by ETHAN LETKEMAN Identical twin sisters who were separated at birth but reunited after 13 years are now the best of friends. However, it was not always a smooth road. Isabella Solimene and Ha Nguyen were born in the same village in Vietnam in 1998. But after their mother saw they were both malnourished, and knowing she did […]
by ETHAN LETKEMAN An eight-year-old girl from Clarksville, Tennessee, has raised thousands of dollars by opening a lemonade stand for her little brother, who has severe medical issues. Two years ago, Makenzy Evan’s brother, Gannon, was diagnosed with cerebral cavernous venous malformation, a condition that gives him lesions on his brain that could rupture at any moment, […]
Why do schools punish someone in a fight who is defending himself? Are people really expected to let themselves get beaten and suffer possible severe injuries instead of protecting themselves? answered by Jay Brook, Former Explosives & Blasting Specialist About 20 years ago, my wife’s son was being bullied at school. My wife told him […]
By Kim Saeed I recently had the great pleasure of watching the movie I Am, written and directed by Tom Shadyac (creator of comedy films such as Ace Ventura and The Nutty Professor). His message was a timely one, considering the new direction I want to take, which has mostly to do with exploring the foundations […]
One girl was evacuated during the blockade of Leningrad. Her name was Lenochka. answered by Rebecca, Just another human being She was so little and exhausted, that she forgot her last name. She lost a whole family; mother, grandmother, elder brother… A special group of skinny girls found her – they were going from apartment […]
I’m 19. My mommy told me she isn’t obligated to buy me anything, not even food, clothing, etc, and I’m freaking out about it. I’m her son and she’s supposed to look after me. What do I do now? answered by Ron Mak, Construction foreman, Manufacturing plant Supervisor Your mom is correct. And until you […]
My fiance got his co-worker pregnant. Our wedding is in 2 months and everything’s paid for. He says he still loves me and that he made a mistake. What should I do? What would you do? answered by Jon Michael Sakamoto, lives in Alamo, TX (2013-present) A mistake is buying the wrong brand of coffee. […]
Woman Comes to the Supermarket for 15 Years to Read Books for Free By Manuela Cardiga The clients at a popular supermarket realized that a woman had been coming to the store to read the books for free and decided to act on it. For 15 years, a poor older woman had been reading the books […]
What is the most inappropriate gift that someone innocently gave a teacher? answered by Ari Dell, Former Teacher I taught 8-year olds for a while. One morning a very sweet, sensitive-type, little boy proudly presented me with a small gift box that he had obviously taken great care to wrap and decorate. He insisted that […]
by NICK GILBERTSON Five siblings and their cousin smiled ear to ear Wednesday after officially being adopted by a Minnesota couple at the Minnehaha Courthouse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Leota, MN, residents Ruby Celada, 36, and her 46-year-old husband Armando Ayala, are now parents to two girls and four boys, the Argus Leader reported. Their children include twelve-year-old […]
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