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HUMOR

Art + Humor? Yes, Please! 15 Classical Paintings Turned Into Hilarious Memes.

We know Mondays are hard, but we've got the cure: Open wide for your second dose of memes! 😆

CATEGORY

"That Was HER Baby." Rejected Lamb Finds Unlikely New Mom In Family Dog.

The saying "family isn't always blood" doesn't just apply to us humans...

MAKE ME SMILE

"I Was Really Honestly Near Tears." Mom About To Lose It Over Kids' Meltdowns Gets Sweetest Note From Stranger. "Thank You … For Giving Me Exactly What I Needed In That Moment."

It's random acts of kindness like this that restore our faith in humanity. ❤️ 

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HEROES

"OK, Run!" 15-Yr-Old Lifeguards Rescue Dazed Pilot Whose Plane Crashed Into The Ocean.

A typical day at the beach recently turned into a scene straight out of "Baywatch."

TALENTS

Double Dutch Crew Leaps Into The Hearts Of AGT Judges With Groovy Performance.

Who knew jumping rope could be THIS cool?! 🤩

Good News Stories From Around The Globe 🌍

• 🙌 10-year-old Uvalde shooting victim is last to leave hospital
• 🧠 Even simple exercise may help an aging brain
• 📬 Nation's senior letter carrier celebrates 70 years on the job
• 🦖 100 million-year-old footprints of world's biggest dinosaur species found at restaurant in China

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Hello, world! Meet the newest addition to the Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park family. The park is reportedly the only one to have ever successfully bred albino alligators!

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Beatboxing! At the opera: Listen to this vocalist do both in a one-man band using only his voice! 🤯

"Don't give up when dark times come. The more storms you face in life, the stronger you'll be. Hold on. Your greater is coming."

- Germany Kent

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Did you know it's Family Fun Month? And nothing says family fun like looking through old photos and basking in the nostalgia — OR recreating those cherished memories years down the line!

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#1 | HEROES

Kayaker Hears Screams And Spots 6-Yr-Old Floundering Alone In The Water.

DJ Jones was out in the water fishing when he noticed the screams of a child who was being swept away by the current, so he immediately rushed to save him.

#2 | MAKE-ME-SMILE

Wedding Dress: $3.75. This Bride’s Surprisingly Gorgeous Final Look? Priceless.

Jillian Lynch snagged her wedding dress and wedding shoes for a mere handful of dollars at a thrift store, inspiring and impressing her TikTok following.

#3 | TALENTS

Warning! This Epic Aerial Act Might Make Your Heart Beat A Little Bit Faster.

Caroline and Maxime, better known as Duo Mico, performed an aerial act at America's Got Talent that had everyone on the edge of their seats.

#4 | MAKE-ME-SMILE

Rambunctious 7-Yr-Old Storms Soccer Field To Meet The Players — And It Works!

When 7-year-old Ayo Dosumu stormed the field during a Brazil vs. South Africa soccer game, Neymar intervened so he could meet him and his teammates.

#5 | TALENTS

Take A Musical Journey With This Marching Band’s Hauntingly Beautiful Warmup.

The Blue Devils are a marching band. During their practice for the 2010 Drum Corps International Championship, they put on a spine-tingling performance.

From The Vault 🕟

Cutest crossing guard ever.

Children in Batumi, Georgia, have nothing to fear when it comes to crossing the road. They have a four-legged friend named Kupata to keep them safe!

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It's no Black Pearl, but it'll do! This is the day this family will always remember as the day they went boating with Captain Jack Sparrow. 😆

"You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth."

- Khalil Gibran

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HEROES

7-Year-Old Dives To Bottom Of Pool To Rescue Toddler Who Stopped Breathing.

Meet Massiah Browne, our newest hero. 👏

TALENTS

School Shooting Survivor Brings Crowd To Their Feet With Song To "Remember The Good."

"This is one of those auditions I'll never forget."

ANIMALS

Ukrainian Refugee Bursts Into Tears When She Sees Her Beloved Cat After Months Apart.

Forced to leave the cat behind while fleeing the war in Ukraine, they weren't sure they'd ever see him again... 🐾❤️

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TALENTS

Once Upon Infinity: Artist Presents An Image Within An Image Within… An Image?

It's like the movie "Inception"... only with art! 🖼️ 

PARENTING

"I Wanted To Come Out Of My Skin … They'd Utterly Embarrassed Her." Dad Shares 5 Tips For Helping Your Daughter "When A Boy Makes Her Uncomfortable."

You can't stop her from getting hurt, but you can give her the tools she needs to cope.

Good News Stories From Around The Globe 🌍

• 💍 Aldi wants you to get married in its store — all expenses paid
• 📚 Librarian collects all the things left in books, from love letters to old photos
• 🦓 Can you spot the tiger in this herd of zebras within 10 seconds?
• 🌌 Stunning spiral galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope

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A hot mess. 🌶️ There, there, sad pepper. Everything will be alright!

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Here comes the dog! This adorable "groomspup" couldn't stop himself from charging down the aisle at his humans' wedding. Talk about stealing the spotlight! 😆

"Don't let your luggage define your travels, each life unravels differently."

