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In 1998, a man illegally cut holes in a Tucson street curb. The result changed the law.
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (311+ words) He ratted himself out to the city when it was clear his water diversion plan had worked. When you live in a hot, desert city that only gets 11 inches of rainfall per year, water is a precious resource. And yet,…...
Engaged teacher asks first-grade students for their best marriage advice with tearjerking results
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (788+ words) They may be young, but first graders have a surprising amount of life wisdom to share. And for a newly engaged first grade teacher Kaylee Abernatha, their insights on what a happy, healthy and loving marriage looks like blew her…...
After years of living in homeless shelters and his car, Hawaiian teenager graduates high school
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (564+ words) Eric Schultz graduated from Waianae High School. Graduating from high school is a major milestone, but for a high school student in Oahu, Hawaii, it was a hard fought achievement. Eric Schultz, 18, graduated from high school after years of homelessness....
Moose charged at his sister. The 12-year-old remembered a trick from World of Warcraft.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) “I was really hoping my plan would work since moose are herbivores.” Hans Jørgen Olsen and his sister were walking in the woods near their house in Norway when they accidentally wandered into a moose’s territory. The moose did not…...
Man who was mistakenly added to a group chat shares the moment he knew they'd be lifelong friends
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (1781+ words) "Now I know some pretty dope people." Kendrick Constant and Brent Milner attend a baseball game. It was just one of those things: someone transposed two numbers, causing a ripple effect that changed the lives of total strangers. Cut to:…...
Woman on flight notices something wrong with seatmate, stands up to clear the aisle for final goodbye
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (1823+ words) An incredible and bold act of kindness. A woman speak to the camera Sand was one of those with an extremely tight connection when the flight landed in Denver, but as airline passengers often do, many stood up, not allowing…...
'Caramel' vs. 'Carmel'—the proper pronunciation may surprise you
10+ mon, 1+ hour ago (1785+ words) How to properly pronounce and use the words 'caramel' and 'carmel.' Fall is the season of sweet and crisp caramel apples, and as the treat becomes popular again, so does the longstanding debate about how to pronounces the sweet treat's…...
Annoyed Texas comedian reads his HOA fine notice like it was written by William Faulkner
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (1859+ words) "They say my trash can lingers too long at the curb, lording like a broke cousin who don't know when to go home." Jerry Wayne Longmire holding up a letter form his HOA. America has a complicated relationship with HOAs,…...
Group of Memphis grandmothers save toddlers from abusive man, held him until police came
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1828+ words) Their quick action saved the kids' lives. A group of Memphis grandmas save toddlers and hold man until police come. No one knows how they'll react when they notice someone in need of help. Most people hope they and others…...
When a 911 operator got a call for a 'large pizza' he quickly realized a woman was in trouble
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1782+ words) What looked like a prank, was really an emergency. A pizza and a police dispatcher. "I'm getting you now," Teneyck quickly replied. "We'll get 'em going." "Is the other guy still there?" Teneyck asked "I need a large pizza," the…...