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A 12-year-old was told his woodworking hobby wasn’t cool until one tweet changed everything

by FarahR

One day, 12-year-old Gabriel Clark went home and told his dad, Richard Clark, that he felt a “bit down.” Gabriel of Cumbria, England, enjoys woodworking—a wonderful hobby that unfortunately wasn’t “deemed cool” by his middle school peers, nor was having only six followers on Instagram. He fell in love with the craft around age three … Read more

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People are sharing touching stories of libraries being safe spaces for them

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The public library is a refuge not only for bookworms; it’s also considered a “safe place” by many. A Twitter thread that recently went viral illustrates this idea wonderfully. On March 5, a Twitter user and Atlanta librarian named David posted the following story on Twitter: “Today a woman with developmental disabilities came into the … Read more

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How a tweet led Ryan Reynolds to donate winter gear to this Nunavut community

by FarahR

The following story proves that we should never underestimate the power of a single tweet. In August, Deputy Mayor Janet Brewster of Iqaluit—the capital of Nunavut in Canada—put out a call on Twitter asking for school supplies for students in the area. The tweet proved so successful, that it inspired Inuk singer-songwriter, Becky Han, to … Read more

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Man simply tweets ‘I am not OK’ and receives massive support from people worldwide

by FarahR

Sometimes, it’s hard for us to admit that we need help. It’s no different for this 51-year-old man from Epsom, Surrey, named Edmund O’Leary. But when the weariness became too heavy for him to bear, the father-of-two recognized that he needed to ask for help. On October 16, he took to Twitter to share what … Read more

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Bookstore is overwhelmed with new orders after tweet not selling ‘a single book’ goes viral

by Positive Outlooks

Ever since the printing press was invented, reproducing books became faster, easier, and cheaper. As a result, more people gained access to literature, letting them read the works that only the rich could afford. It was a big step in the spreading of ideas, and its availability encouraged people to learn and read more. Sadly, … Read more

Single dad asking daughter for fashion advice becomes Twitter famous

by Ana L.

A single dad made a buzz on Twitter after asking her daughter for fashion advice for an upcoming date. His daughter, Carli Saville thought it’s cute so she posted some photos of his father wearing different outfits with the caption: “Life with a single dad, asking for advice on date outfits. My heart.” After posting … Read more

Son tweets that dad is sad because his donut shop has no customers, then thousands turn up

by FarahR

The incredible power of social media is proven once again by the story below, where one tweet was all it took to make a Texas donut shop owner smile. On March 9, Billy By’s dad opened his donut shop in Missouri City, Texas. Boasting of newly painted sunny interiors, a “grand opening” tarpaulin displayed at … Read more

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Firefighter notices non-verbal child and surprises everyone by speaking his language

by FarahR

People with disabilities have a tendency to feel vulnerable and excluded, especially in an environment where their needs aren’t catered properly and where people have a limited understanding of their condition. Firefighter Mike Rheault was completely aware of this, which is why when he encountered a non-verbal child one night when he was on duty, he … Read more

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This gymnast’s flawless floor routine captures hearts of viewers and broke the internet

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The King of Pop Michael Jackson released one of his award-winning song Thriller on the year 1982. But more than three decades later, the upbeat and electrifying music of Michael Jackson rocked the grounds of the Collegiate Challenge in the Convention Center of Anaheim, California. The audience and performers present on the convention center cheered their … Read more

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Grandma has been taking care of three kittens until grandson noticed one of them is different

by AG

Eric’s grandmother is well known in the neighborhood for having a big heart for stray cats. His grandmother simply loves cats that she could not find it in her heart not to take care of them whenever she could. Thus, it is no strange to find fresh milk, water, food, and cushions strategically placed in front of her … Read more

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High school rowing team honors beautiful request left by disabled widow

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Finding the perfect balance to juggle both the academic life and sports life is not easy. After all, it takes a lot of discipline and dedication to attend a full day of classes and add more than 2 hours of strenuous activity for practice. Thus, a student-athlete life is not really for the faint heart. … Read more

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Grown-up children asked their parents to pay their bills and the replies are hilarious!

by AG

Maintaining a place of our own, paying for our own bills, keeping up with a job to sustain our needs, all of these are part of being an adult. If asked about their favorite childhood memory, I bet most adults would answer with ‘not paying bills.’ And as ridiculous as it sounds, it sure is … Read more

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