If You’re Curious About The World, Here Are 80 Facts And Photos From “Spill Now”

Andrew, 12, spent most of his childhood in foster care, until he met Joc. What started as a simple friendship over video games and after-school snacks turned into something life changing.

Joc’s family grew to love Andrew like their own. And one day, they asked the question that would change everything: Would you like to join our family?

Andrew said yes, and now the two proudly call each other brothers. Sometimes, family isn’t about blood. It’s about love, laughter, and the people who choose you.

In 2020, Air Force veteran Sauntore Thomas experienced a shocking case of racial profiling just days after winning a discrimination lawsuit against his former employer. When he went to deposit his settlement checks at a TCF Bank branch in Livonia, Michigan, employees refused to process them, claiming the checks looked suspicious. Thomas provided identification, documentation, and even his attorney’s contact information to confirm their legitimacy, yet the staff still called the police. Officers arrived, questioned him inside the bank, and waited outside, turning what should have been a simple deposit into an embarrassing and distressing scene.

The checks, which totaled his legal settlement, were later accepted and cleared at a different bank within 24 hours. Outraged, Thomas filed a second lawsuit, this time against TCF Bank, alleging racial discrimination and unjust treatment. His story sparked national outrage, highlighting how deeply systemic racism can reach, even in everyday situations like banking. What was meant to be a moment of justice and closure became a powerful reminder of the prejudice many Black Americans continue to face in financial institutions.

Russell O’Grady, a man from Sydney, Australia with Down syndrome, spent more than 30 years working at a McDonald’s in Northmead, becoming a beloved local figure. He started in 1984 through a Jobsupport program that helps people with disabilities find meaningful employment, and over the decades he became known for his warmth, work ethic, and the joy he brought to customers.

After 32 years of service, Russell retired at age 50, leaving behind a legacy of inclusion and community connection. Locals often stopped him on the street to shake his hand, and his famous quote summed up his pride perfectly: “I used to be handicapped when I went to school, but now I work at McDonald’s.”

A photo of two siblings has gone viral after they recreated a picture from their very first day of school, now wearing graduation gowns.

In the original image, they’re seen as little kids holding hands in a school parking lot, ready to start first grade. More than a decade later, they returned to the same spot, still hand in hand, but this time in their caps and gowns, celebrating their high school graduation.

A deli owner in Staten Island is going viral for the way he motivates kids to succeed in school.

Wail “Wally” Alselwi, who runs Zack’s Finest Deli, rewards students who bring in strong report cards with free food, snacks, and sometimes even cash.

If you score above 90%, you could walk away with $100 and pick anything you want from the store. Even kids who show improvement or perfect attendance get recognized.

Wally started the idea after making a bet with a student about grades, and it’s now grown into a community tradition. His goal is simple, show kids that hard work pays off and remind them someone believes in them.

Some bears are known to pause and simply take in their surroundings, sitting still for minutes or even hours as they look out over mountains, forests, or lakes. It’s a strangely peaceful sight, and photographers have documented countless moments of these animals seemingly lost in thought.

Scientists don’t fully understand why they do it. It could be a way to rest, stay alert to their environment, or process emotions. Given that bears are intelligent and social, capable of play, grief, and memory, their quiet contemplation might be more than just a random behavior.

Luca Trapanese, a single dad from Italy, adopted Alba, a baby with down syndrome who had been rejected by her parents and countless others. Having spent years working with people with disabilities Luca knew he had to love and experience to give her the home she deserved.

Today, Alba is thriving, surrounded by warmth and joy, proof that family is built on love, not conditions.

During a family camping trip in Yosemite National Park, a dad named Jerardo Reynoso returned to his car to find a handwritten note tucked under his windshield wiper, but it wasn’t a warning or a complaint.

It was from a fellow camper who had quietly observed his family and wanted to say one thing: “You’re killing it as a dad.”

The note praised how calm he and his wife were while parking their trailer, how kind and well-behaved their kids were, and how their laughter filled the night around the campfire.

Reynoso shared the note online, where it quickly went viral for reminding people that small acts of kindness and encouragement , even from strangers, can make a lasting impact.

A 5-year-old boy just had one of the most unforgettable adoption days ever and he didn’t go through it alone.

When the court finalized his adoption, he brought his entire kindergarten class to witness the big moment. More than a dozen of his classmates filled the courtroom seats, waving paper hearts and cheering him on as the judge declared that he officially had his forever family.

What could’ve been a small, quiet legal process turned into a joyful celebration filled with love, laughter, and community support. The school arranged the visit to show the boy he wasn’t just gaining parents, he also had an entire community rooting for him.

In 2018, a sixth grader from Houghton Academy left a handwritten note on college student Andrew Sipowicz’s red car after witnessing a Buffalo Public School bus dent it during a drop-off.

The note, complete with a small drawing and detailed description, identified the bus and driver involved, crucial information that helped Sipowicz find the responsible party and avoid costly repairs.

Her honesty and courage quickly spread online, earning praise nationwide and a well-deserved reward for doing the right thing when no one else was watching.

Farmers in Japan turn rice fields into giant works of art using colored rice.
Tambo Art is a huge-scale living artwork created in rice paddies by planting different colored rice varieties in precise patterns so that when the plants mature, an image emerges across the field. It originated in the small village of Inakadate in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, in the early 1990s as a way to revitalize rural agriculture and community life. It has since grown into a celebrated land-art form, both a tourist attraction and a way for communities to reclaim the canvas of the rice field and tell stories through rice stalks instead of paint.

In 2015, Neil Douglas boarded a Ryanair flight from London Gatwick Airport to Galway Airport, only to find himself sitting next to a complete stranger, Robert Stirling, who looked exactly like him.

They had the same beard, haircut, facial features, and even wore similar outfits. The uncanny resemblance shocked everyone on the plane, and their selfie quickly went viral. Even more bizarre, they later discovered they were staying at the same hotel.

It’s considered one of the most famous real-life doppelgänger encounters ever captured.

South korea holds an annual competition of 'doing nothing at all'

Every year in Seoul, hundreds of people gather for one of the most unusual competitions in the world, the Space-Out Contest. Created in 2014 by South Korean artist Woopsyang, the event encourages participants to do absolutely nothing for 90 minutes. No phones, no books, no talking, no sleeping, just sitting still and spacing out. The idea began as a social experiment and artistic statement about burnout, overwork, and the fast-paced lifestyle that defines much of modern South Korea.

During the contest, participants’ heart rates are monitored, and those who remain the calmest, showing the least physical and emotional fluctuation, score the highest. Spectators also vote for who appears the most serene. The event has since become a national symbol of mindfulness and mental rest, reminding people that sometimes, slowing down and doing nothing is exactly what they need to recharge in an always-on society.

An 18-year-old bought his girlfriend a Honda Civic with his own money, but instead of celebrating, people online started mocking him.

It’s sad how kindness gets turned into content for others to laugh at.

Imagine saving up, doing something thoughtful for someone you love, only to be bullied for it.

Sometimes the internet forgets there’s a real human on the other side of the screen.

Socotra doesn’t even look real, it’s like Earth’s own version of Pandora.

Floating off Yemen’s coast, this remote island has evolved in complete isolation, creating life forms found nowhere else. The iconic Dragon’s Blood Trees bleed crimson sap and rise like umbrellas over golden dunes, turquoise seas, and endless starlit skies. It’s a rare corner of the planet where every landscape feels dreamlike, proof that nature still has secrets that defy imagination.