64 years ago, an American soldier made a promise to his Japanese hostage to keep his family photographs safe, and return them to his family one day if possible. The soldier never managed to locate the family—but decades later, his son finally fulfilled the promise. More »
Warren MacLeod carved the "Sconestone" out of an African soapstone—and now he's sent it off on a global mission of kindness. More »
In memory of the priest who helped them realize their potential, a group of homeless men in Poland are building a ship that they plan to sail around the world. More »
Bonnie and Clyde are a bonded pair of Border Collies—but, in a one-of-a-kind twist, Bonnie serves as a seeing eye dog for Clyde, who is completely blind. More »
A British man and a Spanish woman rediscovered their romance and tied the knot, after a lost love letter had kept them apart for more than 10 years. More »
As it turns out, buying secondhand isn’t just practical—it’s better for our babies, too. A new report states that secondhand items emit fewer fumes that could be dangerous to an infant's health. More »
Typically, males and females are strictly segregated from mixing together in Afghani culture. But thanks to Australian Oliver Percovich, Kabul children from all backgrounds are creating a common bond—on wheels. More »
We always hear that it's a good thing to reflect on the positive in your life. But according to a new paper, it can bring even more satisfaction to think about what makes you happy, and then pretend that it never happened at all. More »
The "desertification" of the Sahara plains has the potential to displace more than two billion people in the years to come. But one architect has a plan to stop it: building a giant wall of sand. More »
We all know that our pets aren't baggage, but unfortunately, they're treated as such by most airlines. Many animals are injured or become agitated in flight—but the new airline Pet Airways offers a safe and comfortable alternative for pets that must be flown. More »
Despite their high intelligence and work ethic, many high-functioning adults with autism are unable to find jobs because of poor social skills. But one European computer company is paving the way for acceptance—and hopefully, others will follow suit. More »
Everyone knows the importance of customer service. But a bank manager in Midland, Michigan went above and beyond the call of duty by putting a stop to a scam against one of his bank's elderly customers, protecting other victims from losing millions. More »
At the age of 17, Zac Sunderland has just become the world's youngest person to ever complete a solo sailing expedition around the world. More »
By the age of 20, Jason Becker was already a guitar legend—but after being diagnosed with ALS, he lost his mobility and was told he would have just several years to live. 20 years after that awful diagnosis, this inspiring man is still going strong and creating beautiful music. More »
The Swiss chocolate company Callebaut has invented a non-melting, low-calorie chocolate bar: in other words, the perfect treat. More »