Joel Boyers of Nashville, Tennessee, had just helped his fiancée, Melody Among, earn her pilot’s license Saturday morning. They were on their way home to celebrate when he received a panicked call from a stranger. Joel, who co-owns private helicopter service HeliStar Aviation, didn’t know who was on the other end of the line. The … Read more
Have you ever seen a piece of dessert that looks so good, you can’t bring yourself to take a bite? That’s exactly the masterpiece that Malizzi Cakes & Pastries has crafted for a wedding held in August 2019—a “peacock cake” so intricately designed, it’s too good to eat. The bride is fascinated with peacocks, so … Read more
There was a time in human history when women weren’t allowed to wear pants, vote, and compete in sports, among many other restrictions. One woman who lived during such a time was Kathrine Switzer, but she didn’t let those ridiculous restrictions keep her from doing what she wanted. So, in 1967, the then 20-year-old journalism … Read more
Turning a small space into a comfortable, welcoming home: this was the vision of a young Australian couple when they bought 3 x 20ft metal shipping containers in Victoria. And it comes with solar panels! Like many young couples, Richard Vaughan and Amy Plant have always dreamed about having their own home. However, they have … Read more
Most of us only need a comfortable bed and soft pillows to be able to sleep, but this toddler requires one more thing before he goes to the land of Nod—cuddle time with their family dog. With the pandemic still in our midst, we are undoubtedly living in difficult times. But many people see a … Read more
When photographer Johnny Miller saw a hooded grubhub delivery driver wading through waist-deep water in the streets of Brooklyn, his stomach turned. The delivery man was wheeling his electric bicycle, clutching a customer’s takeout order in a white plastic bag. Around him, people in cars waited for firefighters to rescue them. New York and New … Read more
Parents are capable of unconditional love for their children but how many can actually build a $51 million theme park for them? Inspired by their special needs daughter Morgan, that is exactly what Gordon and Maggie Hartman did – build a theme park specially designed for people with physical and cognitive challenges. In 2005, the … Read more
A swimmer who was stranded at sea for over 12 hours is alive today, thanks to a pod of dolphins who helped save his life. Ruairí McSorley, 24, believed to be from Londonderry, Ireland, was rescued 4 kilometers from shore by Fenit Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) at 8:15 p.m. Given the condition he was … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has left us feeling fearful, tired, and lonely. The deaths of friends and family, the loss of livelihood, and the isolation have become too much for us to bear that we are compelled to cling to every bit of happiness we could find. In Utah, another COVID-19 wave is making many people … Read more
Ibrahim Hamadtou, an Egyptian para-table tennis player champion, is a true inspiration. Ibrahim was only 10 years old when a tragic train accident in 1983 caused him to lose both arms. But that devastating loss didn’t stop him from living his life to the fullest. He lived as if he still had both of his … Read more
Did you know that you can use your discarded Amazon boxes to create sculptures? That is if you’re lucky enough to be blessed with Monami Ohno’s creative skills who can transform used cardboard boxes into something amazing! This Japanese artist is formally trained in 3-D animation, but she has made a name for herself as … Read more
US toy firm Mattel recently announced that it has created a doll inspired by Francisca Moderna, a Paralympian member of the Chilean wheelchair tennis, shot-putting, discus throwing, and javelin team. The 43-year-old athlete is the latest notable person to have a barbie made in her honor. The doll maker said it had created the doll … Read more