How would you feel if you received 8 years’ worth of your salary all at once? That’s exactly what happened to Nkosikho Mbele, a gas attendant for a Shell in South Africa. And his sudden fortune was brought about by an act of kindness he did for a young woman. It all began when Monet … Read more
Ever since schools switched to online learning, many parents—especially those who aren’t exactly tech-savvy—are scratching their heads with all the difficulties that come with it. Be sure to reach the end of this story for the hilarious video! But Isaac Jones, a dad from Beaverton, Oregon, seems to be handling it pretty well. One day, … Read more
Virtually every country in the world has a stray dog problem. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that there are over 200 million stray dogs worldwide. But for Holland, it’s a different story. That’s because the country recently became the first nation with zero stray dogs. Holland is making history, and fortunately, they didn’t … Read more
There’s nothing like the bond between sisters, and the relationship between Kalista Hesch and her 11-year-old sister, Worthy Rigelsky, is a testament to that. The duo has become TikTok famous for their fun and girly videos that show them dancing, being silly, and making each other pretty. But their fans’ most favorite clips are the … Read more
Spending your formative years without your parents carries many challenges. Unfortunately, it’s a situation that Monyay Paskalides knows all too well. The 19-year-old from Bradenton, Florida, spent most of her life—including all her teenage years—in the foster care system. When she aged out of the system last year, she prepared herself for a life of … Read more
For the last 34 years, Linda Owens has played mother to 81 infants through foster care. This 78-year-old woman from Hayward, California, has cared for a 7-week-old baby girl since she left the hospital as a newborn. She is the 81st infant that Owens has taken care of as a resource parent. Recently, she was … Read more
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