Vincent Serritella was only a little concerned about the flashing bright spots in his lower-left vision field; he wasn’t expecting anything serious. The former Pixar animator and San Francisco Bay area artist was in for a surprise—going from waking up with the bright spots to making a decision to go into open-brain surgery. At Sutter […] The post Artist Beats Brain Cancer And Paints Amazing Portraits of Hospital Staff as Thank-you Gifts (LOOK) appeared first on Good News Network.

Adam Sandbeck and Mike Gravalin took off for an ATV ride in Minnesota on June 6, 2026, expecting it to be an average Saturday afternoon. But as their ATV began to run low on fuel, they decided to take a shortcut to get back, hoping they wouldn’t find themselves stranded and out of gas, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. Adam and Mike noticed a minivan that appeared abandoned on the side of the road. At first, the van’s location gave Mike, a retired deputy US marshal, pause. He feared an Ambush, but what happened was nothing as he expected. Adam Sandbeck and Mike Gravalin Found a Missing Woman Adam Sandbeck recalled the moment to the Star Tribune, “I just remember saying to myself, ‘Oh my God, please don’t be a dead person.’ She was completely submerged,” he said. She was very much alive but clinging to the hope that someone would find her. Kathryn Woessner was trapped in the quicksand for three days before Adam and Mike found her. Mike told the Star Tribune that Kathryn’s inner strength and faith truly impressed him. “I mean, this has got to be one of the strongest women there is … You think about her just watching the sunset, the sunup and burning every day in the sun, and she still had the will to live,” he said. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shared the good news on Facebook. Many people cheered Adam Sandbeck and Mike Gravalin on. “What an amazing story! Bless God for directions them to her and getting her rescued. She had incredible strength during this. I’m sure her family was so concerned. Wonderful outcome,” someone wrote. Adam used the day as a teaching moment for himself and others. “Never be annoyed at your situation, because everything happens for a reason,” he said. This story’s featured image can be found here

If you ask the average person if they think they are good at remembering names, they’ll probably say no. People are generally bad at remembering names because, when we meet someone new, the only connection we are likely to make to their name is their appearance. The problem is that the connection between someone’s looks and their name is rather arbitrary. In short, it’s tough to make a logical connection between the two.  Is there a special look that a Michelle, Claudia, or Ryan may have? Probably not enough to attach their name ot their face next time you see them. This leads to the uncomfortable moment when you leave the party and can’t remember their name, or you see them again in a few weeks and draw a blank.  A woman telling her name. Credit: Canva The fact that people aren’t very good at remembering names works both ways; it’s bad when you forget theirs and they can’t remember yours. What if someone meets you at a party and they want to ask you out afterward, but don’t remember your name? What if you meet a great connection at a networking event, and they can’t remember your name to find you on LinkedIn? It’s hard to make a name for ourselves in this world if no one remembers us. The good news is that there are ways to make it a lot easier for people to remember. A woman forgetting a name. Credit: Canva How to make sure people remember your name Psychologists and communication experts often say that the key to remembering other people’s names is to make associations. Let’s say a woman’s name is Lisa: then you make an association with their appearance, “Lisa with the lip gloss,” or if they liked reading, “Lisa the Librarian.” The association doesn’t have to be factually accurate, as long as you create a connection. To get people to remember your name, the key is to create a strong association or hook in their minds. The great thing is that you only need to come up with one clever hook, and you can use it every time you meet someone new. Let’s say your name is Olivia:  “Hello, I’m Olivia. Just like olives.” “Hello, I’m Olivia. Like the actress from Grease, Olivia Newton-John.” “Hello, I’m Olivia. When I was a kid I thought my name was ‘Livia, because whenever I spilled something, it sounded like mom said, ‘Oh! Livia.'” A woman introducing herself. Credit: Canva It’s all about associations Nick Morgan, Ph.D., says that the best way to remember someone’s name is to make associations. Therefore, it’s the best way to help others remember your name, too. There’s nothing wrong with doing the work for them.  “Here, you should hook other phrases, thoughts, words, and ideas that you are already familiar with to the new name. So the word association game – picturing a blacksmith when introduced to someone named Smith, for example, is still a good way to go,” Morgan writes at Psychology Today.  Ultimately, there’s a lot to be gained when people remember your name. Whether it’s the good-looking gal or guy you met at the bar, the HR director at a networking event, or the people who just moved across the street, being remembered goes a long way. People are bad at names, but you can make them good at remembering yours by creating a memorable hook that makes you unforgettable.  The post Most people are bad with names. Here’s the trick to make sure they remember yours. appeared first on Upworthy.

