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Dec 22, 2018 · Real-life heroes don't all wear capes and diffuse bombs. These eight people saved the world in snap-decisions or through years of hard work. From the men who prevented WWIII to those who ended hunger and disease — though you've probably never heard of them.
- Ekkapol Chantawong “Ake” Who? Yeah we had the same question- but this dude is a hero to 12 boys trapped in a cave for 9 days. On June 23 the group entered Tham Luang Cave for a short trek to celebrate a teammate’s birthday.
- Witold Pilecki. Ok get this- Pilecki VOLUNTARILY made it his mission to discover what secrets the Nazi party were hiding. He intentionally got himself arrested by the Nazis so that he could infiltrate one of the camps in Auschwitz.
- William Kyle Carpenter. This stud is the youngest living soldier to ever receive the Medal Of Honor. Carpenter shielded his friend from a hand grenade that was thrown onto the rooftop they were based on in November 2010.
- James Blunt. While his song “You’re Beautiful” may have saved your relationship from catrasophy- his actions as a soldier actually did more for the world than his vocals ever could.
- Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman’s bravery as a conductor on the Underground Railroad helped hundreds of enslaved individuals escape to freedom. She embodied the spirit of resistance against oppression.
- Malala Yousafzai. Malala is an advocate for girls’ education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. Despite facing threats, she courageously championed the right to education for girls, inspiring countless others to fight for their rights.
- Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. It highlighted the power of peaceful protest and civil disobedience.
- Jane Goodall. Renowned primatologist and conservationist, Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking research on chimpanzees. This has expanded our understanding of animals and their connection to us.
- 10 The Hero of The Montecito Mudslides
- 9 The Man with The Golden Arm
- 8 Tragedy on The Water
- 7 Arnaud Beltrame
- 6 The Angel of Nanjing
- 5 The Human Shields
- 4 Predicting A Tsunami
- 3 Hookers For Jesus
- 2 The Poisoned Village
- 1 Rick Rescorla
In January 2018, Southern California was struck by a series of deadly mudslides. The storm-related disaster claimed the lives of nearly two dozen people and hospitalized 163 others. A mudflow in Montecito was so powerful that it dislodged a number of houses from their foundations. Reaching speeds of up to 32 kilometers per hour (20 mph), the debris...
James Harrison’s entire outlook on life changed at a very young age. At the tender age of 14, the Australian underwent a surgical procedure that required a series of blood transfusions. Seeing as his life was saved by the kindness of others, Harrison decided to “pay it forward.” Four years later, in 1954, he started giving blood. Even his own fear ...
In August 2018, a passenger boat carrying 24 people slammed into an object in the waterways of Rivers State, Nigeria. The boat capsized, throwing its occupants overboard. Without hesitation, Joseph Blankson dove into the waters. As soon as the 36-year-old had rescued one person, he would go back to save another. One by one, Blankson pulled 13 peopl...
In March 2018, an ISIS gunman went on a rampage across the French town of Carcassonne, shooting at off-duty police officers. The attacker then drove to the commune of Trebes and stormed the local Super U market. The attack had suddenly turned into a hostage situation. A brave police officer, Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Beltrame, did not hesitate to t...
Over a stretch of the Yangtze River lies the Nanjing River Bridge. This colossal road-rail bridge took eight years to build and was completed in 1968. It boasts a four-lane highway, a 6,772-meter-long (22,218 ft) railway track, a viewing tower, and a series of piers. While a remarkable feat of Chinese engineering, the structure has turned into a ma...
In 2017, a shooter attacked innocent men, women, and childrenat a Las Vegas music festival. The attack was the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States, leading to 58 deaths and hundreds of injuries. From the horror emerged stories of great courage. One of the night’s survivors, Jonathan Smith, went to considerable lengths to hel...
In 2004, 10-year-old Tilly Smith was vacationing on a beach in Phuket, Thailand, when she made a lifesaving discovery. According to Tilly, the sea was bubbling “like on the top of beer.” To many, this may seem like a trivial description. But Tilly knew that something much greater was at play. Weeks before, Tilly was learning about tsunamisin one of...
Annie Lobert has not had an easy life. During her teen years, she started out working as an escort and exotic dancer. In a bid to make even more money, Lobert moved to Sin Citywith her boyfriend. Then everything changed. After she returned home from a job, Lobert’s boyfriend demanded all of her money. “I told him, ‘No,’ so he took me into the backy...
When Phyllis Omido started working at an iron-smelting factory in Kenya, little did she know that her own health was at risk. The African nation’s booming solar panel industry has created considerable demand for lead. The EPZ refinery, where Omido worked, used to extract lead from old car batteries. Operating as the plant’s community relations mana...
September 11, 2001, was the day that countless heroes made themselves known to the world. Step forward, Rick Rescorla. Ever since the first World Trade Center attack back in 1993, Rescorla was convinced of the need for better evacuation plans. The security expert argued that the World Trade Center, owing to its economic importance and symbolism, wo...
- Rosa Parks: Wouldn’t give up her seat. Tired from a full day’s work, Rosa Parks boarded a Montgomery bus on December 1, 1955 and forever became one of the inspirational people who changed the world.
- Todd Beamer and the passengers of Flight 93: Fought back against 9/11 terrorists. When account manager Todd Beamer and the other passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 realized their plane had been seized by terrorists, they worked quickly and courageously to reclaim control.
- Mohamed Bouazizi: Sparked a revolution. Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi never had any dreams bigger than saving enough money to rent or buy a pick-up truck, but he became one of the inspirational people who changed the world.
- Candy Lightner: Stood up against drunk driving. After her 13-year-old daughter was killed by a repeat DWI offender, Candy Lightner founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in her home on March 7, 1980.
Jun 4, 2015 · Your hero is perfect in every way; they can do no wrong, they always arrive on time, they look impeccable and they stick to a moral guideline which is built in to them.
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Jun 19, 2019 · The caped crusader. After driving past a local homeless shelter with his dad, four-year-old Austin Perine wanted to do something to put a smile on the faces of those he had seen suffering. He...
