From the wonderful site The Small Story, learn about "Low Price" Lenny and the unique pageant he's been running for 31 years. More »
Paige Bennethum, the little girl who wouldn't let go of her soldier father's hand in a famous photo, welcomed her dad back home to Philadelphia after his tour of duty. More »
If you're ever apart from your children, a new study says just talking on the phone will help just as much as a hug. More »
According to a survey of 35,000 people around the world, access to communication technology was a main factor in increasing happiness. More »
Today marks the one-year anniversary of when we relaunched Gimundo independently -- and we've got a few great updates to share with you. More »
Homeless residents of a tent city in Camden, New Jersey are getting a second chance thanks to a local pastor and group of volunteers. More »
We won't deny that times are tough -- but at the same time, our current economic hardships are helping people to become more compassionate to those around them than ever before. Here are five inspiring stories that have come out of the recession. More »
From Divine Caroline, here's a great essay on ways a mom can treat herself right on Mother's Day this Sunday. More »
A collaborative reading project launching today on Twitter with Neil Gaiman's American Gods could become the world's largest book club. More »
A reassuring new study finds that even in toddlers, intentions matter more than actions. More »
13-year-old Erik Martin has liver cancer, and he asked the Make a Wish Foundation for one wish: to become a superhero. Last week, hundreds of people helped him in his mission. More »
33 years ago, Oliver Vandevalle sent a message in a bottle out into the ocean. He's finally received a reply -- via Facebook. More »
Einstein, a 6-pound miniature horse, is in the running for the record of world's smallest horse. More »
After a California couple, Jaci and Eric Hasemeyer, began fostering and adopting children, their decisions set off a chain reaction throughout their neighborhood. More »
Bicyclist Steve Wheen was worried about bicyclists getting hurt driving over London's potholes, so he made them impossible to miss by planting flowers. More »