After an emotional phone call to her counsellor, Charlotte Rose Ford, a student at Manchester University, UK, was left a heartwarming note and £20 by a stranger who overheard her troubles. Charlotte struggles with mental health issues, so she often has to ask…
What’s better than yoga? Well, according to Australian cat cafe Catmosphere, yoga with cats (of course). A one-hour session includes 45 minutes of yoga followed by 15 minutes of kitty cuddles. During the yoga sessions, no one is allowed to interact with…
In a bid to change how we may see children with Down Syndrome, Albanian photographer Soela Zani teamed up with Down Syndrome Albania and director Emanuela Zaimi to create beautiful portraits of children with Down Syndrome, inspired by famous paintings. In doing so, Zani shows us…
When Addie and Marshall Burnette decided to elope in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, they didn’t have time to find a videographer to film their wedding. So they got their Siberian husky Ryder to do it instead. “Our dog, Ryder, insisted on filming…
Mom of two Danielle Javernig, aged 43, was diagnosed with an incredibly rare cancer in May. To show her courage, for her final chemotherapy session she dressed as superhero Wonder Woman. She told the Daily Mail: “All through chemo you feel very sick…
Finnish capital Helsinki is offering cheap apartments in a care home to youngsters, provided they spend time with the elderly residents. With studio apartments in Helsinki costing around €600 ($635), the scheme offers young people their own space for just €250 ($264). The city…
When zoo keepers put a goat into a hungry Siberian tiger’s enclosure, they didn’t expect the two to be together for long — but now they’re roomies. Instead of cowering and becoming the tiger’s next meal, the goat asserted his power…
Presley the Great Dane might be 13 stone and a whopping six-foot tall, but owner Sian Barrett says he’s terrified of everything — from other animals to plastic bags. According to Sian, Presley will run for his comfort blanket whenever…
Rather than offering discounts this Black Friday, online retailer Zappos is helping unwanted pets around the US find new forever homes. The online retailer has teamed up with Best Friends Animal Society to pay adoption fees for anyone looking for a furry friend between…
This tiny monkey has just been born at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo and he’s one of the rarest (and possibly cutest) baby monkeys in the world. Baby Nangua is a male Francois Iangur monkey. Although they used to live throughout China…
The Unseen Art project wants blind and visually-impaired people to be able to enjoy classical art in museums and galleries. With 3D-printing and an IndieGoGo fundraiser, their mission could soon be a reality. Inspired by similar projects, like 3D photos and…
#1. “Excuse me, your butt is in my face.” #2. “GET OFF ME!” #3. Just cotchin’. #4. Don’t expect any privacy with these two around. #5. As long as the dog is happy with this arrangement… #6. Must hold on for dear life… Even… When……
Satoshi Tomizu is an awesomely talented glass artist in Japan who captures planets, stars, and moons in tiny glass pendants. Prepare to be amazed. Satoshi uses air bubbles, opals, and flakes of gold to craft the minuscule frozen galaxies. Most of…
Losing sleep over your home’s safety? Got £11.5 million to spare? Why not invest in this underground nuclear bunker (a.k.a the ultimate man cave)? The bunker, built in 1969 and renovated in 2012, is 45-feet underground, totally undetectable, and can…
Artist Rich McCoy who you’ll know from his previous paper cut-out photo art has been at it again! He’s been bouncing around Europe with a new set of silhouettes to change how you look at the world. Feeling festive in Covent Garden, London,…
Daisy the Chihuahua was born with underdeveloped front legs and a ridiculously cute underbite. She was found on the streets but, thanks to her new owners, she’s now learning to run with her prosthetic “leggies”. This is how Daisy used to…