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June 16 2010

Child of War Turned Peace Activist: Phan Thi Kim Phuc

Remember the photo of a little girl running naked down the street, covered in napalm? Amazingly, she survived the horrors of the Vietnam War -- and grew up to become a world-renowned activist for peace and forgiveness. Read More

June 10 2010

One Thousand Paper Cranes for Peace: The Story of Sadako Sasaki

Thanks to one young Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki and one thousand paper cranes, millions of people around the world are coming together in peace. Here is her story. Read More

May 30 2010

Amazing Heroes of the United States Military

In honor of this Memorial Day, we're sharing a few of our favorite stories of heroic individuals in the United States military. Read More

April 26 2010

Hachiko: The World’s Most Loyal Dog

Dogs are known for being loyal companions -- but we've never met any as faithful as Hachiko, an Akita from Japan who spent 10 years waiting for his master. Read More

April 14 2010

Reddit Online Community Helps Family Bring Long-Lost Music to Life

Matt L'Italien's grandparents had written two love songs, but years after their deaths, no one in the family could perform the music. So he took his plea to Reddit.com, where he was overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers. You will be too -- check out this amazing story and the beautiful renditions of his grandparents' songs. Read More

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 25 2010

How Curious George Escaped from the Nazis

The authors of the Curious George books, H.A. and Margret Rey, made a brave escape from the Nazis during World War II -- and brought George along with them. 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 10 2010

WASP Female Military Pilots Receive Congressional Gold Medal

During World War II, young women known as WASPs risked their lives to fly planes to help the US military. 65 years later, they're finally getting the recognition they deserve. Read More

February 22 2010

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

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 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 Celebrates 50 Years of Once-Forbidden Love

While most young couples held hands on the streets, Laurence and Lena Nelson were forced to hide their relationship. In an era of segregation and blatant racism, it was a dangerous time for an interracial couple to be in love. But for Laurence and Lena, it was worth the risk. Read More

January 06 2010

Evolution May Favor Survival of the Kindest

Evolution has always favored the toughest among us: after all, there was no dinner for the Neanderthal who lacked the skills to bring home a bison every now and then. We’ve developed brains, brawn, opposable thumbs, and the ability to adapt to all sorts of climates. Read More