Good News Stories

People Paid A Company $100,000 To Dig A Giant Hole For No Reason

November 29, 2016 / 3,628 views

As Americans spent billions on Black Friday shopping, the makers of Cards Against Humanity convinced thousands of people to give them money so that they could dig a giant hole.

Patagonia Reached $10 Million In Black Friday Sales And Is Donating Every Dollar To Save The Planet

November 29, 2016 / 4,528 views

Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia reached a record-breaking $10 million in Black Friday sales and is donating every single dollar to helping save the environment.

Lost Cat Mittens Flitton Conquers Utah's Wasatch Mountains To Get Home

November 28, 2016 / 12,000 views

What stood between Mittens and his home was the impossible: the Wasatch Mountains — rugged terrain and peaks approaching 12,000 feet. The impossible.

Man Holds This Sign Outside Of Texas Mosque

November 27, 2016 / 3,465 views

A photo of a Texas man holding up a sign outside of a mosque is going viral for all the right reasons.

Little Boy Calls 911, Invites Police Working On Thanksgiving To Dinner With His Family

November 26, 2016 / 5,346 views

A little boy melted all the hearts in Walton County Sheriff's Office Communication Center in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

22-Year-Old Makeup Artist Is Touring The Country Helping Cancer Patients Feel Beautiful Again

November 26, 2016 / 20,309 views

A 22-year-old makeup artist has launched a nationwide tour, but he won't be in celebrity dressing rooms. Norman Freeman is visiting cancer wards to give patients the confidence they need more than ever.

Fraternity Cooks Thanksgiving Dinner For The City's Homeless For The 16th Straight Year

November 25, 2016 / 9,762 views

Every Thanksgiving, the brothers of Phi Kappa Psi at Drexel University feed more than 150 people living on the streets around their university.

The Woman Responsible For Coding The Software That Landed Apollo 11 On The Moon Was Awarded The Medal Of Freedom

November 23, 2016 / 9,334 views

Today, Margaret H. Hamilton was awarded the United States' highest civilian honor: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Customer Leaves Irish Waiter $750 Tip To Fly His New Family Home For Christmas

November 23, 2016 / 16,978 views

An Irish waiter working in an American restaurant got an early Christmas gift when a customer tipped him $750 to bring his new family home for the holidays.

This Cop Was Shot 8 Times In The Line Of Duty. This Is Her Amazing Story

November 22, 2016 / 12,664 views

This is Kimber Gist, a South Carolina police officer who was shot eight times in the line of duty and very nearly died.

Stop Buying Aloe Vera Gel From Walmart, Target And CVS. It Contains NO Aloe Vera

November 22, 2016 / 12,738 views

The aloe vera gel Americans buy at Walmart, Target and CVS contains no evidence of aloe vera at all.

Barefoot Woman Spends 30 Minutes Chasing A Man Who Stole A Stranger's Dog

November 22, 2016 / 15,806 views

A woman spent 30 minutes chasing a dog thief barefoot through the streets of Dallas and successfully returned the dog to his rightful owners, whom she has never met.

Villagers Risk Their Lives To Rescue A Baby Elephant Trapped In A Well

November 21, 2016 / 11,527 views

A baby elephant trapped in a well has been rescued in a small Indian village after locals risked their lives to help in the operation.

Kid Celebrates Only Having 1 Subscriber (His Grandma). Hours Later He Gains More Than 16,000 Fans

November 20, 2016 / 13,162 views

Sometimes the internet comes together to do wonderful things.

Therapy Dogs At Australian Hospital Reduce Kids' Recovery Time By 30%

November 20, 2016 / 8,767 views

The introduction of therapy dogs at an Australian hospital has helped reduce the recovery time of seriously ill patients by up to 30%.

86-Year-Old Grandpa Learns To Knit To Make Hats For Premature Babies

November 20, 2016 / 17,870 views

An 86-year-old retired engineer recently led the way at his senior living community by demonstrating you are never too old to learn new things – and help others.