Twelve siblings, born to the same parents in Pakistan and now living around the world, have claimed the Guinness World Record for Highest Combined Age. The oldest sibling is 97 years old; the youngest is 75. However, their combined age is an extraordinary 1,042 years and 315 days, according to their official record, confirmed on Dec….
12 Siblings’ Ages Exceed 1,042 Years Combined, Setting New Guinness World Record
Heartbroken 9-Year-Old Sells Cookies to Fund Father’s Funeral After Tragic Car Accident
In the wake of her father’s death in a fatal car accident, a Kentucky fourth-grader is using their shared love of baking to help raise funds for the funeral. To Kaylei Miller, aged 9, her father was “everything.” Kaylei and her mother, Whitney Barton, of Fairdale in Louisville, Kentucky, lost doting dad Jason Barton in a car…
Archeologists Uncover the First Known Dark Age Roman Mosaic Crafted in Britain
Archeologists have uncovered a rare, delicate Roman mosaic that dates all the way back to the mid-5th Century A.D. The discovery shocked researchers, who say that this mosaic was crafted during the “Dark Ages,” decades after Roman rule had ended in Britain. The discovery, found at Chedworth Roman Villa, in England, calls into question some…
Homeless Man Buys Derelict House for $1,500, Transforms It Into ‘Forever Home’ Over 10 Years
Native Detroiter Michael Gray bought an abandoned property for just $1,500 in 2009. Homeless at the time, Gray moved in immediately and began a decade-long restoration that would eventually transform the derelict house into a comfy home for himself and his wife. Gray celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary with his wife, Cynthia, on their renovated…
98-Year-Old WWII Veteran Finally Receives Medals for Combat Nearly 80 Years Late
A 98-year-old WWII veteran was just honored with the Combat Infantryman Badge nearly 80 years late. Gregory J. Slavonic, acting undersecretary of the Navy, said the veteran should’ve received this honor decades ago. “The event that is happening here today is nearly 76 years late in coming,” he said during the award ceremony on Jan. 4…
Brazilian Ballerina Has No Arms but Isn’t Letting That Stop Her From Reaching for the Stars
For a great many people, there are obstacles in life that seem to stand in the way of reaching a dream. But it’s often said that such challenges are what make living life worthwhile. One 16-year-old ballerina who lives in Brazil is setting the bar very high with her aspirations; despite not having any arms,…
Uber Driver Pretends to Be Customer’s Boyfriend, Saves Her From ‘Aggressive’ Male Pursuer
An Uber driver who protected a client from an aggressive man by pretending to be her boyfriend is being hailed for his actions. The driver, troubled by the incident, regaled the story along with a message to men everywhere: learn to accept the word “No.” Brandon Gale was taken by surprise when a female Uber customer…
Deputy Who Was Abandoned as a Baby Donates Gifts to Shelter That Took Him In 47 Years Ago
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy led a massive holiday gift drive for a local children’s home, a shelter with which he has a profound connection. The same home took the deputy into its care after he was abandoned as a baby. Deputy Josh Broadwater, 47, was just one day old when he was found in…
Doctor Forgives $650,000 Debt for Cancer Patients in Arkansas Treatment Center
An Arkansas cancer treatment center has decided to wipe the slate clean for 200 patients by forgiving $650,000 in outstanding debt. Oncologist Dr. Omar Atiq, founder of the Arkansas Cancer Clinic in Pine Bluff, sent a special note inside a Christmas card to all patients ahead of the Holidays. “The Arkansas Cancer Clinic was proud to serve…
Teen With Facial Difference Almost Ages Out of Adoption, Until Adoptive Mom Arrives to Bring Her Home
A teenage girl, abused and abandoned as a child, almost aged out of adoption in India before a forever family arrived in the nick of time. From her new home in Maryland, the United States, the teen penned a heartfelt essay about her life-changing adoption experience, and the piece went viral. Sony was formally adopted…
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