This Woman Was Trapped in Her Car on an Embankment for Days Before Concerned Neighbors Found Her
Trapped in her car down an embankment, Corine began to lose hope...
Are Exorcisms Real? 12 True Exorcism Stories
The belief that evil spirits can possess humans has been terrifying people throughout history. That's probably why the history of...
I Was Personally Blamed for the Terrorist Attacks on 9/11—Here’s What Happened
You've heard a whole host of stories about the terrorist attacks on 9/11, but you probably haven't heard this one.
How I Escaped from Cuba in 1969 in the Wheel Well of a Jet
This RD classic from 50 years ago tells the thrilling story of a teen who made
 a daring escape...
A Girl Wrote a Simple Thank You Note to Her Postman and Got Hundreds of Responses
The appreciation delivered by an 11-year-old girl is returned to sender—from grateful postal service employees nationwide.
This Tattoo Artist Helps People with Scars Love Their Body Again
The first fingernail tattoos started off as a joke—but soon he was getting the attention of people from all...
I’m the Only Black Person in My Office, Here’s What I Wish My Coworkers Knew
It can be really uncomfortable and isolating being the only Black person in your office, as this writer knows from...
How I Visited 20 Countries in One Year for $250 a Week
Country-hopping doesn't have to bring you to the brink of broke. You just have to know how to do it.
Here’s How I Survived a Shark Attack
Mike Coots was surfing with his buddies near his home in Kauai when he was attacked by a shark. He...
10 People Who Literally Came Back to Life
Thanks to state of the art medical technology—like defibrillators in nearly every place of business—life after death is more possible...
When 20 Miners Became Stranded in an Elevator Shaft, One Man Transported Them All to Safety
Below the trapped miners was an empty elevator shaft, 2,000 feet deep....
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.
7 Inventors Who Regretted Their Inventions
What do Labradoodles, Mother’s Day, and emoticons have in common? Their creators rue the day they thought them up.
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...
Why It’s So Much Harder for Black Women to Make It in the Fashion World
A Black model explains why increasing diversity doesn’t just help those in the industry—it ensures that all people of color...
8 Hotel Mysteries That Are Still Unsolved
From murders to disappearances, these unsolved mysteries all have hotels in common.
13 True Stories That Show What Happens When You Don’t Social-Distance
Before you dismiss the guidelines as silly or unnecessary, read this.
I Was Isolated for a Year in Antarctica—Here’s What Surprised Me Most When I Came Back
While you may not have been quite this isolated over the last few months, reentry into life after lockdown...
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
5 Split-Second Decisions People Made That Saved Their Own Lives
Kidnapped at gunpoint? Cornered by a mountain lion? Stranded in a snowstorm? These everyday people saved their own lives with...
In a Freak Accident, This Woman Was Shot in the Neck with an Arrow and It Ended Up Saving Her Life
After a backyard accident 
almost kills her, a Texas woman is taken 
on a miraculous medical journey.
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...
14 Heartwarming Stories of Nurses Who Went Above and Beyond Their Call of Duty
These (and all) nurses deserve a major thank you.
This Man Beheaded a Snake—And It Still Bit Him
When Jeremy Sutcliffe decapitated the poisonous rattler threatening his wife, he assumed that would be the end of it. He...
The Heart-Wrenching Moment That Led to the Idea of the Red Cross
From tragedy, sprung hope.
10 Clever Ways People Are Celebrating Birthdays Under Quarantine
While COVID-19 may have limited people's abilities to actively go out and celebrate their birthdays, that doesn't mean creative celebrations...
14 Nurses Share Stories of Positive Moments Behind-the-Scenes of COVID-19
These frontline workers spend lots of time bedside—bringing joy to patients and fellow nurses. Here's a glimpse at how they've...
A Home Repair Project Showed Me How Much I Still Had to Learn About My Dad
Working on a home repair project with my father showed me I had more 
to learn about him than...
How Star Wars Helped Me Bond with My Dad
The film holds a special place in many people's hearts, but its place in my heart also includes my dad.
