Tag: Inspiring News

10 Uber Charming Lighthouses Are Being Given Away for Free—And You Can Maybe Live There, Too

Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines, protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety, are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government. The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration (GSA) is to preserve the properties, most of…


10 Uber Charming Lighthouses to Be Given Away Free or Sold Cheap—And You Can Maybe Live There, Too

Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines, protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety, are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government. The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration (GSA) is to preserve the properties, most of…


‘Our Biggest Blessing, Our Greatest Reward’: Triplets Graduate As Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian of Their Class

Triplets from Ohio, who were born prematurely, are looking toward a bright future after graduating as co-valedictorians and salutatorian of their high school class. Eighteen-year-old siblings Gage, Sadie, and Caydin Barker were born at 34 weeks gestation on Sept. 30, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Currently, they live in Sebring, Ohio. On…


‘Our Biggest Blessing, Our Greatest Reward’: Premature Triplets Graduate As Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Triplets from Ohio, who were born prematurely, are looking toward a bright future after graduating as co-valedictorians and salutatorian of their high school class. Eighteen-year-old siblings Gage, Sadie, and Caydin Barker were born at 34 weeks gestation on Sept. 30, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Currently, they live in Sebring, Ohio. On…


Rehomed Dog That Ran Away Travelling 40 Miles Back to Original Owner Reunites With New Family

A golden retriever who trekked 40 miles from his new home back to the owners who surrendered him is now happily settled with his adoptive family. Cooper the golden retriever walked for a staggering 27 days through fields, woods, and across main roads, traveling from Dungannon, County Tyrone, to Tobermore, County Londonderry, in Northern Ireland….


Amusingly Disheveled Bear Goes Viral for Waking Up Groggy, Lumbering Forth to Start Day at Zoo

Rough night last night? By the looks of it, this disheveled fur ball of a bear woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Meet Chada, a 24-year-old Himalayan brown bear who got off on the wrong foot in life, but has since bounced back and then some. Chada, a 24-year-old Himalayan brown bear at White…


The ‘Ultimate’ Match: Inseparable Snow Leopards Spotted Cuddling Each Other Every Night

Every night, a snow leopard couple that lives at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, England, is seen showing deep affection. Throughout the night they can be found sleeping in the funniest and cutest positions in their den. Laila and Yarko are found cuddling each other. (Courtesy of The Big Cat Sanctuary) Snow leopards Laila…


Iowa Man Uses 7.5 Million Matchsticks to Make Unreal Models of Ships, Castles, Cathedrals, US Capitol

It was a match made in Heaven. Patrick Acton loved working with his hands—and matchsticks were cheap to come by. These two were paired together thanks to long winters in Iowa during the 1970s; and what began as a hobby crafting old country barns and churches out of matchsticks launched Acton to worldwide fame. His…


Video Captures Moment Military Mom Returns Home, Surprises Son—Watch Their Heart-Rending Reunion

A beautiful moment captured on video shows Texas military mom Alexis Chattin surprising her son by returning home unexpectedly. As the son sees his mother in his Houston school on May 4, he rushes to embrace her, overwhelmed with emotion. This heartwarming scene is a testament to the strong bond between a mother and her…


‘Children Drown Without a Sound’: Video Shows First Responder Dad Pulling Infant Son From Pool

Footage of a father saving his infant son from drowning in the family pool has gone viral and is now serving as a public service announcement for all parents ahead of summer. On May 16, a home security camera in Southern California captured the heart-stopping moment an infant boy slipped into his family’s backyard pool,…