Archaeologists recently discovered bone flutes that are at least 35,000 years old, proving that music truly is timeless. More »
Despite bouncing from shelter to shelter, Khadijah Williams worked hard to maintain a straight-A average in school—and now it's paid off with a full scholarship to Harvard University. More »
Hiking the entire Appalachian Trail is a major challenge for any outdoors enthusiast—but imagine how tough it must be for a blind man. But against all odds, Trevor Thomas managed to complete the entire hike with help from strangers he met along the way. More »
Whether you’ve been a feline aficionado for years, or you’ve never come across a kitty you could tolerate, we’ve found four cats that prove how fascinating the species truly is. More »
At the new Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester, you can help provide power to the shop simply by driving your car through the lot. More »
8-year-old Adam Bender lost his leg to cancer as a baby, but his disability hasn't stopped him from becoming a star player in baseball and several other sports. More »
When 90-year-old Shirley Madsen settled down for a bath, she realized that she couldn't get up again. She nearly died there—but was saved by a little rubber duck. More »
According to new studies, an antioxidant in the spice turmeric, which is common in many Indian dishes, could prevent Alzheimer's disease. More »
At the age of 90, Eleanor Benz has finally received her high school diploma—73 years after leaving school. More »
Last week, pizza delivery driver Steve Walker's car was stolen while he was delivering an order, and he couldn't afford to replace it. But one witness to the crime decided to ask the community to help out—and people all over the world have contributed thousands of dollars to his fund. More »
After buying a ticket in the aptly named town of Winner, South Dakota, 23-year-old rancher Neal Wanless won a $232 million Powerball prize, which he plans to use to help his impoverished community. More »
When Jon Matthews, a 59-year-old man from Buckinghamshire, England, was diagnosed with a type of cancer called mesothelioma, his doctors told him he had mere months to live. But instead of saying his goodbyes, Matthews decided to make a bet on his own slim chances of survival—and now his decision is paying off. More »
When a pizza delivery man drove 30 miles out of his way to deliver an order, he was probably hoping for a big tip—but he became a hero instead. More »
Susan Boyle's newfound singing career is one of the most amazing underdog stories of recent times—but we've rounded up a few others that you might find just as inspiring. More »
At the age of two, Gina Incandela was diagnosed with autism. But with early intervention, she flourished and discovered a passion for music—and now she's wowing crowds around the country with her amazing voice. More »