The Happiness Report (11.1.22)

Meet the 8-year-old who just made history as the youngest to climb El Capitan

An 8-year-old boy has made history, becoming the youngest to climb and summit El Capitan, the revered rock formation in California's Yosemite National Park that's widely regarded as one of the most difficult rock formations to climb.

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Source: GMA

Woman Weeping At Graveside Looks Up And Sees An 'Angel'

It can often be difficult to find comfort while in the dark depths of sadness — especially while mourning the loss of a loved one.

But for grief-stricken María José Sáez Orte, comfort found her.

One day, while visiting the resting place of someone close to her who’d recently passed away, Orte was seemingly inconsolable. After she tearfully settled down at their graveside, however, a figure soon appeared to bring her solace.

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Source: The Dodo

Coal Miner And His Family Get VIP Tickets To Basketball Game After Photo Goes Viral

A photo of a Kentucky coal miner with his family at a college basketball game is going viral.

The photo shows Michael McGuire and his son sitting in the stands at the University of Kentucky Wildcats game on Saturday. McGuire is still wearing his work uniform and his face and arms are covered in black coal dust.

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Source: Sunny Skyz

Kid's off-the-cuff remarks about the joy of imagination is a pure shot of inspiration

Kids are truly the best philosophers, and anyone who's taken the time to sit down and have a conversation with a child knows that they can surprise you sometimes with their insights.

The folks at Recess Therapy know this to be true, which is why people follow them to see interviews with kids on various topics.

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Source: Upworthy

What 40 Women Said They Wish They'd Known Before Turning 40

I still remember my mom’s 40th birthday. We blew up black balloons and hung black streamers and “over the hill” banners around the house. Do people still say “over the hill?” Is it because I’m 42 or does 40 just not feel old anymore?

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Source: Inspire More