Animal trapped in snow gets saved by two railway workers

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Monica Pop
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When we think about it, the relation between humans and animals has always been a close one. We do depend of these creatures the way they depend on us. Being considerate towards their needs is something every person should live by. Learning how to understand their behavior may be crucial for the bond that is created between us. 

Above all, the way we treat animals speaks a lot about us as individuals, as well as human beings. One thing however, is for sure. If you do an animal a good deed they will be grateful forever, which isn’t really true for people who quickly forget who was there for them during rough times.

The story of the kindhearted railway workers from Austria is an example of how we should all treat animals, and that’s with ultimate respect. Because, at the end of the day, no matter how big or small, every life matters and is worth saving. 

It was early January and the country was all covered in heavy snow. The Austrian Federal Railways workers thought it would be just an ordinary day at the job, not realizing they will become heroes in the eyes of a poor creature in need of help. 

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The two brave men were on the train when they first spotted the animal staying by the side of the rails. They tried to warn it to get out of the way using the loud sound of the horn, but it refused to move even an inch. So, when the train drove by the confused goat, she ended up covered under the snow.

As she was struggling to save herself, the two men jumped off the train and rushed towards the animal. Using only shovels and their strength, they started digging the snow while they were braving the harsh weather conditions. 

It’s amazing how the workers didn’t even hesitate a bit before stepping in. To be honest, not many people in their position would do the same thing. 

Thankfully, after some time, they were able to rescue the goat that was obviously scared and trembling. Once she felt she was safe, she was relieved and rushed towards the nearby forest. 

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Every living creature deserves the type of kindness and compassion this goat got. 

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We are thankful to these men for saving a life. This is yet another reminder that not all heroes wear capes. 

You can see the amazing rescue in the video below. 

3-year-old comes screaming in pain: Now mom is spreading the word about the hidden dangers of the beach

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Monica Pop
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Spending quality time with your beloved family is one of the most important aspects of life. Sharing and caring for one another only makes the connection between the members stronger.

Now, when you think about it, nothing is really better than taking a trip together. Skiing in the winter and enjoying the beach during the hot days sounds like a perfect plan. That’s what one family did. They decided to have fun by the sea, but never did they think how this day that was supposed to be the reason for creating the best memories would turn into a nightmare.

As Katja Kafling and her children were at the beach, she suddenly heard her son screaming. When she turned to him she was in complete shock as he was covered in blood. 

What happened to this young boy was truly devastating and now his mother is spreading the word and wants to warn others of the dangers of the beach. 

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Jacob, who was only three years old at the time, was enjoying the sun outside Roskilde, Denmark when the incident happened. 

The poor boy had his tiny feet severely burned. It was so serious that his skin fell off. 

He was quickly rushed to the Emergency Room and doctors were looking at his feet unaware what could have caused such burns. 

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Jacob’s mother explained how the boy accidentally run into glowing pieces of coal and wood that were hidden under the sandy surface. Someone was having a campfire and decided to extinguish it by covering it with sand. 

However, this is the worst thing one can do because doing so has the opposite effect. Doctor Marianne Cinat at UCI’s Regional Burn Centre says how many people use sand to cool down or quench fires not knowing that “sand locks in heat, making smoldering coals even hotter.” 

As for little Jacob, he had to endure a long and painful process of recovery. However, his family is beyond grateful that doctors did everything in their power to save his feet knowing how the first thing they considered was amputation because of the extent of the burns. 

They performed multiple surgeries where they made a skin transplantation in order to repair his feet.  

Now, four years after the devastating accident, Jacob is a happy young boy. But, he will always have the scars that will remind him of what had happened that day. 

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This story has a happy ending and serves the purpose to remind others to be careful while at the beach. As well as to make people aware to properly extinguish the fire. And if you see someone covering it with sand please tell them this story and make them use water instead. 

Educating others of this hidden danger will result in avoiding serious injuries like that of Jacob. 

And as he was lucky enough to avoid losing his feet, others may not have that chance. 

Soldiers do a fun line dance during drills

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Monica Pop
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This isn’t just another dancing video involving some crazy moves, but a very special edition coming from those who make sure we sleep tight at night knowing we are safe and well served. Yes, this is a unique routine by the military men and women. 

