In What May Be its Largest Ever Gift to Charity, Businessman in India Donates $7.5 Billion
After accounting for the bulk of India's major charitable donations last year, the nation's second-richest person, Azim Premji, had given $7.5 billion more.
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Stranger Drives 7 Hours Straight So Couple on the Side of the Road Can Be With Dying Mother
Despite the journey taking over 7 hours to complete, this good Samaritan had no problem driving a stranded couple to their dying mother's bedside.
Eating Mushrooms a Few Times a Week Could Dramatically Reduce Dementia Risk, Says 6-Year Study
This new study suggests that seniors who regularly eat mushrooms may reduce their odds of cognitive decline by as much as 50%.
Longtime Firefighter Saved By the Very Device He Lobbied for Months Earlier
Even though he has spent decades saving other people's lives, this firefighter's recent workplace decision ended up saving his own life months later.
Walk Through This Giant Stunning Exhibit Where Van Gogh's Artwork Comes to Life in Light
This new music and art display in southern France uses 50-foot walls to immerse you in the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh.
Irish Town Builds Memorial to Thank Native Americans Who Helped During the Potato Famine
A giant sculpture was erected in Ireland to thank the "Trail of Tears" Native American tribe who sent what little money they could to help the Irish people during the Great Famine.
eBay Seller Touches a Mother's Heart After Learning Their Family Lost Everything in the Wildfires
Aimee was so thrilled to replace an item she'd lost when her house burned down, she didn't realize the eBay seller would stuff the box with joy.
How Flickering Lights or Electrical Stimulation Might Banish Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A new field of neurological treatment involving alternating-current brain stimulation may produce success in non-invasive, non-drug clinical trials.
Neuroscientists Discover a Song That Reduces Anxiety By 65% (Listen)
The soothing 8-minute tune was shown to improve heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels in the brain.
Two Teen Girls Push Government in Bali to Ban the Bags That Have Turned Their Paradise Into an Eyesore
Teen sisters created Bye Bye Plastic Bags, to secure a ban on the bags across Bali—in an island chain ranked second for ocean-born plastic pollution.
Group of Birds Employed by French Theme Park to Pick Up Trash
In exchange for picking up little bits of rubbish, the feathery freelance custodians are well compensated with bird food and treats.
When Blueberries and Grapes Are Combined, a Dramatic Decline in Memory Loss and Aging - Study
The research shows a dramatic improvement in subjects who ate blueberries and grapes together, rather than separately.
Muslims in Town Adopt a Sacred Hindu Tenet So They Won't Hurt the Feelings of Their Religious Neighbors
The Muslim residents of this district are not forced to abstain from their practice, rather they choose to do it out of respect for their Hindu neighbors.
City Installs 'Vending Machines' That Recycle Plastic in Subway Stations, in Exchange for Free Transportation
Innovative machines accept plastic waste in exchange for adding money to fare cards in Istanbul: encouraging recycling while reducing garbage in landfills.
Goats Want to See You Smile, Says Adorable New Study
This new research shows that goats have a heightened sensitivity to human emotion – in other words, they love to see you smile.
Put These 5 Plants In Your Bedroom Window for a Better Night's Sleep
Studies conducted by NASA have proven that several of these plant species can lead to a better night's sleep and better air quality.
Scientists Are Replacing Plastic With Algae, a Revolutionary Idea That Can Suck Carbon Out of the Air
These Dutch designers have come up with an ingenious replacement for plastic – and it will actually be able to suck tons of CO2 out of the air.
26 Years of Research Shows Cardiovascular Health in Dairy Lovers is Not Aversely Affected by Choosing Cheese
Contrary to what the average dietary guidelines say about fromage, these new studies all show that cheese is much better for you than you might think.
Watch the Sweet Moment When a Police Officer Soothes Frightened Student With Muppet Song
This middle school student was afraid of going outside when Officer Chris Morrison stepped up to help soothe her nerves.
Routine Eye Test Can Detect Earliest Stages of Alzheimer's in Seconds, According to New Research
This quick eye test could offer early diagnosis and lead to treatments that are far more effective than current therapy methods.