When people from Scotland travel to the United States, they may encounter some hiccups in communication, and not just because of the accent. Scots and Americans may both speak English, but that doesn’t mean they’re always saying the same things with the same words. The X account Scottish Banter shared a “Scottish-American travel dictionary” to help “keep the Tartan Army out of trouble in the United States.” Right in time for Scotland to return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. Let’s start with an example. The word “piece” can mean a lot of things, but in the U.S., it’s a pretty common slang term for a gun. In Scotland, it’s a common slang term for a sandwich. One can see how Homeland Security might take issue with someone saying they “packed a piece” for the flight. Introducing the Scottish-American travel dictionary We’ve put together this guide to keep the Tartan Army out of trouble in the States.Read carefully to avoid confusing the locals, deeply offending the country, or being interrogated by Homeland Security over a sandwich. pic.twitter.com/tu1doNWqRf— Scottish Banter (@1scottishbanter) June 10, 2026 Here are 12 other Scottish-American travel dictionary terms you may want to know, especially if you’re in Boston for the World Cup: Messages, football, spunk, and ride When we Americans talk about getting messages, we’re talking about texts, voicemails, emails, and the like. When wee Scots talk about getting messages, they’re referring to going shopping. And, of course, we all know that football in the U.S. is not the same as football everywhere else in the world, including Scotland. pic.twitter.com/Bne1LD3Hsj— Scottish Banter (@1scottishbanter) June 10, 2026 In the U.S., if you tell someone they’ve got a lot of spunk, it means they have a courageous, audacious feistiness to them. Usually, it’s a compliment. Considering the fact that “spunk” means semen in Scotland, you probably don’t want to tell someone they have a lot of it. Or any of it. Or mention spunk at all. Asking someone for a ride in the U.S. means asking them if they can drive you somewhere in a car. Sometimes, depending on context, a “ride” could have a sexual connotation for Americans. In Scotland, the sexual connotation of “ride” is much more common. pic.twitter.com/PxJtuoZFDh— Scottish Banter (@1scottishbanter) June 10, 2026 Tea, greet, randy, and fanny “Tea” in the U.S. means actual tea, the leaves or herbs steeped in water and drunk. In Scotland, tea refers to the entire dinner meal. If you tell an American you haven’t had your tea yet, they will only offer you actual tea. For a meal, you have to say dinner or supper. This one is surprising for Americans. “Greet” means to say hello to someone in a warm, welcoming way. In Scotland, greet means to cry. pic.twitter.com/xGqglj7BGH— Scottish Banter (@1scottishbanter) June 10, 2026 “Randy” is generally known as a name in the U.S., either as a standalone or as short for Randall. However, the word “randy” is actually used here the same way it is in Scotland, just perhaps not as often. Randy in Scotland means “in the mood,” if you catch my drift. “Fanny” can also be a name, but as a word, fanny means buttocks or backside in the U.S. It’s seen as actually a cute and innocent term for a butt. In Scotland, it doesn’t mean backside, but rather…frontside. The part that generally doesn’t get mentioned in public. pic.twitter.com/DRjtjDBV5V— Scottish Banter (@1scottishbanter) June 10, 2026 Scheme, shag, john, and rubber The word “scheme” has a devious connotation in the U.S., meaning a sneaky sort of plan. In Scotland, it’s a housing estate. So a “get rich quick scheme” would have very different meanings in each country. Thanks to movies like Austin Powers, many Americans already know that “shag” means sex in the United Kingdom. Here in the U.S., it refers to a carpet from the ’70s or a haircut. pic.twitter.com/lNhNvdS882— Scottish Banter (@1scottishbanter) June 10, 2026 “John” is one of the most common names in English-speaking countries, so it’s a name in both Scotland and the U.S. But Americans also use “john” in place of toilet, which might confuse a Scot if they get asked where the john is. As a noun, “rubber” in the United States most often means condom. In Scotland, it’s just an eraser. So if a Scot asks an American if they have a rubber, it’s not a sexy proposition. They just made a mistake they need to correct. pic.twitter.com/ekVsUM5DZ4— Scottish Banter (@1scottishbanter) June 10, 2026 Language differences can cause hilarious miscommunications or genuinely off-putting problems. We love to talk to our friends across the pond, but we definitely want to avoid any genuine offense or confusion when we can help it. Hopefully, knowing some of these Scottish-American language pitfalls can keep us all out of trouble. The post 13-word ‘Scottish-American travel dictionary’ helps prevent embarrassing miscommunication appeared first on Upworthy.

Little Debbie is the undisputed queen of the snack cake. She knows all about sugar, spice, and everything nice. Debbie also understands that everything is better with a creme filling. Our friend Snackolator just dropped some info on the newest Little Debbie pie flavor, and people are already stalking store shelves. “Little Debbie is dropping ANOTHER creme pie with new Fudge Round Creme Pies coming soon to stores! This one takes the traditional Fudge Round and replaces the chocolate filling and icing with a vanilla sweet creme in the middle and the icing on the top,” Snackolator shared on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snackolator (@snackolator) The New Little Debbie Creme Pie is a Chocolate Lover’s Dream With a red, white, and blue box, these new Little Debbie Creme pies look like a true piece of Americana. Maybe that means we will get them in time for America’s 250th birthday. Snackolator doesn’t have dates. “I am not sure exactly when these will hit store shelves, but it should be fairly soon, and I’ll update as soon as they’re spotted,” he wrote. Fans immediately entered the chat and shared their excitement about the new Little Debbie Fudge Round Creme Pies. “My big backness will NOT be able to contain itself,” a fan joked. Others started coming up with new concoctions. Like this person who wants to marry a couple of Little Debbie classics. “Then we gonna need oatmeal chocolate pies,” they suggested. And, no, this person isn’t wrong. This could have been a longtime Little Debbie classic pie flavor. “SHOULD’VE BEEN DOING THESE SINCE FOREVER AGO!!!!” They wrote. So, will you be trying the new Little Debbie Fudge Round Creme Pie? We are 100% in. This story’s featured image is by  Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images