Boy Borrows Airplanes for a Few Joyride Laps on the Tarmac; Now Pilots Want to Teach Him How to Fly
Rather than being punished for his little airport heist, this youngster may have just impressed his way into being officially trained as a pilot.
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Americans Say They Owe a Lot to Their Favorite Teachers; And Their Most Enduring Memories Might Make You Cry
2 in 5 Americans say their favorite teacher was the inspiration for their current career – and this poll reveals teachers have done much more than that.
Miss Virginia Contestant Performs Science Experiment For Talent Portion and Wins Beauty Pageant Crown
Instead of singing or dancing, this newly-crowned beauty queen earned her title by performing an on-stage science experiment for the judges.
On Her 86th Birthday, Check Out the Jane Goodall Documentary Trailer We Can All Use Right Now: 'The Hope'
The Nat Geo trailer for Jane Goodall's new documentary "The Hope" is a message of encouragement for people around the world.
This Athlete Could Become the First American Amputee to Compete in the Olympics
Despite how his prosthetics have been deemed "an unfair advantage" over his competitors, Blake Leeper is still fighting for a place on Team USA.
Meet the 18-Year-old Blind Piano Player Who is So Talented, Scientists Are Studying His Brain
Matthew Whitaker is a blind piano prodigy whose unique neurological state could help scientists better understand the human brain.
School Bus Driver Who Transported Generations of Students Laid to Rest in Decorated Casket He Always Wanted
This devoted Minnesota bus driver always wanted to be buried in this specially-designed school bus casket—and last week, his final wishes were fulfilled.
91-Year-old Gym Member Who Works Out in Overalls Becomes Social Media Poster Boy for Good Health
This stylish Alabama senior was named Gym Member of the Month after diligently working out in his overalls three times a week for a year.
Woman Who Fostered 600 Kids in 50 Years Took in Anyone-Regardless of Age or Medical Condition
Over the course of the last 50 years, Linda Herring has fostered more than 600 children of every age, gender, race, and medical category.
Viral Video of Young Fast Food Worker's Drive-Thru Demeanor is Infectiously Positive
Chick-Fil-A employees are notorious for being friendly—but this young man is going viral for going above and beyond the call of duty to make people smile.
Watch Google's Inspiring Video Review of How the World Was Celebrating Its Heroes More Than Ever
Underneath all of the 2019 search engine results for pop culture references, there was a massive increase in people paying attention to everyday heroes.
Army Green Beret Became Oldest Rookie in NFL After Learning to Snap a Football on YouTube
Despite not even knowing what a long snapper was on a football team, Nate Boyer went on to make NFL history after learning how to snap a ball on YouTube.
Deli Owner Has Received More Than 400 Letters to Santa-And He Has Responded to All of Them
He's never been an official employee of Santa's workshop, but Aleem Chaudhry of San Antonio, gets hundreds of letters to Santa and responds to every one.
Teen Makes 'Armor' That Blocks Radiation During Cancer Treatments, Reducing Exposure By Whopping 75%
Not only does the armor reduce exposure to radiation by 75%, it also provides a powerful psychological boost to women undergoing treatment.
Finally, a Documentary About the Extraordinary Man Who Documents the World: Sir David Attenborough
If you're a fan of the documentary, Planet Earth, wait ‘til you watch the documentary about the guy who, for decades, helped bring the planet to life on TV.
Rosa Parks Officially Honored With Memorial Statue in Montgomery 64 Years After Her Iconic Protest
On December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man—now she is being honored with her very own statue.
68-Year-old With Alzheimer's Staves Off the Disease by Climbing the Same Mountain Every Day
It has been fifty years since Sion Jair first started his daily hiking routine to deal with his health issues – and he estimates that he has climbed the mountain over 5,000 times ever since.
Tina Turner Turns 80 Today: Simply the Best-And Now on Broadway
As music lovers pay homage to the Queen of Rock n' Roll on her 80th birthday, a Broadway musical about her incredible career hits the stage.
Man Runs Marathon in SWAT Gear, Saves a Life, and Gets Engaged-All on the Same Day
It was a pretty eventful day for this Chicago Police Sergeant after he ran a 15k, saved a stranger's life, and then proposed to his longtime girlfriend.
Here Are the 10 Most Likely Role Models Americans Look Up to and How They've Inspired Us
Most Americans look up to their mothers and fathers, but there are apparently many more people who inspire us on a daily basis.
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