Musical Comedians Pull Off Hilarious Piano Routine With 1 Keyboard.
Anyone who was lucky enough to see the late Victor Borge and Leonid Hambro play together in their heyday knows that they weren't just talented...
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10 Photos Of Big Companies’ Humble Origins That Prove Every Dream Starts Somewhere
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 22, 2020
Everyone starts somewhere, right? That includes some of the world's most successful brands. It's hard to imagine that these companies that have seemingly taken over...
Read moreHolocaust Survivors Have “Miracle” Reunion After Losing Touch Over 70 Yrs Ago.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 17, 2020
After fleeing from the same city in Poland to escape the Nazis in the 1930s, Ruth Brandspiegel's family and Israel “Sasha”Eisenberg's family eventually found themselves...
Read moreWoman Chases “Impossible Dream” And Makes Free-Climbing History On El Capitan.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 15, 2020
Emily Harrington is the kind of person who sets seemingly impossible goals for herself – and achieves them! The 34-year-old is a professional rock climber...
Read moreMan Makes History As 1st Person With Down Syndrome To Finish Ironman Triathlon.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 11, 2020
Chris Nikic was born to break barriers – and make history. The 21-year-old has Down syndrome and a determination that knows no limits. Just a...
Read morePriceless Kettle Stolen By Nazis Returns To Family 86 Yrs Later.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 20, 2020
Martin Goldsmith of Kensington, Maryland, never got to meet his grandparents, but he feels connected to them all the same. The 68-year-old is the son...
Read moreThe “Berlin Candy Bomber” Just Turned 100 And His Story Will Touch Your Heart.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 19, 2020
To the children who grew up in Berlin, Germany, on the tail end of World War II, candy was more than a sweet indulgence. It...
Read more15 People Who Recreated Old Family Photos With Perfect Results
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 8, 2020
Looking through family photos is a fun, nostalgic way to pass the time. When it's possible, it can be even more delightful to recreate those...
Read moreFarmers Team Up With Local Chefs To Preserve Mexico’s Ancient Floating Farms.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 1, 2020
Some of the best-tasting produce in North America can be found "floating" in Mexico. Just south of Mexico City is a piece of history that's...
Read moreMan Honors Late Grandfather By Sharing His Unseen Photography With The World.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 23, 2020
Dylan Scalet never got the chance to meet his grandfather, Jack Sharp, who passed away before Dylan was born. But in a way, he knows...
Read more23-Yr-Old Sets Out To Bring Black History To Classrooms Across England.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 23, 2020
Black history is a topic everyone should learn about in school. Unfortunately, it's only widely recognized and celebrated one month out of the year in...
Read moreOldest U.S. Veteran Celebrates Turning 111 With Epic Flyover.
Ashley Ziegler |
Sep 20, 2020
In a normal year, Lawrence Brooks of New Orleans, Louisiana, would have celebrated his birthday at the National WWII Museum, but the novel coronavirus changed...
Read moreTwitter Asks Men To Name Their “Women Heroes” And The Responses Are Incredible.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 13, 2020
Women are amazing. From astronauts to moms raising tiny humans to history-makers intent on changing the world, there is no shortage of female heroes. Just...
Read more88-Yr-Old Holocaust Survivor Fulfills Lifelong Dream Of Graduating From High School.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 1, 2020
Miriam Schreiber of Hartford, Connecticut, is proof that it's never too late to make your dreams come true. At 7 years old, the Poland native's...
Read moreNative American Communities Are Saving Rare Plants From Edge Of Extinction.
Corinne Sanders |
Aug 29, 2020
For many Native American tribes, vegetables like corn, beans, and squash are more than food. In fact, some are a priceless part of cultural traditions....
Read moreFather And Daughter Keep Sweet 40-Yr Tradition Of Posing For Photos In Same Spot.
Corinne Sanders |
Aug 22, 2020
Hua Yunqing is a sentimental man, especially when it comes to his daughter Huahua. It probably seems like just yesterday when he welcomed his bundle...
Read moreThis Woman Finds Lost Items In Old Books And Makes It Her Mission To Get Them Home.
Ashley Ziegler |
Aug 13, 2020
What do you use as a bookmark? An old receipt? A playing card? An extra wallet-size school photo of your kids? Whatever you may prefer,...
Read moreHumble Postman Spends 33 Yrs Building Incredible Palace One Pebble At A Time.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 7, 2020
As a famous Chinese proverb says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." In the case of Le Palais Idéal in...
Read moreLate Geologist’s Dream Of Going To Moon Finally Comes True And The Story Is Beautiful.
Corinne Sanders |
Aug 5, 2020
On the nights when Carolyn Shoemaker misses her late husband Eugene more than ever, she finds comfort in looking up at the moon. Gene was...
Read moreBreathtaking Abbey Stands Test Of Time On Both Land And Sea.
Corinne Sanders |
Jul 19, 2020
About half a mile off the coast of Normandy, France, is an architectural jewel that has stood the test of time. Mont Saint-Michel is a...
Read moreAuschwitz Survivor Finds Family Of Soldier Who Restored Her Faith After Liberation.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 15, 2020
Only a handful of Holocaust survivors are still alive to tell their story, so it's more important than ever to learn from their experiences. When...
Read moreMeet Augie, The Oldest Golden Retriever In The World.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 29, 2020
Plenty has changed in the past two decades, and this golden retriever has seen it all. August, or Augie as she's known to Jennifer and...
Read moreCouple Who Thought They Met In College Find Out Their Love Story Began Way Earlier.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 20, 2020
Many couples fondly remember the first time they met and never forget the spark that brought them together. Only Heidi and Ed Savitt spent years...
Read moreWoman Turns Cheap Thrift Store Finds Into Amazing Modern Outfits.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 20, 2020
Some people have found the most creative ways to spend their time at home during the novel coronavirus. When Caitlin Trantham of Jacksonville, North Carolina,...
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