Weekend read: Zookeepers make terrifying escape, a military mom's tearful surprise and more
This week, Fox News Digital drew readers to an array of Lifestyle stories including odd news, viral moments, delicious food, faith and more.
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Odd & viral
Two zookeepers found themselves in a frightening situation as they encountered a silverback gorilla in a World of Primates exhibit at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. See the TikTok video that's being viewed by millions. Click here to get the story.
A Kansas couple officially "fueled" their love as they were wed in a gas station bathroom, saying "I do" in the loo. Click here to get the story.
Soak up the top Fox News Lifestyle stories of the week, including an account of a pair of Texas zookeepers trying to escape a gorilla enclosure, a family story, an odd gas station wedding and much more. (@ben306069/Jennifer Duggin/Chris and Ann Gilbert)
Faith & values
The liturgical season of Lent is a time for growth in four specific areas, said Pastor Wendell Vinson of Canyon Hills Church in Bakersfield, California. He revealed the gifts of faith. Click here to get the story.
A new book, "Different by Design" by Monica Mangiacapra of Texas, was inspired by the surprise diagnosis of Down syndrome when her youngest son was born. Click here to get the story.
Monica Mangiacapra was inspired to write "Different by Design" after failing to find a book that was based in faith and featured illustrations of disability. Her youngest son, Isaac, was born with Down syndrome. (Jessica Cernat Photography)
Family & human interest
A Tennessee mom and active military member received a major surprise at her college graduation when her son, who is on deployment, appeared on the big screen with a personal message. Click here to get the story.
Jerrie Badger, a 102-year-old woman from Georgia who served in the civilian pilots unit known as WASP, recently recounted her experience serving during World War II — something her family disputed at the time. Click here to get the story.
Jerrie Badger, a WWII pilot, recalled that she developed her love for flying after taking her first plane ride at 18 years old. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
Food & drink
One American city is known as Cereal City USA. It's the birthplace of the Kellogg's and Post breakfast cereal companies and an ideal family travel destination. Click here to get the story.
The world's best coffee is grown on small family farms in Hawaii, according to many coffee enthusiasts. Abby Munoz of Monarch Coffee on the Big Island shared insight with Fox News Digital. Click here to get the story.
"We brew literally the most beautiful pour-over you’ve ever had," said Abby Munoz of Monarch Coffee, a smally family farm in Hawaii. (Courtesy Monarch Coffee)
Pets
A pig named Kevin Bacon surprised a Wisconsin family when he appeared on their security camera, then ate a bunch of their snacks. Click here to get the story.
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A dog owner who is a huge "Harry Potter" fan trained her pup, named Dobby, to respond to 17 commands based on spells from the popular fantasy series. Click here to get the story.
A 33-year-old taught her dog commands using "spells" cast in "Harry Potter." (SWNS)
Lifestyle books
A bestselling new book is shining a light on the fascinating post-presidential lives of America's commanders-in-chief.
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Jared Cohen, author of "Life After Power: Seven Presidents and Their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House," discussed America's worst presidents, and why, in an exclusive excerpt and video with Fox News Digital. Click here to get the story.
In a Fox News Digital exclusive, bestselling author Jared Cohen revealed the four men who could be identified as America's worst ex-presidents – and why those who leave the White House need to be watched. (Fox News Digital; Universal History Archive/Getty Images/PhotoQuest/Getty Images/Bettmann/Getty Images/© Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
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