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May 28, 2025

South Korean Grandmas Help Save Schools in Areas With Low Birthrates by Enrolling in Class

According to a recent study, South Korea has the lowest proportion of children among the 37 countries with populations larger than 40 million. Only 10.6% of the population accounts for children. While the country reported its first rise in birth rates following an almost entire decade of shrinkage, the consequences of these numbers are particularly felt in the rural regions, where the lack of school-aged children threatens the existence of elementary schools.

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May 22, 2025

Teen Bets $10 He’ll Marry His High School Sweetheart, Almost a Decade Later They Tie the Knot

Even at 15 years old, Brodie Richards was confident that he would marry his girlfriend Savannah—so confident, in fact, that he said so to one of his friends, and bet her $10 back in 2016. Richards' friend caught the moment on camera, and the video didn’t resurface until years later, in April 2024, when Brodie and Savannah did indeed get married.

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May 14, 2025

55-Year-Old Surfer With Prosthetic Leg Conquers Massive Waves Around the World

Surfing is one of the most thrilling sports out there. And it has become increasingly accessible to people with disabilities, thanks to the perseverance and public feats of athletes like Pegleg Bennett. The 55-year-old surfer has become a beacon of para surfing, serving both as a trailblazer for his local community of Cornwall, England, and a teacher for all of those who hope to experience this sport regardless of their disabilities.

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