Good News Stories

Every day we share good news stories from around the world.

Scientists Say Smelling Farts Prevents Cancer

July 11, 2014 / 148,487 views

This is not a hoax, folks. Scientists out of the University of Exeter believe that smelling farts actually prevents cancer, among other diseases.

Colbie Caillat Is Tired Of Being Photoshopped... So This Is What She Did About It

July 11, 2014 / 55,823 views

Singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat is turning heads with her new video for all the right reasons. The song makes a powerful statement about unfair beauty standards by shunning hair and make-up.

3 Year-Old Spends Most Of His Day With His 89 Year-Old Best Friend

July 10, 2014 / 15,305 views

Three year-old Emmett Rychner has befriended his neighbor Kindem, an 89-year-old World War II veteran, over a love of tomatoes, tractor racing and the simple joys of life.

This Teen's Selfie Has Gone Viral For All The RIGHT Reasons

July 09, 2014 / 2,250 views

Carleigh O'Connell is a 14 year-old from New Jersey. She's also our new favorite body-image hero.

Pilot Of Delayed Flight Has Pizza Delivered For Everyone On Board

July 09, 2014 / 9,807 views

Domino's pizza manager Andy Ritchie has taken a lot of orders, but never one quite like this: to feed an entire plane full of hungry, delayed passengers.

After 50 Years Of Abuse, This Elephant Did Something That No One Was Prepared For

July 08, 2014 / 3,133 views

For 50 years, an elephant named Raju was held captive in India. Day after day, massive spiked chains cut into his starved, frail flesh. When it was discovered what this poor creature had to deal with, an army of heroes flew to India to rescue him.

Brave Jogger Hailed A Hero After Fighting Off Man Attempting To Rape Girl

July 07, 2014 / 3,194 views

Abdull Oun, 27, heard the victim's cries for help as he jogged in Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow, Scotland. He sprinted to the scene and fought him off.

Pope Francis Declares This A Modern Sin... And Hopefully We Listen

July 06, 2014 / 25,993 views

In an address at the University of Molise, Pope Francis called for more respect of something humans continue to destroy and exploit.

Everyone Is Sharing This Brave Woman's Bikini Photo. This Is Why...

July 04, 2014 / 3,101 views

Bethany Townsend's bikini shot has has gone mega viral with more than 220,000 likes on the Crohn's and Colitis U.K. Facebook page.

9 Year-Old Passes On Gifts For His Birthday, Saves Dogs Instead

July 03, 2014 / 16,929 views

Most 9 year-old kids would love a pile of gifts on their birthday, but Ethan Katz is not like most kids.

Teenage Employee Supports Breastfeeding Mom When Customer Complains

July 02, 2014 / 19,745 views

Stories about mothers who breastfeed in public tend to end in all sorts of negativity, so it's refreshing to hear about a mother whose decision to nurse in public led to acceptance and support.

A Boy With A Down Syndrome Twin Refused To Walk Across The Stage Without His Biggest Inspiration

July 01, 2014 / 2,632 views

Born just seconds apart, Austin and Ty Coppola came into this world together. But for the last 17 years the twin boys have faced very different obstacles.

The Dad-Doctor Hug Photo That Everyone Is Sharing, And For Very Good Reason

July 01, 2014 / 28,775 views

This photo isn't your typical birth photo that you see posted on a photography website, but when you read the back story, you'll find just how captivating this photo really is.

This Invention Gives Women The Power To Have What They Want, When They Want It

June 30, 2014 / 1,369 views

Grace Choi is a 30-year-old serial inventor who is taking on the $55 billion makeup industry.

I Thought This Coffee Shop Was Crazy For Doing This... But It's Working

June 29, 2014 / 23,166 views

The Vault is like any other coffee shop. It has coffee, tea, and pastries. But one major piece is missing...

Amy Adams Gives Up Her First Class Seat To Soldier

June 28, 2014 / 20,245 views

Amy Adams just gave us more evidence that she's an angel in disguise.

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