Boy Thought to Be Nonverbal Can Speak After Dentist Discovers He is Simply ‘Tongue-Tied’
A 6-year-old boy's life has been utterly transformed as a result of his dentist thinking to look under his tongue.
Daughter is Overwhelmed by Internet’s Response to Her Request for Grieving Father’s Birthday
When a woman asked for help from the internet, she was shocked by how thousands of social media users rose to the challenge.
Father-Daughter Duo Donates $44 Million Ranch for University Veterinary Students
The “unprecedented” gift will ensure that students will have an invaluable resource for learning about animal medicine and sustainable farming.
These Paralyzed People Are Beginning to Walk Again Thanks to Electrical Implant
This groundbreaking new therapy has restored mobility to four paralyzed patients who have not been able to walk for years.
Indonesian Teenager Spends 49 Days Adrift at Sea in Fishing Hut, His Tears Turning to Joy With Rescue
The 19-year-old was rescued more than 77 miles at sea – but he was reportedly returned home in good health.
New Study Shows That Weight Loss Can Be Boosted Fivefold Thanks to Novel Mental Imagery Technique
This new research shows that visualizing weight loss may be just as beneficial as receiving professional dietary advice.
In Historic First, Scientists Have Landed Rovers On an Asteroid and They’re Transmitting Photos
If successful, the space agency will be responsible for the “world's first sample return mission to a C-type asteroid.”
Community is Overjoyed to Pitch in and Care For New Local Celebrity: The Island’s Only Duck
Niue has plenty of tourist traffic to their little island – but they have never been visited by a duck before.
Today is Peace Day – and Jude Law is Asking You to Join In
It's been almost two decades since the UN unanimously adopted Peace Day – and it has had a dramatic impact on countries and individuals around the world.
Photos of 75-Year-Old Volunteer Napping With Cats Hauls in Funds to Run Sanctuary for a Year
These sweet pictures of an older volunteer napping with cats have garnered enough donations to run the animal sanctuary for an entire year.
Kids to Tally One Billion Acts of Peace in Just 10 Days (Let’s All Help By Using Hashtag #DoItForPeace)
We are about to find out if the world can accomplish a billion acts of peace in ten days, thanks to a global experiment...
Here’s How You Can Visit Any of These 1,500 Museums For Free This Weekend
On Saturday, hundreds of cultural institutions across America will be celebrating Museum Day with free admission.
UPDATE: Janitor Who Was Surprised by His Students Finally Gets to Feel Like a ‘Trillionaire’ On His Vacation
Students love this janitor so much, they all banded together to send him on vacation – and now, they finally get to see the fruits of their labor.
Germany Launches World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train
The two trains will be managing a section of railway in Lower Saxony – and there are more trains expected to be launched in the near future.
After Serving 3 Million Meals in Puerto Rico, Chef Travels Ahead of Hurricane Florence to Feed Even More
Celebrity chef José Andrés is no stranger to natural disaster – which is exactly why he hurried into Hurricane Florence to feed the people in need.
Strangers Write 125,000 Loving Letters to Breast Cancer Patients – How You Can Join Their Mission
It takes very little effort to write a letter of encouragement to someone who many need it – which is why this charity is asking you to write one too.
One of the World’s Biggest Power Plant Developers Just Gave Up On Coal
The Japanese company's initiative is being hailed as a watershed moment in the global fight against climate change.
There Are Now 75,000 Little Free Libraries Around the World – and Here’s Why You Should Add More
Over 75,000 Little Free Libraries have been placed in 88 different countries around the world – and you can help to add more.
Kids Spread Peace on the Emmy Red Carpet With Giancarlo Esposito and James Corden
To encourage youth leadership, the Creative Arts Emmys invited “Kids for Peace” representatives to join media networks in covering the Red Carpet in Los...
When Concerts Turned Meaningless, Pianist Finds Fulfillment Playing Music for Blind Elephants
After playing Beethoven for the old rescued pachyderms, Paul Barton found they actually really liked listening to music, and he loved playing for them.