying alongside the plane.” … Read more