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Husbands and wives vow to love each other “in sickness and in health,” but sometimes that promise is tested much sooner than expected. While engaged to his future wife, this man was critically injured in a motorcycle accident that put him in a wheelchair. The injury altered their relationship in a big way, but his fiancée was just as in love with him as she’d always been and still wanted to get married.  When it came time for their first dance as husband and wife, no one was expecting the groom to be on his feet. Little did they know, he’d been planning a surprise that would ensure there wasn’t a dry eye in the reception hall when they finished their dance. This moment is a beautiful illustration of the many ways couples support each other. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/wedding-dance-wheelchair-emotional-surprise/

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Scared of heights? Then you’ll want to avoid the glass bridge on Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, China. Built into the side of Tianmen Mountain, the bridge is 4,700 feet off the ground. Tourists who walk the bridge are required to put on special shoe covers to help keep the glass floor clean. We imagine it’s not a job many cleaners would be excited to take. Take a look and let us know in the comments if you’d be willing to walk the glass bridge.  Read more: http://www.wimp.com/4700-feet-glass-bridge/

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Growing up in poverty is a tough situation for any child. Though circumstances can often look bleak, it is the care and love of those around you that can help keep your spirits high. For these kids living in Santa Catarina, Brazil, a local dog has become one of their best friends. Dogs and children go together like peanut butter and jelly. Their natural sense of playfulness, curiosity and free-spiritedness make the two a natural pair. For those that have been fortunate enough to grow up around animals, some of the best childhood memories are forged when playing with them. However, the dog in this video has come up with a really unusual way of playing with her friends. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/dog-skips-rope-with-kids-on-the-street/

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Have you ever wanted to wait in line for a new cell phone or video game, only to find life or work getting in the way of your dreams? Robert Samuel of New York City has a solution for you. Samuel has founded a business called Same Ole Line Dudes, where you can hire someone to stand in line for you.  Starting at $25 for the first hour, and $10 every half hour after that, a line waiter can make up to $1000 a week to stand in line during peak seasons. They’ll wait for tickets, tech, or anything else you can think of. Take a few minutes out of your day to meet these intrepid entrepreneurs.  Read more: http://www.wimp.com/professional-line-waiters/

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Beau Lotto, a neuroscientist and founder of Lottolab, wants you to know that nothing exists. That is, instead of the images in the world having any inherent meaning, we decide what we see. As optical illusions have taught us, two people can look at the exact same piece and see two completely different things. Beau and his team at Lottolab are out to do more than trick our eyes with clever pictures, though.  Lotto sees perception as something that can be used to create a more empathetic and understanding world. He believes that if we use technology to change how we perceive the people and places we see every day, then we can foster a global community where everyone understands each other a little bit better. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/understanding-perception-experience-meaning-we-create/

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High school can be a difficult experience for any teenager. You’re required to learn about a variety of subjects, take exams, make new friends, join clubs, play sports and still get enough sleep to do it all over again the next day. This beautiful Japanese animation perfectly captures the life of a student going through high school in Japan, which is known to be much harder than U.S. schools. The two-minute-long film follows a young girl as she studies, talks with friends, studies, joins a club, studies, sees her crush, and finally, studies some more. It’s a ride that’s sure to take you back to your own school days and the fond memories that go along with them. Best of all, the entire thing is illustrated on a blackboard. We can’t think of better symbol of our school years than the canvas that our teachers used to educate us. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/japanese-school-chalk-art/

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When Jim Henson passed away in May of 1990, his loss was felt by fans the world over. With his work on Sesame Street and the Muppets, Henson left a legacy that continues to impact people of all ages and demographics. This beloved legacy is why his memorial service was open to the public, with just one stipulation; no one who attended could wear black.  The memorial was a celebration of Henson’s life, with appearances by the Muppet family and their puppeteers, both in and out of costume. However, the highlight of the evening was an emotionally charged rendition of “It’s Not Easy Being Green” by one of the most famous and beloved Muppets of all time, Big Bird. It’s odd to call anything Big Bird does haunting, but the performance will stay with you long after this video ends. Henson’s memorial closed with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing “When The Saints Go Marching In,” ending the somber occasion with a bombastic song of joy. Even now, over 25 years after his death, Jim Henson’s legacy remains an important and enduring part of American history. It’s not easy being green but, thanks to the work of Jim Henson, life is just a little sweeter for all of us.  Read more: http://www.wimp.com/big-bird-sings-at-jim-henson-memorial/

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