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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
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After WWII Rescue, Soldier Devotes Life to Helping his Saviors
When an American fighter pilot was shot out of the sky over Papua New Guinea during World War II, a group of friendly natives saved his life. Ever since, he's devoted his life to repaying the favor. Read More
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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
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Code Talkers: The Secret Heroes of World War II
During World War II, a small group of Native American tribesmen were entrusted with translating the Allied troops' secret messages into a secret code based on their own native languages. Read More
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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
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Voytek, the Soldier Bear
Voytek may sound like an average (G.I.) Joe – but there are a few important distinctions. Voyek was quite a bit hairier than his fellow men. He could sleep for weeks at a time, eat every last bite of whatever sludge was being served at the mess hall – and did we mention he weighed nearly 500 pounds? Read More
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Insurance Agent Builds 8th Wonder of the World
The Temples of Damanhur are a series of stunning painted underground rooms and tunnels, as breathtaking as the Sistine Chapel. But their origins may surprise you. 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
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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
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