Stories

I was ten when my mother gave me away. She had a new husband and baby and no room left for the daughter from a past she wanted to forget. “You’re going to live with Grandma now,” she said coldly. “You’re in the way.” That was the last time she truly acknowledged me. My grandmother, […]

The death toll of the Air India plane crash, both on the plane and the ground, reached 279 people. The plane was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, 241 of which died at the scene, and only one of them escaped death. The number of people killed could be much higher had it not been […]

A neurologist has taken to TikTok to issue a stark warning about the little-known dangers of honey. According to US-based medic Dr Baibing Chen, the natural sweetener can be highly dangerous for young children, due to a life-threatening bacteria that can seep into honey. In a video that’s been viewed nearly 400,000 times, the brain […]

That’s Nugget. She’s not just a chicken. She’s his chicken. Every morning before school, he runs outside barefoot—even in the cold—to find her. He talks to her like she’s a classmate, tells her about spelling tests and what he thinks clouds are made of. She follows him like a dog. Waits by the porch until […]

A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potential $1 million payday on the table. The May 13 episode featured a special “Bragging Rights” theme, where all three contestants weren’t strangers, but coworkers from the same pediatric medical office. Sam Oh […]

My name is Margaret, but most people call me Maggie. Not long ago, something unexpected happened during a simple trip to the supermarket—a moment that shifted the course of my life. I had gone in to buy a single bun. Living alone after being abandoned by my family, small comforts like that bun meant more […]

Could you give your brain some training by trying to solve this math test? Do you think you’re smart enough to answer this question without looking up the answer?Don’t underestimate it, most people will get it wrong initially! If you get stuck, you can scroll down to check out the answer. Are you up for […]

At just five years old little Ryder Wells has been through more horror that most would experience in a lifetime. Against all the odds the youngster from North Carolina survived a brutal attack by two rottweilers while visiting family for Thanksgiving in 2015. He was just 21 months old when the two 100-pound dogs attacked […]

In the world of reality television, the lives of stars can often become subject to intense public scrutiny. This scrutiny doubled recently when Drew Scott, one of the charismatic hosts of the popular show “Property Brothers,” found himself embroiled in a marital controversy. In a candid moment, Drew revealed sensitive information about his child that […]

A touching video of elephants organizing what appears to be a “funeral” for a deceased young elephant has taken the internet by storm, stirring a wave of emotions across social media. The heartwarming footage, posted on Twitter by Parveen Kaswan, a forest ranger in the Indian Foreign Service, has struck a chord with thousands of […]

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in August 2015. In a startling turn of events, a family narrowly averted disaster after unknowingly posing for photographs next to an unexploded World War II mine, initially mistaken for a harmless buoy. Kelly Gravell, accompanied by her two children, stumbled upon the seaweed-covered […]

After a life-threatening medical incident during a chiropractor’s session, a guy in his 20s was left with locked-in syndrome. After a life-threatening medical incident during a chiropractor’s session, a guy in his 20s was left with locked-in syndrome. A rare neurological illness that effectively paralyses people took hold after an event in October 2015, and […]

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2020. Mark Brayan, a 61-year-old married dad, has been wearing skirts and heels for four years to challenge gender norms. The robotics engineer manager, who lives in Germany, wowed social media users with his work outfits, and gained more than 73k followers. […]

In a quiet corner of Surrey, England, resides a woman whose age alone places her in a category few have ever reached. At 115 years old, Ethel Caterham now holds the title of the world’s oldest living person. But her story is more than just about reaching an extraordinary age, it’s a window into the […]

A young Utah family is mourning the tragic loss of Morgan Aubrey Hughes, a 23-year-old mother who passed away from a heart condition shortly after Christmas, just days after giving birth to twins. Morgan d**d on December 28 at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, leaving behind her newborn son, Hudson Samuel Hughes, and daughter, Georgia […]

OKINAWA, Japan (WJW) — If it’s a cone, leave it alone — that’s what Beckylee learned after she went to the beach and held death in her hand last week. Beckylee, a 29-year-old who lives in Okinawa, Japan, with her husband, was out looking at the colorful creatures at the beach’s shallow tidepools when she […]

Lerynne West, a resident of Iowa, made headlines after winning a portion of a historic $687 million Powerball jackpot. But instead of focusing on luxury or personal indulgence, West used her winnings to make a meaningful impact—beginning with a $500,000 donation to support U.S. veterans. In a national interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, West […]

Three reasons why you should pray at three in the morning and at midnight We should do it at 12 and 3 because it is considered to be a crucial spiritual and Christian practice. Although the Bible does not directly say that the best time for Christians to pray is at three in the morning, […]

Everyone makes mistakes, but some can have lasting consequences. A father recently went viral for punishing his 16-year-old daughter after she bullied a classmate who had lost her hair due to chemotherapy—even pulling off the girl’s wig. Furious at her lack of remorse, the father gave his daughter a choice: give up all technology or […]

Just when I was about to start a new phase of my life with the love of my life, Steven, my father decided to destr0y everything. He shared my biggest secret in front of all the guests, and it was something I hadn’t even told Steven. What occured next was so surprising, it made my […]