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They Relegated Doris Miller To The Kitchen — Then He Became A Hero At Pearl Harbor

Because he was black, Navy sailor Doris Miller was relegated to shining officers' shoes, making beds, and serving meals in the kitchen. Then his heroics at Pearl Harbor earned him the Navy Cross.

By William DeLong • May 28, 2023

They Relegated Doris Miller To The Kitchen — Then He Became A Hero At Pearl Harbor

Because he was black, Navy sailor Doris Miller was relegated to shining officers' shoes, making beds, and serving meals in the kitchen. Then his heroics at Pearl Harbor earned him the Navy Cross.

By William DeLong • May 28, 2023

A Book Checked Out In 1927 Was Just Returned To A California Library Nearly A Century Late

The late fee for this copy of Benson Lossing's “A Family History of the United States” would have been over $1,700 — but the library stopped collecting them in 2019.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2023

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A Book Checked Out In 1927 Was Just Returned To A California Library Nearly A Century Late

The late fee for this copy of Benson Lossing's “A Family History of the United States” would have been over $1,700 — but the library stopped collecting them in 2019.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2023

‘Slowest Student In The World’ Graduates 54 Years After First Enrolling Enrolling At The University Of British Columbia

Arthur Ross, 71, is expected to graduate with a history degree this week from the University of British Columbia, breaking the record for the longest a student has been enrolled in university.

By Amber Morgan • May 24, 2023

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‘Slowest Student In The World’ Graduates 54 Years After First Enrolling Enrolling At The University Of British Columbia

Arthur Ross, 71, is expected to graduate with a history degree this week from the University of British Columbia, breaking the record for the longest a student has been enrolled in university.

By Amber Morgan • May 24, 2023

Bobi, The World’s Oldest Living Dog, Celebrates Record-Breaking 31st Birthday

Certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest living dog in the world and the longest-living canine ever, 31-year-old Bobi lives with the Costa family in Conqueiros, Portugal.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 17, 2023

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Bobi, The World’s Oldest Living Dog, Celebrates Record-Breaking 31st Birthday

Certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest living dog in the world and the longest-living canine ever, 31-year-old Bobi lives with the Costa family in Conqueiros, Portugal.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 17, 2023

Abducted Girl Featured On ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Is Found Safe In North Carolina After A Stranger Recognized Her

Kayla Unbehaun was only nine years old when her non-custodial mother abducted her. Six years later, the hit Netflix series Unsolved Mysteries led to her identification in North Carolina.

By Amber Morgan • May 16, 2023

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Abducted Girl Featured On ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Is Found Safe In North Carolina After A Stranger Recognized Her

Kayla Unbehaun was only nine years old when her non-custodial mother abducted her. Six years later, the hit Netflix series Unsolved Mysteries led to her identification in North Carolina.

By Amber Morgan • May 16, 2023

A 9-Year-Old Boy Just Found A Prehistoric Mammoth Tooth While Playing In His Grandma’s Backyard

Archaeologists from the nearby Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene, Oregon, identified the tooth and said it is at least 10,000 years old.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2023

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A 9-Year-Old Boy Just Found A Prehistoric Mammoth Tooth While Playing In His Grandma’s Backyard

Archaeologists from the nearby Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene, Oregon, identified the tooth and said it is at least 10,000 years old.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2023

33 Vivid Photos Of Holi, The Hindu Festival Of Color That’s Celebrated Around The World Each Spring

The Holi festival is best known for the brightly-colored paints and powders that revelers gleefully toss at one another, but there's much more to this Hindu celebration than its vibrant hues.

By Erin Kelly • May 9, 2023

33 Vivid Photos Of Holi, The Hindu Festival Of Color That’s Celebrated Around The World Each Spring

The Holi festival is best known for the brightly-colored paints and powders that revelers gleefully toss at one another, but there's much more to this Hindu celebration than its vibrant hues.

By Erin Kelly • May 9, 2023

Woman Survives Five Days In The Australian Wilderness By Eating Lollipops And Drinking Wine

Lillian Ip was heading to a popular tourist destination in Victoria, Australia when she became lost, forcing her to eat lollipops and drink wine to survive before rescue crews finally spotted her.

By Amber Morgan • May 8, 2023

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Woman Survives Five Days In The Australian Wilderness By Eating Lollipops And Drinking Wine

Lillian Ip was heading to a popular tourist destination in Victoria, Australia when she became lost, forcing her to eat lollipops and drink wine to survive before rescue crews finally spotted her.

By Amber Morgan • May 8, 2023

Pug Deemed ‘Too Hyper’ Hikes All 48 Of The 4,000+ Foot Mountains In New Hampshire

Since 2019, Woof and his owner have worked through the famous "NH 48," a series of 4,000-foot-high mountains in New Hampshire.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2023

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Pug Deemed ‘Too Hyper’ Hikes All 48 Of The 4,000+ Foot Mountains In New Hampshire

Since 2019, Woof and his owner have worked through the famous "NH 48," a series of 4,000-foot-high mountains in New Hampshire.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2023

Lithuanian Rower Becomes Third Person In The World To Complete A Solo Journey Across The Atlantic

After 121 days at sea, Aurimas Valujavičius arrived in Florida to a crowd of family, friends, and journalists looking to celebrate him becoming the third person to take a solo trip across the Atlantic.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 26, 2023

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Lithuanian Rower Becomes Third Person In The World To Complete A Solo Journey Across The Atlantic

After 121 days at sea, Aurimas Valujavičius arrived in Florida to a crowd of family, friends, and journalists looking to celebrate him becoming the third person to take a solo trip across the Atlantic.

By Amber Morgan • April 26, 2023