As it appears, they are not only putting their lives on the line for the country and it’s citizens, but also make us laugh every now and then.

Thinking of these people and how hard had to be for them to be away from home for so long while deported, I realize the extent of their sacrifice.

They deserve all of our respect. So the next time you come across a military man or a woman make sure you thank them for everything they do. 

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Plus, military personnel undergoes difficult training that requires extra physical strength.  

This amazing video was created with the help of the drill sergeant who is probably well aware that military members are above all human beings who need to have some fun every now and then. In order to keep the soldiers’ spirit up, he appoints some tasks that have nothing to do with the professional training required. He does have some silly requests that the soldiers are more than willing to perform. 

I guess the most entertaining part of all is that the head sergeant gives the instructions using his serious tone of voice and holds onto his pretty rigid attitude. 

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As the military men and women start marching, it resembles a usual routine, and then all of a sudden we get to hear the sergeant’s instructions. 

Besides the standard call of “left, left” there is one that goes “freeze to left, freeze to right” and then do the Matrix style. It’s so great when all of them replicate Neo’s moves from the movie.

It’s obvious they are all having a great time. We guess this fun start of the day will keep them in the good mood until they call the day off. 

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If you are wondering why “Matrix,” that’s because this awesome video was published ten years ago, but it still puts a smile on my face whenever I stumble upon it. 

Many people loved this routine and agreed how everyone needs to relax from time to time. After all, soldiers have so much on their plate and these types of things make them relax as least for a while.

Of course, there were those who found this type of behavior unprofessional and inappropriate, but we have to say that we totally disagree with them. 

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Take a look at the video and tell us what you think. 

Stranger cares for crying baby while mother shops at Target

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Monica Pop
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Every parent does their best to teach their kids good behavior and how to act in public. But the harsh reality is that beside all that time you put in the long and tiring talks, your child will still do things their way, especially when they are still young and doesn’t take your words seriously. 

Moms and dads out there are trying to cope with their children throwing tantrums in places such as restaurants where others try to have their lunch at peace, or at the local store. 

In cases like this it’s very important for you not to forget how you are not alone, but millions of other parents are going through the same situation, and that certainly doesn’t make you a bad parent. 

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A mother of two, Rebecca Patterson has a story to share. And no, it’s not one of those when a poor mother is given the judgmental stares by the passersby who hate listening to children screaming, but one of those that restores our faith in doing good. 

As this mother was struggling to finish her shopping trip at Target, her toddler got bored and wanted out of the store. You already assume how kids tell you they want this shopping experience to come to an end, by crying and screaming as loudly as they can. This disturbed Rebecca’s baby who joined his brother in his shrieking.  

She tried every calming strategy she could think of, but to no avail. 

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Coping with two crying children isn’t an easy task, and this mother knew that best.

As she wanted to avoid any further inconveniences for the customers, she though it would be for the best if she just left the store as fast as she could. 

“I started putting things away on the shelf and was about to leave when she came over to help.”

Then out of the blue she heard a voice saying:

“Do you need some help?”

Rebecca got both flattered and confused by this generous offer. Could she just let a random stranger take care of her kids? On the other hand that help was really welcome at the time. She really didn’t know what to think. 

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The woman introduced herself as Tiffany Guillory and it was obvious she really wanted to step in for the struggling mother. 

Tiffany took the toddler in her arms and started rocking him, trying to calm him down while Rebecca tried to make the baby stop crying. Surprised by this unexpected offer, Rebecca snapped a picture of Tiffany and her child. 

She explained the whole thing saying:

“She walked with me while I got the essentials needed for the day and kept hold of my toddler while he calmed down.”

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It looks like it really takes a village to raise a child, don’t you think so? 

When things got back to normal Rebecca thanked the kind stranger for what she did and they went separate ways.

However, once she got home, Rebecca couldn’t stop thinking of the incident. She was beyond grateful for the help she received and didn’t want Tiffany to be left without the recognition she deserved for being a good human, so she posted the photo online. 

It wasn’t long after Tiffany recognized herself on the photo many people commented on and shared. 

Tiffany described the woman’s reaction to her offer:

“I said, ‘Do you need some help’ and (she) never said anything but her motion was like ‘Yes!’”

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Rebecca says how Tiffany is a real angel sent from God. 