- Shane Koyczan

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It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, so grab those aprons and get to baking! Here's the perfect recipe to help you make today a sweet one. Entering ooey gooey heaven in 3...2...1... 🍪

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MAKE ME SMILE

"Let It Shine!" Children Across The Globe Sing Together For Peace In Ukraine.

Listen to their beautiful reminder that the people of Ukraine have not been forgotten. 💙💛

HUMOR

"Humerus" Carpenter Hides Eerie Surprise For Future Home Remodelers To Discover.

Can you imagine finding something like this hidden inside your home? 😱

LOVE

Never Forgotten: Man Crafts Memorial Benches For Families Of Uvalde Shooting Victims.

"Your bench is paid for for your precious child, and so are 20 more." 💔

ANIMALS

The Prodigal Cat Returns! Kitty Turns Herself In After 19 Days Loose At The Airport.

Something tells us the cat's version of this story is a lot different than her humans'.

HEROES

Kayaker Hears Screams And Spots 6-Yr-Old Floundering Alone In The Water.

DJ Jones planned for a relaxing day of fishing. Instead, he became a hero.

Good News Stories From Around The Globe 🌍

• 💼 How the world's biggest four-day workweek trial run changed people's lives
• 💰 Friends of 30+ years fulfill pact to split lottery jackpot
• 🐈 "Guard cat" credited with preventing would-be robbery
• 🌸 How this village is using flowers to reduce speeding

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A one-in-a-million shot. It's not every day you see lightning striking a tree — or have a camera handy to capture the incredible sight! (Taken in Hardy County, West Virginia.)

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A purrfect match and ending! 😻 "When you go to a cat café with your husband who gets nervous around animals and he gets 'chosen' by the kitten who doesn't usually show affection to people."

"Loss and hardships are unavoidable in life, however, 'how' we deal with our pain is what will make us or break us."

- Melanie Willard

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Wednesday Wellness: Sometimes, all you need to feel better is a simple hug. 🤗 This tiny sweetheart knows the healing power of hugs all too well!

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Today's Top Stories 👏

TALENTS

Warning! This Epic Aerial Act Might Make Your Heart Beat A Little Bit Faster.

Talk about leaving the audience on the edge of their seats!

HEROES

"It's A No-Brainer." Man Grows 12 Inches Of Hair For Mom With Cancer. "She Gave Me The Hair In The First Place."

A mother's love knows no bounds — but the same can be said about their children. ❤️

MAKE ME SMILE

Wedding Dress: $3.75. This Bride's Surprisingly Gorgeous Final Look? Priceless.

If only everyone got this lucky when wedding dress shopping! 

ANIMALS

Meet Constable Sam, The Lamb Who Fell Off A Truck — And Landed A Better Life.

Constable Sam is now living his best life and we LOVE to see it 😍 

MAKE ME SMILE

Avengers Assemble! Marvel Actors Shower Kid With Well Wishes After His Heart Surgery.

"The strongest Avenger by far." 💪

Good News Stories From Around The Globe 🌍

• 🏰 This fairytale castle could be all yours... for $7 million
• 🐶 Dogs can "see" with their noses
  
• 🌈 Stunning double rainbow frames a lightning bolt as it strikes horizon
• ✈️ Airline ticket prices expected to drop as fall approaches

Pic Of The Day 📷 

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How surprisingly thoughtful! "People at my local train station leave day passes for other people to use."

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Ink this kiddo up! "When your son says he wants tattoos like you," you go the extra mile to give him the authentic experience, tattoo parlor and all! 😄

"There's something in a simple hug that always warms the heart. It welcomes us back home and makes it easier to part."

- Johnny Ray Ryder, Jr.

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How are you this fine morning? If you're not in the mood to rise and shine today, you're not alone. This adorable pup knows exactly how you feel! 😴

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ANIMALS

Chaotic Emu Keeps Crashing Farmer's Videos — And We Can't Stop Laughing!

Some animals have no respect for education! 😆

MAKE ME SMILE

Rambunctious 7-Yr-Old Storms Soccer Field To Meet The Players — And It Works!

He even got a photo with soccer star Neymar.

TALENTS

Take A Musical Journey With This Marching Band's Hauntingly Beautiful Warmup.

Excuse us as we pick our jaws up off the floor! 😱

HUMOR

In Need Of Outfit Advice? This Woman's Husband Has The Most Hilarious Responses!

She texts him asking for his opinion... and he replies with the silliest photoshops. 😂

PARTNER CAUSE OF THE YEAR

"Whatever Your Kid Dreams Of Being, They Can Still Be That." How This Speech Therapist Is Using Her Experiences To Pave The Way For Children With Birth Differences.

"I am grateful for the journey. I am grateful for all the lessons it has taught me."

Good News Stories From Around The Globe 🌍

• 🍎 Family helps return William Shatner's wallet after he left it at their fruit stand
• 🚙 World's smallest car looks like a toy — you can build it yourself
• 📷 Friends take photo booth picture together every five years for five decades
• 🐶 Photographer captures joyful personalities of dogs and shows how you can, too

Pic Of The Day 📷 

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The purrfect "photobomb." All it took was a splash of whimsy to turn this and 14 other secondhand paintings into glorious masterpieces.

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Like mother, (not) like daughter. "Not a morning person but I gave birth to one." Could this cutie start the day any happier?! 😄

"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."

- Marcus Aurelius

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