A Child Wrote to a Toy Company Asking Why They Didn't Have an Aardvark. Months Later, They Sent Him One Named After Him

4,052 views | Posted: August 5, 2026

A child wrote a report about aardvarks in 2nd grade and got so into them that he wrote a letter to a stuffed-animal co. suggesting they add one to their lineup.

Kitties for Sale: How to Choose a Healthy, Happy Kitten

2,082 views | Posted: August 14, 2026

Few things are as heartwarming as a playful kitten, and the search for one is genuinely exciting.

A Baby Pygmy Hippo Was Just Born at Toronto Zoo!

1,904 views | Posted: August 12, 2026

The Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female endangered pygmy hippo calf.

25 Unforgettable Things to Do in Chicago

1,627 views | Posted: August 14, 2026

From the lakefront to the city's most unusual museums, here are 25 unforgettable things to do in Chicago for first-timers and locals alike.

Small Acts of Kindness That Change a Stranger’s Entire Day

1,411 views | Posted: August 19, 2026

Kindness often appears in a doorway held open, a patient conversation, a few helpful directions, or a simple thank-you said with full attention.

A Man Thanked the Voice of Mario for His Childhood. Charles Martinet’s Response Was Beautiful

1,126 views | Posted: August 20, 2026

Charles Martinet, the iconic voice behind Super Mario, shared a heartfelt and inspiring reply to a stranger who thanked him for the childhood memories he helped create.

Construction Crew Rescues Kitten From Excavator, Then Gives Her a Job

978 views | Posted: August 25, 2026

A construction crew in Barberton, Ohio, rescued an abandoned kitten from their worksite.

Years After Dolly Parton Wrote Him a Letter, Eminem Reveals How Much Her Kind Words Meant

592 views | Posted: August 26, 2026

Dolly Parton had a way of making people feel special, and one of the final reminders of that kindness has come from an unexpected place: Eminem.