Imagine how beautiful this world would be if we all have a bit of Tiffany’s kind soul in us. 

Teacher asks boy questions to see if he can skip grades. Answers are too much for principal

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Jessica Jones
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Young children are fun to be around mainly because they always speak their mind, and most of the time they do have a lot to say. Some are way smarter for their age and leave us speechless. Take little Jimmy for example. As his answers are worth skipping a few grades, that’s not really the case with the school’s principal. This is hilarious 🙂

A second grade teacher was having trouble with one of her students. One day, she asked Jimmy what his problem was. He replied,

“I’m too smart for the second grade, my sister is in the fourth grade, and I’m smarter than her too.”

The teacher took him to the principal’s office and explained the situation to the principal. The principal told her that he would give Jimmy a test. If he failed to answer one question, then he would have to go back to the second grade and be quiet. The teacher and Jimmy both agreed.

Principal: “What is 3 x 3?”

Jimmy: “9.”

Principal: “6 x 6?”

Jimmy: “36.”

And so it went on like this, the principal asked him every question a fourth grader should know. Finally, after about an hour, he told the teacher

“I see no reason why Jimmy can’t go to the fourth grade, he answered all of my questions right.”

The teacher asked if she could ask him some questions. The principal and Jimmy agree.

Teacher: “What does a cow have 4 of that I only have 2 of?”

Jimmy: “Legs”

Teacher: “What do you have in your pants that I don’t have?”

The principal gasps but before he can stop him from answering Jimmy says, “Pockets.”

Teacher: “What does a dog do that a man steps into?”

Jimmy: “Pants.”

Teacher: “What starts with F and ends with K and means a lot of excitement?”

Jimmy: “Firetruck.”

The principal breaths a big sigh of relief and says

“Put Jimmy in the fourth grade. I got the last 4 questions wrong myself.”

Understand what happens to babies when you keep them barefoot

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Monica Pop
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Every parent out there wants what is best for their child. So when the time comes for the bundles of joy to take their first steps, many moms and dads are willing to spend a bunch of money on the perfect shoes in order to facilitate for their little ones the process of walking. 

Choosing the right shoes might be exhausting, because they have to fit the little foot just perfectly and provide enough comfort. However, according to the most recent research the struggle of getting the most appropriate foot wear might be part of the past because the best shoes are no shoes at all. 

When a child learns how to walk, their sensory system is in the phase of fast development and walking barefoot helps improve their balance and coordination, as well as their spatial orientation skills. 

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Leaving the shoes out of the picture helps young children develop a stronger sense of touch and receive important sensory information from the soles of their feet touching the ground. 

Dr. Kacie Flegal, a vitalistic chiropractor says how walking barefoot is important for the vitality of the two sensory systems: the vestibular system and the proprioceptive system.

The former determines the person’s center of gravity, whereas the latter is the ability to understand the motion and also the positioning of the human body.

Another expert, Tracy Birne, a podiatrist specializing in podopaediatrics claims how wearing shoes while learning how to walk and at very early age can hamper a child’s walking and cerebral development. 

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While outside, children should probably have their shoes on, but the amount of time they spend with them on should be reduced to minimum. 

Once the toddler feels more confident in their walking skills, which of course takes some time to be achieved, they can progress to a firmer soled shoe, until then, children should be encouraged to walk barefoot. 

Feet have a lot of sensory cells that form powerful neurological connections. Using shoes constantly will block out useful tactile feedback that the body and brain can use for better development. Many researchers connect child’s intelligence with walking without shoes. While wearing them results in the sense of touch being dampened and the messages to the brain diminished.

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It’s an interesting fact that all this doesn’t only apply to young children, but adults as well. Walking barefoot can get you plenty of benefits among which stimulation of the sensory system and the development of brand new neural connections. 

If you have ever experienced issues related to your ability to maintain balance then the first thing you should do is get rid of your shoes and wear them only when you really have to. 

Boyfriend repeatedly points out her faults, but girlfriend’s reply teaches him a lesson for life

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Monica Pop
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Love is the most powerful force on earth that has the power to change the world, but should we let it change who we are as a person? 

When we fall for someone and get involved in a relationship we should be aware there are sacrifices and compromises both partners should settle on. However, there are some things we should never change for the sake of the other person. One of them is our identity, as well as our individuality. It’s an undeniable fact that those slight changes in our character that take place without us even being aware of them may result in letting important pieces of our identity as an individual slip away.

