An amateur astronomer has taken some incredible photos of space 1,350 light years away—from his back garden. Russell Atkin, 52, took up astronomy eight years ago, but has been forced to stargaze closer from home this year. He’s traveled all over the world in a bid to get views unspoiled by light pollution, but his…
Amateur Astronomer Sets Up Camera in Backyard, Snaps Stunning Space Photos 1,350 Light Years Away
Man Hailed As ‘World’s Best Dad’ After He Learned to Style Hair to Play With His Daughter
A man from Fareham, Southampton, England, has been hailed as the “world’s best dad” after he spent hours on online hair tutorials and practicing intricate styles on a doll’s head so that he could play with his beauty-loving daughter. Callum Hartley, 28, has worked from home since March 2020 and has been “treated” to daily makeovers including…
Chad Hymas: Honor Loss by Bettering Others’ Lives
When the pandemic last year created shutdowns across the world, Chad Hymas was in shock and awe. As an award-winning speaker and coach, Hymas had a busy traveling schedule and, for him, the pandemic was like “a tidal wave, knocking me off the map.” Everything came to a halt. But his team got creative and…
Mom Finds Contraceptive Coil in Placenta After Giving Birth to ‘Miracle’ Baby
A mom who conceived despite using birth control says her baby boy is a “miracle” as he survived the high risk of miscarriage that occurs when pregnant with a contraceptive coil. The little boy is now 16 months old. Claire Cowen, 34, from Penicuik, Scotland, already had two children—Craig, 16, and Lucy, 6—with husband David,…
Brothers Grow Hair Long for 4.5 Years, Endure Bullying to Donate Locks to Children With Cancer
Two brothers from Philadelphia spent over four years growing their hair long for a good cause—all while braving the name-calling and bullying it attracted. Their goal was admirable: to donate their long locks to a wig making charity for children who’ve lost their hair. Kaleb Tekabework, 11, and his brother Aaron, 9, visited the barber for the first…
High-Functioning Opioid Addict Breaks Free of Drug ‘Hellhole’ to Become Successful Entrepreneur
In his own mind, Jesse Harless refused to call himself a felon. Although he’d been busted buying opioids from a federal agent and convicted, that label is not who he was. Harless was just 22—a bright and talented young man—and he’d simply stumbled into addiction at a young age. Luckily, he got on the road…
Man Overcomes Dyslexia, Poor Health, Childhood Trauma to Become a Prolific Writer
Repressed by an undiagnosed learning difficulty, poor health, and trauma as a child, Dr. Stephen R. Phinney felt he had been born rejected by life itself. Yet decades later, he is a prolific writer followed by millions, and his message is one of perseverance. Phinney was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1955, spending the…
Single Mom Saves $750,000 in 4 Years Thanks to These 6 Money-Managing Tips
Single mom Lakisha Simmons was set on obtaining financial security after getting divorced in 2017. Turning to literature on smart finance, she began saving, investing, and managing her outgoings like never before. She saved an impressive $750,000 in just four years. By implementing the tips she learned, the mom of two is on track to…
Teen Saves the Life of Woman, 89, Upon Noticing She Hadn’t Collected Her Papers For 3 Days
An alert 15-year-old boy has been hailed a hero for saving the life of an 89-year-old woman after he noticed that she hadn’t collected her papers for three days. Liam Apps was completing his paper round before school when he noticed papers from the last three days were still stacked at the elderly woman’s doormat. Worried, the…
Kindhearted Restaurant Owner Inspired By Easter Offers Burglar a Job After Break-In
A Georgia restaurant owner has responded in a kind manner after a burglar broke into his premises. Instead of pressing charges against him, the compassionate owner has offered for him to swing by for a job. Carl Wallace, the owner of Diablo’s Southwest Grill in Augusta, was woken up in the middle of the night…
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