Inspiring

April 8, 2025

95-Year-Old Powerlifter Shows Inspiring Strength in ’Strong Grandma’ Short Documentary

It’s never too late to learn a new skill or strive to be your best, and at 95 years old, Catherine Kuehn is a remarkable example of this. As a world-record-holding powerlifter, she proves that age is no barrier to achieving greatness. Her story is so inspiring, that she recently became the subject of a short New Yorker documentary called Strong Grandma, produced by Cecilia Brown and Winslow Crane-Murdoch of Sideyard Studios.

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March 31, 2025

Ukrainian Man Experiencing Homelessness Becomes Unexpected Style Icon

True style isn’t about wealth or privilege—it’s about creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Few prove this better than Slavik, a man experiencing homelessness in Ukraine. In 2011, his ever-changing, carefully curated street style caught the eye of photographer Yurko Dyachyshyn, turning him into an unexpected fashion icon. Unlike traditional fashion influencers or models, Slavik had no wealth or designer labels—just an incredible sense of individuality.

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March 14, 2025

Audience Member With Cerebral Palsy Steals the Show After Comedian Invites Him on Stage

Comedy shows are always full of surprises, but this one was on another level. During a recent show at Punch Line Comedy Club in San Francisco, comedian Adam Ray spotted an audience member named Avery, who has cerebral palsy, and invited him on stage to try stand-up. And let’s just say—he did not disappoint. Ray was on stage sharing a story about a friend in a wheelchair when he suddenly heard a “Woo!

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March 10, 2025

Actor Michael Sheen Uses His Own Money to Clear $1.3 Million in Debt for 900 People

Welsh actor Michael Sheen—best known for his roles in Good Omens, Twilight, and more recently, A Very Royal Scandal—has written off £1 million (around $1.3 million) worth of debt for 900 people using his own money. He invested £100,000 ($129.190) of his own cash to set up a debt acquisition company, helping people in South Wales, where he grew up.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.