Inspiring

August 9, 2018

Man Spends 40 Years Planting a Tree on Barren Island Every Day, Now It’s a Giant Forest

In 1979, Jadav Payeng—a then-16-year-old resident of Assam, India—made a startling discovery: several dead snakes scattered along the sandy banks of the Brahmaputra River's Majuli Island. Having been displaced by flooding, the creatures were then killed due to the island's lack of shade. This gruesome sight resonated strongly with Payeng, inspiring him to act. “When I saw it, I thought even we humans will have to die this way in the heat,” he told NPR.

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July 31, 2018

96-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Is Now the Epic Frontwoman for a Death Metal Band

It’s not always easy to reinvent yourself, but it’s something that Inge Ginsberg has done over the course of her long life. Now at 96 years old, the Holocaust survivor has entered a new phase in her life: she is the frontwoman for a death metal band called Inge & the TritoneKings. Prior to rocking out with the fast-paced guitar and drums, Ginsburg’s life sounds like the plot of a historic film.

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July 25, 2018

Teen Helps Save Six Lives by Posting Uplifting Messages on UK Bridge

As part of a suicide prevention effort, 18-year-old Paige Hunter posted more than 40 uplifting messages to the Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland, England. From messages such as “You’re not alone” to “The world is much better with you in it,” the heartfelt notes illustrate the teenager’s incredible empathy for vulnerable people suffering with mental health issues. According to the local Northumbria Police, Hunter’s inspirational notes have so far helped save the lives of six people.

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