Good News Stories

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Scientists Discovered The Secret To How Ancient Egyptians Moved The Giant Pyramid Stones

April 30, 2014 / 7,496 views

The question of just how an ancient civilization moved the 2.5 ton stones that made up their famed pyramids has long plagued Egyptologists and mechanical engineers alike. But now, a team from the University of Amsterdam believes they've figured it out.

Community Comes Together To Make Aiden's Dream Come True... To Find A Missing Clownfish In Sydney

April 30, 2014 / 2,371 views

The Sydney youngster's dream to find Nemo became reality thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and locals, who guided him and his family on their journey to the Great Barrier Reef.

Man Loses 400 Pounds In One Year, Thanks To 'Draw Something' And A Woman 4,000 Miles Away

April 29, 2014 / 36,608 views

From across the ocean, an English woman inspired an obese American alcoholic to lose nearly 400 pounds, ditch the alcohol and embrace life in just over a year.

Marijuana Saved Her Life. This Could Change Everything

April 28, 2014 / 25,862 views

By the time she was 3, Charlotte was having up to 300 grand mal seizures every week. Eventually she lost the ability to walk, talk and eat.

She Lost Everything In A Fire. When She Got Her Dinner Bill, She Could Not Believe Her Eyes

April 28, 2014 / 1,627 views

This act of kindness did not bring back the things she lost, but it did bring her something very special... hope.

Pilot Writes Touching Letter To Parents Of Fallen Soldier

April 28, 2014 / 12,727 views

A pilot who flew the body of Indian army major Mukund Varadarajan - killed in an encounter with militants in last week - has written a moving letter to his parents.

Minneapolis Changes 'Columbus Day' To 'Indigenous People's Day'

April 26, 2014 / 7,682 views

It's been debated for years, but now the city of Minneapolis has decided to change from celebrating Columbus Day to observing Indigenous People's Day instead.

No One Thought This Kitten Was Going To Make It. Now, He's Stealing Our Hearts

April 26, 2014 / 44,520 views

A litter of kittens in very bad health were dropped off at Fabulous Felines Rescue NWA, a nonprofit cat rescue organization in Bentonville, Arkansas. There was little hope that they would all survive.

Her Class Competed In The Special Olympics. On The Way To The Bus, This Happened

April 25, 2014 / 16,746 views

The entire school had a big surprise for all the athletes competing in the Special Olympics.

Everyone Ignored Him And Kept Their Distance, Until A Muslim Man Did Something Beautiful

April 24, 2014 / 57,695 views

A bus driver has had his faith in humanity restored after witnessing a rider wearing plastic bags instead of shoes given a surprising gift this weekend.

New Mineral With Surprising Composition Discovered In Western Australia

April 24, 2014 / 11,800 views

A new mineral with a surprising composition has been discovered in the Polar Bear peninsula of Western Australia by a University of Adelaide mineralogy researcher.

Pit Bulls Can Form Incredible Bonds With Their Owners, But It's Not Just Families They Impact

April 23, 2014 / 14,485 views

Two former shelter volunteers from Animal Care & Control of New York City so deeply cared for Marco Polo that they're still curious about where he ended up and how he's doing.

Research Proves Dogs And Cats Can Love. The Same Hormone Released In People Is Released In Animals

April 22, 2014 / 2,658 views

Neurochemical research has shown that the hormone released when people are in love is released in animals in the same intimate circumstances.

A Proud Mother's Beautiful Response To Someone On Instagram Calling Her Boy Ugly

April 22, 2014 / 93,373 views

A proud mother had to endure the pain from a cruel comment about her special little boy on Instagram. This was her beautiful response.

Kidnapped Boy Sings About God For 3 HOURS Straight. The Abductor Gave In And Let Him Go

April 21, 2014 / 23,945 views

A 10-year-old boy managed to escape the clutches of a kidnapper by singing a gospel song until the suspect couldn't stand it anymore and let him go free.

Inspiring 8 Year-Old Figured Out How To Feed The Hungry In His Community For A Year

April 21, 2014 / 2,256 views

While most kids spend their free time playing tag or riding bikes, this second-grader at A.B. Combs Elementary School in Raleigh, N.C., has a more philanthropic hobby: He fights childhood hunger in his community.

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