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Local Artist’s Painted Coconuts Have Become a Sensation–and Are Now Found All Over the World
Artists come from all corners, in all shapes and sizes, and from every race and religion; John Pavart and his painted coconuts are a...
Seven New Frog Species Were Named After Star Trek Captains: ‘To Boldly Croak’
Picture this: knee-deep in the stingy, bitey, steamy jungles of Madagascar, you and your research team discover 7 new species of frog—what do you...
Good News in History, October 14
157 years ago today, Masaoka Shiki, considered one of Japan's four masters of haiku, was born. He wrote more than 20,000 stanzas of this...
Decorative Throne Room Unearthed May Have Belonged to an Ancient Peruvian Queen
Excavations on a pre-Inca site in northern Peru revealed the presence of a throne room where court was held by a woman.
Unfairly obscured by...
Good News in History, October 6
113 years ago today, Beatrix de Rijk became the first female licensed Dutch aircraft pilot. This pioneering aviator was born in Surabaya, modern-day Indonesia...
Good News in History September 19
1,938 years ago today Antoninus Pious, the fourth of the Five Good Emperors of Rome, was born. Keeping in mind that 'good' in this...
When Music Festival Ticket Holders Couldn’t Get a Refund, Another Festival Welcomed Them for Free
When a three-day music festival was called off and the organizers declined to offer a refund to pass holders, a totally different festival decided...
Good News in History, September 10
Happy 85th birthday to Roy Ayers, sometimes called the "Godfather of Neosoul," who pioneered a variety of off-mainstream jazz and funk genres with his...
Good News in History September 2
Happy 60th Birthday to Keanu Reeves, the actor who might be called one of the nicest guys in show business. The Canadian started his...
Plan a Trip to Alaska and Stay in These Classic Airplanes Converted into Luxury Accommodations (LOOK)
A flying instructor in Alaska, has taken on a second gig as manager of an "airplane amusement park" complete with luxury accommodations built out...
Good News in History, August 17
45 years ago today, Monty Python's Life of Brian was released in theaters. Featuring troupe leader Graham Chapman as Brian Cohen, born in the stable adjacent...
Hobbyist Hedgetrimmer Transforms His Street into Green Sculpture Gallery in Memory of Beloved Wife
"We're a tourist attraction on Google Maps now," local Londener Polly Barker told CBS News, gesturing to her garden hedge—trimmed immaculately so as to...
Lost Altar Discovered on the Site Where Jesus was Crucified: It’s ‘Sensational’ and was Sitting in Plain Sight
Inside one of the most extensively researched historic sites—the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, where Jesus was crucified and buried—researchers have discovered...
Good News in History, August 9
Happy Birthday to Sam Elliott, who turns 80 today. The actor’s lanky physique, thick handlebar mustache, and deep, resonant West Texas drawl have led...
Good News in History, August 8
40 years ago today, Nawal El Moutawakel, the Amazigh-Moroccan athlete, became the first Moroccan, and the first woman from a Muslim nation to win...
Good News in History, August 1
59 years ago today, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction novel Dune was published. Set in the distant future amidst a feudal interstellar society in which various...
‘Shy’ Senior Lands Modeling Career at 70 After Stranger’s Instagram Post Goes Viral
A retiree says she spent her life with low self-esteem, but now she can be seen on catwalks after a stranger approached her on...
Good News in History, July 18
103 years ago today, John Glenn, the American aviator, politician, and astronaut who became the third American in space, was born. The Ohio-born pilot...
Good News in History, July 17
69 years ago today, Disneyland was dedicated and opened in Anaheim, California. It is the most visited theme park in world history with 757...
Pick Up Litter and Get Free Stuff in Copenhagen This Summer Through Eco-Conscious Rewards Program
There's never been a better time to plan a summer vacation in Copenhagen. 2024 is set to be the largest tourist season on record,...