On April 28, Lavinia “Lavi” Mounga was aboard a Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Honolulu, Hawaii, for a family vacation when the unexpected happened. She gave birth to a baby boy! Luckily, Family Medicine physician Dr. Dale Glenn and North Kansas City Hospital NICU nurses Lani Bamfield, Amanda Beeding, and Mimi … Read more
The following story about a little girl and a dog proves that pets have the power to heal even the most broken of hearts. In times of grief and sadness, our animal companions become one of our greatest sources of comfort. Even though they can’t speak, their presence alone is enough to help us remain … Read more
For this group of Asian elephants, their days of entertaining fans under the big top are long gone. After spending years working for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus—and a few years in retirement—this herd of former circus elephants is finally settling into their retirement home in Central Florida. 12 female Asian elephants … Read more
Adoptions ads for pets usually feature their best qualities, such as being playful, sweet, and well-behaved. But for Prancer the “demonic” Chihuahua’s ad, his foster mom decided to be brutally honest with her description. And it’s a good thing she didn’t hold back because the dog is now happily living with a new owner who … Read more
When it comes to making his wife happy, this elderly man from Canada has got it down. The 79-year-old man, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently went viral after photos of him taking hair and makeup lessons to help his wife look beautiful made the rounds on social media. He visited Delmar College of Hair … Read more
Madison Kohout, 19, moved from Oklahoma to Arkansas to start her new life, but she quickly realized she didn’t “belong” in her new neighborhood. That’s because she accidentally moved into an apartment for senior citizens! In a TikTok video that she posted on April 17, Madison detailed the story behind her hilarious gaffe to her … Read more
In an ideal world, every pet would have a home. But sadly, that is far from the reality we are living in. Every day, countless pets are being abandoned by their owners for many different reasons. Some dump them because of old age and sickness, while others leave them because they’re moving to a new … Read more
A 67-year-old woman who recently resigned from her job as a cleaner is teaching the world to “be kind” through her viral resignation letter. According to her son Joe, Julie Cousins left her job as a cleaner at HSBC after 35 years of cleaning at various banks. “And this is why I love my mum. … Read more
Rothschild’s giraffes used to wander across Kenya, Uganda, and southern Sudan in massive herds. But that was three decades ago. The situation looks a lot different now, as the Rothschild’s giraffe population has dropped by around 80% in the last three decades. Because of this, experts say they’re “arguably one of the most imperiled giraffe subspecies.” … Read more
This artist from Gothenburg, Sweden, uses polymer air-dry clay to make the most mesmerizing art pieces. Alisa Lariushkina’s works of art are inspired by famous painters such as Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Using Japanese air-dry clay, Alisa makes depictions of landscapes, animals, flowers, and more. Considering how excellent her works are, you would … Read more
When you first meet Bart the cat, you’ll see nothing but a handsome feline. He’s obviously well-fed and healthy, and his black and white fur is so soft, you just can’t resist petting him. Although everything seems great, Bart actually had to endure a very rough past. And the only telltale sign? His missing left … Read more
My parents were refugees from Vietnam. And shortly after I was born, my mother got hired as a housekeeper. She couldn’t bear to leave me with a babysitter. So after only three days, she tried to quit. That’s when her employers insisted that she bring me to work instead. Their names were Charles and Kathleen … Read more