Category: Inspiring News

Fisherman Catches Ultra-Rare Sponge Crab That ‘Looks Like a Pastry’ off the Coast of England

A fisherman was stunned to find an ultra-rare “sponge-coated” crab off the coast of Cornwall—that looks just like a Cornish pastry. Ian Jepson, who has been a sustainable lobster and crab pot fisherman for 35 years, discovered the usual crustacean while out at sea. He said they seemingly carve out a piece of sponge that…


Tense Bodycam Footage Shows Deputy Rush to Help Deliver Baby in 7-Eleven Parking Lot

A Tampa sheriff’s deputy garnered attention on social media after footage from his body cam went viral. The video, taken in the early morning at 5 a.m. on Aug. 17, shows the officer responding to a pregnant woman in labor in a 7-Eleven parking lot. Grainy footage shows Deputy Jordan Ream of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…


‘I Was Very Rude’: Man Sends Apology Note and $100 Tip to Restaurant Staff for His Behavior

A manager and hostess at a restaurant in York Beach, Maine, was really touched after she received an apology letter enclosed with a $100 tip from an anonymous customer who had been rude to her while he visited the restaurant she works at on the Fourth of July weekend. “It’s very heartwarming, it’s a very…


Australian Photographer Captures Video of Elusive Pink Robin in Rainforest Down Under

One Australian photographer’s quest for an elusive bird Down Under has born fruit after months of searching. Having moved to Melbourne in 2006, registered nurse Deepak Kumar started Googling Australian birds, hoping to set up a photography trip near his home. He stumbled on a bird online which looks like something almost out of this…


Photos: Young Artist Creates Mind-Blowing Art Prints Using Only the Keys on Typewriter

Using only a typewriter as his tool, a young British architecture student is making waves in the art world with his incredible renditions of country and cityscapes. James Cook, 24, of Braintree in Essex, England, hand-renders each “typicition” in ink using skillful combinations of the keys on a typewriter. For Cook, experimenting with typewriters began…


Man Finds British Rifleman’s Sword From 1890s While Building Deck in His Backyard

One Ottawa man’s backyard home project yielded more than a new patio when his contractor removed a sword from under the earth. The find led home owner Brad Sigouin on a quest to solve the mystery of its origin. While installing concrete piers for a new deck in April 2020, a worker found the weapon…


VIDEO: 96-Year-Old Veteran Sings National Anthem at Baseball Game—and He’s ‘Darn Good’

A 96-year-old WWII veteran in Michigan has a patriotic affection for singing the national anthem—and he’s not afraid to admit that he’s “darn good” at it. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, John Pylman walked onto the field at Comstock Park Aug. 11, and delivered an inspired rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner before a West…


Mom Sheds 70lb and Saves Nearly $500 a Month After Ditching Unhealthy Takeaways

A British mother has managed to save over 400 pounds sterling (approx. US$550) a month thanks to ditching takeaways in an effort to lose weight. Amy Yates, 27, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, was in disbelief seeing her holiday pictures from a trip to Turkey 18 months ago. She had put on the extra pounds after giving birth…


VIDEO: Man Spends Spare Time Restoring Grime-Covered Gravestones in Michigan Cemeteries

One Michigan man has been spending his spare time caring for the once-quick, long-passed residents of a local graveyard. Driven by a love for history and great respect for his predecessors who built his country, manufacturing engineer Vince Nestico, 49, recently started refreshing aged and neglected gravestones. He was thusly inspired by a friend who…


2 Rare White Orcas Swimming Side by Side Surprise Whale Watchers off the Coast of Japan

In what might be considered a very rare sighting, whale watchers off the coast of Japan spotted two white orcas swimming side by side, with one of them even being unknown to the crew, amid a pod of 10 orcas. On July 24, three crew members, the boat’s captain, and about 40 guests were exploring a…