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Seven aerospace engineering students in Bologna, Italy just built a paper airplane the size of a six-story building, and yes, it actually flies. Their creation, made entirely from paper and glue, soared into the record books with a 65-foot wingspan.
After a devastating breakup at 46, Robin Gelfenbien turned a lonely flight into a magical moment by asking strangers to write a story together. The notebook circled the entire plane for 90 minutes, creating an unexpected tale that healed her heart and inspired dozens of passengers.
A nonprofit founded by a survivor's granddaughter is recording the last generation who heard Holocaust stories directly from those who lived through it. Their mission: ensure these stories of survival and resilience live on forever.
A nonprofit is racing against time to preserve Holocaust history through the last generation who heard survivor stories firsthand. Seventy-five grandchildren have shared their stories, with 500 more waiting to participate.
Ohio University Zanesville will host a free summit bringing together community members to share powerful stories of resilience and recovery across Appalachian Ohio. The September event offers both in-person and virtual options for anyone wanting to connect through stories of strength.
Richard DeFreece from Tyler, Texas, just became a Guinness World Record holder by folding 250 functional paper airplanes in 60 minutes. He beat the previous record of 200 planes, folding at a rate of more than four airplanes every minute.
A son honors his mother's courage by sharing her childhood survival story at a free library event on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Her resilience from hiding for five years during the Holocaust continues to inspire new generations.
When grandparents share family stories, children gain more than entertainment. Science shows these moments build self-esteem, language skills, and emotional intelligence.
A touring Jewish theater company founded by descendants of Holocaust survivors transforms true stories of resilience into powerful performances. This month, they're bringing 13 tales of hope and strength to Michigan for International Holocaust Memorial Day.
A descendant of one of six Chinese survivors from the Titanic is finally sharing their little-known story of survival. This forgotten chapter of history is adding new depth to the legendary 1912 shipwreck.
Eugene Bergman survived a POW camp and helped the Polish resistance at age 12 despite being deaf. Two Frederick synagogues are joining forces to share his story and remind their community that "never again" means taking action today.
A couple fell in love by smuggling letters between Nazi concentration camps, defying impossible odds. Now their son shares their story of hope to combat hatred in New Jersey communities.
Shirley Horn, taken from her family at age five, worked with an Anishinaabe author to create a children's book blending truth and hope. The illustrated story preserves history while showing the resilience of children who survived Canada's residential school system.
The grandson of a Chinese Titanic survivor is sharing his grandfather's remarkable tale of survival, which inspired the famous door scene in James Cameron's blockbuster film. Now, a new stage production is bringing this little-known story to life.
Survivors of domestic violence will take the microphone tonight in Covington to share their stories on their own terms. The annual event combines a march, self-defense training, and powerful testimonies that help others find courage.
Researchers in Kerala, India are launching a groundbreaking project to preserve the forgotten migration stories of generations of Keralites who built lives across Africa. Their experiences as traders, professionals, and entrepreneurs have shaped communities on two continents but risk being lost forever.
A free community event in Galion, Ohio pairs local artists with people in recovery to create powerful artwork that tells their stories. The September 19 gathering aims to reduce stigma and remind everyone that recovery is possible.
A former middle school teacher wrote a survival story to show young readers they can overcome anything. Ellen Cochrane's new book teaches kids about resilience through one teen's 11-day journey through the Amazon rainforest.
After 25 years of living in the shadows, Reshona Landfair is finally telling her story on her own terms. The survivor has written a powerful memoir about healing and taking back her identity from the trauma inflicted by R. Kelly.
Bea Lurie spent 13 years writing her father's Holocaust survival story after he finally opened up when she was 44. Sol Lurie, now 95, survived six concentration camps and has inspired thousands through his message of resilience.
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