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Cops Were Called to Arrest a Woman for Shoplifting at a Grocery Store—Instead...
Three New York City police officers paid for this woman’s groceries rather than arresting her. As temperatures approached 90 degrees in New York City last July 4th, three police officers ducked into a...
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I Live in a Tiny House—Here’s What Most People Don’t Know
It’s not just a house—it’s a lifestyle Tiny houses aren’t only capturing people’s attention—they’re turning into a full-on movement. People from all walks of life are choosing to downsize their lives...
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My Wife Was Within Steps of the ER Door, But She Was Left There to Die
In November 2017, we published an article called “Thank You for Caring So Much,” a man’s letter of appreciation to the hospital workers who tried to save his wife from a devastating asthma attack. But...
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After a Skewer Impaled This Young Boy in the Face, Doctors Didn’t Know How He...
The stainless steel skewer that Xavier Cunningham found in his backyard two Septembers ago was about a foot and a half long and the width of his pinkie. One end had four sharp prongs, and the other had...
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A Man in His 60s Working Towards His Masters Proves That You’re Never too Old...
Jerry Valencia always loved to read–”a lot,” he says. The student arrived early, sat front and center, and stood out in my classroom in more ways than one. I’d say that he had about 40 years on his...
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After Losing Touch and Not Seeing Each Other for Years, This Woman Recognized...
I come from a broken family that many would consider dysfunctional at the very least: marriages, divorces, etc. After we grew up, my three siblings and I could go years without speaking. And that is...
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How Being Single for Years Made Me a Better Partner
One year after graduating from college, my girlfriend and I broke up. I was living in Boston, just north of the town where I grew up, and I went a little crazy if I’m being honest. Maybe I was making...
View ArticleI Was a Mail Carrier for 20+ Years—Here’s What I Know About You
Worried that your mail carrier knows more than they should? You can forget the tired stereotype of the busybody mail carrier. “We don’t read your mail, not even the outside, unless something is really...
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How One Mother’s Letter to Her Son Helped Give Women the Right to Vote
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the constitutional right to vote. But this important milestone almost didn’t happen at all. The amendment...
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I Tried Putting My Cat on a Diet—Here’s How It Went
My fat cat My cat Jean-Philippe is not what you might charitably describe as “big-boned.” In fact, his head and his tail are on the petite side. But then there’s his giant, jiggly belly. A year ago, he...
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Why Black History Month Shouldn’t Be a Single Month
Like a lot of relationships, my feelings about Black History Month are complicated. On the one hand, I deeply appreciate the time to intentionally celebrate the brilliant contributions to American...
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I’m a Dog Handler—Here’s What It’s Like to Show at the Westminster Dog Show
It’s showtime! I’ve been to Madison Square Garden for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show a number of times since I was a child because my family’s in the business, but this will be the first official...
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15 Ordinary People Who Changed History
Rosa Parks: Wouldn’t give up her seat Tired from a full day’s work, Rosa Parks boarded a Montgomery bus on December 1, 1955 and forever became one of the inspirational people who changed the world....
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The First Jobs of All the U.S. Presidents
Before leading the country was even a distant dream they pondered in their quietest moments, the men who would become our nation’s leaders explored other careers. Yep, they were just like the rest of...
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This Hiker Saved the Life of an Alaskan Timber Wolf—4 Years Later the Wolf...
One spring morning many years ago, I had been prospecting for gold along Coho Creek on southeastern Alaska’s Kupreanof Island, and as I emerged from a forest of spruce and hemlock, I froze in my...
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This Family Raised a Baby Goose for a Year—20 Years Later, It Returned Home
If you’ve ever witnessed the majesty of a Canadian goose flock flying into the clouds, you know that these noble birds are a force to be reckoned with. Each flock is comprised of couples who mate for...
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The Chilling Story of a Wolf That Tore Into a Family’s Tent During the Night
Russ Fee was asleep inside his tent last summer when a series of screams jolted him awake. Throwing on his shoes and grabbing a lantern his wife had handed him, he ran out to investigate, expecting to...
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True Stories Behind 23 of the Most Iconic Photos in American History
Snapshots of History History buff or not, these iconic photos capture standout moments from the human story. Learn the stories behind these photos, and the individuals featured within them, including a...
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The Idea for Daylight Saving Time Started With a Joke
When it comes time to set the clocks forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, in the annual sleep-losing tradition known as daylight saving time, we may all have Benjamin Franklin to thank (or blame)....
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50 Morning Inspirational Quotes to Wake Up To
Great expectations “Always believe something wonderful is about to happen.” —Unknown. If inspirational morning quotes aren’t enough to get you out of bed, these tips will make waking up in the morning...
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