Myles Eckert paid it forward with a $20 bill. His act of kindness led to many people wanting to repay him. Donations topped more than a quarter of a million dollars and led to the foundation of a charity for children who have lost parents to war.
Click this link to learn more about a recent study that suggests Americans have become more willing to cooperate with strangers over the past several decades.
Meet Valya, a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee who, after months of uncertainty, has finally been admitted into the UK.
Read about how a teacher’s extraordinary love and courage left behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch new generations.
Some legends are ancient, but others have risen more recently. Read the history and inspiration of one of America’s first–and most enduring–ghost stories, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Often, the best way to deal with a fear is to confront it directly. That is why so many cultures have holidays dealing with the idea of our mortality. Learn more about the Mexican Day of the Dead festival–el Día de los Muertos–that takes place every November 1st and 2nd.
Read about how these endangered sea lions are repopulating New Zealand in a big way.
Is history repeating itself? Read about the uncanny similarities and drastic differences between the Roaring Twenties and now.
Learn about this incredible author’s commitment to representation and justice through storytelling.
Learn about how the grievances of King George III were used to justify the American Revolution and win French support throughout the war.
