Greg Sullivan

I am an author, father, husband, pilot, and general-purpose geek. I delight in technology, the arts, travel, and the idea that combined and leveraged correctly, they can save the world. I write the Daily GOOD newsletter, which is fantastic. You should subscribe!

beauty standards, Perceptions of Perfection, Superdrug Online Doctors, photoshop experiment, body image, ideal body, global beauty, BMI, societal pressure, viral study

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18 different countries photoshopped one woman to fit their definition of 'beautiful'

Designers from around the globe transformed a single stock photo, offering a fascinating and sometimes shocking look at beauty standards.

message in a bottle, Clint Buffington, Evan Buffington, Peter Thompson, Pentucket Regional, West Newbury, oceanography class, Pepsi bottle, Coast Guard, Bahamas beach, Emily Maher, WCVB, People magazine, reunion story, viral discovery, human connection, time capsule, beachcombing, found note, Massachusetts teen

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14-year-old tossed a 'message in a bottle' into the sea, nearly 50 years later, he received the call

The boy had sealed the message in a glass Pepsi bottle as part of an experiment.

Doug’s winter party, viral neighbor, handwritten invite, Ring camera, Bucks County, TikTok moment, wholesome video, community party, kind neighbor, feel-good, winter celebration, viral invitation, neighborhood joy, internet heartwarmer, party invite, TikTok neighbors, uplifting story, local hero, handmade invite, wholesome trend

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85-year-old invites neighbors to epic party with one hilarious condition

This 85-year-old invited his entire neighborhood to a party but his invite had one unforgettable rule.

kangaroo care, skin to skin, premature twins, neonatal care, mothers touch, miracle birth, preemie survival, NICU bonding, Australia family, Jamie Ogg, Kate Ogg, infant health, early bonding, Today interview, New Zealand move, twin story, resilience, parent instinct, baby wellness, human connection

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Doctors were stunned when a mother’s touch revived her newborn, here’s why it works

This mom was told her newborn hadn’t made it. But as she cradled him goodbye, something happened that doctors couldn’t explain.

Makayla Starks, car dealership, racism, electric car, Nissan Leaf, oil change, community support, Oak Creek, viral story, social justice, dealership apology, Kunes Buick, racial incident, uplifting story, customer service, employee fired, free car gift, PEOPLE magazine, News 12, Ramzey Rizk

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Woman who found slur on oil change sticker stunned by dealership's unbelievable response

The woman felt disappointed after spotting the slur, but another dealership had a surprise up their sleeve for her.

childbirth, sibling bond, delivery room, young obstetrician, family moment, viral photos, emotional story, birth experience, 12-year-old helper, future doctor, inspiring youth, parenting moment, uplifting story, OB-GYN dream, delivery surprise, Facebook reactions, heartwarming viral, birth photos, supportive parenting, life-changing experience

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12-yr-old watching her brother's birth, asked life-changing question question by doctor

The girl really wanted to be in the room with her mom when her baby brother was being born, but she got more than what she had hoped for.

air travel, seat dispute, airplane etiquette, passenger drama, Indigo Airlines, airline seating, Reddit story, travel woes, flying experience, airplane behavior, entitled passengers, exit row seat, flight upgrade, in-flight conflict, travel stories, plane seating mix-up, funny airline story, boarding pass, travel mishaps, viral Reddit

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Entitled woman stole his plane seat so he tricked her in the best way

She refused to move from his seat, but his brilliant revenge left her humbled in front of everyone.

homelessness, human kindness, friendship, transformation, Ginger Sprouse, Victor Hubbard, compassion, uplifting stories, real-life heroes, good news, acts of kindness, helping others, second chances, empathy, inspiring stories, homeless man, giving back, social impact, everyday heroes, life change

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For three years she passed the same homeless man, then one question changed everything

The woman couldn't understand why people chose to be homeless rather than get a job.

farmer family, cotton farming, unseen labor, parenting moments, rural life, working parents, modern motherhood, family dinner, marriage dynamics, gratitude, emotional labor, farm life, parenting challenges, small town stories, everyday heroes, relationship insight, family sacrifices, motherhood perspective, southern life, working dad

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A wife’s frustration turned to tears when she saw why her husband stayed late

When she caught a glimpse of her husband with their daughter, her whole perspective shifted.

