Dr. Amanda Hess was preparing to give birth when she heard another mother's baby was in distress. With the on call doctor still en route, she stepped in, safely delivered the baby, then returned to her own room and gave birth to her own child shortly after.
Victoria Wright was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition at the age of 4, known as Cherubism. Despite facing verbal abuse and refusing a risky surgery that could have left her blind, she studied law and later founded the website *Not Just a Funny Face* to raise awareness and support others.
The Buddhist monk Luang Pho Daeng died while meditating in 1973. In accordance with his wishes, his mummified body was placed in a glass coffin and put on public display. Sunglasses were later placed over his empty eye sockets so that his appearance would not frighten small children.