Hundreds gathered in New York City yesterday to witness the unveiling of the world's largest LEGO model, a life-sized replica of the Star Wars X-Wing fighter, in Times Square. 32 master builders employed by LEGO required more than five million bricks and four months to complete the massive replica, which weighs 45,000 pounds.
"We were all just in shock looking at him, hoping and praying a train wouldn't come," an onlooker told CBC News.
The future of fundraising may conjure visions of Star Wars. Tim Pryde, a 21-year-old product-design student at the University of Dundee, in Scotland, built a small robot that travels through public spaces, relying on coin donations for charity into a slot on its back to keep moving. And, it works.
The future of fundraising may conjure visions of Star Wars. Tim Pryde, a 21-year-old product-design student at the University of Dundee, in Scotland, built a small robot that travels through public spaces, relying on coin donations for charity into a slot on its back to keep moving. And, it works.
This youngster will stop at nothing to help save the Doberman who has cared for him through all of his anxiety and health issues.
Mark Trocchio admits that he wasn't always so compassionate, but today he's glad he had the chance to do the right thing for a mother in distress.
Felix Finkbeiner is an environmental superstar and author of the book Tree by Tree who is at the helm of a global network of child activists whose aim is to mitigate climate change by reforesting the planet.
Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan environmentalist who went on to become the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize, died of cancer at the age of 71. Tributes from leaders around the world in the press praise her as one of the most widely respected women on the continent.
Poncho the puppy isn't just a sweet sight for sore eyes - he is also being trained to help officers suffering from medical emergencies.
The breakthrough means that we may soon be able to turn simple sticks and leaves into nylon and durable materials.
This exasperated 3-year-old is a hero to every person who has ever sat on a toilet when the seat was up.
What could be a dreamier place to get engaged than surrounded by exotic fish at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia?
An anonymous donor spent $1 million on the last of the goodies at a Toys ‘R' Us store so it could all be donated to local children.
This group has already surged past their original goal - and they don't plan on stopping any time soon.
This isn't the collie's first newsworthy appearance – he and his owner were finalists on the 12th season of "America's Got Talent" too.
When their beloved principal complimented their matching pants, these two students made sure that he would be able to join in on the fun.
The US Supreme Court passed a historic ruling on Friday, stating that it is unconstitutional for police to access personal cell data without a warrant.
These firefighters went above and beyond for a pizza delivery driver who had gotten into a car collision before being able to finish the job.
Xavier McCoury was never able to see color until his family finally surprised him with a special gift on his 10th birthday.
These firefighters did not hesitate to help a young family who was struggling to enjoy themselves on a swelteringly hot day.