News & Features Archive

• June 24 2009

  The 12 Greenest Cars of 2009

  In the market for a new car and hoping to find something a little easier on the Earth than your old SUV? From our friends at EcoSalon, here's a great round-up of 12 eco-friendly cars. Read More

• June 24 2009

  Archaelogists Discover World’s Earliest Musical Instruments

  Archaeologists recently discovered bone flutes that are at least 35,000 years old, proving that music truly is timeless. Read More

• June 23 2009

  Homeless Straight-A Student Receives Full Scholarship to Harvard University

  Despite bouncing from shelter to shelter, Khadijah Williams worked hard to maintain a straight-A average in school—and now it's paid off with a full scholarship to Harvard University. Read More

• June 22 2009

  Blind Adventurer Hikes Entire Appalachian Trail with Help from Strangers

  Hiking the entire Appalachian Trail is a major challenge for any outdoors enthusiast—but imagine how tough it must be for a blind man. But against all odds, Trevor Thomas managed to complete the entire hike with help from strangers he met along the way. Read More

• June 21 2009

  Four Unforgettable Cat Stories

  Whether you’ve been a feline aficionado for years, or you’ve never come across a kitty you could tolerate, we’ve found four cats that prove how fascinating the species truly is. Read More

• June 18 2009

  British Grocery Store Uses Kinetic Parking Lots for Power

  At the new Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester, you can help provide power to the shop simply by driving your car through the lot. Read More

• June 17 2009

  Adam Bender, the Child Baseball Star with One Leg

  8-year-old Adam Bender lost his leg to cancer as a baby, but his disability hasn't stopped him from becoming a star player in baseball and several other sports. Read More

• June 15 2009

  Rubber Duck Saves Elderly Woman’s Life

  When 90-year-old Shirley Madsen settled down for a bath, she realized that she couldn't get up again. She nearly died there—but was saved by a little rubber duck. Read More

• June 13 2009

  Turmeric, the Wonder Spice

  According to new studies, an antioxidant in the spice turmeric, which is common in many Indian dishes, could prevent Alzheimer's disease. Read More

• June 10 2009

  90-Year-Old Woman Receives High School Diploma

  At the age of 90, Eleanor Benz has finally received her high school diploma—73 years after leaving school. Read More

• June 09 2009

  Strangers Raise Thousands to Help Pizza Guy Replace Stolen Car

  Last week, pizza delivery driver Steve Walker's car was stolen while he was delivering an order, and he couldn't afford to replace it. But one witness to the crime decided to ask the community to help out—and people all over the world have contributed thousands of dollars to his fund. Read More

• June 08 2009

  Impoverished Rancher Wins $232 Million Powerball Prize

  After buying a ticket in the aptly named town of Winner, South Dakota, 23-year-old rancher Neal Wanless won a $232 million Powerball prize, which he plans to use to help his impoverished community. Read More

• June 03 2009

  Man Bets On His Life and Wins

  When Jon Matthews, a 59-year-old man from Buckinghamshire, England, was diagnosed with a type of cancer called mesothelioma, his doctors told him he had mere months to live. But instead of saying his goodbyes, Matthews decided to make a bet on his own slim chances of survival—and now his decision is paying off. Read More

• June 01 2009

  Kidnapped Woman Rescued by a Pizza Delivery

  When a pizza delivery man drove 30 miles out of his way to deliver an order, he was probably hoping for a big tip—but he became a hero instead. Read More

• May 31 2009

  Five Incredible Underdog Stories

  Susan Boyle's newfound singing career is one of the most amazing underdog stories of recent times—but we've rounded up a few others that you might find just as inspiring. Read More

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