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Animal Rescue
Chipmunk Freed From Boulder After Family Hears Its Cries for Help
A family on a camping trip in Pine Valley, Utah, rescued a chipmunk trapped under a boulder after hearing its cries for help. Movie producer Dan Fowlks and his family used an RV jack to pry the rock up enough so the chipmunk could escape. The video of the act of kindness has since gone viral, with people all over the world praising the family for their compassion.
Weddings
Grandparents Surprised With 50th Anniversary Wedding After Never Having a Ceremony
Scottie and Kay Kratchen, from Chesapeake, Virginia, were surprised with a dream wedding 50 years after they got married in a small courthouse ceremony. The couple's family and friends gathered at a church to celebrate their 50th anniversary, and the moment was captured on video. The video has since gone viral, with people from all over the world praising the family for their gesture.
Family
Dad Stops Someone “Stealing” His Truck, Discovers Son He’s Not Seen in 10 Years
Tony "Tone" Yates Jr. surprised his dad, Tony "Ace" Yates, after more than a decade and a half apart. Ace thought his truck was being stolen, but when he turned around, he saw his son sitting in the driver's seat. The two hugged and Ace fought back tears at being with his son once more.
Lifestyle
15 Of Our Favorite Quotes From Fictional Characters That Will Leave You Feeling Inspired
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie-the-Pooh
Health
Teen With Irreversible Hearing Loss Has Cochlear Implants Turned On… And The Result Is Magical
This is the emotional moment a teen with irreversible hearing loss has her cochlear implants activated for the very first time.
Family
Grandma Takes Her Sweet Time Realizing “Best Great Grandma” T-Shirt Was Pregnancy Announcement
Jasmine Wallace, 32, from Fontana, California, surprised her grandma, Tonie, with a "Best Great Grandma Ever" t-shirt to announce her pregnancy. Tonie took a minute to process the news, but her reaction was priceless. She let out a huge scream of joy and clapped slowly.
Pets
Baby’s Giggles Melt Hearts as He Dangles Food Out of Dog’s Reach
A cute baby bursts into adorable giggles as he dangles a spaghetti noodle just out of reach of his family’s small dog.
Funny
Grandma’s Wish For “Eye Candy” on 92nd Birthday Comes True When Firefighters Surprise Her
A 92-year-old grandma who had joked that she would have liked some "eye candy" for her birthday was surprised by a group of firefighters who came to her house to wish her a happy birthday. The firefighters' visit made the grandma's day and she was so happy that she couldn't even eat her favorite meal.