Inspiring

June 19, 2019

12-Year-Old Girl with Rare Chronic Illness Invents Cuddly Teddy Bear to Hide IV Bag

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Medi Teddy (@medi_teddy) on Jun 12, 2019 at 1:49pm PDT Having medical treatment can be frightening—especially for younger patients. To make kids’ hospital stays as scare-free as possible, it’s important to mask the things that make treatment intimidating. In the past, we’ve seen a CT Scanner creatively transformed into a pirate ship and a white ward turned into a canvas for a colorful mural.

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June 12, 2019

This Dog and Duck Have the Most Adorably Unexpected Friendship

Form a gentle therapy dog and a rescue rat to a friendly fox and a caring canine, sometimes animals form the most unlikely of friendships. One adorable pair to recently win the hearts of many is a German Shepherd called Vendetta and an Indian Runner duck called Lemony. Their owner is 18-year-old amateur photographer Natacha, who captures their daily adventures on camera.

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May 22, 2019

97-Year-Old Grandpa Saves Village by Painting Buildings with Colorful Art

A little over 10 years ago, a then-86-year-old Huang Yung-fu faced a dilemma. The Taiwanese government was threatening to knock down his village, as he was the last remaining resident, in attempts to build a more modern apartment complex. He was offered money to pack up his home and move elsewhere, but couldn’t bear the thought of leaving the only home he’d ever known in Taiwan. That’s when he started painting.

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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.