There’s simply nothing worse in life than losing a child, and this no matter what the child’s age – whether not yet born or a grown adult. Sylvester Stallone can attest to this first hand – it’s no secret that the legendary Hollywood actor tragically lost his first-born, Sage Stallone, in 2012. What’s perhaps less … Read more
I like to think of myself as having love and understanding towards all creatures. Even spiders and snakes – fairly common phobias among humans – don’t freak me out to the point where I’ll actively take steps to avoid them. You could say that I have a high threshold where tolerance for creepy crawlies is … Read more
Most moms will agree pregnancy and labor can be a scary time and all you want is to deliver a healthy baby, kicking and screaming. But one mom was faced with the unthinkable when her baby boy was born with medical issues that left him on a ventilator. Lisa Hough shared an image of her … Read more
There’s nothing that warms the heart quite like babies with big smiles. Call me a softy all you want, but there really is nothing that can compare to young children radiating happiness. Which is perhaps why a video posted by the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network a few years ago quickly achieved viral fame, proving … Read more
In November 2009, 26-year-old John Edward Jones suffered one of the most agonising deaths imaginable; a tragedy that has haunted cave explorers for almost 16 years. Jones, a medical student and father-of-one, loved spending his free time exploring tight cave systems. But a trip to Utah’s Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh and a … Read more
Born in 1934, this talented actor and TV director had a career that spanned over three decades. He’s best known for playing a character named David Banner in the late ’70s and early ’80s — and trust us, you definitely wouldn’t like him when he’s angry! Sadly, he passed away too soon in 1993… For … Read more
As a young girl, she witnessed a tragic and life-altering event — her mother fatally shot her abusive father in self-defense. Despite this harrowing past, she rose above adversity, eventually making her way to Hollywood, where she not only built a successful career but also earned the ultimate honor — an Academy Award. An unthinkable … Read more
Natalie “Octomom” Suleman became a global sensation in 2009 when she made history by giving birth to the first surviving octuplets. Already a mother of six—Amerah, Calyssa, Elijah, Caleb, Joshua, and Aidan—Suleman’s family grew to an incredible 14 children with the addition of Noah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jonah, Josiah, Makai, Maliyah, and Nariyah. Her remarkable story, … Read more
Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang, wasn’t just the glamorous wife of Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek — she was a powerhouse who shaped politics, charity, and diplomacy in the 20th century. But beyond her influence on history, Madame Chiang stunned the world with something equally remarkable: her extraordinary longevity. Diagnosed with cancer Diagnosed with … Read more
These days it feels very much like fad diets and strict rules regarding the consumption of food are all the rage. Most people have a certain goal in mind when they decide to drastically alter their eating habits. Perhaps it’s to gain or lose weight, maybe it’s to live healthier, maybe it’s just because their … Read more
