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When Colton Land was born, few would expect the joy that came with his birth would soon change to anxiety over his survival. A week after he was born to parents Daniel and Kayla and siblings Krissy and Khloe, Colton was diagnosed with a genetic form of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a rare disorder that
Why do people watch romantic movies? It is because we all want that love story for ourselves – where we meet that one true love, that individual out of millions in the whole world that brings meaning to our life – our soulmate! In 1993, a similar love story played out in the public eye,
What happens when two unlikely cultural worlds collide? Well, pandemonium ensues, of course! Although in this day and age, news of such a phenomena is likely to go viral, occupying all known spaces in social media. And that’s exactly what happened when Barbie (yes, the doll!) met the Day of the Dead festival. You know
This couple has a unique distinction – they are the first British couple to have ten boys in a row! They could have broken that record with their newborn, but after 15 years, this large family has been blessed with a baby girl! Alexis Brett was 22 when she first gave birth to a bouncing
What do you do when you meet your doppelgänger on a random errand to the local farmers market? Beg your mom to bring him home, of course! If you’re a dog, that is. Bethany Coleman and her dog Rogue were out on the street when they met an identical looking pup on a leash, and
Nature is therapy, making gardens particularly valuable in areas where there is little nature to be found. It is no wonder then that world’s largest environmentally friendly flower garden can be found in the most inhospitable location – a stretch of desert in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates! The Dubai Miracle Garden is just
They say that you eat with your eyes first, which is why chefs always aim to make their creations as attractive as possible. Pastry chef Cédric Grolet, already world-famous for his tasty baked goodies, has elevated standards in the pastry bakery profession with his signature pastries. On the heels of his celebrated trompe-l’oeil desserts, which
Can a horse sourced for free from Craigslist prevail at endurance racing? Well, 10-year old Arabian gelding RA Ares, fondly known as Goober, just did! Eighteen-year old Sanoma Blakely and her amazing horse made headlines after winning the 64th Tevis Cup, edging out three-time winner Jeremy Reynolds. The Tevis Cup is among the world’s most
Tūtānekai Smith-Coffey , the 6-week old son of Labour Party Member of Parliament Tāmati Coffey and his husband Tim Smith, grabbed headlines when he was momentarily cared for by a famous babysitter. Trevor Mallard, the Speaker of New Zealand’s House of Representatives, cradled and bottle-fed his colleague’s baby during a debate at Parliament. On his first
People generally think of nuns as gentle women who quietly live their life to serve god and the community. The kung fu nuns of the Druk Gawa Khilwa Abbey in the Druk Amitabha Mountain in Nepal, however, have broken the mold! Better known as the Kung Fu Nuns, these followers of the Drukpa school of
Good-natured, calm, and strong, Fiona is exactly the one you can turn to in the midst of grieving for a lost loved one. Except that Fiona is not a member of the family or your best friend, but a big Bernese mountain dog at the Marine Park Funeral Home in Brooklyn, New York. According to
The start of a school year can be daunting for anyone, more so for children with special needs. Which was why despite battling cancer, police officer Andy Matteline was determined to guide his 5-year old son, Carmine, to his first day of kindergarten. Carmine has autism, and faces challenges in relation to social skills, behavior,
