When Cassidy and Chad Lexcen gave birth to twins Teegan and Riley, they were overjoyed until doctors told them that Teegan had been born with an unheard of birth defect. While still alive, she was born with only one lung and half a heart.

Doctors couldn’t think of a solution to fix the situation, and told the new parents to take their daughter home, make her as comfortable as possible, and prepare for her death, as Teegan wouldn’t be able to survive with the defects. However, once she survived two months, Cassidy and Chad wondered if there really was something doctors could do to save their baby.

After some research, the couple contacted Dr. Redmond Burke, the chief of cardiovascular surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami who is known for his innovative surgical skills. Dr. Burke decided to help, but knew this case would require a unique solution.

Dr. Burke decided the best place to start was to get a 3-D visual of Teegan’s heart, and used Google Cardboard, which allows you to see 3-D virtual reality with an iPhone and cardboard goggles that cost less than $20. This unique view of her heart allowed Dr. Burke to know exactly what to expect and come up with a tailored surgery just for the infant.

“Once we saw these images, we said ‘wait a second, we can figure this out.’,” Dr. Burke said.

“It was mind-blowing,” Cassidy said. “To see this little cardboard box and a phone, and to think this is what saved our daughter’s life.”

Watch the entire video below to see the genius way Dr. Burke saved this newborn’s life.

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Big brothers might get a bad reputation for endlessly teasing their little sisters, but at the end of the day, a big brother would do anything to make sure their baby sister is ok.

When the Cochran family found out that their daughter Lindsay had Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare disorder that required her to be in a wheelchair since she was 2-years-old, her older brother Trenton stepped up to make sure she never let the situation get the best of her. “It’s easier for me to go through life with a big brother like Trenton,” Lindsay said.

Each year, Trenton runs a 5k race in honor of his sister who can’t run, and to help raise money to find a cure for her Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

“She’s one of the center priorities of my life. I would take a bullet for her,” Trenton said. “She’s my best friend. My life would be nothing without her.”

Watch the incredible video below to see the inspiring bond between a boy and his sister.

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Dogs like this adorable Pug might not have the hardest lives, but even they deserve some pampering every once in a while.

In the video, this exhausted Pug lays down in a bucket full of warm soapy water and lets his owner scrub his back, belly, and dirty little paws, and can’t help but let out a few blissful snores as he practically falls asleep during his relaxing bath time.

Watch the entire video below to see this hysterical pug blissfully relax while his owner gives him a much-needed bath.

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Sometimes the solutions to our problems can be practically smacking us in the face, yet we still miss them. Luckily for this dog, his clever brother steps in to show him the best way to steal those mouthwatering treats.

In the video, this hungry pup tries almost everything to steal the treat, yet misses the simplest and most obvious solution standing right next to him. Moments later, his clever brother walks over and shows him

When this dog first spots a tasty treat hanging off the edge of the table, he knows he can steal it, but he just has to figure out how.

He tries jumping and standing on his tippy toes, yet eventually, his brother comes by, jumps up on the chair, and effortlessly grabs the treat.

Watch the entire video below to see hysterical moment this clever dog shows his sibling the best way to steal treats from the table.

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The winter is by far the hardest and most dangerous season for the homeless as temperatures dip below freezing

When a New York man saw that the elderly homeless man sitting across from him was shirtless on a day when the temperature had fallen below freezing, he knew he had to do something to help keep him warm. Despite only having a t-shirt on himself, the man did the only thing he could think of, and literally gave away the shirt off his back.

This man was riding the subway when he noticed a homeless man sitting across from him without even a t-shirt on despite the freezing winter temperatures. He decided to help, and give the man the shirt he was wearing.

Even after giving away his shirt, this man felt his generosity wasn’t enough. He went back over to his seat where the rest of his things were, and grabbed a hat for the homeless man, so he could stay a little bit warmer in the freezing weather.

Watch the entire video below to see the inspiring thing this good samaritan did for a total stranger.

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Babies learn how to do just about everything from walking and talking to interacting with others by watching and copying their parents every move.

When this little girl started mimicking her mom’s every word as she was learning to talk, her clever mom decided to make the most of the situation by having some precious conversations with her daughter.

While looking into the camera, this mom sweetly croons the words ‘I love you’ to her observant daughter.

She may not be talking just yet, but this adorable little girl tries her best to sound out the words and mimic her mom.

Watch the entire video below to hear this precious baby mimic mom’s every word.

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Ellen DeGeneres is known for her ability to make people laugh without ever having to bring anyone down, and for using her name and platform for spreading love and kindness.

In fact, over the years, Ellen has raised over $50 million dollars for charities, schools, natural disaster survivors, and regular people needing a helping hand. Her work has touched so many lives that she even earned a humanitarian award, yet she explains that kindness, which is her driving force for her work, is an innate quality that we all share as humans.

