Inspiring

September 21, 2018

Internet Is in Love With the “Cat Grandpa” Who Naps With Kitties at His Local Shelter

Animal shelter volunteers come in all forms, but few are like this man named Terry. The retiree gives his time to the Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and they recently shared heartwarming photos of him as he napped with a few kitties on their couches. The adorable shots show the cats enjoying the cozy snuggles and using the volunteer as their own large pillow.

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August 27, 2018

Female Iranian Photographer Captures Action From Nearby Roof When Stadium Bans Women

Iranian photojournalist Parisa Pourtaherian doesn't let anything stand in the way of doing what she loves. The 26-year-old is passionate about sports photography, and recently went to document a men's soccer match at Vatani stadium in the northern city of Ghaemshahr. There was just one problem—in Iran women are banned from entering stadiums during men's matches. Undeterred and fully determined, Pourtaherian spent three hours searching for a nearby roof from where she could photograph the national league match.

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July 31, 2018

96-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Is Now the Epic Frontwoman for a Death Metal Band

It’s not always easy to reinvent yourself, but it’s something that Inge Ginsberg has done over the course of her long life. Now at 96 years old, the Holocaust survivor has entered a new phase in her life: she is the frontwoman for a death metal band called Inge & the TritoneKings. Prior to rocking out with the fast-paced guitar and drums, Ginsburg’s life sounds like the plot of a historic film.

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July 2, 2018

11-Year-Old Nigerian Artist Is Gaining International Attention for His Incredible Drawings

Though Kareem Waris Olamilekan (known also as Waspa) describes himself as a “bitty artist,” his dreams are anything but small. At just 11 years old, the talented Nigerian artist has already attracted international attention and set a big goal for himself: to see his amazing lifelike portraits on the walls of a museum. Olamilekan crafts realistic and hyperrealistic portrayals of his friends, family, and other figures.

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