The History Of Juneteenth And How To Celebrate It.
While most people in the U.S. celebrate independence from Great Britain every year on July 4, not everyone realizes that America's second independence day is...
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Groom Surprises Bride With 1947 Recording Of Late Grandma Singing For 1st Dance.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 16, 2020
One of the things Darin Mahlke has always loved about Chelsey is that family means everything to her. Darin likes to say she’s her family's...
Read moreAstronaut Becomes 1st Person To Walk In Space And Dive To Ocean’s Deepest Spot.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 12, 2020
Kathy Sullivan is a living legend, a modern-day pioneer, and a historymaker. On October 11, 1984, she became the first American woman to walk in...
Read more20 People Who Are The Spitting Image Of Their Relatives
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 7, 2020
We've all heard the phrases "Like mother, like daughter" and "Like father, like son." Some genes must be too lovely to refuse because more than...
Read moreTheater Remodel Unearths Priceless Wallet Woman Lost 58 Yrs Ago.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 6, 2020
When Terry Clark began a massive renovation project on the Sunset Theater in Lodi, California, he never expected to unearth a time capsule from 1962....
Read more15 Magical Photos Of Polish Salt Mine’s Endless Chambers And Chandeliers
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 2, 2020
Underneath the town of Wieliczka, Poland, is an incredibly unique piece of history. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is full of breathtaking sights, from saline lakes...
Read moreFemale Rowers Take To Gondolas To Deliver Food To Elderly In Venice.
Corinne Sanders |
Apr 28, 2020
Since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, essentials have been hard to come by, especially for those who are more vulnerable. That's why a group of...
Read moreThis Stunning Blue Forest In Belgium Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale.
Corinne Sanders |
Apr 4, 2020
Some places are so gorgeous it's hard to believe they're real. Hallerbos, also known as the Blue Forest, would certainly be the perfect setting for...
Read moreCelebrate Spring With The 1st Blooms Of Holland’s Largest Flower Garden.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 21, 2020
Spring has finally sprung, and we've found the perfect way to celebrate! Did you know South Holland is home to one of the world's largest...
Read moreTeen Wrestler “Dominates” Competition To Become 1st Female State Champion.
Ashley Ziegler |
Mar 9, 2020
Anyone who thinks wrestling is a boy's sport has obviously never met Heaven Fitch of North Carolina. During the teen's sophomore year, she came in...
Read moreTIME Celebrates History’s Top 100 Female Leaders In Special Project.
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 6, 2020
Throughout history, women have made incredible contributions to the world, but that doesn't mean they've been recognized for their work. While TIME has featured influential...
Read moreArtist With Quadriplegia Creates Stunning Sketches To Raise Money For Museum.
Ashley Ziegler |
Mar 4, 2020
Art has no limits. Jessica Jewett, who was born with a rare birth defect, understands this better than most. Today, she's using her incredible talent...
Read moreTeacher Brings History To Life By Dressing Up Every Day Of Black History Month.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 1, 2020
As a first grade teacher, Latoya McGriff is always looking for ways to make history personal for her students. As the teacher planned out her...
Read moreZamboni Driver Makes NHL History When He’s Called Into Match As Emergency Goalie.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 24, 2020
David Ayres has dreamed of joining the NHL for years. Growing up, he played ice hockey while his father and brother were goaltenders. You could...
Read moreGoogle Honors Black History Month With Video Celebrating African American History-Makers.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 31, 2020
The people at Google know a thing or two about analyzing data. In a new series they're calling #TheMostSearched, the tech giant put together an...
Read moreNASA Astronaut Breaks Record For Longest Spaceflight By A Woman.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 7, 2020
Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to the world of science, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch just added her own achievement to the list....
Read moreVon Trapp Family Great-Grandchildren Perform Gorgeous “Sound Of Music” Cover.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 7, 2020
Many of us grew up singing along to "The Sound of Music," one of the most beloved musicals of all time. But what some people...
Read moreTeen Rallies Boy Scout Troop To Restore Historic Black Cemetery To Its Former Glory.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 6, 2020
History can easily be forgotten if we don't make an effort to acknowledge and preserve it. As 16-year-old Griffin Burchard worked at Alexandria National Cemetery...
Read moreKenyan Runner Makes History As 1st Person Ever To Complete Marathon In Under 2 Hrs.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 15, 2019
Completing a marathon is a huge accomplishment in itself. Running 26.2 miles in one day is tough for even the most athletic people. Reaching the...
Read moreMattel Makes Trailblazing Move With UNO Braille Deck So Everyone Can Play.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 10, 2019
So many American families have experienced the joy a deck of UNO cards can bring. And now, thanks to a new development, even more people...
Read moreWWII Nurse Reunites With Some Of The 2,500 Jewish Children She Saved From Nazis.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 23, 2019
Never underestimate the power of one good person, even in the face of unspeakable evil. Thanks to the book and movie "Schindler's List" many people...
Read more9 Stories Of Wonderful Fathers That Will Warm Your Heart
Lizzie Combs |
Jun 18, 2019
We asked Morning Smile readers to share a story about their dad or an inspiring lesson their dad taught them. We got so many wonderful...
Read moreWWII Vet Discovers Wartime 1st Love Is Still Alive And Their Reunion Is Pure Magic.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 14, 2019
Some love affairs are cut short too soon, leaving both parties wondering what if. In 1944, United States Army soldier KT Robbins was stationed in...
Read moreAunt Reveals $30 Million Secret By Telling Nephew To “Look Under The Sewing Machine.”
Kimberly White |
Jun 13, 2017
As a child, Carl Sabatino noticed the painting in his aunt's home, dubbing it "the woman in the fuzzy hat." Little did he know, years...
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