Inspiring

September 25, 2025

Empowering Nonprofit Makes Waves by Teaching Women and Girls To Surf in Sri Lanka

For the Sri Lankan nonprofit SeaSisters, it goes without saying that surfing is for everyone. But, in Sri Lanka, local women and girls are “hardly seen in the ocean,” per the nonprofit. In fact, some have never learned how to swim, despite growing up on an island. That’s precisely why SeaSisters exists: to empower women and girls to take up both swimming and surfing.

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September 18, 2025

Subterranean Library Built in Metro Station Encourages Commuters To Read

Reading a book while riding the subway is nothing new, but Poland’s capital has recently taken that trend to the next level. Nestled in Warsaw’s Targówek district is a new subterranean library, offering locals a radical alternative to smartphone usage during their commutes. Metroteka opened its 150-square-meter (about 1,615-square-foot) space in the Kondratowicza M2 line station earlier this month. Inside, visitors can explore some 16,000 books, all available for loan through an “express” checkout machine.

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September 11, 2025

This Freediver Held His Breath For Over 29 Minutes Underwater, Shattering World Record

On June 14, 2025, Vitomir Maričić dove into a three-meter-deep pool in Opatija, Croatia. He quickly situated himself at the pool’s bottom, remaining there for an astounding 29 minutes and three seconds. By the time he reemerged, he had officially beaten the world record for the longest held voluntary breath by nearly five minutes. On average, a human can hold their breath for about 30 to 90 seconds.

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September 7, 2025

Community Rallies Around Girl After People Didn’t Show up to Her Quinceañera Party

Many young women around Latin America (and beyond) dream about their quinceañera, AKA their 15th birthday party. These celebrations usually come with princess-style gowns, lavish decor, fancy food, and extensive guest lists, making them as expensive as a wedding. Understandably, when people didn’t show up to Isela Santiago’s party, her father was a bit disappointed.

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