Inspiring

October 8, 2024

Turkey’s Garbage Collectors Create Library With Books Rescued From Trash

One person’s trash is another person’s literary treasure. In Ankara, Turkey, a group of garbage collectors couldn't help but notice a pattern—they kept finding books in the trash that they picked up around the city. Sad to see resources that could easily benefit others being thrown away, they came up with an idea. The workers created a library with the books they rescued from being sent to a landfill.

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October 2, 2024

Complete Stranger Carries 79-Year-Old Hiker for Hours After She Falls and Can’t Walk

On August 28, 79-year-old Ursula Bannister embarked on her annual hike to High Rock Lookout, a scenic viewpoint near Ashford, Washington. For the past 23 years, she has made the trek to honor her mother, bringing flowers to the spot where she scattered her ashes. Despite her confidence as an avid hiker, this year proved difficult, as Bannister found herself in unexpected danger.

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September 25, 2024

Batman Cosplayer Surprises Super Fan With Down Syndrome and Gives Him an Unforgettable Moment

Sometimes, real heroes do wear capes. Such is the case of Max Wayne, an Italian cosplayer. The man dresses up as Batman with the mission of bringing smiles to the sick, disabled, and anyone who could use a sweet moment with a superhero. And no one was more excited to meet Batman than a super fan named Gianni, who Wayne decided to surprise.

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September 20, 2024

70-Year-Old Man Defies Expectations by Becoming One of the World’s Oldest Medical Graduates

It's never too late to pursue your dreams. Just ask Toh Hong Keng, who has become one of the oldest, if not the oldest medical graduate in the world. At 70 years old, the Hong Kong-based retired executive got his degree from the University PHINMA in Cebu, Philippines. “My family and friends were surprised at first. Several of my friends thought I was crazy wanting to study medicine at this age,” Toh told CNN.

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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.