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The Secret Lives Of Letters
They may be small characters, but there are amazing stories behind all 26 alphabet all-stars
Love's Last Refrain
This musician calms the dying and soothes their families
The Funniest
Jokes Since the Internet
50 Old-Time Doctor Remedies That Really Work
Your grandma probably swore by these treatments, and now science is catching up.
Racing The Storm
It began as a friendly regatta for seasoned sailors and newcomers alike. But before many had finished, a brutal squall turned it into a disaster.
Sympathy For My Bully
One survivor now wonders whether abusers like hers deserve the harsh comeuppance they often get
How To Make It As A Fossil
Many species die off without a trace. If humans are to leave a lasting record, well need to make sure our DNA survives.
From Kindergarten To Cancer: A Love Story
The soldier never forgot his childhood crush, and once they reunited, neither war nor illness would keep them apart
A Five-Year-Old Teaches A Lesson In Grace
On the night the author loses patience with her mother and her dementia, a granddaughter’s love unites them all
Everyday Heroes - Nailed It!
After a salon turns away a physically challenged woman, a stranger makes a truly beautiful gesture
The Ice Man To The Rescue
Everyday Heroes
50 Health Facts Your Doctor Wants You To Know
Knowing which of these statements have been verified by SCIENCE—and which are MYTHS—could boost your health
The Perfect Brain Food
Reading isn’t just filling your head—it’s nourishing it. The latest science on the magic of books.
His Heart Wouldn't Give Up
April Bradley was just starting her shift at Panera when her brother told her someone had passed out in the back of the restaurant.
The Water Angel
When Mother Nature’s dangerous heat sneaks up on unaware hikers, this resourceful local comes to the rescue.
13 Things - Surprising Facts About At-home DNA Tests
If you send your DNA to two different companies to find out your ancestry, you may end up with two different results.
Wish You Were More Creative? Just Pretend!
Thinking you aren’t gifted may be what’s blocking your inner artist
A Healthy Fruit Celebrates Its Holiday
A cranberry like me thinks of itself as the self-sufficient type.
The Life Saver On Dad's Computer Screen
A daughter caring for her aging father finds help—and peace of mind—from a virtual companion named Pony
The Gift Of A Great Neighbor
Passed from one home to the next, a box of ornaments reminds a family of the bonds around them
The Magic Trick That Changed My Life
From The Book Here Is Real Magic
Luck And The Four-Leaf Clover
One woman’s knack for finding good fortune
You Own Every Bullet
In the midst of a tense ambush in Iraq, a soldier recalls his father’s valuable lesson
Real-Life Stories Of Hope
This holiday season, we’d like to share these stories—these gifts—of wonder, faith, and eternal life
Early Diners Are Healthier
A study of more than 4,000 men and women in Spain found that people who ate their evening meal before 9 p.m. or at least two hours before going to bed had a 20 percent lower risk of breast or prostate cancer than those who ate after 10 p.m. or went to bed soon after eating.
Sign The Friendly Skies
CLARA DALY was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight en route from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent question over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Sign Language?”
'Breathe For Her'
He was the last person who should have run into a burning building—he has lung disease. But that didn’t stop him.
Unsolved!
These seven baffling mysteries have obsessed detectives, scholars, and explorers for years. Are the answers out there?
The True Feeling Of Success
A man reexamines his life and discovers some unappreciated moments of joy.
Animal House
AnnMarie Roberts is the last hope for many a friendless beast.