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July 18, 2025

Watch This Chimpanzee Reunite With His Rescuer and Go Straight in for a Hug

The more we learn about chimpanzees, the more we realize how alike they are to humans. We share 98% of our DNA with chimps, and if you need proof, this viral video might just convince you. It captures a chimp named Citron being reunited with an old friend—his rescuer, Fabrice “Fiston” Moudoungue.

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July 14, 2025

The World’s Largest Time Capsule From 1975 Has Finally Been Opened

Countless pet rocks. A vibrant teal suit. Thousands of letters, photographs, and cassette tapes.

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June 27, 2025

12-Year-Old Plants Over 150,000 Trees in Valiant Reforestation Efforts in India

How old does a person have to be to enact radical positive change in the world?

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June 12, 2025

Son Who Lives Abroad Surprises Dad by FaceTiming Him From the Same Room

Once thought to be something out of the Jetsons, video calls are now a standard form of communication. This form of communication allows people to stay in touch by seeing each other, regardless of where either party is in the world—whether that means they’re on different continents or simply on different sides of the same room.

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May 28, 2025

South Korean Grandmas Help Save Schools in Areas With Low Birthrates by Enrolling in Class

According to a recent study, South Korea has the lowest proportion of children among the 37 countries with populations larger...

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May 22, 2025

Lucky Winner Scores Irish Countryside Cottage for Just $7 in a Raffle

Living in the Irish countryside is a dream for many, but Ireland’s ongoing housing crisis has made it increasingly difficult...

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May 22, 2025

Teen Bets $10 He’ll Marry His High School Sweetheart, Almost a Decade Later They Tie the Knot

Even at 15 years old, Brodie Richards was confident that he would marry his girlfriend Savannah—so confident, in fact, that he said so to one of his friends, and bet her $10 back in 2016. Richards' friend caught the moment on camera, and the video didn’t resurface until years later, in April 2024, when Brodie and Savannah did indeed get married.

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May 21, 2025

Study Confirms Working From Home Does Make Us Happier and Healthier—And Employers Benefit as Well

If you currently work from home or had the experience of working from home sometime during the pandemic, you're probably...

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May 20, 2025

Funny Security Camera Footage Captures Office Staff Having a Dance Break

There are some songs that you can’t help but dance to.

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May 13, 2025

5-Year-Old Sir David Attenborough Fan Draws 99 Animals To Celebrate the Naturalist’s 99th Birthday

Sir David Attenborough turned 99 on May 8, and people around the world celebrated the beloved British broadcaster and naturalist. The nonagenarian received one particularly sweet surprise from a young fan. Five-year-old Max Evans-Browning is a big fan of the Attenborough and has watched all of his documentaries. So, for the occasion, he decided to draw 99 of the naturalist's favorite animals to celebrate the 99 years he's been on Earth.

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