Feeling stressed? A new study proves that playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly lower cortisol levels—for both humans and their furry friends! Science backs what dog lovers already knew: Puppy playtime is the best therapy.
Feel Good Stories
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Monday, the real party is happening this weekend! A whopping 76% of Americans are getting in on the fun, whether it’s wearing green, hitting the bars, or indulging in some classic Irish food and drinks. Find out how people are celebrating—plus, the most popular St. Paddy’s Day movies to watch!
It’s Pi Day, and while math lovers celebrate 3.14, the rest of us are indulging in the tastier kind of pie! Instacart just dropped its most-ordered pies, with apple taking the crown, followed by pumpkin and pecan. Plus, Google Trends reveals what pie recipes are trending across the U.S.!
Thousands of firefighters from around the globe suited up and climbed 69 flights of stairs in full gear for the 34th Annual Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle. The high-stakes hike raised big bucks for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society—over $28 million since 1991!
“Give Me Your Oldest Pup!” Miami Woman Adopts 12-Year-Old Shelter Dog—and Our Hearts Can’t Handle It
When a 27-year-old woman walked into a Miami shelter and asked for the oldest dog they had, she left with 12-year-old Jackie—and a viral mission to inspire others to adopt senior pets. Cue the happy tears!
In the chillest meltdown of the year, a four-year-old from Wisconsin called 911 to report his mom for eating his ice cream. The twist? It wasn’t even his. Cue the giggles, cuffs, and a sweet ending courtesy of the local police—with extra sprinkles.
In a plot twist straight out of an ‘80s sitcom, a New Jersey woman returned a library book nearly a century overdue—originally borrowed by her grandfather in 1926. The title? “Home-Made Toys for Girls and Boys.” No fines, no fuss, just some serious retro charm!
Whitetop the Wonder Llama: North Carolina’s Emotional Support Superstar Turns 28 and Breaks Records!
Move over, movie stars! North Carolina is now home to the world’s oldest llama, Whitetop, who’s been spreading joy as an emotional support animal for nearly three decades. He’s a true legend, and he’s making headlines at 28 years old!
Five years ago today, the world shifted overnight as COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. From panic buying to social distancing, it’s been a wild ride. Here’s a look back at those wild, stressful days and how we’re all still feeling the aftereffects!
In a scene straight out of a cartoon, a hot pink poodle named Molly gave cops in Garfield, New Jersey, the runaround—literally—before diving into a freezing river. It took four hours to capture the cotton candy-colored speedster, proving once and for all that pink really does pop!