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Meet Naoto Matsumura, The One Man Who Cares For Fukushima’s Abandoned Animals

After the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011, panicked citizens evacuated the nearby towns. At first, Naoto Matsumura was one of them. But with nowhere to go, he went back home to his pets.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 11, 2020

Meet Naoto Matsumura, The One Man Who Cares For Fukushima’s Abandoned Animals

After the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011, panicked citizens evacuated the nearby towns. At first, Naoto Matsumura was one of them. But with nowhere to go, he went back home to his pets.

By Erin Kelly • February 11, 2020

Meet Dymka, The Bionic Cat Whose Frostbitten Paws Were Replaced With Titanium Ones

In the most devastating cases, feline frostbite injuries require amputation. But unlike most victims, Dymka the cat now has titanium prosthetics to help her walk around.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 31, 2020

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Meet Dymka, The Bionic Cat Whose Frostbitten Paws Were Replaced With Titanium Ones

In the most devastating cases, feline frostbite injuries require amputation. But unlike most victims, Dymka the cat now has titanium prosthetics to help her walk around.

By Natasha Ishak • January 31, 2020

CEO Makes $6 Million Thank You Ad To Air During Super Bowl For Vets Who Saved His Dog

Scout, who's now maybe the most expensive golden retriever alive, will star in the 30-second ad titled 'Lucky Dog.'

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 30, 2020

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CEO Makes $6 Million Thank You Ad To Air During Super Bowl For Vets Who Saved His Dog

Scout, who's now maybe the most expensive golden retriever alive, will star in the 30-second ad titled 'Lucky Dog.'

By Natasha Ishak • January 30, 2020

How 21-Year-Old Airman William Pitsenbarger Saved 9 Lives Against All Odds In Vietnam

After William Pitsenbarger helped rescue as many as 60 soldiers during one particularly fierce battle, he stayed on the ground and helped them fight.

By Joseph Williams • Jan 20, 2020

How 21-Year-Old Airman William Pitsenbarger Saved 9 Lives Against All Odds In Vietnam

After William Pitsenbarger helped rescue as many as 60 soldiers during one particularly fierce battle, he stayed on the ground and helped them fight.

By Joseph Williams • January 20, 2020

‘Patsy The Wonder Dog’ Saves 900 Sheep From Australian Bushfires

"She just got on with her job and did it, regardless of the conditions. Cool, calm, and collected."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 17, 2020

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‘Patsy The Wonder Dog’ Saves 900 Sheep From Australian Bushfires

"She just got on with her job and did it, regardless of the conditions. Cool, calm, and collected."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 17, 2020

Franz Stigler, Charlie Brown, And A Friendship Born From The Horror Of War

When Luftwaffe pilot Franz Stigler had American bomber Charlie Brown's defenseless plane in his sights in 1943, he not only let him go but then escorted him out of danger. A half-century later, the two men became close friends.

By Joseph Williams • Jan 14, 2020

Franz Stigler, Charlie Brown, And A Friendship Born From The Horror Of War

When Luftwaffe pilot Franz Stigler had American bomber Charlie Brown's defenseless plane in his sights in 1943, he not only let him go but then escorted him out of danger. A half-century later, the two men became close friends.

By Joseph Williams • January 14, 2020

After 30 Years Of Hard Work Saving His Species, Diego The Tortoise Is Retiring From Mating

Following decades of captive breeding, 130-year-old Diego — once just one of three living males left of his species — will finally be getting some rest.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 13, 2020

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After 30 Years Of Hard Work Saving His Species, Diego The Tortoise Is Retiring From Mating

Following decades of captive breeding, 130-year-old Diego — once just one of three living males left of his species — will finally be getting some rest.

By Natasha Ishak • January 13, 2020

ISS Astronauts Baked History’s First-Ever Batch Of Space Cookies Using Zero-Gravity Oven

Sadly, the astronauts weren't allowed to taste the cookies before the batch was sent down to Earth for further research.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 9, 2020

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ISS Astronauts Baked History’s First-Ever Batch Of Space Cookies Using Zero-Gravity Oven

Sadly, the astronauts weren't allowed to taste the cookies before the batch was sent down to Earth for further research.

By Natasha Ishak • January 9, 2020

The Ancient Mongolian Art Of Hunting With Eagles Is A Sight To Behold

For 4,000 years, people in western Mongolia have used eagles to hunt small mammals — though only 10 women still uphold the practice.

By Katie Serena • Jan 6, 2020

The Ancient Mongolian Art Of Hunting With Eagles Is A Sight To Behold

For 4,000 years, people in western Mongolia have used eagles to hunt small mammals — though only 10 women still uphold the practice.

By Katie Serena • January 6, 2020

This 10-Year-Old ‘Doodle Boy’ Couldn’t Stop Drawing In Class — So He Got A Job Decorating A Restaurant Wall

A young boy's passion — and his distraction in school — ended up turning into the job of his young lifetime.

By Katie Serena • Jan 6, 2020

This 10-Year-Old ‘Doodle Boy’ Couldn’t Stop Drawing In Class — So He Got A Job Decorating A Restaurant Wall

A young boy's passion — and his distraction in school — ended up turning into the job of his young lifetime.

By Katie Serena • January 6, 2020