Sacking Homework, County Schools Tell Parents to Read With Their Kids Instead
In light of recent studies saying that kids perform better without the burden of homework, this Florida county has done away with it altogether.
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Vietnam Vet With Dementia Reassured When Colonel Tells Him 'Your duty is done'
Lawrence Silk sometimes woke up thinking that he had to go back to Vietnam in order to keep fighting - until a lieutenant colonel put his mind at ease.
Former White Supremacists are Helping Others to Renounce Their Extremism
These volunteers know what it's like to be fooled by hateful rhetoric – which is why they are helping others to renounce their extremist lifestyles.
Prince Now Has His Own Shade of Purple
Surprisingly, the striking shade of purple was not actually called "Purple Rain".
Newlyweds Track Down Wedding Crashers Who Were Life of the Party
Karen and Michael Tufo were delighted to find out that these youngsters were actually real life wedding crashers – and they were the life of the party.
Sleepy 2-Year-old Asks Santa for the Simplest Gift Imaginable
We have never had so much in common with a 2-year-old than when sleepy little Linda Bartell sat on Saint Nick's lap last week.
When Dog Chews Girl's Beloved Elf on the Shelf, Hospital Works Magic With a Little Help From Santa
Because no one is allowed to touch the Elf on the Shelf, Aubrie truly believed that her little doll was done for – until local nurses stepped in to help.
Aldi to Give Away All its Unsold Fresh Food to 'Less Fortunate Individuals' on Christmas Eve
The grocery store chain says they want to cut down on food waste and also benefit "less fortunate individuals" in their community.
The 'Airbnb of Parking Spots' Wants to Pay Your Parking Tickets This Month
A cool app designed to sell and reserve parking spots is celebrating the holidays by paying for your LA parking tickets- up to $250 in value.
New Drug Could Offer First Treatment For Irreversible Huntington's Disease
The terrible neurodegenerative disease currently has no cure - but this groundbreaking treatment inspires great hope for the future.
Single Mom Works Overtime Just So She Can Restore $500 to Homeless Man Who Was Robbed
When Kari saw footage of Charles Reynolds chasing down the thief who stole his $500 paycheck, she knew she needed to help him out.
Crossing Guard Sets Up Free Coat Rack For Her Middle School Students
Minnie Galloway wanted to make sure that none of the students at her middle school would have to be cold during the chilly winter months.
Janitor Works At Bank For 30 Years So Coworkers Surprise Him With Puppy After His Dog Dies
Floyd Green has been working at the same bank for 30 years – so when his Yorkie died, his coworkers decided to do something special.
Library Hangs Helpful Poster For Subjects People Might Be Embarrassed to Ask About
The "Tough Topics" poster has been lauded as an ingenious solution for people who might be too uncomfortable to seek accurate information on harsh subjects.
This Font is Designed Specifically For Dyslexia - and it Really Works
The subtle characteristics of the Dyslexie font have been shown to help dyslexics read faster and make fewer spelling errors.
Watch Man Pull Over to Rescue Rabbit Trapped by California Wildfires
The man's courageous actions has made him a viral hero amidst news of the Ventura County wildfires in California.
Watch Cat Take Drastic Action to Stop Her Human From Singing About Her in the Bathtub
When Brad Johnsen said that his cat Pepé hates him singing in the bathtub, he really meant it.
Watch Lonely Rescued Cockatoo Find Happiness Swinging From Woman's Ponytail
It's impossible not to smile when watching this fun-loving cockatoo get the pep back in his step by swinging from a volunteer's ponytail.
When Guy Sees Napping Restaurant Cook, He Lets Them Sleep and Prepares, Pays For His Own Meal
Alex Bowen didn't have the heart to wake up an exhausted restaurant worker at 3AM – instead, he made his own sandwich and came back later to pay for it.
Teen Spots Scared Owl Tangled in Soccer Net But Is Able to Cut the Bird Free
Blake Milliken went to the school's soccer field to kick a ball around with his friends. Instead, he became a hero to an owl in distress.