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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.
Heartwarming Gestures
Organ Recipient Travels to Donor’s Brother’s Graduation so He Can Be There in Spirit
The organ donor recipient of a boy who tragically died aged 18 attended their donor’s younger sibling’s graduation so their brother “could be there with him”.
Heartwarming Gestures
Dad and Uncles Steal the Show at Six-Year-Old’s Birthday Party Dressed as Superheroes by Getting ‘Super’ Into Character!
A superhero-loving six-year-old experienced the ultimate birthday when his dad and uncles arrived at his party dressed as superheroes – and got ‘super’ into character. Karson, celebrating his birthday in Murrieta, California, loves superheroes, so to make his party extra special dad Braxton suggested the adults dress as his favorite heroes and make a surprise appearance.
School
Boy Bursts Into Tears When He Sees Long-Distance Dad at Graduation
A boy struggled to hold back tears when he was surprised by his father - who traveled 2000 miles to be there - at his fifth-grade graduation.
School
Act of Kindness Goes Viral as Boy Returns Cap to Friend in Wheelchair
A video of a boy returning a fellow student's cap in a wheelchair has gone viral, touching the hearts of people worldwide. The video shows Max Carrillo, 18, frantically searching for the cap of his friend Kai Corral, 18, who is in a wheelchair. After finding the cap, Max runs over to Kai and hands it back to her. The two friends then celebrate together.
Heartwarming Gestures
Proud Immigrant Mom Wells up When Daughter Shows Her Loving Thank You Message on Graduation Cap
Dailys Suraste, 30, wanted to give her mom, Marilin Martinez, a special tribute when she graduated from Florida International University. She wrote a message on her cap in Spanish that translated to, "For my mom, who arrived with nothing and gave me everything."
Pets
Family Recreate Mom’s Puppy Surprise, Playing out the Entire Scene With a Dog That’s Now a Whopping 130 Pounds
A mom from Minnesota recreated her puppy surprise with her now 130-pound Bernese Mountain Dog, and the video has gone viral. The heartwarming video shows the mom's genuine happiness as she is surprised with the puppy, and it has brought smiles to thousands of people around the world.


