Meet Big Jake, the World’s Tallest Horse according to the Guinness World Records. Jake was already pretty big when he was born – he weighed 240 pounds! People are usually silent when they first meet Jake. “It takes them about five minutes to comprehend how tall he actually is,” his owner, Jerry Gilbert, says. I…
A Colorado neighborhood woke up over a winter weekend to discover that their driveways and sidewalks had been completely cleared of snow. The good deed was carried out by a group of teenagers who decided to wake up early and shovel the snow from 53 homes. They left behind a flyer at the homes that…
While out on a sightseeing safari, some folks from Wild Wings Safaris filmed this touching video of a mother elephant getting some help after her calf gets himself stuck in a muddy waterhole. The youngster’s legs aren’t long enough for him to pull himself out and mom struggles to lift him out. After several attempts,…
From learning how to fold holiday napkins to making wreaths that everyone will enjoy, there are many activities revolving around decoration and presentation during Christmas. One of the most important ones is wrapping gifts. In Japan, gift wrapping is almost considered an art form, so learning the technique is sure to wow your family and…
One of The Voice’s 2015 contestants blew the judges and audiences away with his soulful rendition of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. Jordan Smith has been a top contender from the first week, and now as the performers’ numbers narrow down to 10, he pulled out all the stops. Jordan’s coach, Adam Levine, said that Jordan’s…
When Police Officer Kyle Canaan answered the call about a disturbance on a busy road in Norman, Oklahoma, he was faced with an unusual challenge. What do do with a lost donkey? Good Samaritan Robin Strader had saved the donkey pulling the wandering animal off the highway and away from traffic. Strader told Officer Canaan…
Here’s proof that if you find pure joy in the simple things you can live a 100 years. Armand Foisy was out with his 101-year-old mother, Albina, and noticed it was snowing higher up in Lillooet, British Columbia. The two drove to where the snow was falling and that’s when Albina sprung out of their…
Dr. Hamilton has handled a lot of babies at his practice and has a tried and true technique for calming a crying baby that he uses to quiet infants during office visits. “Parents have learned it and have experienced great success at home,” he says in the video description, before demonstrating the four simple steps….
A simple hair tie around your wrist isn’t something you think would pose a danger to your health, but for one woman in Kentucky it caused a dangerous infection that landed her in ER. Audree Kopp had bought a set of glittery elastic hairbands and like many young women, kept one around her wrist for…
The tragic passing of an Oklahoma toddler is shedding light on the terrible dangers that small button batteries pose to children and pets. Two-year-old Brianna Florer spent a wonderful Christmas with her siblings opening presents at her grandparents’ home. It was the “perfect Christmas” according to her grandfather, Kent Vice. But just two days later,…
A few years ago, five-year-old Akim Camera stepped on stage with his violin to play Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Dance of the Fairies’ with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra. The musical prodigy performed with André before, when he was just three and afterwards André remarked “With his uncanny ability to memorize a musical piece after…
Sometimes something as simple as a haircut can make someone feel better, especially if you are unable to afford one. A group of homeless citizens arrived at the Ascencia Homeless Shelter in Glendale, CA for some food and shelter and ended up getting a surprise that helped brighten their day and spark hope in their…
Mog is a much beloved cat who always seems to get into trouble. In this Sainsbury’s Christmas advert, Mog sets off a chain of unfortunate events which almost ruin Christmas for the Thomas family. Can she pull it all back to save the day? Judith Kerr is the world-renowned author and illustrator of Mog and…
Folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel performed in many venues over the years. One of their earlier guest appearances back in the ’60’s was on a Canadian television series called Let’s Sing Out. The show featured audience participation as students from university campuses all across Canada joined musical guest stars in familiar and popular folk…
As we get older we need more assistance in our daily lives. In some cases this means moving to an assisted living facility, a nursing home, or sometimes in with your children. For the past few years, Reverend Ken Dupin has been working on building a special home for elderly people that will maintain their…
We all have busy daily lives that make it difficult for our families to come together when the holidays arrive. But as this beautiful Christmas ad reminds us, we all need to pause and think about what is really important in life. It begins with a retiree receiving a message from his daughter saying that…
Meet Emma the cow. After the dairy farm where she lived closed, she was destined for slaughter. Thankfully for Emma the Kuhrettung Rhein-Berg sanctuary rescued her. As the video opens, Emma is loaded into a trailer headed to her new home. But Emma is terrified. Tears stream down her face as she faces an unknown…
This very smart pack of dogs work together to surprise their humans by decorating the home for the holidays! The moment their mom step out of the room, they set to work hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree and arranging the presents! Every one of these eight dogs pitches in for the Christmas surprise. I’m so…
Looking for a “fried rice” dish without the rice? Here’s a super healthy recipe where cauliflower replaces rice (and the carbs) for a tasty, vegetarian dish. For this recipe you’ll need the following ingredients: – Cauliflower – Sesame oil – White onion (chopped) – Frozen peas and carrots – 2 eggs (beaten) – Soy sauce…
Irish wolfhounds are one of the oldest dog breeds in the world and considered the tallest. Thought to have been brought over to Ireland as early as 7000 B.C., Irish wolfhounds were long associated with the Irish kings and warriors, because they hunted with them and fought with them by their sides. Nowadays, Wolfhounds are…
Canadian figure skater Elizabeth Putnam has performed on sheets of ice all over the world, but never one like this. Putnam put on her skates and at an altitude of 2,500 feet she begins skating atop the frozen Widgeon Lake near Coquitlam, British Columbia. For her, it was one of the most special skating experiences…
A Turkish explorer Cemal Gulas was on a 20-month voyage from the Bosphorus (Istanbul) to the Bering Strait when he met a friendly bear during his adventures in northern Turkey. Cemal is in a pool of water under a waterfall. With outstretched arms, Cemal calls for the bear. Translated he’s saying ‘Come to me, son….
Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson won dog lovers hearts over the summer recently when he showed off his softer side as a new pet parent. Now he’s won even more dog lovers’ hearts by helping an abused dog who was named after him. Dwayne Johnson the puppy was left at a Los Angeles shelter a few…
A Good Samaritan went above and beyond to save the life of a dog in a desperate situation. A man in Russia wasn’t wearing shoes or a shirt when he braved the icy cold to save a drowning dog. The unnamed man makes his way out to the hole in the icy pond where the…
Maria Williamson was in her car at a red light in Mobile, Alabama, when out of nowhere a carjacker approached her car and shot her in the face. She was rushed to hospital and miraculously survived, but the 26-year-old had to undergo two surgeries and have her right eye removed. That was in June of…
It’s amazing how social media can take a random act of kindness and freeze it in time for all to see. There have been many touching moments highlighted by the Internet. One that recently occurred on a crowded train station in Atlanta was captured on camera by a passenger. A young man was seated and…
When you’re a puppy, every obstacle is a big one to overcome, but there’s where family comes in. In this adorable video, a cute Siberian Husky puppy is trying to climb over a small brick wall to join his brother in some digging, but he can’t get up. That’s when his brother decides to lend…
They’ve never experienced a dog bed or toys before. Even the comfort of human touch is a relatively new experience for them. But for 18 Golden Retrievers who lived on the streets of Istanbul, Turkey, they are about to learn what it’s like to be a family pet. There are hundreds of Golden Retrievers abandoned…
Two brothers in Sudbury, Ontario got a picture with an unusual friend over the weekend that is going viral after they posted it to Facebook. The two were out hunting when they stumbled across a bald eagle stuck in a trap. Neil and Michael Fletcher were out hunting when they noticed several ravens circling nearby….
While waiting in line to see Santa Claus, this baby fell asleep and when it came time for the picture to be taken, Santa told the parents not to wake him. The result? One of the most magical children’s Christmas photos I’ve ever seen! Even though the little boy won’t remember meeting Santa, it’s a…
Police in Compton, California have just rescued a newborn girl buried alive after locals reported hearing cries near a riverbed. Two siblings out for a walk heard the infant crying and called police. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released a statement on Saturday November 28, 2015, saying that they found the infant covered in…
Kenny Rogers is certainly one of the icons of the country music world, having recorded with virtually everyone in the business. From his popular duets with long-time friend Dolly Parton, to the his latest song with the up-and-coming a capella country band Home Free. For Rogers’ new Christmas album he teamed up with Home Free…
Julia Price recently shared her story of an unexpected hero who came to her defense after a stranger called her a “bitch”. Price says that she was out jogging when a “well-dressed man” began catcalling her. She initially ignored him, but when he verbally abused her, she stopped and was ready to stand up for…
During the opening ceremony at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games in 2014, spectators were treated to an awe-inspiring performance of 500 people dancing in the sky. It opens with hundreds of dancers and acrobats in the center of the stadium. A group of acrobats run to the middle and climb invisible wires before being lifted…
John Bramblitt is an artist who paints through touch after losing his eyesight 12 years ago. Bramblitt has had epilepsy since he was a young boy and eventually it caused him to lose his vision. “My eyes are perfect, but it’s the part of my brain that makes the images doesn’t work anymore,” he says….
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