Everyone has heard the stories of big dogs that think they are lap dogs. Kernel the Great Dane, however, takes that to a whole new level. The massive pooch loves to sit in the lap of his owner, Alyssa, and snuggle up with other family members. One of his favorite ways to interact with his…

It is extremely irksome what the brain tends to remember. You may struggle to remember what it felt like to freefall when skydiving, but sure as the sky is blue, you remember the humiliation of tripping and falling on your face before giving a speech in front of the class in third grade. It can…

Nelson Mandela has become a household name in recent years for his work as a nonviolence activist who worked ceaselessly to dismantle apartheid in South Africa. He directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the apartheid government of South Africa and was jailed for his political activism. He spent 27 years as a political…

Millions of people across the nation were shocked and saddened by the news that Toys ‘R’ Us was closing its doors forever. One person, however, decided to see to it that at least one more group of children was able to enjoy the products of the store. An anonymous shopper in Raleigh, North Carolina, used…

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