A former stray pit bull mix is living proof that some heroes wear collars, not capes. The heroic dog who saved his owner after he went into medical distress was recognized for his bravery with a medal. Astro the American pit bull terrier alerted someone in El Paso, Texas, on April 15 when one of…
Former Stray Pit Bull Mix Receives Medal for Helping Save His Owner’s Life
Preemie Born as Small as Coke Can Survived, Beat COVID, and Is Now a Thriving 2-Year-Old
Nicknamed “Mighty Peanut” for his will to survive, preemie baby Haven Greyson Smith was born weighing under 1 pound and no bigger than a soda can. Two years on, the thriving toddler has overcome significant odds stacked against him—and on top of all that, has beat COVID, too. Born at just 25 weeks gestation on…
Heroic Doctor Drives Hours Through Snowstorm to Save High-Risk Newborn Baby’s Life
A Charlottesville doctor who dropped everything to attend a complicated labor, hours away, is being hailed as a hero. The doctor drove through a snowstorm to perform a specialized procedure, potentially saving a newborn baby’s life in the process. “It’s not any different than someone who’s in battle,” said Dr. Stephen Early, pediatric otolaryngologist at…
Long-Lost Adopted Twins Separated at Birth Reunite After 36 Years Living Parallel Lives
Two identical twin sisters, who were separated at birth, recently met each other for the first time on their 36th birthday after decades of living separate lives. Molly Sinert and Emily Bushnell, born in South Korea, were adopted by two entirely different families. Sinert was adopted by a Jewish family living in Florida while Bushnell,…
Photographer Shooting Full Moon Accidentally Snaps Passenger Jet Flying Across Silvery Lunar Sphere
A surreal photograph shows a passenger jet silhouetted dramatically in the night sky—as it flies across the center of the full moon in a “once-in-a-lifetime” shot. Photographer Ralph Symth, 57, had set up his camera to photograph the once-a-year “snow moon”—the name given to the full moon that occurs in February. But Ralph ended up…
12-Year-Old Prodigy to Graduate NC High School With Perfect GPA 4.0, Named Valedictorian
Like any other 12-year-old, Mike Wimmer is ardent about video games, race cars, and playing sports with his friends. Unlike most students his age, though, Wimmer will be graduating from high school in less than a month—years ahead of your typical preteen. Not only is he set to graduate from Concord Academy in North Carolina…
Woman Finds a Message From 21 Years Ago in a Bottle on the Shore of Shetland Islands
While walking on the beach, a woman from the Shetland Islands in Scotland discovered a bottle with a note from 21 years ago. The message was written in the Faroese language. Megan Keppie was on a walk with her friend, Lisa, on Feb. 28, when she stumbled upon the plastic bottle with a green cap….
Dad and Daughter, 20, Become Derbyshire’s First-Ever Firefighting Duo for the Same Service
A father and daughter will be saving lives as a firefighting duo for the same service after the girl became one of the youngest fire engine drivers in Britain. Zoe Mears, 20, completed her firefighting training in February this year to work alongside her father Rob, who has worked for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service…
Hiker Lost in Mountains Texts Single Photo of His Legs–and Man Online Uses It to Locate Him, Saving His Life
Resident of Palmdale, California, Rene Compean went missing in the mountains on Monday, April 12. He was found the next day thanks to an internet user, Benjamin Kuo, who helped locate him using a very particular skill set. Compean had gone hiking alone near Mount Waterman, a famous ski destination in southern California. He had sent…
Mom of Boy With Autism Helps Raise $35,000 for School Custodian Who Goes Above and Beyond
When a beloved school custodian missed out on a $10,000 community prize, one mom decided to one-up the accolade. Touched by the custodian’s kindness toward her son—who has autism—the entire community helped raise an incredible $35,000. The check was presented to Raymond Brown, custodian of White Oak Elementary in Edenton, North Carolina, on March 20, to…
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