Here's how J.K. Simmons got ripped, according to his trainer
By now, you have probably seen the Instagram photos of a bearded J.K. Simmons in the weight room flexing a pair of big and powerful guns.The photos were posted by his trainer, Aaron Williamson, a...
View ArticleA toddler with a rare cancer is embarking on the bucket list of a lifetime
Shiann Lockhart has survived two and a half painful, difficult years. Now it's time for her to do some living. Shiann, 2, was born in September 2013 with multiple heart defects, and received a heart...
View ArticleComfort dogs have been deployed in Orlando to help people grieve in the...
In the wake of Sunday's mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, several organizations and companies have stepped up to support the victims and their loved ones. JetBlue has offered free seats on...
View ArticleA transgender woman just appeared on the cover of Women's Running magazine...
Amelia Gapin just became the first transgender woman to be featured on the cover of Women's Running magazine. The publication's editor-in-chief Jessie Sebor said the Brooklyn-based distance runner was...
View ArticleA female veteran wrote an incredible response to a sexist note left on her car
Rebecca Landis Hayes served eight years in the US Navy — so she didn't think it'd be a problem when she parked in a spot reserved for veterans at a North Carolina grocery store. Another shopper didn't...
View ArticleHere's what would happen if everyone on Earth jumped at the same time
If everyone on Earth jumped at the same time, we wouldn't change the Earth's orbit in space, but we could cause a lot of damage on Earth. Special thanks to astrophysicist Paul Sutter at The Ohio State...
View ArticleLocal moms surprised a nurse who was suddenly granted custody of her grandchild
It takes a village to raise a child. Sometimes you just have to ask that village for a little extra help. That's what Virginia woman Pam Medina did when she noticed her coworker, Sara Putnam, in need...
View ArticleThe whole courtroom dressed as Disney princesses for a 5-year-old's adoption...
Five-year-old Danielle Koning just got a magical surprise: On the day of her adoption hearing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the courtroom was filled with Disney princesses. Jim and Sarah Koning were...
View ArticleA couple quit their jobs to open a floating pizzeria in the Caribbean — and...
Quitting your 9-to-5 to travel the world is a trendy life decision as of late. But quitting your 9-to-5 to open a floating pizzeria in the sparkling waters of the Caribbean? That’s one-of-a-kind.Meet...
View ArticleWe eloped and loved it
My now-husband and I struggled through about a month of wedding pre-planning before we decided to elope. We hadn’t even made any major decisions and were already feeling weighed down by obligation and...
View ArticleAn autistic teen’s photo went viral after nobody showed up to her birthday...
Last year, Hallee Sorenson celebrated her birthday alone. This year, she's received 10,000 birthday cards from people all over the world.Hallee's international fame began with a simple Facebook post....
View ArticleA woman walked around town asking businesses to lower their flags for Orlando...
Following Sunday's mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub, President Obama ordered all public and military buildings to lower flags to half mast. Many non-governmental businesses and buildings have...
View ArticleThis 8th grader did hilarious impersonations of presidential candidates in...
Most graduation speeches are yawn-worthy and cliche-ridden. Jack Aiello's was anything but. When the Illinois teen took the podium for his eighth grade graduation this month, he delivered his speech...
View ArticleThe best places to travel every decade of your life
Here at Oyster.com, we like to think that travel is a lifetime journey. We believe it should start young and carry on into our late years as something that adds to our lives, at specific moments in our...
View ArticleLocal police helped an autistic boy celebrate his birthday when no one else...
For most people, the police crashing a party is a total buzz-kill. For 8-year-old Daniel Nicastro, it was a dream come true. Daniel, who is autistic, had invited several friends to his eighth...
View ArticleUtah's lieutenant governor gave a heartfelt speech apologizing to the LGBT...
At a vigil to honor the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando, Utah's lieutenant governor Spencer Cox made a heartfelt confession:"I grew up in a small town. I went to a small rural high school....
View ArticleA country singer responded to judgmental moms in the greatest way
Country singer Jana Kramer is firing back at critical moms on social media, the Daily Mail reports. The debacle began two weeks ago, when Kramer posted an ordinary photo on Instagram. It showed a...
View ArticleA group of grown-up 'nerds' bought new Pokémon cards for a kid after bullies...
When bullies destroyed a student's Pokemon card collection, a group of grown-up nerds stepped in to save the day. "Mr. Nick," a school IT employee, bonded with a student named Alex over their shared...
View Article15 reasons why Dame Helen Mirren is an absolute boss
Dame Helen Mirren is amazing.The 70-year-old actress' illustrious career spans more than 50 years, and she continues to astound.She's played queens and spies, and now, she's joining the "Fast and...
View ArticleThe parents of the boy who was killed by an alligator are speaking out
The parents of the Nebraska toddler who was killed in terrifying alligator attack have broken their public silence. Matt and Melissa Graves of Elkhorn, Nebraska, released a statement through the Orange...
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