remote work, return to office, pandemic jobs, work from home, CEO backlash, Reddit stories, employee rights, corporate culture, remote jobs, tech layoffs, company culture, workplace trends, flexible work, job resignations, team morale, leadership missteps, viral Reddit, remote workforce, tech companies, job satisfaction

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A CEO told remote workers to “go work somewhere else,” so they did

Remote work was working, until the CEO pulled the plug.

flying with kids, airplane etiquette, seat swap debate, toddler travel, Mumsnet drama, mom travel story, family flying tips, travel parenting, airplane parenting, toddler tantrums, internet opinions, viral parenting story, travel with toddlers, parenting forums, flying while pregnant, child seat swap, flight seat issues, mom opinions online, airplane row drama, toddler on plane

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Greg Sullivan

14-year-old tossed a 'message in a bottle' into the sea, nearly 50 years later, he received the call

The boy had sealed the message in a glass Pepsi bottle as part of an experiment.

Bride honors late son at her wedding and is stunned by who shows up to take his seat

A grieving mother left a seat open for her late son at her wedding—then a stranger with his heart walked in.

85-year-old invites neighbors to epic party with one hilarious condition

This 85-year-old invited his entire neighborhood to a party but his invite had one unforgettable rule.

Doctors were stunned when a mother’s touch revived her newborn, here’s why it works

This mom was told her newborn hadn’t made it. But as she cradled him goodbye, something happened that doctors couldn’t explain.

12-yr-old watching her brother's birth, asked life-changing question question by doctor

The girl really wanted to be in the room with her mom when her baby brother was being born, but she got more than what she had hoped for.

Entitled woman stole his plane seat so he tricked her in the best way

She refused to move from his seat, but his brilliant revenge left her humbled in front of everyone.

A wife’s frustration turned to tears when she saw why her husband stayed late

When she caught a glimpse of her husband with their daughter, her whole perspective shifted.

Mom thought her airplane seat-swap was brilliant—passengers strongly disagreed

Mom's plan to get a better airplane seat for her family was met with 200+ furious comments.

His old boss wouldn’t stop texting him. So he charged them for every response.

Turns out, knowing your worth really messes with your old employer.

This baby picked his favorite sister over and over. Then made two powerful enemies in the process.

Baby boy’s ride or die sibling moment is melting the internet’s cold dead heart.

He knelt before his 8-year-old stepdaughter at the altar and made a promise that left the room in tears

During his wedding vows, a groom paused to make a promise not just to his bride, but to her 8-year-old daughter.

A CEO told remote workers to “go work somewhere else,” so they did

Remote work was working, until the CEO pulled the plug.

Tourist offers pizza to a man she thought was homeless. He was actually a Hollywood star in disguise.

Karine had no idea her thoughtful gesture was about to become front-page news.

Pregnant mom asks for first-class seats, the internet couldn’t wait to deliver a reality check

A pregnant mom asked if front-row passengers should move so she could sit with her toddler on a flight—but the internet wasn’t on her side.

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Designers from around the globe transformed a single stock photo, offering a fascinating and sometimes shocking look at beauty standards.

The boy had sealed the message in a glass Pepsi bottle as part of an experiment.

A grieving mother left a seat open for her late son at her wedding—then a stranger with his heart walked in.

This 85-year-old invited his entire neighborhood to a party but his invite had one unforgettable rule.

This mom was told her newborn hadn’t made it. But as she cradled him goodbye, something happened that doctors couldn’t explain.

The woman felt disappointed after spotting the slur, but another dealership had a surprise up their sleeve for her.

The girl really wanted to be in the room with her mom when her baby brother was being born, but she got more than what she had hoped for.

She refused to move from his seat, but his brilliant revenge left her humbled in front of everyone.

The woman couldn't understand why people chose to be homeless rather than get a job.

When she caught a glimpse of her husband with their daughter, her whole perspective shifted.

Mom's plan to get a better airplane seat for her family was met with 200+ furious comments.

Turns out, knowing your worth really messes with your old employer.

Baby boy’s ride or die sibling moment is melting the internet’s cold dead heart.

During his wedding vows, a groom paused to make a promise not just to his bride, but to her 8-year-old daughter.

Remote work was working, until the CEO pulled the plug.

Karine had no idea her thoughtful gesture was about to become front-page news.

A pregnant mom asked if front-row passengers should move so she could sit with her toddler on a flight—but the internet wasn’t on her side.