Dogs Become Service Animals for God – Working as Staff in 900-Year-old Historic Abbey
At Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire, England, two black Labradors named Eric and Florence have become beloved members of the staff. Originally the pets of lay minister Chris Skepper, they began accompanying him to work when a family scheduling conflict left him without anyone to ...
Town Is Missing its Clothing as 4-Pawed Cat Burglar Pilfers Items from Neighbors and Brings Them Home
In the small town of West Yorkshire, England, a feline kleptomaniac named Taboo has become infamous for her unique form of thievery. This 12-year-old black-and-white cat has learned to steal random items from her neighbors, including socks, gloves, underpants, and even shoes. Taboo’s ...
102-Year-old Woman Becomes Britain’s Oldest Skydiver–to Inspire People in Their 80s or 90s ‘Not to Give up Anything’
At 102 years old, Manette Baillie has become Britain’s oldest skydiver, proving that age is no barrier to adventure. Celebrating her birthday in a way most people half her age wouldn’t dare, she jumped from 7,000 feet at Beccles Airfield in Suffolk, England. This was Manette’s ...
26-year-old won the NYC housing lottery, pays $881/month for a 1-bedroom apartment: How the process works
Nahjae Olin’s journey to winning the NYC housing lottery and securing a one-bedroom apartment for just $881 a month in the Bronx exemplifies the persistence required to navigate the city’s competitive affordable housing system. After moving back in with her family post-college ...
African Grey Parrot as Smart as a Human Toddler Breaks Guinness World Record
Parrots are known for their intelligence and vocal abilities, but Apollo, a 4-year-old African grey parrot from Saint Petersburg, Florida, has taken it to an extraordinary level. Apollo broke the Guinness World Record for the most items identified by a parrot in three minutes by successfully ...
18-Year-Old Woman Bravely Leads 16 Hikers to Safety During Jasper National Park Wildfire
On July 22, a sudden wildfire erupted in Jasper National Park, rapidly engulfing the Canadian forest and forcing an urgent evacuation of hikers and campers. Among those facing the risky situation was 18-year-old Colleen Knull, a volunteer firefighter working a summer job as part of ...
Learn How a Canadian Man Traded a Red Paperclip for a $50,000 Home
Nearly 20 years ago, Canadian blogger Kyle MacDonald captured the imagination of the internet by trading his way from a red paperclip to a two-story home. Inspired by the childhood game “Bigger, Better,” where the objective is to trade an item for something more valuable, ...
One Key to Success For U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Is a Support Dog to Calm Nerves
One key to the success of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team at recent competitions, including their impressive haul of eight medals, is Beacon, a golden retriever who provides emotional support to the athletes. While much of the spotlight is on Simone Biles’ extraordinary ...
Clever Dog Learns to “Pay” for Cookies With a Leaf After Watching Students Use Money
Dogs are highly intelligent creatures—and the smartest ones learn things by simply observing the world around them. A perfect example of this is a black dog named Negro who lives in a school in Colombia. He is a guardian, keeping an eye on students in their daily routine, which ...
