World’s Largest Archaeological Museum Finally Opens
A spectacular $1.2 billion museum showcasing the finest ancient Egyptian artifacts has finally opened in Giza after more than two decades of planning, construction, and dramatic setbacks that would have defeated any less determined project. The Grand Egyptian Museum houses an astounding 100,000 artifacts across 968,000 square feet of gallery space, making it the largest […]
Senior Pug Gets Second Chance At Life
Betsie, an elderly pug found abandoned in a cardboard box in a remote area of South Africa, has begun her incredible 620 mile journey to her forever home at Pug Rescue in Benoni. The sweet senior dog was discovered alone and vulnerable, sparking an outpouring of global support from people touched by her story who […]
The Free Art Club This Teen Started Is Changing His Community
Sibusiso Dube of Dunoon, South Africa, transformed bare concrete library pillars into vibrant doodle art murals that now serve as the neighborhood’s favorite play space for children. The talented young artist gained recognition throughout his township for creating strikingly lifelike graphite pencil portraits, turning photographs into realistic artworks that residents treasure. When Dube was just […]
From Stranded Calf To Mighty Bull, One Animal’s Incredible Journey
A tiny calf just a few days old was found alone and struggling in a mine dam in Welkom, South Africa, with no mother or herd in sight and a future that looked impossibly bleak. The newborn was too small to graze and far too young to fend for himself when a compassionate stranger spotted […]
Born Without Brain And Celebrating A Milestone Birthday
Alex Simpson of Omaha, Nebraska, just celebrated her 20th birthday, defying every medical prediction made when she was born with hydranencephaly, a devastating condition that left her with almost no brain. Doctors told her parents Shawn and Lorena that their newborn daughter would likely not survive past age four, as the rare disorder affects only […]
MIT Engineers Just Changed The Future Of Heart Attacks
MIT engineers have created a flexible drug delivery patch that could transform recovery for heart attack survivors, offering hope to millions who face permanent heart damage. The innovative patch can be placed directly on the heart during surgery and releases three different medications on a carefully programmed schedule over two weeks. In studies with rats, […]
This Injured Tortoise Just Got The Coolest Wheels Ever
Sheldon the tortoise arrived at Craig View Veterinary Clinic in South Africa after surviving a dog bite that left part of his shell dangerously exposed. The injury meant he couldn’t move around safely without scraping the wound against the ground, but keeping an active tortoise completely still simply wasn’t an option. Dr. Bull, known for […]
The Truth Behind These Famous Weekend Cinnamon Rolls
Pam and Doug Johse spend their weekends at pop up markets across suburban Texas selling sourdough banana muffins, chocolate chunk cookies, and Texas sized cinnamon rolls with a sign that reads Loaves of Love. The 34 year old couple learned in August 2023 that it would be medically unsafe for Pam to have children, sending […]
Major Breakthrough Against The World’s Deadliest Infectious Disease
MIT biological engineers have identified several promising vaccine targets that could finally provide better protection against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease that kills more than 1 million people every year. The only current vaccine for TB, called BCG, was developed over 100 years ago from a weakened cow bacterium and poorly protects adults against […]
Woman Loses Her Sight And Discovers Something More Valuable
When writer Merilyn Simonds turned 70, she realized she didn’t have a roadmap for the years ahead and thought her 100 year old friend Beth Robinson might have some wisdom to share. The two women from Kingston, Ontario have been friends for so long they don’t remember when they met, but five years ago during […]