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The Life And Legacy Of Princess Diana In 33 Images

These pictures of Princess Diana at the palace, at the water park, and in the field show why she was hailed as "the People's Princess."

By Leah Silverman • Sep 26, 2021

The Life And Legacy Of Princess Diana In 33 Images

These pictures of Princess Diana at the palace, at the water park, and in the field show why she was hailed as "the People's Princess."

By Leah Silverman • September 26, 2021

23 Famous People With Autism Who Accomplished Incredible Things

While being on the spectrum can sometimes create challenges, these famous people with autism have been able to use their unique way of seeing the world to achieve great feats.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 18, 2021

23 Famous People With Autism Who Accomplished Incredible Things

While being on the spectrum can sometimes create challenges, these famous people with autism have been able to use their unique way of seeing the world to achieve great feats.

By Mark Oliver • September 18, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Lachhiman Gurung, The One-Handed Hero Of World War II

A Nepalese Gurkha soldier who fought for Britain, Lachhiman Gurung fended off 200 Japanese soldiers in May 1945 — after losing his right hand to a grenade blast.

By Mark Shiffer • Sep 16, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Lachhiman Gurung, The One-Handed Hero Of World War II

A Nepalese Gurkha soldier who fought for Britain, Lachhiman Gurung fended off 200 Japanese soldiers in May 1945 — after losing his right hand to a grenade blast.

By Mark Shiffer • September 16, 2021

33 Feel-Good Stories From History That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

These uplifting stories from the past include tales of quiet bravery, unlikely friendships, good deeds, and more that will leave you feeling inspired.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 14, 2021

33 Feel-Good Stories From History That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

These uplifting stories from the past include tales of quiet bravery, unlikely friendships, good deeds, and more that will leave you feeling inspired.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 14, 2021

Meet Viola Desmond, The ‘Canadian Rosa Parks’ Who Made A Brave Stand Against Racism

After a Nova Scotia movie theater refused to let Viola Desmond sit in the whites-only section, she took the case to court and ignited the country’s civil rights movement in the process.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 14, 2021

Meet Viola Desmond, The ‘Canadian Rosa Parks’ Who Made A Brave Stand Against Racism

After a Nova Scotia movie theater refused to let Viola Desmond sit in the whites-only section, she took the case to court and ignited the country’s civil rights movement in the process.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 14, 2021

The True Story Of Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz, The Nazi Diplomat Who Saved Almost All Of Denmark’s Jews From The Holocaust

Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz was a German attaché serving in Copenhagen who sprang into action in 1943 to warn the country's 7,800 Jews of the Nazis' imminent plans to send them to concentration camps.

By Mark Shiffer • Sep 13, 2021

The True Story Of Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz, The Nazi Diplomat Who Saved Almost All Of Denmark’s Jews From The Holocaust

Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz was a German attaché serving in Copenhagen who sprang into action in 1943 to warn the country's 7,800 Jews of the Nazis' imminent plans to send them to concentration camps.

By Mark Shiffer • September 13, 2021

101-Year-Old Woman Who Began Trapping Lobster Before The Great Depression Has No Plans To Retire

Virginia "Ginny" Oliver learned how to trap lobster from from her dad in 1927, and today she still fishes with her 79-year-old son.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 13, 2021

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101-Year-Old Woman Who Began Trapping Lobster Before The Great Depression Has No Plans To Retire

Virginia "Ginny" Oliver learned how to trap lobster from from her dad in 1927, and today she still fishes with her 79-year-old son.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 13, 2021

Indigenous Emergency Plan Demands 80 Percent Of Amazon Be Declared Protected Land By 2025

"If the Amazon rainforest disappears, people will die everywhere, it's that simple. It is crucial to stop extracting the oil, the gold, the uranium."

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 10, 2021

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Indigenous Emergency Plan Demands 80 Percent Of Amazon Be Declared Protected Land By 2025

"If the Amazon rainforest disappears, people will die everywhere, it's that simple. It is crucial to stop extracting the oil, the gold, the uranium."

By Marco Margaritoff • September 10, 2021

Neerja Bhanot, The Hero Of Pan Am Flight 73 Who Sacrificed Herself To Save Hundreds

When hijackers took Pan Am Flight 73 hostage in September 1986, Neerja Bhanot bravely helped passengers escape and was ultimately killed while shielding three children from a hail of bullets.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 2, 2021

Neerja Bhanot, The Hero Of Pan Am Flight 73 Who Sacrificed Herself To Save Hundreds

When hijackers took Pan Am Flight 73 hostage in September 1986, Neerja Bhanot bravely helped passengers escape and was ultimately killed while shielding three children from a hail of bullets.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 2, 2021

New ‘PAWS’ Act Seeks To Provide Service Dogs To Veterans With PTSD

The Department of Veterans Affairs previously paid for veterans with physical disabilities to have service dogs, but the PAWS Act will extend that coverage to mental illness for the first time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 2, 2021

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New ‘PAWS’ Act Seeks To Provide Service Dogs To Veterans With PTSD

The Department of Veterans Affairs previously paid for veterans with physical disabilities to have service dogs, but the PAWS Act will extend that coverage to mental illness for the first time.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 2, 2021