Breaking up can feel pretty rough – and if the dumpee feels like they’ve been wronged, they’ll often try to take some kind of revenge on their ex. When banker Guy Gentile dumped his stunning model girlfriend, Kristina Kuchma, that’s exactly what happened. In fact, she pulled off such a stunning piece of payback that … Read more
It’s pouring with rain in Arkansas. Teenager Rachel Draper and her mum Maury are in town, running a few errands. They stop outside their local police station and disembark. Suddenly, Maury hears what sounds like the desperate cries of a young kitten. Assuming she’s hearing things in the downpour, Maury brushes it off and her … Read more
Imagine the scene. You’re walking in the park. You hear the familiar sound of skateboard wheels spinning on asphalt. Nothing out of the ordinary. But for some reason, this park skater has attracted a huge crowd of people. They’ve all got their phones out. Cameras click. Videos roll. Adults giggle like children. Then you realise, … Read more
In 2001, a spur-of-the-moment camping trip ended in tragedy for young Brazilian daredevil Ítalo Fernandes de Lima, aka Ítalo Romano. Travelling with three friends, Ítalo, then 11, found himself in Morretes, a coastal city in Paraná, southern Brazil. One morning, lagging behind his group, he decided to hop on a passing train to catch up. … Read more
After years of caring for wild cats, Kris Papiernik and Kia Griffin probably thought there was nothing they couldn’t handle. Until one day, they found a stray that just wouldn’t cooperate with them. At their wits end, they turned to one last, desperate solution: their three-year-old nephew. What happened next will melt your heart. Papiernik … Read more
We’ve all had an overly friendly cat or dog – the kind that just won’t leave you alone for a minute, craving attention all day long. But one family in the U.S. ended up with a far more unique attention-seeking pet. And once you meet Albert, you may never want to eat turkey again. 42-year-old … Read more
When an English teacher living in the city of Songkhla, Thailand decided to take home a lost puppy she found wandering the streets, she probably didn’t realize just how much her life was about to change. Indeed, that act of canine compassion would soon extend way beyond her first puppy – to the point that … Read more
After nine years in captivity at a petting zoo, Zonk the zonkey looked destined for the slaughterhouse. Indeed, it seemed like nobody wanted to purchase the poor hybrid. Until, that is, an anonymous bidder not only plumped up the cash to adopt Zonk, but went one step further – and found him a forever home … Read more
In February 2016, on a routine trap, neuter and return mission, cat rescuer Joni Nelson thought she’d found just another lonely stray prowling the streets of Boston. But there was something different about this fluffy white feline. Something desperate, urgent and far from routine. Initially, the plan was to check the cat out, neuter him … Read more
“All my life I want to know my family,” says 69-year-old Polish-American George Skrzynecky, with tears filling his eyes. His voice is hoarse, almost a whisper. He pauses. Composes himself. “And I was thinking… I’m never gonna find them.” Skrzynecky has been looking for his twin brother Lucian for the past 49 years. And speaking … Read more
If you think your boss expects a bit much, spare a thought for divorced mother of two Debbie Stevens. The 51-year-old clerical worker from Hicksville, New York gave up a lot more than just her time to please supervisor Jackie Brucia in 2011. In fact, to stay in her boss’ good books, Stevens gave up … Read more
Jenny Stansel, 38, is an Alaska Airlines flight attendant who has been living with chronic kidney disease, caused by the condition Lupus, for the last 15 years. But her life has recently taken an amazing and unexpected turn in the form of the ultimate life-giving gift. Having undergone seven surgeries and seven trips to the … Read more