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You’ve got to read it to believe it! These true stories seem almost too good to be true, but we promise that we couldn’t make these up. From love to loss and from survival to unbelieavable coincidences—we’ve got the wildest stories to keep you informed, entertained, and inspired.

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What It’s Really Like to Be a Hallmark Holiday Writer

Ever wonder who comes up with those sweet stories of snow, St. Nick, serendipity, and soulmates? It's authors like Barbara Hinske, who told us what it's really like to have your novel turned into one of these instant classics.

Meet the Real Man Who Inspired Disney’s Tarzan

Tarzan: the man, the myth, the legend.


At This Library, You Can “Borrow” People Instead of Books

The Human Library, which originated in Denmark, gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "I'm an open book."


There Was Once a Wolf Who Loved Too Much. And What Happened to Him Was a Crime.

One day in Alaska, a black wolf appeared in front of wildlife photographer Nick Jans. This is the story of...