Woman Carries Baby for Best Friend, Until the Unexpected Happens

Autoimmune Disorder

Nicole’s doctors diagnosed her with an autoimmune disease called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, or TTP. The disorder could be fatal, as it causes blood clots to form around the body. Had she not been treated immediately, things could have been much worse…

The More You Know

In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
St. Lucia is the only country that is named after a woman.
About 7% of all humans who have ever lived are alive today.
People write love letters to trees in Australia via email.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.