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Standing on a bank between exits 263 and 265 on Interstate 90 near Chamberlain, South Dakota, is a mesmerizing statue that was inspired by Native American women. It is called “Dignity of Earth And Sky.” The stainless steel, 50-foot figure designed by sculptor Dale Claude Lamphere is meant to honor the rich cultures of the
This story happened in 2014, but it is a timeless tale and a beautiful story of how one man fought to give a dog a much-deserved chance to have a forever home. We’ve heard it all before: we don’t deserve dogs. A dog would not hesitate to save the life of his human, but often,
One thing that can send anyone into instant panic mode is realizing they have lost their wallet. That’s exactly what happened to Debra Crosby while she was shopping at the Walmart in River City in North Jacksonville. She realized her wallet was gone when she was about to pay for her items. It was a
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
A Texas couple became this delivery driver’s “guardian angels” when her car got stuck in their yard amid the winter storm. Chelsea Timmons stayed with Nina Richardson and Doug Condon in their home for five nights as the brutal winter storm ravaged the Lone Star State. “They have not only helped me through the base