Many times people who are emotionally attached to another person lose track of how much change is enough. We should never let our personality, our beliefs, our body, our personal growth, and the chance of making our own decisions suffer because someone else said so. 

One girl knows this all to well. She gave up everything and bent over backwards for her boyfriend for too long. Now when she’s finally free from that toxic relationship she decided to write an open letter and speak up about all the changes she was forced to go through. Her words are wise and worth reading. 

 

The open letter

“You always told me I didn’t look good with long hair and that you preferred girls with short hair. So I kept my hair cut above my shoulders at all times.

You laughed at me and told me I looked ridiculous when I dyed my hair red when we were together. So a week later I dyed it back blonde.

You would always point out if I was wearing too much makeup. (Winged eyeliner and mascara most of the time).

So I just stopped wearing it.

You told me tattoos and piercings were tacky and ugly and would try to take out my belly button ring every time you saw it.

So I took out my piercings and didn’t get any more tattoos.

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You pointed out my stretch marks every chance you got. So I did my best to keep them hidden.

You pointed out every single flaw I had. So I lost every bit of confidence I had.

I did everything I could to be what you wanted. I did everything you told me to do. It still wasn’t good enough. You left me for a younger prettier girl. Someone you could mold and shape into what you wanted. Like you tried to do with me. And up until a few months ago, I blamed myself for everything that happened. You blamed me too.

But finally, I started to see the truth. You weren’t out of my league. I was out of yours. I wasn’t the one who wasn’t good enough for you. You were the one who wasn’t good enough for me. You couldn’t accept me for who I was. When I took you the way you were.

So now here I am a few months later. My hair is past my shoulders. My hair is bright red. I’ve got a new tattoo. New piercings. Started wearing makeup again. I eat whatever I want whenever I want and weigh 135 pounds. I still have my stretch marks.

And I’ve finally gotten my confidence back. I finally see myself looking back at me when I look in the mirror.

It’s so hard for me to come out about this and admit that I became so vulnerable because of one guy. Something I always said would never happen. It’s humiliating to even think about how low I got. But what gives me the guts to come out about this is the fact that I overcame it and I’m finally back to who I really am. – Feeling free.”

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Always remember that if someone truly loves you, they would never ask from you to change who you are. Find a partner who would love everything about you and will love both your inner and outside beauty. Never set for anything less. 

All-girl dance team steal the show when lights go out halfway through

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Getting to the finals of the Tournament of Champions meant so much to the dedicated basketball players and everyone at the Dodge City High School. But no matter how excited the guys were to be taking part in such a competition, someone else stole the show. 

As the school was both taking part and hosting the 76th tournament, they wanted to make sure the visitors have enjoyable time so they came up with what turned to be one of the best half-time dancing performances ever.

There is something mesmerizing about these synchronized movements that easily capture people’s attention. And although we are sure you’ve seen many similar group dances, we assure you this one is unlike anything you’ve stumbled upon. 

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Once the video of the performance was posted on YouTube, this dancing crew became an internet sensation.

With a million views and that many positive comments, this is really one-of-a-kind show. Sue Kidd, a fan of the drill team, wrote on the school’s Facebook page:

“A bit of background for Dodge City HS, located on the western plains of KS. Total enrollment is 2000 students, 81% are minority and of that 76% Hispanic, and with low unemployment in the community.”

“The school is focused on academic success AND respect for all students through a strong focus on character development. This is an example of that success. Congratulations!”

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After the first spectacular halftime, dancers took the basketball court and everyone assumed a nice choreography would relieve the stress of the tense game, but what unfolded in front of the audience’s eyes was way more than just a dance.

This was definitely something to remember. 

The girls started moving along the melody of the famous “Hallelujah” and then all of a sudden the lights went off and people were left wondering what was going on.

The dancers’ matching outfits consisting of white dresses, capes with angel wings, and crowns on their heads started glowing in the dark, creating an amazing scene. The music went from quiet to vivid and these girls were dancing in perfect sync. 

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Many people say how this performance is Super Bowl half-time worth, if not better. Great job ladies and Coach Conrardy!

Take a look at it in the video below. 

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