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Grandma celebrates 107th birthday, says reason for her longevity is ‘I do what Bible tells me’

Living to a 100 years old is no easy feat, and certainly not an accomplishment many can boast about. This 107-year-old woman from South Carolina has witnessed some major moments in America’s history. She has ...

Opal Lee celebrates 96th birthday with day of service, collecting food for hungry families

If you know anything about the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, then you have definitely heard the name Opal Lee. The Fort Worth, Texas native has spent decades of her life in service. ...

Great-grandmother turns 100, still goes to church and collects donations for grieving families

Some people are lucky enough to find their passion early in their lives and stick to it throughout their time on earth. Similarly, this great-grandma knew what she wanted to do in life, and even ...

WWII flight instructor turns 100 years old, still works out at YMCA every day

As you get older, you realize that your body does not work the same way that it used to. However, there are some examples that make you believe differently. 100-year-old Les Savino is one such ...

Former Blue Angel who defied dad’s orders to sign up for the Navy celebrates his 93rd birthday

Our veterans have sacrificed a great deal for our country. It is hence, only natural that when it’s their turn to be celebrated, we make sure to give the fanfare they truly deserve. Mark Perrault ...

Chuck Norris honors mom on 101st birthday — she raised her 3 sons as single mom after dad left

Chuck Norris is perhaps one of the most prolific celebrities of his generation. The 82-year-old made a career out of marital arts and acting and is still respected by millions around the world today. But ...

Katie Couric reveals her breast cancer diagnosis – “I felt sick and the room started to spin”

Breast cancer affects millions of women across the globe. It is a disease that does not spare anyone. Veteran journalist Katie Couric revealed her own diagnosis and is now working to raise awareness among women. ...

Woman celebrates her 101st birthday – she still does all her house chores herself

Most people do not live to the centennial of their birth but of course, there are some lucky ones that do. And from those who do make it, not everyone is fully able to participate ...

State Trooper escorts kindergartner on first day of school, 5 years after saving her life

With so much grief and despair in the world, it seems all too easy to forget about the everyday heroes who strive to make it a better place. Firefighters, doctors, nurses and police officers – ...

5 signs Harry & Meghan might return to royal life after family’s ‘Olive Branch’ & being side-by-side in grief

The Royal Family has gone through a major upheaval recently with the death of the Queen. They are now dealing with the aftermath of the monarch’s death, figuring out the new hierarchy, and more. Of ...