By Jen Breitegan Jim Carrey is one of the most well-known comedic actors from the 1990s and 2000s. He is famous for his roles in movies including “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and “The Mask.” What many people don’t know is that Carrey’s childhood wasn’t always…

By Jen Breitegan Albert Einstein is one of the most famous physicists of all time. He introduced the world to the general theory of relativity and the equation E=mc2, which changed science forever. What many people don’t know is that Einstein was not the “perfect student” when he was young…

By Jen Breitegan The Merriam-Webster definition of “persevere” is “to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement.” The story of Colonel Sanders (born Harlan Sanders) is a remarkable story of perseverance in the face of tremendous challenges. Sanders’ father passed away when Sanders…

By Jen Breitegan Oprah Winfrey is a shining example of the human ability to rise above even the worst circumstances. Born into poverty, Winfrey faced trauma and an unstable childhood in her early years. A runaway at the age of 13, Winfrey’s future looked bleak. However, thanks to her father’s…

By Jen Breitegan Michael Jordan is a legend in the sport of basketball. He’s a six-time NBA champion, five-time NBA MVP, and a 14-time NBA All-Star. He won Rookie of the Year. He retired with the NBA’s highest-scoring average. These are just a few of Jordan’s incredible achievements as a…

By Jen Breitegan Franklin D. Roosevelt has a unique place in the history of U.S. presidents. He was the only president ever elected to office four times. He served during two of America’s most challenging eras of the 1900s: the Great Depression and World War II. Even more impressive, Roosevelt…

By Jen Breitegan Marlee Matlin is an American actress and activist. She works on behalf of people with hearing impairment and other disabilities. Matlin was born with the ability to hear. High fevers caused Matlin to lose her hearing when she was 18 months old. Her disability didn’t stop her…

By Jen Breitegan Bethany Hamilton’s story is one of perseverance, fearlessness, and dedication. Attacked by a shark while surfing at the age of 13, Hamilton lost her left arm — but not her passion for her sport. Many people would fear returning to the ocean after such a traumatic experience…

By Jen Breitegan‍ Stephen Hawking is considered one of the greatest theoretical physicists of our time. His work changed our understanding of the universe and black holes.‍ Hawking published best-selling books that made difficult theoretical concepts easy to understand. He earned thirteen honorary degrees and many awards, including the U.S…