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Hospital Housekeeper Cora Stetson Helps Children Heal
Cora Stetson, a cleaner at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati, does more than clean: she helps sick kids get well. Read More
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The Juliet Club Provides Love Advice from Shakespeare’s Tragic Heroine
Juliet Capulet, from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, receives a lot of mail. Luckily, "Il Club de Guilietta" (The Juliet Club) is there to answer it. Read More
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Phantom Bread Maker Haunts English Town of Forey
Residents of Forey, England have received surprise gifts of bread from a baker known as the Phantom Bread Maker. Read More
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911 Dispatcher Saves Choking Baby Son’s Life Over Phone
Recently, 911 dispatcher Chris Scott received an upsetting phone call: his wife needed help to save their baby son's life. Read More
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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
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New Findings on Aging Health Issues Could Lead to Man-Made Fountain of Youth
Aging can lead to health issues like wrinkles, arthritis, and heart problems. But a new study has found the cause of the "cellular death" responsible, which could lead to many anti-aging breakthroughs in the coming years. Read More
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‘Fifth Taste’ Umami Now Available In Tube Form at Grocery Stores
Umami, which is known as the fifth flavor, is hard to define. But now, you can find umami extract in a tube in English grocery stores—and in these six ingredients. Read More
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World’s Longest-Married Couple Share Relationship Advice on Twitter
Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher have been married for 86 years, and are the world's longest-married living couple. Now, they're sharing the secrets of their success on Twitter for Valentine's Day. Read More
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Austrian Multi-Millionare Karl Rabeder Sells Off Fortune and Gives Proceeds to Charity
Karl Rabeder, a multi-millionare businessman from Austria, recently decided to trade in his luxury life for simplicity, and is donating the proceeds of all of his possessions to a microfinance charity. Read More
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Electric Planes Could Provide Eco-Friendly Flight
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