“I started out as a comedian, and I wanted to make people happy and I wanted to make people laugh. This has turned into something so much better for me that I get to change people’s lives,” Ellen said.

“It’s a little strange to actually get an award for being nice and generous and kind, which is what we’re all supposed to do with one another. That’s the point of being a human,” Ellen said after joking about her work.

Watch the entire video below to hear why Ellen is so driven to spread kindness.

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Piglets, puppies, and toddlers may not have a ton of things in common, but they all have endless energy when it comes to playtime. No matter how tired they are, there’s always some spare energy for some fun.

In the video, a piglet named Squeak is fast asleep in her cozy pig pen, but wakes up instantly when she gets word that she gets to go outside.

The sleepy piglet was staying warm under a cozy heat lamp, but shot her head up instantly when she heard her owner ask her ‘do you want to go outside.’

Despite only just being awake for a moment, Squeak lets out adorable oinks to let her owner known how excited she is to have some time to play outside in the fresh air.

Watch the whole video below to see the adorable moment this piglet finds out she’s going to go play outside.

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Dogs may not be as graceful and agile like a cat, but they have the most heart. When this rescued 1.5-year-old Pitbull named Oakland saw his sister nailing some impressive cartwheels, he knew he had to get in on the action, and didn’t hold back as he practiced.

In the video, Oakland learns how to do cartwheels from his 4-year-old big sister, and tries his hardest to emulate her.

This rescued Pitbull followed big sister Kailyn around while she played and practiced her cartwheels.

After watching Kailyn perfect the technique, Oakland decided he wanted to give it a try, but his extra legs made the maneuver a little bit more challenging. Luckily, there was a nice plush rug to cushion his rolls.

Watch the entire video below to see this precious dog practicing his cartwheel skills.

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Orange juice might be a breakfast staple for people around the world, but the popular drink turned out to be a little too tart for a picky little girl.

Babies are constantly trying new foods and new flavors, but it seems baby Avery finally tried a flavor she didn’t enjoy. Despite instantly regretting her decision, Avery bravely agrees to try another sip, and her face gives away her hysterical reaction.

At first, Avery is hesitant to try the bottle in front of her, but with some encouragement, she carefully takes a small sip.

While most people love orange juice, Avery was instantly shocked by the new flavor, and couldn’t help but pucker her lips from the sour taste and wrinkle her nose in disgust.

Watch the adorable video below to see the moment this baby discovers orange juice for the first time.

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Having a dog that can roll over, high-five, or play dead is impressive, but it takes a special dog to be able to smile on command.

While Herbert the puppy is only 5-months-old, he’s already managed to learn how smile like a human, and ‘say cheese’ whenever he’s posing for a camera.

The happy pup sat patiently for his owner and waits for his command to ‘say cheese.’

As soon as his owner says the magic words, Herbert adorably bares his teeth, and poses for the camera.

Watch the video below to see this dog’s hysterical reaction to having his picture taken.

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We’ve all heard the saying ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,’ but SPCA Auckland decided to teach their dogs to drive to prove that the old saying is simply not true.

In order to change the common misconceptions about rescued animals and older dogs, the Auckland SPCA began training Porter, Monty, and Ginny to drive a real car. “Every year, the SPCA need to find homes for hundreds of dogs like Porter – dogs who have been abused, abandoned, or just forgotten. They may be a motley bunch, but they’re all smart and they’re all lovable. If we can teach one to drive, we think you’ll do just fine,” the Driving Dogs campaign wrote on their Facebook.

Porter, Monty, and Ginny each overcame hardships in their life before ending up in the shelter. While they’re looking for their forever homes, these adorable dogs are spending their days cruising around in a Mini Cooper.

Each dog, like Porter who was the first dog of the bunch to learn to drive, practiced and trained in a safe environment for countless hours with professional trainers.

Watch the incredible video below to see the world’s first driving dog hit the road.

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A formerly abused American black bear named Baloo, African lion named Leo, and Bengal tiger named Shere Khan are proving that even the most unlikely animals can form an inseparable bond.

“Baloo, Leo and Shere Khan eat, sleep, and play together and even seek out grooming and affection from one another, head rubbing and licking each another,” Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary wrote on their website. “Their terrifying early months in life bonded the three together and they are truly inseparable despite their obvious differences.”

Baloo, Shere Khan, and Leo were kept as illegal pets in a basement of an Atlanta home. They were found weak, frightened, and with infections during a police raid when they were just a few months old.

When they first arrived at Noah’s Ark, the team tried to separate the three, but they refused to eat and would cry until they were put together.

Today, the unbelievable trio are inseparable after the animal sanctuary was able to raise money to bring their enclosure up to code so they could stay together as a family.

Watch the entire video below to see the incredible bond this lion, tiger, and bear have formed over the years.

