Man Visits Shelter Dog Every Day for 2 Months to Earn Her Trust Before Fostering Her
He outfitted his house with various ramps and padded corners to ensure she had a safe, maneuverable environment.
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Narrowly Avoiding Prison by Judge's Leniency, She Turned Her Life Around to Win Case as a Lawyer in His Courtroom
A repeat drug offender turned criminal defense attorney, it shows among other things that it's never too late to turn one's life around.
Barcelona Church Under Construction for 141 Years Finally Gets its 4 Towers-Named Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Now only the tower of Jesus remains unfinished, and when the scaffolding is finally pulled down it will be the tallest cathedral in Europe.
When Builders in Maui Constructed Tiny Homes for Man's Family, it Grew into Crowdfunded Rehousing Project
Fincher lost everything in the fires, but within four days, builder Juan Ricci was ordering materials to build his family build a tiny home.
Wife Quits Her Job As Couple Spends 57 Tireless Days Searching for Their Dog in Mountain Town-See the Reunion
This couple went to great lengths in order to search for their beloved border collie-and after 57 days, they were finally rewarded for their efforts.
LEGO Converts Their Instruction Manuals into Audio and Braille, Inspired by Blind Man's Website
The LEGO Group has just launched their first audio and braille instruction manuals for visually impaired kids-so they can feel on par with sighted people.
Bedridden for 11 Years, Man Proves the Experts Wrong By Inventing a Surgery to Cure Himself
When doctors failed to diagnose a young man and his mystery illness, he spent years studying medicine until he finally invented a surgery to save himself.
Inspired by Husband's Cancer Diagnosis, Woman Devotes Website to Telling Other People's Stories of Resilience
Rather than wallow in the wake of her husband's devastating diagnosis, the journey inspired Janet Fanaki to tell the stories of people overcoming adversity.
Despite Being Homeless and Illiterate as a Teen, Man Now Makes Thousands Creating 'Backyard Beaches'
These breathtaking backyard paradises are designed by a construction worker who has overcome enormous challenges to be able to do what he loves.
Watch How This Couple Spent 20 Years Transforming Desolate Patch of Land into Flourishing Rainforest
The Sai Sanctuary started out as 55 acres of desolate coffee and cardamom fields. Now, it is a fully-fledged rainforest hotspot for biodiversity.
World's Smallest Baby, Born the Size of an Apple, Finally Leaves Hospital as Healthy 5-Pound Infant
This 5-month-old baby has defied all the odds after she was delivered at just 8.6 ounces – which is about the size of an apple.
Despite Being Homeless, High School Valedictorian Graduates With Over $3 Million in College Scholarships
This 17-year-old high school student managed to graduate with over $3 million in college scholarships – and he did it all while dealing with homelessness.
A+ is Overrated: New Study Says There is an Optimal Amount of Failure to Learn More Efficiently
Researchers from the University of Arizona have found that people learn more efficiently if they maintain a certain ratio of failure.
Stray Pup in Nepal Follows Mountain Climbers to The Top in Amazing Feat - Maybe The World Record for a Dog
A tenacious stray dog may have just set a world record for the highest elevation ever reached by a canine - and it also resulted in a loving new home.
'Humble Bus Driver' Uses Lockdown and Constant Nudges From Students to Finally Get College Degree
A 'humble school bus driver' Clayton Ward credits the high school teens he transported for helping him rediscover his dream of earning a college degree.
Sanitation Worker Honored as Role Model and Student Commencement Speaker, All Thanks to Coworkers' Love
This college grad endured immeasurable adversity and countless obstacles - but he has turned it into a stunning success.
Homeless Teen Goes From Living in a Car to Creating Absolutely Stunning Photos as a Wedding Photographer
Even though Carsten was a homeless teen, he never gave up on his dream of becoming a professional photographer–and now he wins awards for his incredible wedding shots.
Beating the Odds, Teen Moves From Homeless and Bullied, to Harvard
A North Carolina teen returned from camp last summer and discovered her parents had abandoned her. But dedicated to her goal of an education, she took a job, went to live with a friend, and kept her grades high, despite bullying and poverty, to earn a scholarship to Harvard.
How to Achieve Your Goals By Honoring Your Life
These three tips might be the key to helping you get to where you want to be.
Gas Station Attendant is Giddy When Surprised With New Bike From Regular Customer
This gas station attendant will no longer have to walk 2 hours to and from work every day, thanks to one of his compassionate regular customers.
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