After retiring from the U.S. military, two ex-combat personnel who met in Iraq swapped army duties for a life on the open road, converting a 200-square-foot school bus into a home on wheels for themselves and their seven children. Together, they have been exploring the United States since 2018, “roadschooling” as they go. Texas natives…
Ex-Combat Veterans Travel US in Renovated Bus, ‘Roadschooling’ Their 7 Children Along the Way
Artist Colors Streets in Spain With Elegantly Embroidered Floral Works of Art: ‘My Mother Taught Me’
The ancient art of embroidery—like a thread through history—dates back to the dawn of human civilization. For as long as clothes have existed, so have mending and sewing been needed; their techniques have changed surprisingly little. Mothers and grandmothers throughout ages, and in most cultures, have passed down the art of embroidery to daughters and granddaughters….
Spelunkers Find Dog 500 Feet Inside Missouri’s Second Largest Cave System After Going Missing for 2 Months
A team of spelunkers were mapping a sprawling Missouri cave system when they stumbled on an emaciated senior dog that somehow had fallen in and become trapped. The group were surveying the Berome Moore cave system—the second largest cave in the state—in Perry County when they were compelled to undertake an unexpected rescue operation. The…
Woman Adopted as a Newborn Meets Birth Parents After Almost 2 Decades: ‘They Chose My Family’
Hannah Jennings’s birth parents were young high schoolers when they had her, back in 1999. At a tender age themselves, they kept the pregnancy a secret. The teen parents did what they felt was best for their baby: placing her with adoptive parents, and hoping they’d give her the life she deserved. Eighteen years later,…
‘Every Clock Has Its Own Value’: Meet This Clock Collector From Pakistan Who Has Pieces Dating Back to 1850
A clock fanatic from Pakistan’s southwestern city of Quetta has become known for one of the world’s largest collection of antique clocks and watches. Gul Kakar, 44, has been collecting antique watches and clocks from different countries, and they date back to as far as 1850. From delicate wristwatches and weighty pocket pieces to a 7-foot-tall grandfather…
VIDEO: Michigan Dad Shows How Real Maple Syrup Is Made With Traditional Tree-Tapping Method—And Goes Viral
This delightful dad has risen to internet fame after demonstrating the ancient and fascinating process of tapping maple trees for homemade maple syrup in his own backyard. John Driscoll, 35, decided to document his experience with a short video in the hope a few dozen people would find it as cool as he does. After…
Polar Bears on Summer Break: Rare Photos of Iconic Predators Relaxing in Flower Fields
These rare photos are like scenes from some polar bears’ exclusive summer vacation. Photographer Dennis Fast’s images of bears lounging in fields of wildflowers are both incredible and startling. We are so used to seeing polar bears surrounded by snow, we forget that they, too, enjoy a season of warm weather. Fast, 79, captured the…
‘A Testament to Our Friendship’: 5 Friends Re-create a Photo Every 5 Years for 40 Years
A group of five friends who originally hail from Santa Barbara, California, started a unique photo tradition 40 years ago where they recreate a picture taken in 1982 every five years. “The dedication needed to take these photos every five years is a testament to our friendship,” one of the friends, John Wardlaw, 59, told…
‘It Just Spurs Us On’: Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Unfazed by Hit From Jane’s Revenge Vandals After Roe Overturned
A pro-life pregnancy center in Virginia is rebounding after vandals inflicted thousands of dollars worth of damage there in reaction to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Director of Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center Susan Campbell believes the suspects belong to an anarchist group and that they specifically targeted the center because it’s in Lynchburg—traditionally known for…
8-Year-Old Space Radio Enthusiast Chats With Astronaut Aboard ISS Using Dad’s Amateur Ham Radio
An 8-year-old space radio fan from Kent, UK, had just gone to bed when her dad woke her and dragged her to answer a call—from outer space. The voice of young Isabella Payne crackled to life. On Aug. 2, she was heard by Dr. Kjell Lindgren aboard none other than the International Space Station (ISS)….
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