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    Painting in the Dark: Amazing Blind Artist John Bramblitt

    John Bramblitt's vivid, colorful paintings are striking enough to hang in any art gallery. But they're even more remarkable once you learn that Bramblitt completed all of the paintings without ever seeing his own canvas -- the talented artist is legally blind. Read More

  • marcelle shriver

    Operation Silly String Can Save Soldiers’ Lives

    Even though you probably haven't played with Silly String since the third grade, it's not just for kids. This spray foam can alert soldiers to dangerous trip wires -- and thanks to one dedicated mother, a huge shipment of Silly String could save thousands of lives in Iraq. Read More

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    Behind the Veil: Iran’s Shirin Ebadi

    Iran's first female judge lost her title after the Iranian Revolution -- but now, this Nobel Prize-winner is fighting for women's equality in her country. And she hopes one million others will join her. Read More

  • chuck feeney

    The Man Who Gave Away $4 Billion, and Other Amazing Philanthropists

    If you had 4 billion dollars, would you give it all to charity? Learn about the man who did -- and the other ultra-generous philanthropists who are following in his footsteps. Read More

  • jason lewis

    Explorer Takes Human-Powered Trip Around the World

    British explorer Jason Lewis has just returned from a 13-year journey around the world, using no cars, trains, or planes -- just the power of his body. Read More

  • aung san suu kyi

    The Martyr of Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi

    She may weigh only 100 pounds and wear flowers in her hair, but the remarkable Aung San Suu Kyi could be Myanmar's greatest hope for peace. Read More

  • belize zoo

    American Zoo Director Saves Belize’s Wildlife

    When Sharon Matola arrived in Belize, she discovered that most of the nation's schoolchildren couldn't recognize Belize's national animal, the tapir. So she set out to change that -- by creating the country's very first zoo. Read More

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    Half-Sized Heroes

    Not sure how you feel about kids today? We've rounded up a few inspiring under-18s who are sure to change your mind. Learn how they're using printer cartridges, fairy dolls, and cell phones to save the world. Read More

  • rose mapendo

    African Refugee Helps Other Refugees Find Hope

    Rose Mapendo faced enough horrors to last a lifetime during wartime in Africa. Now, she's working to help her fellow refugees discover a better life. Read More

  • brent burger

    Good Samaritan Buys Back and Fixes House For Homeless Family

    When Brent Burger found out that a family of 10 would soon be homeless, he knew he had to help -- so he bought their house back for them to live in. Just what anyone would do, right? Read More


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