How This Edmonton Teacher Helps Educate Children in Her Native Ethiopia
“We always knew we were going to do something in Ethiopia,” says Meheret Worku, who co-founded the Sustainable East Africa...
6 Unique Homes Built Just for Spite
Forget siblings, government officials, and the public at large: These stubborn homeowners bow to no one.
7 People With Real-Life Superpowers
You won't believe the superpowered feats these real men and women have pulled off.
The Heartwarming Story of How Chernobyl Puppies Are Finding New Homes in North America
As the homeless dogs living in the infamous Chernobyl Exclusion Zone find new homes in North America, they've become adorable...
19 of the Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of All Time
Get ready to have the hair on the back of your neck stand on end. These unsolved mysteries are among...
19 of the Scariest Moments Pilots Have Experienced on the Job
Flying is still considered the safest mode of transportation, but these pilots have stories that may make you reconsider that...
9 Random Acts of Kindness That Will Make You Proud to Be Canadian
These Canadians went above and beyond with their acts of kindness. They will inspire you to do the same.
16 Craziest Family Secrets People Learned After Someone Died
You may think you know someone, but these families found out otherwise after their loved ones died.
Jay Leno Always Knew His Dad Had a Big Heart—Then an Unexpected Letter from a Viewer Proved That He ...
Comedian Jay Leno knew that his father had heart, but one woman’s memory revealed just how big it was.
6 Outrageous Family Stories That Are Guaranteed to Make You Laugh Out Loud
From Valentine's Day faux pas to home repairs gone awry, you won't believe these Canadians' hilarious family stories.
I Was Pinned Under a 10-Ton Trailer—and Used My Pocket Knife to Escape
The sugar-cane paddock was quiet as Barry Lynch’s scream pierced the air. The farmer was pinned to the earth by...
Shark Attack
"Something huge hit me with tremendous force on my left side and heaved me through the water. I realized I...
11 Wedding Planners Reveal the Craziest Client Requests
Wedding planners are committed to getting the job done no matter what the circumstances. Some of these requests, however, pushed...
This Woman Thought a Burglar Was In Her Home—Until the Police Opened the Bathroom Door
These Oregon cops are probably still laughing about what they found when responding to this 911 call.
How One Canadian Con Artist Swindled His Way Into the Jet-Set
Armed with effortless charm and an uncanny ability to fabricate his own life story, Albert Rosenberg was able to swindle...
8 Iconic Figures Whose Identities Remain a Mystery
There are more theories about these people than there are facts.
10 Times Wind Chimes Turned Neighbours Into Enemies
From stealing to destroying, these not-so-neighbourly stories will make you think twice before getting wind chimes!
13 Mysteries Finally Solved by Forensics
In the last several decades, forensic science has made huge strides, leading to big breaks in some formerly baffling cases.
11 People Who Came Back to Life Reveal What They Saw on “the Other Side”
It's the question we've all asked: What happens after death? These people say they have an idea.
Saving Syria’s “Lost Generation”
The Syrian Civil War has left more than 2.8 million Syrian children at risk of illiteracy and without the opportunity...
12 Prisoners Who Escaped and Are Still at Large
Lots of criminals have managed to escape from prison, but only a few have managed to evade recapture—and the ones...
Michael T. Wall, in His Own Words: The Life and Times of the Singing Newfoundlander
Now 80 years-old, Newfoundland's native son Michael T. Wall is still hitting the road and playing shows all over the...
Lest We Forget: Honouring Canadian War Veterans
Incredible true stories from Canadian war veterans.
The 61 Most Ridiculous Excuses People Actually Used to Get Out of Work
If you're planning on playing hooky, you're going to have to try a bit harder than these folks...
Minutes from Death: How Ron MacLean’s Wife Cari Came Back From the Brink
In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest Canada in 2013, sportscaster Ron MacLean could only stand by and...
This Slice of Cake Sold for $2,256—and More Crazy Auction Stories!
One person's junk really is another person's treasure.
Saving the White Helmets, Syria’s Brave Rescuers
The true story behind the daring international rescue mission to save Syria's White Helmets
These Two Sisters Went Nearly 70 Years Never Knowing Each Other Existed
A family secret kept these sisters apart for decades.
