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Good News
Mom Screams In Shock As Marine Daughter Who She Has Not Seen In 18 Months Surprises Her At Home
A mom was left screaming and dancing in shock when her Marine daughter returned home to surprise her after 18 months.
Pets
Elderly Man, 90, Warms Hearts On Social Media, As He Heads Straight From Wife Of 59 Years’ Funeral To Adopt Homeless Cat To Help...
An elderly man has warmed the hearts of the internet as, on the day of his wife's funeral, he headed straight to his local pet store to adopt a homeless cat for company.
Weddings
Bride Can’t Believe Dad’s First Words at First-Look Photo Shoot
An emotional dad blurted out his daughter looked like a big paper towel during a first-look reveal on her wedding day sending them both into hysterics.
Pets
Girl Surprised With Retiring Military Dog After Pleading With Parents to Get a Pooch
A 10-year-old girl who had wanted her own dog for years could not believe her eyes when her family surprised her with a retired U.S. bomb dog who had served in the Middle East. The Spillane family, from Yardley, Pennsylvania, thought five-year-old cocker spaniel Finn would be the perfect companion for their daughter, Grace.
Friendship
Retired Army Sergeant Stunned by Surprise Reunion With Battle Buddy After 12 Years
A retiring Army sergeant was left stunned when his military battle buddy who he hadn't seen in 12 years travelled across the country to surprise him at his retirement party. The two men met while attending basic training in 2010 and quickly bonded over their shared experiences. They remained close friends even after they were deployed to different parts of the world. The surprise reunion was captured on video and has since gone viral, with people from all over the world sharing their reactions to the heartwarming moment.
Heartwarming Gestures
Teen’s Speech to Stepdad at Wedding Leaves Guests in Tears
A Bride’s son gave an emotional and heartfelt speech to his stepdad during their wedding celebrations, capturing people's hearts online and leaving guests in tears. Jesus Gonzalez, 14, surprised his mother by getting up to deliver the speech, something she says she was not expecting.
Family
Grandpa Drives Across Country to Surprise Grandson, Reveals He’s Moving In
A 6-year-old boy's heartwarming reaction to his grandpa's surprise visit went viral after his mom captured the moment on video. Video shows Carson running out of the house and into his grandpa's arms after his mom told him to close his eyes and wait for a surprise. Grandpa, James Conley, had driven across the country from North Carolina to Dallas, Texas, to surprise his grandson and reveal that he was moving to Dallas permanently.
Funny
Crafty Sea Lions Make Friends With Fishing Group by Visiting Their Returning Boat on Numerous Days to Beg for Their Catches
Clever sea lions in Cabo San Lucas have learned when to time their visits to fishing boats, begging for fish from holidaymakers. The adorable creatures have been spotted hopping on the back of boats and looking into the live wells, hoping to score a tasty treat. The sea lions' antics has amused the fishermen, and some have even been happy to share their catch.