A London woman in her early twenties wanted to have a child but wasn't ready to commit to a relationship. Rather than looking for a boyfriend, she began finding sperm donors online. She successfully artificially inseminated herself at home using a $30 online kit.
A selfless 16-year-old boy lost his life to save four kids he didn't even know. Rather than looking the other way, the teenager jumped in to rescue drowning children when rip currents hit a Florida beach. His family is devastated, but they can't help but admire the boy's courage and bravery.
Many believed a boy's medical case was hopeless – he was on life support, and everyone thought he wouldn't make it. Doctors asked the mom to turn off her son's life support five times, but she refused. Now, the young boy is a healthy four-year-old who beat all odds and is thriving.
A selfless older brother dove into the freezing Pacific Ocean to save his younger brother from the towering waves. He told his mom he was going into the water, acknowledging that he might not return because of the rough conditions. His rescue saved his brother's life, and he's now hailed as a hero.
A woman in her 40s ages eight times faster due to a rare disease affecting one in 50 million people. Tiffany Wedekind discovered her diagnosis in her 20s, despite it usually being diagnosed in childhood.
The world's tallest man and shortest woman met up with one another, and their 6-feet height difference is extraordinary. People couldn't help but share how stunned they were to see the world record holders together. Get a glimpse of their lives and how they've used their heights to their advantage.
A mansion owner in Wales hasn't bathed in three years because the hot water stopped running in her home. She rarely cleaned her home in the 29 years she's lived there and refuses to use any cleaning products on her antiques.
A man was abandoned as a child after his parents saw his face. Years later, he mustered the courage to connect with them again and hopefully turn things around. His parents were cold-hearted – they rejected him again and refused to get in touch.
An 87-year-old woman was surprised to discover an intruder inside her home in the middle of the night. The young man threatened to harm her as he attacked her asleep in bed. While calling 911, the older woman gave the teen food after he said he was hungry.
A 15-year-old boy heard his mom's cries for help and rushed downstairs without hesitation. He saw his mom covered in blood near an attacker who looked all too familiar. The boy lunged at the man without hesitation to protect his mom, but he lost his life while doing so.
A young woman lived with her mom and her mom's boyfriend. After trying to fix an electrical issue, she realized a hidden camera was inside their bathroom. Her mom's boyfriend fixed the wiring at home, leaving her mortified when she realized he had set it up on purpose.
A woman and her fiancé were headed down the aisle, but an outrageous request from the side of the groom's family threatened to ruin their happily ever after. The woman believed she and her fiancé were madly in love with one another, but the request made her rethink their whole relationship.
A man was grieving the loss of his wife of seven years when he suddenly received a video from an anonymous sender. The video had the man questioning his entire marriage to a woman he considered his best friend. He refused to attend his wife's funeral, which angered their family.
A woman asked God for a sign to dump her boyfriend once and for all. After going out on a date with him, she was rushed to the hospital for a severe allergic reaction. The woman turned out to be allergic to her boyfriend. She took it as a sign from God to finally leave him.
A 17-year-old teenager has lived with her parents' best friends since she was 10. Her parents abandoned her to go on a worldwide trip, keeping minimal contact with her. She finally received an e-mail from her dad declaring their intent to come home. However, that's not what she wants for herself.
A woman's incredible before-and-after video had people doubting it was the same person. The woman showed her bare face without two front teeth before transforming her look through makeup and veneers.
A meltdown is a frustrating situation not only for children but also for their guardians. They say practice makes perfect, and one mother seems to have discovered a straightforward trick to soothe her child. Fellow parents are now applying the same trick whenever their kids have meltdowns.
A married couple had stable jobs until the wife had to homeschool their children. She lost her job and could no longer afford rent, but her mother-in-law and sister-in-law refused to give them a place to stay. Years later, her mother-in-law knocked on their door, asking if she could live with them.
David and Victoria Beckham live in a luxurious $15-million house with "his and her" wings. After 24 years of marriage, they remain a strong unit despite stories of the couple living separate lives.
A man found himself in a distressing situation after being unable to attend his best friend's wedding freely. The man, who isn't poor but isn't a millionaire, greatly considered skipping the wedding for a cut of his mom's inheritance. His mom demanded he snub the wedding if he wanted her money.
A married woman made her husband believe that the father of her two children was dead. The woman began asking her husband to adopt the two kids legally but proceeded to act strange. The man ultimately discovered that his wife's ex was still alive and providing child support to the two kids.
Maxwell Caulfield played Michael on "Grease 2," the boyfriend of Michelle Pfeiffer's character. He married a divorcée 18 years his senior while on a constant search for stable work in Hollywood. Now, he lives a new life away from the spotlight in Ojai. Here's what he's been up to now.
A 6-year-old boy disappeared without a trace while attending a birthday party. The Sheriff's office, resort staff, party-goers, and other volunteers joined forces, hoping to find him safe. Hours later, the boy was found lifeless, leaving his family and everyone involved in the search heartbroken.
Famous American actor Marlon Brando had a large and complicated family, having had at least 15 children. One of his sons, Christian, went to jail after protecting his pregnant sister. Despite his father's estate, life wasn't kind to Christian, spending the rest of his life as a beggar.
Madonna came from a large family, growing up with six siblings. Amidst Madonna's fame and fortune, she and her eldest brother, Anthony, didn't meet eye-to-eye. Anthony lived in poverty and claimed Madonna didn't care whether he died.
