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"That House Should Be Torn Down" — How One Railroad Worker's Facebook Post Transformed a Lonely Elderly Man's Home Overnight: The Story of Josh Cyganik and Leonard Bullock

In 2015, a Union Pacific railroad worker in Pendleton, Oregon overheard neighbors mocking an elderly man's peeling, run-down house. His simple Facebook post asking for painting volunteers brought nearly 100 strangers together to transform Leonard Bullock's home in a single day.

Jun 14, 2026

"Hold On, Baby Jessica" — The 58-Hour Rescue That United America

In October 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into an abandoned well in Midland, Texas, and an entire community worked for 58 hours to save her. This is the true story of ordinary people who became heroes — and the price some of them paid.

Apr 17, 2026

Gen Z Makes Friends Inside Video Games — A New Space for Socialization

40% of Gen Z and Millennials say they socialize more in video games than in real life. We explore the trending 'gaming as social space' phenomenon that's a hot topic on Reddit.

Mar 7, 2026

Reddit Drops Subscriber Counts — Why It's Switching to 'Visitors and Contributions'

Reddit is removing subscriber count displays from subreddits and introducing new metrics that reflect actual activity. We examine this shift away from vanity metrics.

Mar 7, 2026