Category Happiness & Hope
Need a pick-me-up? These feel-good tales of people changing the world for the better will restore your confidence in humanity and put a spring in your step.
Mr. Gluck and the Not-So-Secret Secret to Creating a Legacy that Lasts!
What's the secret to getting through some of life's darkest moments, inspiring those around us to do the best work they can, and creating a legacy that will be talked about for generations? Well, as it turns out the answer starts with a little thing we can all choose to do every day!
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Bike Angels: Competitive Problem-Solving at Its Extreme!
What happens when we use fun to inspire people to help the world in their own way? New York City tried out this experiment with their Citi Bike Bike Angels program and the results were, well, unexpectedly enthusiastic!
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Happy, Sad, or Chopping Onions—The Science of Why We Cry!
When was the last time you cried? Why did you cry? Crying is our reaction to everything from bad breakups, to awe, to cutting onions, but why is this? Let's explore this uniquely human reaction that seems to be a fundamental part of our shared humanity.
Read MoreHappy, Sad, or Chopping Onions—The Science of Why We Cry!Hidden Planets in an Everyday World!
Have you ever received a gift from a stranger that changed your view of the world? Get ready to experience a mesmerizing ball of wonder that fits in the palm of your hand! Let us take you on a global scavenger hunt in search of Josh Simpson’s hidden glass Infinity Planets!
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Meet the Man Behind Books Young People Actually Want to Read!
Could there really be a simple way to encourage youth to read more? See how the author, Jason Reynolds, is making it happen by telling stories that connect to the experiences of today’s young adults.
Read MoreMeet the Man Behind Books Young People Actually Want to Read!How Do You Find the Right Words for Your Love?
Have you ever felt an emotion you didn't have the words for? This is where the beauty of other languages can step in. When it comes to love, there are a lot of feelings that English sometimes can't quite express, but other languages have captured that magic!
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Feeding the Soul and Ending Loneliness
Can food fight loneliness? In the kitchens of the Healing Meals Community Project, food is giving people a place to come together, work in the service of others, and leave people changed for life!
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Kid President Returns to Keep Us Celebrating!
If you're searching for a glimmer of light on the web and proof our future is good hands, don't fret: Kid President is back and taking us on a road trip to meet other awesome kids around the United States!
Read MoreKid President Returns to Keep Us Celebrating!The Bristol Bike Project: Building A Better Future on Two Wheels
What can an old bike do to impact someone's life? Well, with The Bristol Bike Project, these old, broken bikes, are delivering remarkable new opportunities to those most vulnerable in their communities!
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Fighting ALS One Pickle at a Time!
When life throws us unexpected bad news, what do we do? The story of what Arthur Cohen turned his ALS diagnosis into may help you recognize your own tools to find your way through whatever pickle you may be facing!
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Harnessing the Power of Mobile Cinema to Save Lives
Here's how innovation in cinema can change the future for millions! As they say, "You can't be what you can't see." Now, thanks to the work of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and her team, people in remote places can see a different future.
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Mobile Cinema to Save LivesMeet the Couple that Helped Save 10 Million Acres of Patagonia
Thanks to the largest private donation of land in history, 10 million acres of land are now protected in Patagonia: one of the most beautiful places on Earth. So, who are these remarkable donors?
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