Inspiring

May 22, 2017

Seniors Are Buying Tiny Homes to Live Their Golden Years Off the Grid

Forget assisted living or RVs, more and more seniors are looking at tiny homes to spend their retirement. In fact, a 2015 survey found that 30% of tiny home residents were between 51 and 70 years old, making senior citizens a huge part of the tiny home movement. As result, more companies are specializing in small residences equipped with comforts specially designed for this unique demographic.

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May 10, 2017

91-Year-Old Man Spends 56 Years Building His Own Cathedral From Scratch

Many people are compelled to make things despite their informal (or complete lack of) training. In these cases, it's often the result of an undeniable feeling of kismet or a vision they can't ignore. Justo Gallego Martínez, aka Don Justo, is one of these extraordinary folks. At 91 years old, the former Trappist monk has spent the last 56 years constructing his own cathedral completely from scratch in Mejorada del Campo, Spain.

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April 6, 2017

Funny Dad Photoshops His Baby into the Most Dangerous Situations

When dad Stephen Crowley began photoshopping his daughter Hannah in crazy, dangerous situations, it was all for a laugh to spook relatives. But now that the images have gone viral, Crowley is hoping to turn the funny photoshops into a way to raise awareness for the bone marrow registry Be the Match. Hannah, who is now 18-months-old, spent six months in the hospital after being diagnosed with the rare immune disorder HLH.

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March 16, 2017

Twin Sisters Embrace Their Natural Afro Hair and Take the Beauty World by Storm

Identical twin sisters TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann have found their calling by embracing their natural hair. As two of the minds behind Urban Bush Babes, a lifestyle website that has 350,000 weekly visitors, they've been creating buzz around New York for their powerful attitude and sense of style. One look at the twins, and it's no wonder that this beautiful duo is turning heads on the street. But embracing their appearance hasn't always been easy.

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