A sleeping student is not a very rare sight, but how many teachers actually take the time to figure out why they are sleeping? Usually, teachers assume that the student is simply playing hooky, or wasting their precious study time doing something useless. After all, teachers put in a lot of effort to prepare their...

In 1979, China introduced a law that stated that families could only have one child. The policy was introduced in a draconian attempt to fight poverty and control the population. Unfortunately, this meant many children were abandoned. When Kati Pohler’s parents became pregnant with a second child, they knew that they could not keep her....

Opinion In previous generations, a father’s role was pretty straightforward, pay the bills and be a provider. However, their contributions go much further than that. Fathers can act as protectors of the family, role models for their sons (and daughters), and teammates or partners for their spouses. Their role is actually quite complex and has lasting...

It all started with a scribbled idea on a napkin. Drew Anne Long was out shopping with her then 7-year-old wheelchair-bound daughter when she realized that she was rather close to outgrowing the regular shopping cart. With an array of carts for toddlers and infants, fun-sized ones children can push around and motorized scooters for...

Have you ever met someone who looked a certain way and made you jump to conclusions about their character? Unfortunately, that appears to be the case for Richard Huff, a 51-year-old father who has over 240 tattoos on his body. Despite being a kind and doting husband and father, he is often heavily criticized for...

If you’ve ever had the privilege of witnessing Tina Turner’s electrifying live performances, the last of which occurred on New Year’s Eve in 2022, you’d undoubtedly have been struck by the impression that this music legend was seemingly ageless, perhaps even immortal. Her commanding vocal prowess, dynamic stage presence, and spirited dancing would have led...

Martha Stewart’s rise to fame began with her small catering business, which eventually grew into a massive enterprise. Thus making her a household name and one of the most influential women in 20th-century America. Despite facing a 5-month prison sentence, many believed her popularity would wane. However, it appears that she is making a comeback....

Fables and fairy tales have been told for thousands of years. Although these stories are typically pretty similar, most cultures have their own versions. At the end of these stories, the audience is left with some sort of lesson, wisdom, or moral. Some years ago a story began circulating the internet that provides a timeless...

Heartbreak can be the most distressing things we humans endure. So often we spin in and out of patterns that are not conducive to our personal development. This is why we love to read about inspirational stories about remarkable people that have overcome some major adversities in their lives. Today we want to re-share the...

Poverty is a problem all over the world. Subsequently, there are hundreds of thousands of children who go without food. But one elementary school is doing its part to help those kids who are in need. In 2019, they started working with an organization called Cultivate Food Rescue. Here, they are turning the leftover lunches...

We all know Lady Gaga as an extremely successful singer, songwriter, and actress. Her road to that success, however, is paved with trauma and abuse. Recently in an interview on the show The Me You Can’t See with Oprah and Prince Harry, she opened up about when she was raped at 19 years old. She...

In the internet world, youthfulness is often equated with relevance. But one 91-year-old TikTok star is challenging stereotypes and inspiring millions with her vibrant energy (for any age) and fashion sense. Betsy Lou from California has taken social media by storm, garnering audience engagement with her dazzling looks and impressive dance moves. With over 69,000...