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Smiley the golden retriever’s name suits him perfectly — incessantly happy both in face and demeanor, you wouldn’t guess this nine-year-old pooch had a difficult beginning. Smiley was born without eyes, and had to have his lids sewn shut to prevent infections. This little…
Remember Confucius’s Golden Rule about being kind to others? This guy from the Chonqing city in China apparently forgot about that proverb and learned that every dog has its day. The man came home from work one afternoon and found a…
When Edward Parker lost his wallet 65 years ago in Lambeth Palace, the most difficult thing for him was not losing the cash, but rather losing the treasured photos of his loved ones. Parker had no expectations of finding his…
What’s better than hot dudes and dogs? Hot dudes with dogs, of course. So it’s no wonder why this instagram, which was created just 5 days ago, has already hit over 12k followers. Keep ’em coming guys! *drools* #1. #2.…
1. Maybe you’ve heard of Oregon, maybe not. Trillium Lake sunrise, Oregon 2. It’s supposedly some beautiful state that’s home to lush greenery. Crimson Clover, Hilsboro, Oregon 3. Pff. Benson Footbridge, Multnomah Falls, Oregon 4. What’s so great about this place? Crater…
Meet Julia Günthel, the female contortionist widely considered to be the most ‘bendiest’ woman alive. Günthel, who goes by the stage name “Zlata,” was born in Kazakhstan. She discovered her uncanny talent when a preschool teacher complimented her flexibility. She was four years…
Here’s the story of a magpie named Penguin, as narrated by the loving Sydney family she shares a home with. “A little baby magpie came into our lives when she fell from a tree at about 3 weeks old.” The magpie is…
“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” sounds like a fable, but it is the actual title of a book based on an incredible real-life story: Malawian teenager, William Kamkwamba, had built a windmill in his village using a ratty old textbook and…
For everyone who says that animals don’t have feelings, this video of Jasper the cat hugging his canine best friend Bow-Z after 10 days of not seeing each other might change their minds: SO. CUTE.
Raul Lemesoff is an artist living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, who loves nothing more than to read books and create things. So when 7up engaged him in a project, he saw an opportunity to combine two of his greatest passions. Raul…
Right, right. Left, left. Can’t get your dance steps together? These animals will teach you how to groove with some popular dance hits. #1. This bear cub is on the Macarena basics. “Heyyy… Macarena!” — Macarena (Los del Rio) #2. This sea…
One morning, Thaddeus Kalinoski stood in front of the mirror and thought about his recent misfortunes. He had lost his job at the hotel two weeks back, and his wife had walked out on him over a week later. What…
“What is the most extreme form of penny pinching you have ever witnessed?” Reddit user Stjem05 posted this question online, and the responses he got were pretty fascinating. It seems there is no limit to the lengths some people will…
They’re called JumpFromPaper, and their bags look like this: And yes, this is not a cartoon. They are 100% real. It’s hard to believe, I know. I mean, the bag in this picture looks like it’s been added in using…
1. This dog who knows exactly what a stack of clothes and a suitcase mean. 2. This cat who’s claiming your luggage as their own. 3. This cat who’s helping you prioritize what to pack. 4. This dog who is…
If you thought your day was rough, then you are definitely not the only one. 1. Whoever has to stack all these items back up for lousy minimum wage 2. This person who will have to get in their car…