News & Features Archive

• July 27 2008

  Married Twins Give Birth to Twin Sons

  After meeting at an annual festival for twins, two twin brothers married a pair of twin sisters. Now, one of those couples has given birth to twin sons. Read More

• July 24 2008

  Flight Attendant Inspires In-Flight Works of Art

  A flight attendant has found a way to cure the hassles of air travel, by giving each of her passengers crayons and drawing paper. Read More

• July 23 2008

  Boy with Leukemia ‘Marries’ School Crush

  Reece Fleming was dying of leukemia - but before he went, he had one last wish: to marry the girl he was in love with. Read More

• July 22 2008

  Missouri Town Powered Entirely by Wind

  A small Missouri town has decided to use the area's powerful winds to its advantage, building four wind turbines to provide power to their town. Read More

• July 17 2008

  The Town without Trash: Kamikatsu, Japan

  In Kamikatsu, there’s no such thing as trash. The residents recycle 34 separate types of materials, and they actually enjoy it. Read More

• July 15 2008

  Family Reunited with Stolen Christmas Gifts

  Last Christmas, a family's box of gifts was stolen from their front porch. But thanks to the detective work of store employees, the presents have finally made their way to the rightful owners. Read More

• July 15 2008

  Airport Security Makes a Joke (and Tips for Getting Through Screening)

  Finally, an airport security department with a sense of humor - and a few tips for getting through screening hassle-free. Read More

• July 14 2008

  Siblings Separated During WWII Reunited 66 Years Later

  During World War II, Ukranian siblings were sent separately to Nazi labor camps. Against the odds, they both survived - and 66 years later, they've finally found each other again. Read More

• July 08 2008

  Woman Offers Mugger a Cup of Tea and Conversation

  When a Japanese woman was threatened by a mugger in her apartment building, she didn't panic. Instead, she gave him a cup of tea to calm him down. Read More

• July 06 2008

  Swiss Stuntman Creates Functional Flying Suit

  Swiss stuntman Yves Rossy has created his very own jet-powered wing suit, which allows him to fly at speeds as high as 186 miles per hour. Read More

• July 06 2008

  Boy Discovers Diamond Rings in Toilet Bowl

  While sticking his hand in the family toilet to retrieve a fallen toothbrush, a boy discovered 2 diamond rings that the house's previous owner had lost. Read More

• July 03 2008

  New Zealand Gives 435,000 Acres to Maori Tribes

  The New Zealand government has just signed over 435,000 acres of land to a group of seven Maori tribes, which will help their culture survive for generations to come. Read More

• July 02 2008

  50 States in 50 Days’ Adventure Helps Kids Get into Nature

  A Denver teacher is climbing each state's highest peak in a campaign intended to help combat obesity in kids, and rid America of “nature-deficit disorder.” Read More

• July 01 2008

  Solar Car Takes International Test Drive

  A Toronto man is putting a solar car to the ultimate test: On June 12th, he began an international road trip that will take him from Buffalo, New York, all the way up to Inuvik, in Canada's Northwest Territories. Read More

• June 30 2008

  Inventor Uses Tornadoes as Energy Source

  By creating a man-made tornado, an inventor realized he could extract enough electricity to power a small city. Read More

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