After Chicago Becomes One of the Biggest US Cities to Ditch Overdue Library Fees, Book Returns Surge by 240%
Since the new return policy went into effect last month, librarians are delighted to report that book returns have surged by more than 240%.
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After Homeless Man is Featured on the Front Page, His High School Friends From 1971 Rally to Get Him Off the Street
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Watch Jeopardy's Alex Trebek Get Choked Up When Contestant Uses Final Answer to Express Love for Host
The 79-year-old game show host has gotten plenty of intriguing answers from his contestants, but this may be the first that left him on the brink of tears.
Judge Insists On Holding Lawyer's Baby Boy So He Could Be a Part of Mother's Swearing-In Ceremony
When it was time for Juliana Lamar to be sworn in to the state bar, the judge insisted on making her son a part of the ceremony.
Mother Overwhelmed With 15,000 Positive Responses From Strangers to Her Autistic Son's First Ever Question
This 21-year-old man with autism asked his mother a question for the first time in his life—and the internet responded with overwhelming kindness.
Mexican Student Develops New Form of Rubber Road Pavement That Repairs Itself When Exposed to Rainwater
By melting recycled tires and other additives into a putty, this student has developed a new form of self-repairing road pavement.
Man Runs Marathon in SWAT Gear, Saves a Life, and Gets Engaged-All on the Same Day
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You Can Now Get Directions From the Cookie Monster Thanks to Navigational App's New Voice Option
There is no better cure for road rage than listening to the sultry tones of the Cookie Monster telling you to take the next right.
Microsoft Japan Recently Gave Their Employees a 4-Day Work Week-and Productivity Skyrocketed by 40%
Not only were the employees happier and more productive, the company also saved money through their daily operational costs.
9-Year-old Who Got in Trouble for Doodling in Class Now Has Job Drawing On Restaurant Walls
This 9-year-old artist used to be scolded by his teachers for drawing in class—but he now has a job as a resident restaurant artist.
14-Year-old Awarded $25,000 For Her Invention That Totally Eliminates Blind Spots in Your Car Using a Projector
Alaina Gassler's ingenious solution for automotive blind spots could prevent countless traffic collisions if it is implemented into people's cars.
After Musician Launches National Plea, He is Finally Reunited With His Beloved 310-Year-old Violin
Since the antique instrument is worth roughly $310,000, Stephen Morris assumed he would never see his precious violin ever again.