Build it and They Will Come: Iowa Man Recreates Wimbledon, Travelers Come to Play Free Tennis
This tennis field sounds like a story reminiscent of Kevin Costner's Field of Dreams.
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Ten Touching, Amusing Memories on Fatherhood From Random New Yorkers
We asked 10 random New Yorkers what comes to mind when they think of Father's Day. From the sublime to the touching, here's what they report.
Why Not Place a Mini Library in Your Front Yard?
While messing around and building things on his deck one day, Todd Bol took a dollhouse-size structure and turned it into a free community library that would have global impact. He started a movement called Little Free Library, a nonprofit that seeks to place small book exchange boxes in neighborhoods around the world. The idea has taken off, growing from 100 libraries in 2011 to 6,000 libraries in 2013.
New Video Game Walks in Footsteps of Thoreau at Walden Pond
In a video game based on the Walden book, the goal is stillness and walking in the footsteps of Henry David Thoreau.
9-Year-old With Prosthetic Leg Becomes Inspiring Black Belt
This Florida youngster didn't let his prosthetic leg get in the way of earning his black belt in taekwondo.
Fallen Officer's Family Given $100,000 From 9/11 Hero Foundation
Stephen Stills would be honored to know that he was continuing to assist his fellow civil servants even after his passing on 9/11.
Pizza Chain is Fixing Streets and Filling Potholes Across America
As a means of keeping their pies safe on the road, this pizza chain is paving over road cracks and potholes across the US.
A Woman Given Months to Live From Advanced Breast Cancer is 'Cured' in World First
Judy Perkins and her doctors had given up hope before the experimental treatment at the US National Cancer Institute-2 years later, she's thriving.
Tokyo to Build Eco-Friendly 'Solar Roads' Ahead of 2020 Olympics
The city hopes to offset the cost of the project by building the solar roads on government-facilities before the 2020 Olympic Games.
Watch Police Officer Give Piggyback Ride to Elderly Man Struggling to Cross Busy Road
This elderly man still had seven lanes of traffic to cross when the pedestrian light turned red – but thankfully, there was a kind cop on hand to help.
Suicide Rates at Japanese Train Stations Have Plummeted by 84% Thanks to Simple Solution
The astonishing results were observed over the course of 10 years – and they have since inspired other stations to implement similar fixtures.
Janitors Are Becoming Millionaires Thanks to This Stock's 9,500% Rally
Three decades ago, a man offered up company shares to all of his employees, regardless of rank – and now, his compassion has made them millionaires.
Starting With Silver-Infused Underwear, You Can Save the Earth By Never Doing Laundry
This renewable fashion initiative is giving college students an excuse to go several weeks without doing their laundry.
Girl Takes Cardboard Cutout of Danny DeVito to Prom - and Then He Returns the Favor
In addition to being an amusing film and television actor, Danny DeVito is also apparently a first class prom date.
Police Officer Stands in the Pouring Rain With a Smile as She Protects Critter From Traffic
A Maryland couple were surprised to see a police officer standing in the middle of the pouring rain – until they saw what she was guarding.
Special Ed Teacher Makes Good On Her Promise to Give $1 Million to Her Students
No one ever thought that Genevieve Via Cava would actually follow up on her vow to give $1 million to her special education students.
Lost John Coltrane Album Discovered 55 Years After Its Recording - Listen to the First Track
The album "Both Directions At Once" was produced around the same time as some of his most momentous work.
If a Child Has Been Issued a Fine for Selling Lemonade, This Legal-Ade Team is Here to Help
Fining a child for trying to sell lemonade is ridiculous – which is why there is now a "legal team" to foot the bill.
This Update From Unlikely Friendship in 2016 is a Sweet Reminder that Good Things Last
When Norah first hugged Dan, he was suffering from insomnia and depression after his wife's death. 2 years later, he is a transformed man.
Restaurant Owners Who Say Anthony Bourdain Changed Their Lives Donate Profits to Suicide Hotline
Jason Wang's family went from living in a one-bedroom in New York City to "living the American dream" thanks to a visit from the late Anthony Bourdain.