Sharon Osbourne's critics slam her "fishy" lips and frail appearance amidst her husband Ozzy's health struggles. Ozzy makes sure to repay his wife's loyalty by striving to be better daily and showering her with lavish gifts to make her feel loved.
Mariah Carey is a self-made millionaire who rose to fame for her impeccable vocals. She and her siblings used to live a challenging childhood yet she rose through it all with hard work. Her siblings have slammed Mariah through the years, for allegedly neglecting them when they needed her most.
Ted Williams made a career in the radio industry as a program host. At one point in his life, he lost all his hard-earned money and ended up living on the streets. While Williams was on the streets begging, a journalist came across him and uploaded his video.
Michael Caine lived most of his life thinking he only had a younger brother, who followed in his footsteps into the movie industry. Caine was already in his 50s when he received a call from a reporter claiming he had a secret brother. Caine decided to get to know the man and make his life better.
Jackie Chan's life turned complicated when his dad revealed he abandoned two sons to move to Hong Kong. Even after Chan found worldwide fame, he didn't know of his siblings, one of whom worked in a pigsty. Chan made no attempts to get in contact with his long-lost siblings in China.
Tim McGraw is a talented and well-celebrated country singer who made a fortune through his music. McGraw found out when he was a child that his dad was a millionaire while his mom struggled to pay the bills at home while working three jobs.
Reese Witherspoon and her daughter look like sisters, recently posing in a photo sporting matching blonde hair. After two failed marriages, Witherspoon now chooses to focus on life as a mother and a career woman. Her ex Jim Toth was recently seen with another woman only months after their split.
Jennifer Garner and her son Samuel's recent outing had people furious over Affleck's apparent neglect. Samuel sported a red wig and a purple bow while he and his mom, and a critic blamed Ben Affleck for his son's accessory choices, claiming he neglected his children for his new wife, Jennifer Lopez.
Sean Connery had humble beginnings in Edinburgh. His parents were blue-collar workers, with his mom working as a cleaning lady and his dad working as a truck driver and factory worker. Connery resented his mom at one point in his life, but he cared for her as best he could when she grew older.
Reba McEntire went through a difficult divorce that tested her strength and her will to carry on. She lost not just her spouse but millions of dollars in settlement. McEntire leaned on her faith to get by, trusting God and his plan to help her persevere through life, eventually finding love again.
Hugh Grant has had controversial takes on marriage and monogamy through the years. At 57, he changed his mind about not getting married when he wed a Swedish TV producer, his long-time partner, and the mother of three of his kids. Grant has five kids he welcomed out of wedlock.
A video of how crab sticks are made went viral online, showing the step-by-step process of making it. After discovering how it was made, many of those who watched the video vowed never to eat crab sticks again.
Eric Roberts was on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top leading men, but things started spiraling in his life, leading him on a different path. He introduced his youngest sister Julia Roberts to the industry, and she continued to become one of the industry's top A-list actresses.
A viral video showed a famous fitness influencer smashing her boyfriend's windshield at a red light when she realized her friend was driving it. Internet users were torn on whether to support the influencer or slam her for taking it out on the woman, not her boyfriend.
David and Victoria Beckham are an influential couple worldwide. Together, they have four children raised to become humble parts of society. Their eldest son Brooklyn learned the value of money after being exposed to the real world by working at a cafeteria.
Alicia Keys married Swizz Beatz despite claims from his ex-wife that she wrecked their marriage. Keys vehemently denied the accusations and went on to have two kids with the famous producer. Now, they celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary as a married couple.
Richard Gere is now 73 and a proud husband and father of three grown kids. Now married for two decades, Gere has shown how great of a husband he is. He once shielded his eyes at a beach with many topless women in respect of his wife.
Jason Aldean rose to fame as an outspoken country singer. Recently, he underwent heavy criticism for his song "Try That in a Small Time," which seemed to slam protestors and insinuate violence. Aldean is also into real estate with his wife, having moved thrice in recent years.
Tori Spelling's dad was renowned film and TV producer Aaron Spelling. People mocked Tori for having a multi-millionaire father while she struggled with debt and misfortune through her years as an actress. Despite her father's riches, Tori recently had to live in a motel with her five kids.
Michael J. Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan, are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary. The actor once feared Pollan would leave him after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 29. Pollan stood by her wedding vows and supported Fox in sickness and health throughout his life, for better or worse.
Olympian Gabby Douglas went through a difficult childhood before becoming a successful gymnast. As a professional athlete, Douglas has made lucrative deals through multiple endorsements. Behind the scenes, she endured a problematic childhood when her mom went bankrupt, and her father abandoned them.
Peter Falk is a legendary actor best known for his role as Columbo. He poured his heart into his craft for years, filming one episode longer than other shows. Falk was diagnosed with dementia in 2008, brought on by Alzheimer's, before dying in June 2011.
A stalker once broke into Sandra Bullock's home while she was seeping. The actress hid inside her closet and was relieved she sent her son to his nanny's home that night. Years later, Bullock continues to struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Mike Farrell has been married to "M*A*S*H" Shelley Fabares since 1984. When Fabares suffered a health scare in 1994, Farrell stood by her side and nursed her back to good health.
Jennie Garth and her husband, Dave Abrams, are celebrating their 8th wedding anniversary. The TV star initially met her husband on a blind date, and they married one another months after that.
