Inspired Stories
The exciting story of the Siamese twins separated after 10 hours of surgery
After almost a year in intensive care, Twins born conjoined then were successfully separated and are now back home in Chicago, Today reported. Twins Addison and Lilianna Altobelli, 10 months old, were born conjoined at the abdomen and chest, sharing a liver, diaphragm, and abdominal wall. The little girls' mother, Maggie Altobelli, ...
‘I had God as my co-pilot’: Pilot who successfully landed medical helicopter in Philadelphia talks about miracle
The helicopter pilot that successfully managed a crash landing last week in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, said God was his "co-pilot" and that he felt fortunate for it after being released Sunday from the hospital to which he was taken, according to Fox News. Daniel Moore is the helicopter pilot that crashed ...
RIP Magawa, the hero rat: Sniffed out hundreds of landmines and explosives
Magawa, an eight-year-old "hero rat" who saved lives by sniffing out landmines in Cambodia, has died. For the most part, Magawa was in good condition and played with his usual vigor last week. However, as the weekend approached, he began to slow down, resting more and showing less interest in eating ...
‘Absolute miracle’: All survive when a medical helicopter carrying an infant to hospital crashes
Authorities and a witness report that a medical helicopter pilot miraculously avoided a web of electrical wires and buildings as the chopper flipped, struck the roadway, and slid through bushes outside a church before coming to a stop in a suburban Philadelphia neighborhood Tuesday, Jan. 11. As Upper Darby Police Superintendent ...
Australia’s Gympie floods: horses and cattle rescued after 10 hours dipped in water
As much as 650 millimeters of rain fell in parts around Gympie, Australia, over the weekend, and horse owners and farmers are both counting their losses and celebrating stories of survival. It happens all the time with floods and fires, and everyone just comes together. It's the Aussie spirit. The secretary ...
Food delivery driver rescues a 2 year-old walking around in nothing but a diaper and socks under 38 degrees
In the midst of a cold snap that dropped the temperature to 38°F (3°C), Robert Jackson, a DoorDash food delivery driver, noticed a shivering toddler alone on Detroit's 8 Mile Road, U.S. It appears that the youngster strolled out of the house unobserved, Robert rushed him to the Children's Hospital for ...
‘Don’t show other horses this’: Animal goes viral for doing something extremely funny
For a good laugh, check out the video below that has been causing online chuckles all around the world. It's not like there are a lot of horses that do this. It's charming and hilarious to see from the outside. As a young fella, Jingang has come up with an ingenious ...
A British army officer becomes the first woman of color to walk to the South Pole
Preet Chandi, dubbed Polar Preet, pulled a 90kg (198lb) sled through temperatures as low as minus 50°C (minus 58°F) and gusts as high as 60mph (97kph). "I have been told 'No' on many occasions and to 'just do the normal thing', but we create our own normal. You are capable ...
Kidnapped son reunited with family after drawing map of village from his memories
A Chinese man, abducted at 4, had successfully found his family after 30 years when he drew a map of his home village and appealed for help. According to the Guardian, Li Jingwei was kidnapped from his home village in Yunnan province, China. A neighbor caught and sold him to a ...
Betty White: ‘A true legend on and off the screen,’ states US Army twitter
“We are saddened by the passing of Betty White. Not only was she an amazing actress, but she also served during WWII as a member of the American Women's Voluntary Services.” While millions of admirers grieve the death of famous television star Betty White, who passed away on Friday at the ...
Highway ‘lost’ dog leads police to rescue couple injured inside a car wreck
By leading people to the traffic accident site, a 1-year-old shepherd dog called Tinsley saved her owner and another person's lives in Lebanon, Vermont, prompting Tinsley's owner to say the rescue was a "miracle." The New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) noticed what seemed to be a stray dog when patrolling the ...
World’s oldest living person celebrates 119 in Japan, gets greetings on Twitter
The world's oldest living person just celebrated 119 years old on Jan. 2. Kane Tanaka from Japan was born in 1903. She now resides in a nursing facility in Fukuoka prefecture. Her family claims she stayed curious and kept her mind and body healthy by doing math. Junko Tanaka tweeted about her ...
Betty White’s beloved soulmate
Even though her husband Allen Ludden has been deceased for many years, actress Betty White kissed a portrait of him next to her bed every day. Betty White, the iconic actress, passed away just a few days before her 100th birthday on Dec. 31. Many colleagues and fans remember the actress ...
Touching meeting in China: He was kidnapped as a child and located his mother thanks to a map he drew
A man who was kidnapped in China as a child and sold to a trafficking ring was reunited with his mother after 30 years thanks to a map he drew of his hometown, just as he kept it in his memory. Li Jingwei, a 37-year-old father, was four years old when ...
Raising money for vets, this hero gets $12,000 in one single day just from bike and running
Many veterans and active-duty personnel struggle each day, believing that there is no future for them. Geoff Speyrer had no idea he'd one day become a champion for delivering hope and knowledge to individuals who had never had a shot in the first place. To illustrate that there is help and ...
Louisiana man offers adaptive bikes to children with special needs
A Louisiana man provides adaptive bicycles for children with special needs. Andrew McLindon has worked for years with the McLindon Family Foundation in Baton Rouge. He brings opportunities to children with disabilities to have fun. "It's just beautiful," he said. "I mean a lot of times the children, it's been kept a ...
