As of Friday, May 1, 2015
When you look at the world of online media, thousands of new pieces of content are being produced every minute! In fact, in the time it's taken you to read this far, I'd guess there have been a couple new dog videos, a few dozens quizzes, and some breaking news about a celebrity published.
It can get overwhelming to sort through all of the stories that are published online in any given week. Some of the content is brilliant and inspiring, while some might leave you wanting more — or wishing you'd never clicked it to begin with.
That's why we have done the legwork for you. The posts below are the 10 most viral posts published by LittleThings this past week (from last Friday to today).
These were the posts that our audience most strongly wanted to share, and we hope you'll do the same.
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1. The INSPIRING story of Tommy Connolly and how he helped a cousin in need
Published April 26, 2015
Page views: 3,057,351
Tommy Connolly was a regular college student. He studied hard, hung out with friends, and worked part-time. When he wasn’t in class, he was training to be a champion sprinter.
Yet, his entire life changed when a cousin reached out. She was in desperate need of assistance. Merely seven days, later Tommy became a father and grandfather in one day. Sounds crazy, but it's an amazing story.
You can read the whole thing here.
2. The heartwarming story of Elvis Summers, who built a tiny house for an elderly, homeless neighbor
Published April 28th, 2015
Page views: 1,698,461
Elvis Summers of Los Angeles knew he could give a homeless person something of greater value than cash, something that might otherwise be unattainable on their own. Elvis took a liking to his 60-year-old homeless neighbor, Smokie, who had been sleeping in the dirt on his street and would stop by his home asking for cans.
Inspired by the Tiny House Movement, Elvis decided to build Smokie her own tiny house made of discarded materials.
You can see the full video right here.
3. The heartbreaking story of a woman lost too soon because she used her phone while driving
Published April 26, 2015
Page views: 1,695,577
Like many people in today’s world, Courtney loved taking selfies and writing posts on Facebook. The problem was that she didn’t put down her phone once she started driving. As Courtney posted her photos on social media, Pharrell Williams’ popular song “Happy” came on the radio. Its peppy tune and upbeat lyrics inspired the thirty-two-year-old woman to write a final post on Facebook: “The happy song makes me HAPPY!” What happened after she posted it is a terrible tragedy that could have been easily prevented.
Though this story is not as “feel good” as the normal LittleThings content, our readers took to sharing this important story as a a reminder to their loves ones to be careful when driving.
To ready Courtney’s story, click here.
4. An intriguing study that shows how the way you sleep reveals aspects of your personality
Published April 28, 2015
Pageviews: 1,623,731
The position in which we sleep seems like a completely subconscious choice, but who we are dictates a lot about the way we sleep.
How do you sleep at night? On your side, back, or your belly? Believe it or not, the way you sleep says a lot about who you are when you’re awake.
Our readers found the results incredibly accurate. Find out if yours are as well by reading the story here.
5. The tragic story of a family losing their beloved pet because of something they had no idea could kill her
Published April 27, 2015
Pageviews: 717,089
We know accidents happen, but a Wisconsin family is devastated after their dog got ahold of something they had no idea could kill her. While the Carress family was out, 2-year-old golden retriever Luna got into a pack of sugar-free Ice Breakers lemon-flavored chewing gum and quickly became sick. The gum contains Xylitol, a sugar-free sweetener used in many food products, which can be poisonous when consumed by dogs
In the video, Samantha Carress, along with her husband and baby, makes a heartbreaking plea to pet parents, warning them that leaving gum around can have deadly consequences.
You can find the article here.
6. The wedding photo that seems normal but contains one terrifying secret
Published April 24, 2015
Pageviews: 695,827
Kevin and Christiana were recently married at the Mormon Temple outside Washington, D.C. Little did they know that one of the pictures taken that day would be shared with the world…and for the eeriest reason possible.
You can see what makes it so creepy here.
7. The feel-good tale of a senior dog who begins to walk again through water therapy
Published April 24, 2015
Pageviews: 678,025
One day, Kane’s back legs stopped working. He’s very old — too old for surgery — and he hurts. Unfortunately, pain medication only helped so much. Instead of giving up on his beloved best friend, Kane’s dad decided to try something new.
He found that taking Kane for a swim was the only thing that really helped. It was such a relief for Kane’s family to know that while he was swimming, he wasn’t hurting.
To see how the water was able to truly transform Kane’s life, watch the video here.
8. The Costa Rican tiny house that seems simple, but had all of our readers saying, "Wow!"
Published April 23, 2015
Pageviews: 664,052
This home may not seem very big, but our audience absolutely flipped for this tiny house with its hidden compartments, sun deck, and space-saving hacks.
One commenter even said that tiny houses like these give her the hope of some day reaching the American dream of being a homeowner.
9. The adorable video in which a baby just can't handle the funniness of dandelions
Published April 27, 2015
Pageviews: 509,399
There is nothing in the world better than hearing a child’s laughter — just ask new dad Tom Fletcher.
In this doting dad’s latest YouTube video, he filmed himself in a field with his 13-month-old son, Buzz. With the adorable baby strapped to his back, he starts giggling hysterically while watching his dad blowing on dandelions. Talk about complete cuteness overload.
10. The jaw-dropping story about a dog saving a baby from an abusive babysitter
Published April 28, 2015
Pageviews: 459,667
South Carolina couple Benjamin and Hope Jordan hired 22-year-old Alexis Khan to care for their 7-month-old son. The new parents did all the right things — Khan came up clean in a background check, and they felt she was a good fit.
However, Benjamin and Hope began to notice their dog Killian became especially protective over their son, especially when Khan would walk through the door. Killian grew more and more aggressive with the babysitter, until one day, Benjamin and Hope decided to listen to their gut.
You can read the full article here.
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