News & Features Archive

• April 01 2010

  Jaime Escalante: The Calculus Teacher Who Changed American Education

  Jaime Escalante, the math teacher immortalized in the movie Stand and Deliver, died earlier this week. But he leaves an astonishing legacy behind. Read More

• March 28 2010

  Live Longer By Playing Golf, Plus Four More Unusual Ways to Increase Lifespan

  According to recent research, these five unusual methods could help you live to an old age. Read More

• March 21 2010

  10 of America’s Weirdest Laws

  Check out some of the funniest and most bizarre laws still on the books in the United States. Read More

• March 14 2010

  Five More Amazing Instrumental Guitar Performances

  We missed some great artists in our previous round-up of acoustic guitar instrumentals - here are even more to enjoy. Read More

• March 11 2010

  Korean War Veteran Builds Schools for his Former Enemies in China and North Korea

  After South Korean soldier Kim Chin-kyung escaped from enemy forces, he decided to help them by creating universities in China and North Korea. Read More

• March 07 2010

  Sarah Phillips, 16, Records Amazing Tribute to Raise Money for Cervical Cancer Cure

  16-year-old Sarah Phillips recorded Paolo Nutini's "Autumn" on her cell phone in tribute to her mother, Debbie, who died of cervical cancer the next day. Read More

• February 28 2010

  8 Must-See Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music Videos

  Check out these music videos from eight of our favorite instrumental guitar virtuosos. Read More

• February 21 2010

  Aki Ra: Former Khmer Rouge Soldier Disarms Landmines By Hand

  Aki Ra, a former child soldier from Cambodia, teaches villagers how to safely disarm land mines by hand. Read More

• February 17 2010

  Alex, Rico, N’kiki, and More: The Smartest Animals in the World

  African Grey parrots, crows, and dolphins are just a few of the world's most intelligent animal species. Find out why. Read More

• February 15 2010

  Jane McGonigal: Creating Video Games to Build a Better World

  At Institute for the Future, game designer Jane McGonigal creates MMORPGs focused on social change and the environment, with the hope that players will use their new skills to transform the real world. Read More

• February 07 2010

  Five Incredible True Love Stories for Valentine’s Day

  In honor of Valentine's Day this Sunday, we've rounded up five of our favorite true love stories we've published on Gimundo. They're bound to melt even the iciest of hearts. Read More

• February 07 2010

  Coral Rock Castle: The House that Heartbreak Built

  After getting dumped at the altar, Ed Leedskalnin devoted the rest of his life to building a giant rock monument for his lost love. The weirdest part? He built it with no assistance, even though many of the rocks weigh 30 tons. Read More

• February 07 2010

  Couple Married for 75 Years Pass Away on the Same Day

  The wedding vows say til death do us part. But that wasn't good enough for J.C. and Josie Cox. Read More

• January 25 2010

  Superhumans Among Us: People with Abilities Beyond Belief

  Wim Hof can take an hour-long ice bath with no ill effects. But he's not the only person with physical abilities that would astound even David Blaine -- here are a few other talented humans who might just be bringing us to the next stage of evolution. Read More

• January 18 2010

  25 Amazing Websites and Online Resources for Inspiration, Positivity, and More Good News

  Here are 25 of our favorite sites and online resources for inspiring, thought-provoking, and uplifting content. Read More

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