The human DNA is a wondrous thing and can be the source of a ton of genetic variation that can be seen in the human species. Most of the time, these variations often end up causing great difficulty for the person, as the infrastructure in modern society often only caters to such people as an …

A woman in China visited a pet shop with her dog, a French bulldog. One of the shop’s features is an exercise pool. She let her dog play in the pool, tragically failing to recognize that it couldn’t swim. How could this have happened? French bulldogs are a small breed. They’re easily recognizable by their …

Children say all sorts of unusual things. Most of the time, parents learn to brush off the creepy and silly statements, but you have to wonder where these thoughts originate from! In Australia, Laura Mazza has a touching and surprising tale to share about Luca, her four-year-old son, and something odd that he said. But …

Individuals with Down syndrome often face unwarranted discrimination, purely because of their appearance and genetics – both things that they cannot control. As a society, sometimes the automatic reaction to someone different or unfamiliar can be to shun them, and this is something we need to work on changing. Down syndrome is the most common …

If Ally were a cat, she’d have only eight lives left. As luck had it, she’s a perfectly healthy pit bull today — and thanks to some quick action on the part of several first responders, her single life is more than enough so far, thank you very much. Ally was heartlessly tossed from the …

Two stars were born this morning on live television. Interviewer Jake Hamilton was filming live for Fox 32 Chicago’s morning show when two ladies took the show over by breaking out into song. “These girls sang their way through my live shot – and became the stars of the morning show,” he said. These two …

The high levels of heat sweeping the nation as summer goes on requires that we are prepared when we leave our homes. We need to have enough water, maybe a hat on, or even some sunscreen to protect us from the full force of the sweltering summer heat. Sometimes, though, these high temperatures can still …

Filmmaker and animal activist Fern Levit wondered what became of sled dogs in Canada following the busy winter season. But she was shocked to find out the truth when she began investigating. She visited Chocpaw Expeditions, a company that specializes in Northern Canadian adventures throughout the Ontario province. She uncovered a sled dog farm on …

Many restaurant managers try to do something for the people who protect and serve their communities. An Outback Steakhouse manager in Louisiana knew that she had to do something for a group of police officers as they were eating a meal one afternoon. A co-worker helped her with the good deed as well. Arline Wood …

One of the first things you may have learned as a child is just how birds build nests. It is a staple in just about every children’s book as they learn how to read – a pair of birds, laying eggs and raising chicks in a nest nestled safely within the branches of a tree. …