White is the traditional color for bridal gowns, but this woman wanted something unique for her wedding. Inspired by the Waterhouse painting of Ophelia, she planned to wear a blue wedding dress with hints of gold and red. It would be something truly special for her big day. Except her family didn’t think so and...
Guo Xinzhen was only two years old when he was stolen from his front lawn by human traffickers. This occurred in eastern China in 1997 and his parents never stopped their search for him. His father, Guo Gangtang, traveled all over China on his motorcycle, displaying a flag with his son’s picture and handing out...
Sometimes, the process of becoming a parent is difficult. And that is an understatement for Joy Wright who found herself at a Burger King in Kankakee, Illinois, late at night to meet her sperm donor. She waited outside the men’s bathroom to receive a paper cup of sperm before going into the women’s to get...
Nine weeks into her pregnancy, 21-year-old Frankielen da Silva Zampoli Padilha suffered a severe stroke. She died officially in October of last year. In a shocking surprise to her husband, family, and doctors, however, her unborn twins were still growing and thriving. Though brain dead, the doctors kept her body alive long enough to deliver....
Most of the time if we experience violence in our lives – from our parents, from a spouse, a bully, etc. – we have the option to walk away, at least eventually. What happens, however, when the person hurting you is a violent child – your own child? You are supposed to be that person’s...
Growing up, were you the lucky kid with the swimming pool? Or, were you the one always wishing you had a swimming pool in your yard? If you were the latter, you know all too well the struggle of being hot and bothered and just wanting to take a dip. As an adult, chances are...
The educational system is being swept along in the race for technological advancement and supremacy in nearly every country. I’m not anti-technology, but I’m aware of the disadvantages of the Computer Age. Students don’t engage in interesting practical work in some schools around the world anymore. Some instructors will merely project a virtual lab or...
Let’s get common knowledge out there before anything else. Sisters are straight-up annoying (I know, I am a sister). They act like they are in charge all the time and always try to have their way. Deep down, you love them fiercely and you would go to the ends of the earth to protect them,...
When it comes to knowing the secret to a long life, who better to talk to than a centenarian? Some say it all comes down to eating healthy or exercising daily and others say they’ve just been blessed with good genes. There was even one woman named Susannah Mushatt Jones who claimed eating bacon was...
He’s dealing with indescribable pain, disfigurement, exhaustion, but he would do it all over again without a second thought. The severe burns all over his body could never dampen Derrick Byrd’s love for his family. 8-year-old Mercedes now knows that real-life heroes don’t wear capes. They come in the form of ordinary people, like her...
Witness the inspiring transformation of Ardi Rizal, who overcame addiction and health issues to change his life dramatically. From being known as the world’s chubbiest toddler who chain-smoked 40 cigarettes a day to adopting a healthier lifestyle, this story demonstrates the power of determination, resilience, and unwavering support from loved ones. A Toddler’s Shocking Addiction...
Most people have physical features that they feel shame about, in particular while growing up. Eventually, most find self-confidence and learn to embrace their flaws. Some are even lucky enough to outgrow them altogether. However, birthmarks are often with us for the long haul. Sadly, a mother faced hurtful responses to photos of her baby...
