Rosie the kitten was just 3 weeks old when she was found near the brink of death by a trio of sisters: Thi Bui, Thoa Bui, and Tram Bui. Luckily, the sisters rescued the little kitty from the streets, but she was…
Wasabi is a 16 year old, 42 pound African spur tortoise who works as a therapy pet. Oh, and she loves wearing dresses. Like any animal who works in a therapy capacity, Wasabi had to pass an evaluation to be certified as…
Diwali is one of the most important holidays for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The event is known as the Festival of Lights and celebrates the Hindu new year and the triumph of good over evil. It also honors the connection between…
When Savannah Hensley’s dad started to have chest pains one morning, the five-year-old made the most adorable 911 call ever. Most impressive of all is that she managed to remain calm throughout the call and was helpful to the dispatcher. Luckily, Savannah’s dad…
When Jessica Sinclair’s baby Piper hadn’t started crawling yet, the Cincinnati mother thought that her daughter’s eyesight could be the problem. It turned out she was right — the doctor diagnosed +7.00 in one eye and +5.00 in the other. So a pair of…
Thrill seekers rejoice, because Natura Vive Skylodge is offering the chance to spend the night in one of three see-through sleeping capsules hanging over the well-known Sacred Valley of Cuzco in Peru. The pods are affixed to an almost sheer cliff face overlooking…
Bonsai the bulldog has a genetic defect that means he was born with a deformed spine, missing pelvis, and underdeveloped hind legs. His original owners reached out to Friends of Emma, an organization that helps dogs with birth defects. In June, after Friends of…
When Jason Wagar saw this poor, unfortunate dead raccoon on the sidewalk near a bus stop in Toronto, he notified the city via its 311 Toronto Service Twitter account. It was 9 AM and he was expecting a quick response. As anticipated, staff…
Everybody loves hammocks and everybody loves hot tubs. It was really only a matter of time before the two were combined for what may just be the world’s most relaxing invention ever. This is the Hydro Hammock: The Hydro Hammock is…
The National Building Museum in Washington is known for large, interactive exhibits installed in the atrium each summer. This year, it comes in the form of a giant ball pit titled ‘The Beach’. As you can see, it brings out the kid…
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China is on the cutting edge of giant panda research. With only around 1,800 giant pandas left in the wild, the captive breeding program at Chengdu plays an important role in…
Have you noticed your Facebook friend list shrinking? Have you ever gone to message an old friend on Facebook — only to find that they’re no longer on your list? Who Deleted Me is a new iPhone and Android app…
Nicole Elliot of Columbus, Georgia, is truly a doggie saint. She recently adopted Chester — an elderly dog who is suffering from terminal cancer — from local shelter Animal Ark Rescue. Her plan? Help Chester live out the best darn bucket list any dog…
What’s the best way to make your shiny new luxury van look like something even a thief wouldn’t touch? Cover it in rust, of course. Not really, obviously. UK based car-wrap company Clyde Wraps has created a custom wrap that makes a brand-new 2014 Volkswagen…
Meet George, the adorable cat who loves to stand up on his hind quarters just like his human companions. In fact, George likes the extra height so much that he’s mostly found standing up, earning him the nickname George2Legs. In addition to his proclivity…
An 11-year-old Texas girl may have just delivered the greatest text message burn of all time, as reported by her 17-year-old sister, Madi Nickens, via Twitter. Madi’s little sister found out that her boyfriend had visited the park with another girl, and she…