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Orphaned baby elephant and ostrich form inseparable bond to overcome difficult past

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust/Facebook Despite that the “orphanage” was full of other elephants, Jotto seemed to gravitate most toward Pea, an ostrich. Pea was rescued in October 2014. One day when the staff at The ...

5 plants you can put in your bedroom to get rid of insomnia

Lavender Lavender is said to help against anxiety, restlessness, depression, and insomnia. Many people put lavender oil in their baths to relax, and studies have shown that inhaling lavender can decrease the stress hormone cortisol. ...

Teacher has a big surprise for her class – and invites them all to her wedding

Kinsey works as a special education teacher for children with Down syndrome at a school in Louisville, Kentucky. She is very committed to her six students – so much so that she could never imagine ...

Thumbs up to restaurant manager who donates leftover food to the homeless

A homeless shelter in London named Ace of Clubs offers free meals, hot showers, and shelter to the city’s homeless. But keeping the shelter afloat financially can be difficult—which is why the support from KFC ...

Waitress is humiliated by stranger – 2 hrs later, she gets a note that changes everything

(I’m a 17-year-old girl. I work as a hostess to pay for my gas money at a local restaurant that specializes in seafood. A family of three walks in: a mom, dad, and their daughter. ...

Brilliant nursing home is tailor-made for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia

This nursing home, located in Ohia, USA, is one of only three places in the world specifically designed for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Facebook Each room looks like a surburban house overlooking ...

She was buying a dress for a funeral – then 5 words from the cashier changed her outlook on life

“My dad died three days before Christmas last year. The day after he passed, I went out shopping for a dress to wear to the funeral service. I work in customer service, so I know ...

Animal lover rescues a dog named Bagel and his friends from misery

After years of living a tough life locked up in the yard, 13-year-old dog Bagel escaped and looked for help. Luckily, animal lover Debbie Davidson found Bagel on a sidewalk. The dog was missing fur ...

Doctor dismisses mom’s concern – she follows her instincts and saves son’s life

Frank was only ten days old when Jennie took him to the children’s cardiologist at South Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, to have his heart examined. It was their fourth visit to the doctor, and so ...

Martin turns his run-down garage into a super nice tiny house for his mother-in-law

The garage is only 480 square feet (45 square meters), but it seems much bigger when you look inside. It took a year of planning and six months of work for Martin to complete this ...