In 1887, Susanna Salter became the first female mayor in the United States, elected in Argonia, Kansas. Her nomination was initially a prank by men opposing women in politics. However, she won by a landslide and served effectively, inspiring the women’s suffrage movement and breaking barriers for women in leadership. […]
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The inventor of shopping carts, Sylvan Goldman, had to hire several male and female models to push carts around in his store, demonstrate their utility, and explain their use to other customers, due to not catching on initially. […]
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“You be good, I love you. See you tomorrow” Parrot’s last words to her caretaker.
Alex (1976 – September 6, 2007) was an African Grey Parrot and the subject of a thirty-year (1977–2007) experiment by animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg, initially at the University of Arizona and later at Harvard University and Brandeis University. Pepperberg bought Alex in a regular pet shop when he was about one year old.
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A Russian couple were reunited after being separated for 60 years. They were married for 3 days when the husband left to join the Red Army. They were unable to find each other until 60 years later when they randomly visited their hometown on the same day. […]
In 2008 Quaker parrot Willie alerted his owner Megan Howard when the little girl she was babysitting began to choke. Howard was in the bathroom when the parrot repeatedly yelled “Mama! Baby!” flapping his wings. Megan rushed and performed the Heimlich maneuver, saving her life. Willie received the Red Cross Animal Lifesaver Award. […]
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A man called Billy Owen lost an eye and half of his face to cancer and used it to start a career as a zombie actor. […]
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In 2015, PJ Spraggins saves wife’s life who suffers from Lupus by donating kidney after spending a year dieting and exercising to get his blood pressure low enough for surgery. […]
Super Mario is named after real-life businessman Mario Segale, who was renting out a warehouse to Nintendo. After Nintendo fell far behind on rent, Segale did not evict them but gave them a second chance to come up with the money. Nintendo succeeded and named their main character after him. […]
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In 2001, a Bear, Tiger, And Lion cub where found abandoned in a drug dealer’s basement. They were soon adopted by a sanctuary and lived together ever since. […]
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When Jono Lancaster was just 36 hours old, his parents left him for adoption because he was suffering from Treachers Collins Syndrome, a genetic disorder which hampers facial bones development. Now he is an inspirational speaker, a professional model and a teacher, giving inspiration to millions […]
