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Mitch Albom on What It Means to Be a Real Father to a Special Orphan
What is a real father? An orphan in Haiti teaches bestselling author Mitch Albom a wonderful new definition.
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After This Man Rescued a Cow from a Dairy Farm, the Two Developed the Most Unbelievable Friendship
Meet Ryan and his 1,000-pound bestie: Jenna the cow. She's brought joy to his life—and also brought him together...
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15 Amazing Facts About the Women of NASA
The sky is not the limit for these incredible pioneers.
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The 14 Best Good News Stories from 2022 You Might Have Missed
Stop doomscrolling! Lift your spirits with good news stories that prove the world is full of inspiring people.
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21 Extraordinary Stories of Generosity That Will Stay with You
These acts of kindness—big and small—speak to the generosity of the American spirit.
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12 LGBTQ Activists Who Have Changed American History
It's hard to imagine where gay pride would be without the work and efforts of these LGBTQ leaders and countless...
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16 Famous “Failures” of Wildly Successful People
From Oprah to Einstein, your favorite figures have seen their fair share of famous "failures," mistakes, mishaps and losses
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I Rescue 100 Cats a Year—Here’s What I Want You to Know
Each day a cat is rescued is an emotional rollercoaster of heartache and triumph, and Denise wouldn't have it any...
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14 Heartwarming Stories of Nurses Who Went Above and Beyond Their Call of Duty
These (and all) nurses deserve a major thank you.
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These Uplifting Stories of Neighbors Helping During Coronavirus Will Inspire You to Do the Same
In times of crisis, people can be truly amazing.
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15 Stories That Prove It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life
Get inspired by these determined doers who refused to sit back and let life pass them by.
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12 Untold Stories of Native American Heroes
These 12 Native American heroes achieved epic greatness as warriors, writers, artists, and scientists. Here are little-known stories of vast...
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How a 17-Year Old Is Helping to Feed 12,000 Homeless People
"We have 1.5 times the amount of food needed to feed everyone on the planet, it's just a matter of...
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A Car Accident Paralyzed Her from the Waist Down, but That Didn’t Stop Her from Fulfilling Her...
A pioneering dance troupe is proving that you can chase your dreams—even in a wheelchair.
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22 Incredible Things People Have Done to Help Out Their Neighbors
These kindhearted people take being a "good neighbor" seriously.
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20 Real-Life Heroes That Are Changing the World
There is still a lot of good in this world.
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11 Real Life Kids with Actual Superpowers
These kids must have superpowers because there's literally no other way to explain it...
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I’ll Have This Scar for Life—Here’s Why I Refuse to Cover It
For this writer, a scar is a badge of honor, not something to be ashamed of.
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17 Reasons My Favorite Teacher Changed My Life
It only takes one person to make a difference in the life of another—and teachers are often that person. Check...
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This Man Protected Wild Bears Every Day for 13 Years—Until He Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
The bear was 20 feet away, head low, moving slowly but instead of retreating, it stared straight at them and...
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13 Times Fortune Cookies Literally Changed People’s Lives
That fortune can be surprisingly accurate—or incredibly beneficial: Check out these amazing stories of fortune-cookie inspired luck.
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27 Amazing Miracles in Real Life
From simple everyday joys to amazing new leases on life, readers share their most poignant moments of joy.
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7 Miraculous Stories About the Power of Healing Prayers
Religions throughout history have sought to heal through prayer. Read on for stories of sick individuals who offered up their...
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The 17 Most Inspirational Kids of 2023
They've created life-saving innovations, founded nonprofit organizations, and raised money for important causes all before reaching legal age. The future's...
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This Heartbreaking Story Will Remind You Just How Much Kindness Really Matters
Her moving story will stay with you long after you finish reading.
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Lessons About Living from People Who Spend Time with the Dying
Encountering death so closely every day leads to serious life inspiration that we all need to hear.
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10 Inspiring Stories of Extreme Forgiveness That Will Lift Your Spirits
After suffering devastating tragedies, these remarkable people were able to put aside their anger and blame to find mercy in...
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The Powerful Story Behind This Photo Will Move You to Tears
The landscape could humble anyone, but it holds particular meaning to one dad.