Wes Phillips

A flash video from the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. Those cover girls don't really look like that, but we all know this, right? Still, a nicely done reminder.

Steve Silberman passes along this article and video on Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick. Put fragile documents away before you read this one—unless tear stains won't bother you.

It turns out that an explosion in a fireworks factory looks exactly like you'd imagine. Thanks to YouTube, now we all know.

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Bagheera may only weigh six pounds, but she can keep two (relatively) normal-sized humans perched on the outer edges of a queen-size bed. It's hers by dint of occupation—and she defends her space like it was a trademark.

Huckleberry subscribes to the if I can't see you, I'm invisible school of camouflage.

New positions for you and your faithful companion.

Suspense, music, drama—a fluffy kitten!