She Built a $15,000 Cottage in the Back Yard For a Brother With Autism: 'The change has been incredible'
A woman built her 33-yo brother with autism a cottage in her back garden and says it's been a "game-changer" to give him independence.
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Woman Can't Walk, So She Teams Up With Blind Man for Hiking: 'He's the Legs, I'm the Eyes'
A blind man paired up to hike with a woman who can't walk, and together they make the perfect team to climb a 14,000-foot mountain.
Poland Once Gave America a Birthday Card That Was Signed By 5.5 Million Polish People
The Library of Congress published a 111 volume birthday card that was given to America in 1926 – and all of the pages are breathtaking.
Afghan Translator Who Saved U.S. Soldiers Finally Celebrates 4th of July as an American Citizen
An Afghan translator, Janis Shinwari, who assisted U.S. forces in Afghanistan has just celebrated his first Fourth of July as a U.S. citizen.
21 Quotes On Freedom and Liberty To Give You Goosebumps on Independence Day - July 4
In celebration of Independence Day, we've gathered 21 of our favorite quotes on the essence of freedom, liberty, and honor.
Teen Builder of 'Tiny House' Finishes Dorm on Wheels
Teenager Austin Hay completed construction on a tiny house with wheels that he had begun during his sophomore year of high school. The home includes a full kitchen, loft, shower and composting toilet, and plans for solar panels.
Mauritania Fights to End Racism
Since it gained its independence from France in 1960 Mauritania has struggled with ethnic tension between Arab and Afro-Mauritanians, but a new democratically-elected government is trying to heal the pattern of ethnic division.
Machine Offers Sight to Some Blind People
A team of eye doctors, fellow researchers, and students at MIT have produced a "seeing machine " that allows the visually challenged to view the face of a friend, access the Internet, and "previsit" unfamiliar buildings
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