We all know that saying "a picture is worth a thousand words", but with camera phones on our person at all times, it's hard these days to find pictures that actually live up to that standard.
All it takes is one powerful photo to change your entire perception of society—for better or for worse.
"This person sold their VHS player on eBay and got a surprise letter in the mailbox," this person writes. "I cried reading this."
"An elementary school bus driver asked every kid on his bus what they wanted for Christmas," one man writes. "He bought every child a gift."
"This is a sheep showing gratitude to the dog after saving them from a wolf attack," one person shares. "Touching is an understatement."
"Resignation letter of Nowata County, Oklahoma sheriff Terry Barnett," the caption of this photo reads, "after a judge ordered her to reopen an unsafe jail with near-lethal carbon monoxide and exposed wiring."
"8 years clean from heroin today," this man reveals. "Thought I would share my medallions."
"Franklin Davis, a homeless Vietnam veteran, sweeps the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during the government shutdown," this person writes.
"This is why you put your cart away when you're done," this person writes.
"This kind woman helped a mom calm her crying boy on a flight," one person shares. "He slept in her arms the entire flight and she walked him to baggage claim when they landed."
"These coins stopped a bullet," one man reveals, "And saved my great-grandfather's life during World War I."
"As a kid, I visited this store every chance I got," this man writes. "Today, they're carrying a game I made. A year after our big kick starter and quitting my job, this is my made it moment."
"This is my mom after a her doctor's appointment," this son writes. "She's officially cancer-free!"
"My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer at 7 months pregnant," one person shares. "Started chemo 7 weeks ago and gave birth to a healthy baby boy early this morning! She is more beautiful than ever."
"For 30 years, Mr. Hinton was stripped of all his rights while he sat on Alabama death row for a crime he didn't commit," the caption to this photo reads. "Today, he arrived at the polls at 7 AM and exercised his right to vote."
"At airport, just handed this...challenge accepted...good luck buddy," this woman writes. "Standby for results...takeoff in 40."
"Woke up to this on my porch," this person writes. "We should all be more like my neighbor."
"Neil Armstrong's family watching him take off in Apollo 11," this person shares.
"Got this for Christmas from my dad," this kid shares. "I'm actually tearing up. I love you."
"This seat dedicated to Rosa Parks that I saw today in a bus in San Antonio, TX," the caption to this photo reads.
"My parents denied me vaccinations as a child," one man reveals. "Today, I was finally able to take my health into my own hands!"
"My vet has this sign and candle posted at the desk," this woman writes. "It warmed my heart."
