Humanity will probably have killed itself before the sun does, but maybe not? Space travel is humanity’s chance of surviving the sun’s inevitable death, so let’s start getting excited about it. Excited about space travel that is, not the sun killing everything on Earth. Give this video a watch and […]
Most of us know the Golden Rule. Here’s an example of why, sometimes, it’s not quite enough. Read more: http://upworthy.com/the-story-of-girl-who-needed-help-and-why-one-guy-regrets-not-having-done-more
For the record, the joke in here is my favorite of all time. Read more: http://upworthy.com/a-teen-is-excluded-so-others-decide-to-teach-him-a-lesson-i-was-biting-my-nails
He reads the letter at 1:13. He gives you chills at 3:24. And while this is inspiring, the vast majority of victims are not as lucky as this girl to have such a great support network. But the brother’s willing to sacrifice so much really illustrates the profound effect bullying […]
Most of the press coverage of the protesting after the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson has centered around his character, personal issues, and a small number of looters rather than asking why people are mad. Much of the media is playing up the looting and rioting, ignoring the vast […]
What this young girl lives through here is happening in several countries around the world today. And children are often the ones who suffer the most. Could this happen where you live? Three years since the start of the Syrian crisis, 10,000 children have died and 2.3 million people have […]
Every year, 1 million mothers lose their babies within the first day of giving birth. And many of these tragic deaths could be prevented by the woman (and others like her) in this smart ad. The difference between 0:11 and 0:44 is everything. Warning: This video includes live birth footage […]
Now “Ella’s Song” is for Trayvon, too. Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-your-heart-is-broken-for-trayvon-martin-here-is-a-small-bit-of-solace
Johanna Quaas is recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest female gymnast. I’m pretty sure this is what they mean when they say, “You’re only as old as you feel.” Read more: http://upworthy.com/why-s-the-86-year-old-wearing-a-leotard-oh-you-know-because-she-s-an-awesome-gymnast-2
Everybody does things a little bit differently. This man is here to show you just how different. Read more: http://upworthy.com/dad-did-you-know-other-peoples-lives-are-different-from-ours