Being different from the majority is sometimes seen as a bad thing. But for these sisters from Kazakhstan, their distinctive looks have made them a star. Asel, 14, and Kamila Kalaganova, 2, were born 12 years apart, yet they share such a striking similarity. Despite their huge age gap, they are both albinos. If they
Hundreds of Amish men move barn using only their hands in an impressive show of teamwork
We bet you’ve never seen teamwork like this one. On a chilly March morning in Ohio, roughly 250 Amish men gathered for a special mission: to move a barn from one place to another. Since 1808, the Amish have been moving to Ohio from their original settlements in Pennsylvania, making the state home to the
This tiny dome house in Oregon is the perfect place for a quiet weekend getaway
If you’re looking for the perfect weekend escape, this futuristic dome house in Bend, Oregon, is the place to be. The geodesic home—called “Dome Sweet Dome”—is located right off Century Drive and stands next to the hiking trails in the Deschutes National Forest. A quick bike ride will take you to the nearby Old Mill
Business owner hires man who stole from his construction site in incredible show of compassion
If you’re a business owner, what would you do if you caught someone stealing from you? Naturally, you would report such an incident to the authorities so that the suspect can be lawfully dealt with. And while that is the right thing to do in such cases, this man did the opposite. Instead of putting
101-year-old grocery store employee honored with a grant named in her honor
Planning retirement is something that many of us have given a serious thought, if given a chance, most people would want to retire from work as early as possible. But not Romay Davis. This 101-year-old woman hasn’t let her age stop her from working at a grocery store in Montgomery, Alabama. Romay is still working
NJ man drives 22 hours to Texas to provide plumbing services after crippling winter storm
When this New Jersey plumber learned that many Texans needed plumbing services after last week’s winter storms, he made the 22-hour drive to Houston to help the residents. Andrew heard that local plumbers in Texas were struggling to accommodate all the customers whose homes had burst pipes and other damage, so he volunteered to assist.
Woman develops a brilliant system that turns plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete
A Kenyan materials engineer has found a way to help the environment by turning plastic waste into sustainable building materials that are stronger than concrete. Nzambi Matee, a materials engineer and entrepreneur, founded Gjenge Makers Ltd. in Nairobi, Kenya. The factory collects plastic waste from commercial facilities and uses them to create bricks that can
Study reveals that pet owners take more pictures of their dog than their spouse
They say pictures are worth a thousand words. As cliché as the saying is, it sure rings a volume of truth. A photo can capture what words cannot express and can reveal a lot about a person- their interests, passion, and what they love. Rover, the world’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog
Little dog is overjoyed that his family remembered his ‘birthday’ with a surprise party
Meet Odin, a dog in Mexico who is small in every way but is big at expressing his feelings, especially when he’s happy. While his owners shower him with love every single day, they recently gave the pup more reason to smile. They threw him a surprise “birthday” party! Joyce Cetina and her family adopted
Ballerina born without arms soars with her winning attitude, inspires thousands
Sometimes, the only thing that keeps people from reaching their dreams is their own excuses. But for this young ballerina born without arms, these “excuses” are no match for hard work and confidence. From a young age, Vitória Bueno of Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Brazil, has demonstrated an interest in dancing. So when her physiotherapist
This glass-domed train will take you on a delightful trip across the scenic Southwest in luxury
Several luxurious new locomotives are reviving the charm of old-school train travel, with the latest entry coming from Rocky Mountaineer. This family-owned Canadian outfit has unveiled a glass-domed train that will bring passengers across the scenic Southwest in luxury, which marks Rocky Mountaineer’s first train tour in the United States this summer. The Rockies to
Beloved service dog moves on after helping hospital staff get through the COVID-19 pandemic
Aside from being our loyal companions, dogs have this natural ability to give us a sense of calm with their mere presence. That’s precisely what a soon-to-be service dog named Wynn provided to the emergency room staff at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Hospital employees credited the good girl for bringing much-needed emotional support