Inspiring

February 26, 2023

Functionally Illiterate Man Teaches Himself To Read and Has “BookTok” Cheering Him On

Motivational speaker Oliver James was left functionally illiterate after the education system failed him. The infectiously joyful James turned to #BookTok, a supportive community on TikTok, to bolster him through his journey of learning how to read. Now with thousands of encouraging followers, he’s chipping away at his goal of 100 books and learning how to manage his mental health.

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February 23, 2023

Heinz Wants To Buy a New Boat for a Man Who Survived a Month at Sea by Eating Ketchup

Last month, a miracle took place in the Caribbean Sea. A man from Dominica named Elvis Francois was rescued after being lost at sea for nearly a month. The 47-year-old had been working on his boat in St. Maarten when the weather turned for the worse. Since he couldn't reach his friends, he realized all he could do was wait and make do with what he had at hand.

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February 21, 2023

Dad Takes Toddler Son for a Mani-Pedi After Teacher Says Nail Polish Is “Only for Girls”

Teachers are often undervalued and deserve a lot more credit for helping to uplift children. Many people know firsthand how impactful a teacher's encouragement can be. Unfortunately, it goes the other way as well. There are some cases when a teacher's careless words can hurt and debilitate a child. One loving father took it upon himself to undo the hurtful words of his son's teacher.

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