Dozens of Real-Life Jedis Are Finding Mental Relief and Mindfulness Through Lightsaber Classes
The lightsaber classes are being compared to traditional martial arts because they teach students how to use mindfulness to live in the moment.
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Best Daring, Acrobatic Stunts by Amazing People on YouTube
These athletic daredevils were chosen as best on YouTube to represent this year's Amazing People collection. From jumping with skateboards, bikes and snowmobiles to doing flips over cars before scoring a basket, they all tested themselves -- and emerged victorious. Don't try this at home.
Watch the Heartwarming Results of Teen Skaters Befriending 5-Year-old Boy With Autism on His Birthday
In this heartwarming series of videos, a group of teens can be seen befriending a 5-year-old birthday boy with autism at a local skate park.
Mom Posts Letter to Skateboarder Who Showed Big Heart Despite Pals
A skateboarder gave her daughter a lesson on how to ride, but the mother learned a lesson about not judging others.
Celebrity Musicians Rally to Make Teen's Dream Album Before his Death
Making an album was the dream of 16-year-old ukulele player Killian Mansfield, who worked to complete it during the past year while battling a rare form of cancer. Critically acclaimed musicians from the upstate NY area appear on the album including Dr. John, Levon Helm and Todd Rundgren.
As Thank You For Successfully Petitioning Metallica to Play New Zealand, Prime Minister Surprises Fan
William Bush may only be 13 years old, but he was recently rewarded for rallying his fellow Kiwis in convincing Metallica to play a show in New Zealand.
People Are Happier After Yoga Classes, But Try These Quirky Yoga Themes for Extra Fun
While yoga is commonly used as a source of relaxation and exercise, it is now more fun with classes in unusual settings or using animals and laughter.
The Ultimate Dream Job Will Pay You to Travel the World and Post Your Experiences to Social Media
If you enjoy traveling the world and posting videos and pics on Instagram, apply for this job and start your dream employment.
Ireland Will Finally Get Its Own Ice Hockey Rink, Thanks to a VERY Famous Canadian
Devoted Irish hockey teams will soon have a place to skate thanks to a very famous Canadian hockey fan on the other side of the pond.
U.S. Ski Industry is Uniting Behind a List of Climate Change Actions to Save the Slopes
This is the first major collaboration between outdoor recreational groups to stop climate change and save American ski slopes.
New Research Shows There is a Prime Time to Take the First Vacation With Your Significant Other
If you're planning on a vacation with your romantic partner, here are some tips, warnings, and suggestions for how to make it the best it can be.
Woman's Amateur Bird Painting Becomes Viral 'Paintception' Sensation
Cindi Decker was so proud of her bird painting, she sent a photo of it to her son - but she had no idea that her work would inspire more people as well.
Youth Orchestra of Venezuela's Poor Wows the World
"The Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela's poor has been wowing the world, and arrives next week at the New England Conservatory."
Venezuela's Groundbreaking Musical Education, Saving Lives Through Music (Video)
Venezuela has become a hotbed of young classical music talent thanks to a system the country has in place that lets youth of all backgrounds get their hands on precious instruments. It's called "el Sistema" - "the system" - and it's all about children, about saving them - hundreds of thousands of children - through classical music.
The Spicier You Like Your Food, The Spicier You May Lead Your Life
The next time you meet someone who enjoys hotter food, this new survey might help you to guess a few of their personality traits before you even speak.
Dad Builds Wheelchair-Accessible Snow Fort So All of His Children Can Play Together
This dad knows that every child deserves to be able to enjoy a winter fort – no matter what their special needs may be.
For the First Time in 21 Years, Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain: 'The drought is over'
Due to a piece of legislation that was passed in 1998, there have not been copyrighted works added to the public domain in 21 years - until now.
Man Transforms His Workspace into Winter Castle Complete With a Working Drawbridge
When his firm started hosting annual competitions for the most festive workplace, this engineer grabbed some cardboard and staples and went all out.
Mom With Rubber Glove Christmas Tree Turns Down Strangers' Gifts, Asking People to Donate to Charity Instead
When this mom couldn't afford a tree, she made one out of rubber gloves because "you don't have to spend loads of money to make Christmas special."
DJ Spins Records From His Garden Shed Since 1974 for an Audience of One - His Wife
For the last 44 years, this self-made DJ has played for the "smallest audience in the world" from his garden shed - but that's about to change.
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