Inspiring

November 18, 2024

Dolly Parton Invests $4.5 Million to Kickstart Nashville’s Early Literacy Initiative

Dolly Parton is more than just a music legend—she’s a dedicated philanthropist with a passion for giving back. One cause especially close to her heart is early childhood literacy. Through her Dollywood Foundation, which oversees the renowned Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she’s now supporting Nashville’s youngest learners with a $4.5 million investment. The generous donation will be used to launch the Nashville Public Library’s new early literacy initiative, Begin Bright.

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November 6, 2024

75-Year-Old Runner With Worn Down Shoes Finishes a Half Marathon in Under Two Hours

Expert runners around the world consider a little under two hours to be a good half marathon time, but this number mostly has young, able-bodied competitors in mind. That's why when 75-year-old Queruben Abella (also referred to as Tatay Ruben) finished a 21-kilometer race in one hour and 56 minutes, people around his native Philippines and the world were simply in awe. Most commendably, he also did it in a pair of broken shoes.

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October 16, 2024

11-Year-Old Submitted a Drawing of a Playground to City Hall and They Built It in Real Life

When we think of children’s drawings, they often strike us as whimsical, playful, and not always the most realistic. A drawing by a young girl in Clearfield, Utah, however, recently became reality through her determination, creativity, and the help of her city’s Parks & Recreation department. Eleven-year-old Rosili Olson hatched a plan for a new neighborhood playground last year, hoping it would be safer for her younger sisters to play on.

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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.