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Testament

An old farmer died leaving his 17 horses to his 3 sons. When his sons opened up the will it read: “My eldest son should get 1/2 (half) of total …

James Bedford: First Human Frozen

On January 12, 1967, 50 years ago today, 73-year-old Dr James Bedford died. He had been suffering from kidney cancer that had metastasized to his lungs. What marked Bedford’s death …

Albrecht Durer – Hands

Back in the 16th century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with 18 children. In order to keep food on the table for his brood, Albrecht Durer …

God Will Save Me

There is a town in France, which was flooding. Some people escaped to the roof of the church. The priest, however, stayed and said, “Let God come.” Someone came to …

Negative People

This is something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade. So remember this story the next time someone who knows nothing, and …

Mousetrap Story

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. What food might this contain? The mouse wondered – he was …

Fears

There was a lion who feared nothing except the crowing of cocks. A chill would go down his spine whenever he heard a cock crowing. One day he confessed his …

Cat, Mouse And Bell Story

There was a grocery shop in a town. Plenty of mice lived in that grocery shop. Food was in plenty for them. They ate everything and spoiled all the bags. …

Honored Athletes Story

In Mexico City, the 200 meter final was run. American (black) athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos came first and third, while Australian (white) Peter Norman won the second. While …

Matter Of Perspective

Everyone has been guilty of looking at another’s age and thinking, “Surely I cannot look that old.” I’m sure you’ve done the same. If so, you may enjoy this short …