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Ah, the stories of human ingenuity, courage, and resilience. You'll find some of those here... and way, way more stuff, including the extremely, amazingly weird.

From the Wright Brothers' first powered flight to Dr. Jochem Hoyer's generous act of living organ donation, these stories have inspired us to push the boundaries of what is possible and to strive for the betterment of humankind, and also made us wonder what kind of world we happen to be living in. And yet, there are also stories of failure, of missteps, and of tragic endings. This list is a collection of some of the most remarkable, inspiring, and sometimes heartbreaking stories from around the world, each one a reminder of the power of the human spirit, plus a bunch of really weird stuff we couldn't fit anywhere else. So, without further ado, let us begin our journey through time and space, exploring the depths of human achievement and failure, weirdness and ... er ... more weirdness, and learning any lessons the past may have.