Inspiring

November 9, 2026

This 103-Year-Old World War II Veteran Is Considered the World’s Oldest Bartender

While most people are putting their feet up in retirement, 103-year-old World War II veteran Irvin Koch is still keeping busy at his popular basement bar in Pasadena, Maryland. He’s been running his humble, fully licensed establishment for 60 years, where generations of customers regularly gather for a drink. Koch served in the Philippines with the Navy, and when the war ended, he was 22 years old.

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November 2, 2026

Man Who Walked Around the World for 28 Years Gets Warm Welcome as He Finally Arrives Home

Last month, we shared the remarkable story of British adventurer Karl Bushby, who spent 28 years traveling around the world entirely on foot. At the time, he had just arrived back in the UK and was beginning the final leg of his journey to Hull, his hometown, where his epic adventure began in 1998. After walking 50,000 kilometers (31,000 miles), Bushby finally completed his incredible journey on November 2, 2026.

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October 22, 2026

This Man Is Traveling the Globe To Learn the World’s Favorite Dances, Traditional and Modern

Dance is a universal language, but everyone has their way of moving to the beat. In an effort to connect with different people and cultures through dance, former DJ and music producer Edouard Jacqmin, known as Ed People on social media, travels around the world asking strangers to show him their favorite dance move. His viral videos show how he learns local footwork on the spot and makes new friends along the way.

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October 13, 2026

Watch the Moment Researcher Karl Deisseroth Tells His Family He Won the Nobel Prize

Behind many Nobel Prize winners is a caring family providing support and making sacrifices. That’s why the win is a celebration for more than just the honoree—it’s a big, emotional moment for everyone involved. Karl Deisseroth, who just won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, knows how true this is and has video proof of the moment he broke the news to his family.

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