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Man Risks Life to Save Boys Floating Out to Sea

A couple of kids paddled a rowboat to retrieve a lost ball, but then the wind and current pulled them out toward open water.

Grandpa Wrestles a Gator to Save His Dog

It had been a particularly rainy summer in quiet Lake County, Florida. The water level had risen in two ponds nestled among large green lawns in The Villages,…

5 Amazing Stories of Things Lost, Then Found

Thanks to the kindness of strangers, these precious lost objects were returned to their rightful (and thankful) owners.

How 6 Lost Pets Found Their Way Home

Getting a second chance at love? Priceless.

Awesome Life Advice from Your Favorite Superheroes

If you're looking to seize "a day, unlike any other!" remember these encouraging quotes, culled from classic comic book characters.

Barefoot Teen Braves Fire, Saves Neighbors

“I’d never seen smoke like that,” he says. “My glasses immediately turned black from the ash.”

6 Ways Social Media Made the World a Better Place

More than cat pics: A brief look at social media history and the most significant ways networks like Facebook improved our lives.

Inspiring Stories: 9 Ordinary People Who Changed History

On the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks' birthday, we honor everyday men and women whose brave actions became historic events.

Angel in an Apron: Baker Saves Couple from Plane Crash

A couple survives a deadly plane crash thanks to a baker and his buddy in this gripping true story.

Teen Saves Others from Deer Attack Using a Hammer

When high school student Alexis Vaughan saw a deer attacking a stranger, she took matters into her own hands.