Friday, June 27, 2025

Good Afternoon! You never know what treasure might be tucked away in your attic—just ask the family who nearly shredded a stack of dusty old papers, only to discover they belonged to none other than Alan Turing, the brilliant WWII codebreaker and father of modern computing. The documents ended up fetching over $600,000 at auction. Read more below.

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82-Year-Old to Debut in Powerlifting Competition

Faith O’Reilly, 82, from Saguache, Colorado, is making headlines as the oldest female competitor in powerlifting’s debut at the 2025 National Senior Games, set for July 24-Aug. 4 in Des Moines, Iowa.

A former Iowa state powerlifting champion, O’Reilly picked up the sport in law school and kept training after retiring to rural Colorado.

She credits powerlifting with preserving her strength, bone health, and independence, and encourages other older adults to try the sport.

O’Reilly is no stranger to the senior games. In 2023, she teamed up with her younger sister and childhood friend to win gold in the women’s 75+ triathlon relay, forming the “Fab Fem” trio. Now, she’s excited to return to Des Moines, where she grew up, and prove that age is no barrier to strength.

Podcast host Amy Hess dives deeper into this story, with video, in today's Feel Good Friday podcast episode. (Watch Now)

'Memory Cop' Nabs 3,000 Suspects

British transport officer Andy Pope has identified over 3,000 suspected criminals using his remarkable ability to recall faces, earning him the nickname "Memory Cop."

His knack for remembering faces—even years after seeing them in photos or grainy CCTV—has led to arrests tied to offenses including attempted murder and sexual assault. Even during the Covid pandemic, when many suspects wore masks, Pope identified them with uncanny precision.

A founding member of the Association of Super Recognisers, he was honored with a Chief Constable's Award and says he just wants to help keep communities safe, though he admits he's hopeless with birthdays and anniversaries.

Abandoned Beagle Becomes Hero in Japan

In Gosen City, Japan, a beagle once rejected for being too loud saved a Buddhist monk from a bear attack.

Tougen Yoshihara, the abbot of Youkoku Temple, was walking his 1-year-old beagle, Chico, in the woods when a bear appeared on their path. Startled, Yoshihara fell and dislocated his shoulder as he tried to flee.

Chico sprang into action, barking furiously and charging the bear, successfully scaring it off and protecting his owner. The dog had previously been returned to a kennel for his loud barking—a trait that turned out to be life-saving.

Now recovering, Yoshihara calls Chico his "savior" and says the pup has earned a place by his side, both at home and in spirit.

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➤ Firefighters battling Oregon’s wildfires were stunned when a distressed fawn ran from the smoke into their arms, prompting them to safely relocate the deer. (See Fawn)

➤ A London delivery rider became a hero after throwing water bottles to passengers stranded on a stalled train stuck on an elevated platform. With temperatures nearing 90 degrees, his impressive accuracy offered much-needed relief. (Watch Video)

➤ Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah shared photos from a “Sunday Funday” at her grandmother’s house, filled with hugs and family time. Bruce has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. (See Photos)

➤ An 8-year-old born with a condition that left her lower legs underdeveloped fulfilled her dream by racing in her first Soap Box Derby, fitted with adapted brakes she could control. (See Details) Podcast Host Amy Hess takes you behind the scenes with photos, check it out here.

➤ Codebreaking war hero Alan Turing’s research papers were found in a London attic and nearly shredded before being recognized. The collection included his PhD thesis and was later sold at auction for $625,000. (See Details)

➤ A Florida woman’s arm was nearly torn off by an 8-foot alligator while kayaking when a heroic paddler stepped in and gouged the gator’s eyes, forcing it to release her. (See Details)

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