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Texas Woman Kidnapped As A Baby In 1971 Finally Found Thanks To A Family DNA Test

After five decades' worth of searching, it was a DNA test from 23andMe that finally allowed Melissa Highsmith's parents to track her down.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2022

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Texas Woman Kidnapped As A Baby In 1971 Finally Found Thanks To A Family DNA Test

After five decades' worth of searching, it was a DNA test from 23andMe that finally allowed Melissa Highsmith's parents to track her down.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2022

The Longest Walk: How British Explorer George Meegan Trekked Across The Entirety Of The Americas On Foot

Over the course of seven years starting in 1977, George Meegan secured his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for walking from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost point in Alaska.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 26, 2022

The Longest Walk: How British Explorer George Meegan Trekked Across The Entirety Of The Americas On Foot

Over the course of seven years starting in 1977, George Meegan secured his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for walking from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost point in Alaska.

By Austin Harvey • November 26, 2022

How The Tiny Canadian Town Of Gander Came To The Rescue Of 6,500 Stranded Passengers On 9/11

After American airspace was closed following the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, 38 planes were forced to divert to Gander Airport in Newfoundland — then the local community came together to care for thousands of stranded passengers.

By Carissa Chesanek • Nov 24, 2022

How The Tiny Canadian Town Of Gander Came To The Rescue Of 6,500 Stranded Passengers On 9/11

After American airspace was closed following the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, 38 planes were forced to divert to Gander Airport in Newfoundland — then the local community came together to care for thousands of stranded passengers.

By Carissa Chesanek • November 24, 2022

Oregon Parents Welcome Twins Born From Embryos Frozen 30 Years Ago, Setting A New World Record

Twins Lydia and Timothy Ridgeway were born on October 31, 2022 — but the embryos they were born from were frozen in April 1992.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 22, 2022

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Oregon Parents Welcome Twins Born From Embryos Frozen 30 Years Ago, Setting A New World Record

Twins Lydia and Timothy Ridgeway were born on October 31, 2022 — but the embryos they were born from were frozen in April 1992.

By Austin Harvey • November 22, 2022

A Vaccine To Treat Fentanyl Addiction Works On Rats — And Is Now Ready For Human Testing

More than 70,000 Americans die from drug overdoses each year. But a promising new vaccine from the University of Houston might help change that.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 17, 2022

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A Vaccine To Treat Fentanyl Addiction Works On Rats — And Is Now Ready For Human Testing

More than 70,000 Americans die from drug overdoses each year. But a promising new vaccine from the University of Houston might help change that.

By Austin Harvey • November 17, 2022

Three ‘Mermaids’ Save A Scuba Diver From Drowning In California

A trio of mermaids helped the unconscious diver after noticing that he had blacked out off the coast of Catalina Island in California.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 16, 2022

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Three ‘Mermaids’ Save A Scuba Diver From Drowning In California

A trio of mermaids helped the unconscious diver after noticing that he had blacked out off the coast of Catalina Island in California.

By Austin Harvey • November 16, 2022

Meet ‘Van Gogh,’ The One-Eared Dog Who Paints Masterpieces With His Tongue

After being rescued from a dogfighting ring in North Carolina, this seven-year-old dog is getting a second chance at life — and making beautiful pieces of art.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 4, 2022

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Meet ‘Van Gogh,’ The One-Eared Dog Who Paints Masterpieces With His Tongue

After being rescued from a dogfighting ring in North Carolina, this seven-year-old dog is getting a second chance at life — and making beautiful pieces of art.

By Austin Harvey • November 4, 2022

New Study Finds That Your Cat Does Know You’re Talking To It — It’s Just Ignoring You

Recent research proves that cats can understand humans and do know their own names, even if they sometimes choose to not respond.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 26, 2022

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New Study Finds That Your Cat Does Know You’re Talking To It — It’s Just Ignoring You

Recent research proves that cats can understand humans and do know their own names, even if they sometimes choose to not respond.

By Austin Harvey • October 26, 2022

The Incredible True Story Of The World War 1 Christmas Truce

During the Christmas Truce of 1914, British and German soldiers sang carols, exchanged gifts, and supposedly even played a soccer game.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 17, 2022

The Incredible True Story Of The World War 1 Christmas Truce

During the Christmas Truce of 1914, British and German soldiers sang carols, exchanged gifts, and supposedly even played a soccer game.

By Erin Kelly • October 17, 2022

Betty White Quotes On Hollywood, Hot Dogs, And Health That Will Make Your Day

From her thoughts on animals and children to sex and love, these Betty White quotes are sure to shock — and make you laugh out loud.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 10, 2022

Betty White Quotes On Hollywood, Hot Dogs, And Health That Will Make Your Day

From her thoughts on animals and children to sex and love, these Betty White quotes are sure to shock — and make you laugh out loud.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 10, 2022