Bill Gates gave a TED Talk in 2015 explaining how we needed to prepare for a pandemic

Childhood sweethearts finding their way back to each other after decades apart sounds like something out of a fairytale, but sometimes, real life has plans even more poetic. That seemed to be the case for Lauren and Brooks, who went their separate ways in February 2015. But during a flight to Oklahoma, Brooks felt a shift—he realized that Lauren was truly the love of his life and decided he was going to marry her.

Bride and groom exchanging rings (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Nerida McMurray Photography)

Bob Ross wasn't just a famous painter; he was a man with a heart of gold. Known for his magical ability to transform empty canvases into masterpieces, his show "The Joy of Painting" remains beloved by fans. Though it concluded in 1994, the show's videos remain popular online. In Episode 4 of Season 2, which has recently gone viral, Bob meets a colorblind fan who believes he can't paint. In a warm and inspiring response, Bob demonstrates how to create art using only grey and white. 

Image Source: TV painting instructor/artist Bob Ross jubilantly holding up paint palette & brushes as he stands in front of wall covered w. his landscape paintings in his studio. (Photo by Acey Harper/Getty Images)

Running a city is a demanding job that can easily take a toll on physical and mental well-being. But after securing a third term as mayor of Valdobbiadene, Italy, 47-year-old Luciano Fregonese is prioritizing his health. Located in the Veneto region, Valdobbiadene is famous for its prosecco production, and now its mayor is on a mission to shed weight gained during years of long hours and “convivial obligations,” according to The Guardian.

Fregonese’s goal is to walk daily to reduce his weight from 140 kilograms to 90, after years of long hours and “convivial obligations” added to his waistline. “For sure, it was a question of laziness and a sedentary lifestyle too, but being mayor meant I no longer did any sport or physical activity,” Fregonese told the outlet. “The other problem is that I enjoy eating and drinking, also because you eat and drink well here and so it’s not easy to follow a diet.” Fregonese oversees the town with 10,000 residents, which is known for its prosecco manufacturing.

Funerals are generally somber, but Robert Adolph Boehm lived a life full of eccentricity and laughter. So when he passed away at age 74, his youngest son, Charles, wrote an obituary that perfectly captured his father’s unique spirit. Full of wit and humor, Charles’ tribute has since gone viral, according to The Washington Post.

Businessman writing in notebook at home (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Maria Korneeva)

Decades after the first movie in the "Rocky" franchise was released, the movie retains an iconic status among sagas of underdogs rising to sporting glory. The unmatched grit and glamor of this legendary character led to the state of Philadelphia celebrating the day of December 3 as “Rocky Day” every year. During one such celebration of Rocky Day in 2023, Sylvester Stallone came across a miniature version of his character Rocky Balboa, who re-enacted his famous “Sunshine and Rainbows” speech. Stallone loved the little boy’s powerful, gut-punching reprise of his speech so much that he posted its footage on his Instagram page. “This kid is a real-life Rocky,” he wrote in the caption.

Actor/filmmaker Sylvester Stallone attends the opening of the 'Rocky Shop' as the City of Philadelphia declares December 3 “Rocky Day”. (Image Source: Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)