Alyse Ogletree, a mother of three from Texas, USA, has broken her own Guinness World Record for donating breast milk as of July 2023. The 36-year-old first broke the record for the largest…
About Wellsprings
This site is a cluster of wellsprings. Wellsprings of heartwarming anecdotes, stirring stories, age-old fables, epic tales, mythical musings, good deeds, life's lessons, inspiring insights, and much more. None of these are our own but they have something for all of us. That's why we have taken the liberty of putting them together, acknowledging the source or the author wherever we could.
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‘Nicest judge in the world’
Judge Frank Caprio was a renowned American judge and politician who served as the chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island. His story is one of compassion, kindness and…
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Jon Bon Jovi and his Soul Kitchen
Jon Bon Jovi is famous as the founder and frontman of the legendary American rock band Bon Jovi. But his Soul Kitchen gives us a glimpse into what kind of a man…
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Edward Jenner: Father of vaccination
Edward Jenner was an English physician and scientist who developed the first vaccine against smallpox and is recognised as a pioneer in immunology. Here’s a detailed account of his life and work:…
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Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin: Conquerors of polio
Jonas Salk was a renowned American medical researcher and virologist who developed the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) and paved the way for the near eradication of polio. Here’s his inspiring story: Jonas…
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Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell: First woman doctor of USA
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was a pioneering American physician who made history by becoming the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. Here’s her inspiring story: Elizabeth Blackwell was…
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Let no one go hungry
The Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple in the State of Kerala, India, has a beautiful tradition of feeding devotees since time immemorial, reflecting its commitment to serving the community. Every night after the…
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Perfect watches on empty wrists
Every morning sharp at 7:30, old Martin would open his tiny watch shop in the heart of the city. At 78, his hands were still the steadiest around. People said he fixed…
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John Muir: Father of USA’s national parks
John Muir was a pioneering conservationist who dedicated his life to preserving America’s natural wonders. As a renowned naturalist and writer, his contributions to conservation and preservation of natural heritage are multifaceted…
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Émilie du Châtelet: Pioneer among women scientists
Émilie du Châtelet was a French mathematician, physicist and author during the Age of Enlightenment (1685-1815 AD). Born on December 17, 1706, in Paris, she was the only daughter of Louis Nicolas…