Inspiring

October 6, 2023

104-Year-Old Woman Breaks World Record for the Oldest Person to Skydive

You're never too old to fulfill your dreams–or even break records. A 104-year-old Chicagoan named Dorothy Hoffner is a prime example. She has just become the oldest person to skydive, and she had the time of her life doing it. After touching ground following her tandem jump alongside a U.S. Parachute Association-certified instructor, she proudly said, “Age is just a number.

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October 1, 2023

Adult Son Cuddles up to His Dad to Show That You’re Never Too Old to Show Affection to Your Parents

For many, growing up means finding some distance from their parents—both physically and emotionally. This rings particularly true for adult men and their dads. Unfortunately, displays of affection between men are still frowned upon by many, even today. A man named Trey Sawyer chose to defy this cultural expectation during a recent visit to his dad. As they were watching TV together, Sawyer cuddled up to him.

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September 27, 2023

WGA Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios After 146-Day Strike

In May, the whole world watched as the Writers Guild of America went on strike. While there were many reasons that triggered this walkout, one of the major issues was residuals for shows on streaming services, which pay writers a much smaller amount than television networks. After months of bringing Hollywood to a virtual standstill, it seems like the protests have finally secured a tentative agreement with major studios.

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September 18, 2023

Young Boy Dressed as a Royal Guard Gets a Rare Reaction From King’s Guards

The King's Guard is known for being stoic and unflappable. Even with thousands of tourists stopping by Buckingham Palace to take photos beside them, they are rarely seen breaking character. However, one little boy dressed as a soldier received rare acknowledgment from the guards when he saluted the unit during their march. A TikTok video by @frankthesoldier1 captures the entire event.

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