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Crocodiles are known for being vicious, agile predators, but this playful baby croc proves that even they need some time for fun.

While zoogoers watched the crocodiles swim around in an enclosure at a zoo in Morrocco, they noticed one baby crocodile get the courage to zoom down a slippery water slide.

The baby crocodile was hesitant as the current started dragging him towards the water slide, but as he started sliding down on his belly, he relaxed and had some fun.

Zoogoers couldn’t help but laugh as the silly creature made a giant splash at the end of the slide.

Watch the entire video below to see the moment this playful croc has some fun on a water slide.

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We usually don’t condone stealing, but this coyote gets a pass for temporarily stealing a dog’s ball so that he could get in an exciting game of fetch all by himself.

While a Canadian man was getting ready to go to work one morning, he looked out into his backyard and noticed a happy wild coyote playing fetch by itself.

This wild coyote borrowed the neighbor’s dog’s ball, and was making good use of the toy by playing a fun game of fetch thanks to a snow-covered hill.

Despite being all alone, the playful coyote was having the time of his life by running up the hill with the ball in his mouth, then dropping it and letting it roll away before finally chasing it.

Watch the entire video below to see how happy fetch makes this adorable coyote.

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Facing your fears can be challenging, even when your fears are completely irrational.

For this adorable pup named Dakota, that irrational fear just happens to be wires and electrical cords, so when his owner challenges him to walk over it, he’s understandably nervous.

Finally, his owner comes up with a fool-proof solution. When Dakota refuses to cross the wire again, his owner lets him know that it’s time to go play outside. Unsurprisingly, Dakota has no trouble facing his fear knowing he’s on his way to play time.

Watch the video below to see the clever way this dog owner helped his dog face his irrational fear of power cords.

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Your wedding proposal is arguably the most important question a person will ever ask, which is why this man took 5 months to do it.

Ray Smith, a 38-year-old man from Grumsby, UK, was looking for the perfect way to surprise his girlfriend with his proposal. “I searched online for unusual proposals and I saw ideas like flash mobs and that sort of thing,” Ray said. “So I decided to come up with my own idea to take a picture every day for five months.”

Ray had been planning on proposing to Claire for some time, but was trying to figure out the perfect way to do it. “I have been planning to propose for a while and I knew I wanted to do something romantic,” Ray said.

“In June we received some great news that Claire was expecting a baby, which put a stop to that plan,” he said. Ray finally decided to take a picture every day for five months with a little sign asking Claire to marry him.

“I told her I was taking the pictures to track the progress of the baby”

“It was all a bit chaotic on Christmas Day morning so I took her away and set it all up on the laptop,” Ray said. “I got down on one knee and gave her a bit of spiel, and then popped the question”

Watch the entire video below to see the incredibly romantic way this man proposed to his girlfriend.

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Cats and water typically don’t mix, but this inspiring one-eyed cat named Kuli is defying all the odds by becoming an expert at riding the waves of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kuli, which means ‘to look blind’, was found roaming the streets. When Alexandra Gomez and Krista Littleton adopted him, he was only 1 lb, and had to have his left eye removed from an infection. After the surgery, Gomez and Littleton bathed him regularly, which got him comfortable with water.

“His first time in the water, we just let him float on the board by himself near the shoreline and I would paddle around with him,” Ms Gomez told Daily Mail. “Before we knew it we were looking for waves to surf.”

Kuli began surfing when he was only 6-months old, and in the beginning, he wore a lifejacket until he got better at swimming. Now, he’s strong enough to swim on his own, and his owners even got a board that he could sink his claws into for better grip.

Watch the entire video below to see this inspiring cat take on the ocean.

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Cats and dogs are natural born enemies, so it’s no surprise that Furgo the Bulldog and Charlie the cat get a little competitive when it comes to cuddling with their owner.

When Furgo saw his owner and Charlie snuggled up on the couch together, he made it very clear that he was not happy by pouting and sulking about it on the other end of the sofa.

After being caught sulking for not getting any attention, Furgo gives Charlie a loaded look, but the cat refuses to make room for him.

Furgo’s owner even tried to give him an affectionate rub, but it’ll take more than that to please this sulking Bulldog.

Watch the whole video below to see what happens when a cat steals the attention from a sensitive Bulldog.

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Mastering the art of walking and running is no easy feat for a baby, especially when they can be comfortably carried or pushed in a stroller everywhere. In order to get her adorable son to start walking, this mom decided to give him some incentive.

At first, this baby boy doesn’t know what to make of his new shoes as he wobblily stands up, but as soon as he tries to take a step, he discovers a hilarious surprise. Whenever he takes a step, the tiny sneakers make a squeak and the captivated little boy can’t get enough.

Watch the adorable video below to see the moment this little boy gets a funny surprise from his shoes.

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