Top 100 most inspiring acts by ordinary people
Celebrating the Extraordinary Power of Everyday Heroes!
This list is a compilation of the top 100 most inspiring acts by ordinary people. These acts of kindness, courage, and selflessness demonstrate the power of the human spirit and the impact that one person can have on the world. From acts of bravery to acts of charity, these stories will remind

Emma Gonzalez:
Rank: 54Raise your voice and take action - together we can create a better future!
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Nelson Mandela: Fought against apartheid in South Africa.
Rank: 20Uniting a Nation: The Legacy of Nelson Mandela\'s Fight Against Apartheid in South Africa
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Wesley Autrey: Jumped onto subway tracks to save a man who had fallen due to a seizure.
Rank: 1A Heroic Leap of Faith: The Story of Wesley Autrey
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Martin Luther King Jr.: Led the civil rights movement in the United States.
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Helen Keller: Overcame being deaf and blind to become an author and activist.
Rank: 26Achieve the Impossible: Helen Keller\'s Inspiring Journey of Triumph.
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Harriet Tubman: Led hundreds of slaves to freedom.
Rank: 18A Heroine of Courage and Compassion: The Inspiring Story of Harriet Tubman\'s Journey to Freedom.
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Vasili Arkhipov: Prevented a nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Rank: 16The Man Who Saved the World: The Incredible Story of Vasili Arkhipov
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Stanislav Petrov: Prevented a potential nuclear war by correctly identifying a false alarm.
Rank: 10One Man\'s Courage Saved the World
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Bill Millin: Played the bagpipes to boost morale during the D-Day invasion.
Rank: 11The Brave Piper: Inspiring Courage and Hope on the Beaches of Normandy.
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Amelia Earhart: Became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Rank: 27Breaking Barriers, Soaring Beyond: Amelia Earhart\'s Historic Flight Across the Atlantic.
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Ann Makosinski: Invented a flashlight that runs on body heat.
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Temar Boggs: Chased a car on his bike for 15 minutes to save a kidnapped girl.
Rank: 37The Unstoppable Hero: How One Boy\'s Courage Saved a Life.
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Malavath Purna: Became the youngest girl to climb Mount Everest.
Rank: 43From a humble beginning to the highest peak - the inspiring story of Malavath Purna.
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Aitzaz Hasan: Sacrificed his life to stop a suicide bomber, saving his schoolmates.
Rank: 4A Hero\'s Sacrifice: Aitzaz Hasan, A True Hero of Courage and Bravery.
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Ryan Hreljac: Raised money to build wells in developing countries.
Rank: 44Changing Lives, One Well at a Time
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James Harrison: Donated blood every week for 60 years, saving over 2.4 million babies.
Rank: 2A Lifetime of Giving: The Incredible Story of James Harrison and His Unwavering Commitment to Saving Lives.
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Om Prakash Gurjar: Advocated for children's rights in India.
Rank: 41Making a Difference for India\'s Future: Empowering Children Through Advocacy with Om Prakash Gurjar.
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Lenny Skutnik: Saved a woman from drowning after a plane crash in the Potomac River.
Rank: 8A Hero Emerges: Lenny Skutnik Saves a Woman from Certain Death in the Potomac River.
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Ayan Qureshi: Became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at age 5.
Rank: 38Unlocking the Future: Ayan Qureshi, Achieving the Impossible at Age 5!
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Kelvin Doe: Built his own radio station from scrap materials.
Rank: 49From Scrap to Sound: The Inspiring Story of Kelvin Doe\'s DIY Radio Station
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Rosa Parks: Refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Rank: 19Standing Up for Equality: The Story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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Dashrath Manjhi: Carved a road through a mountain to connect his village to the nearest town.
Rank: 36A man of courage and determination, Dashrath Manjhi carved a path to a brighter future.
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Easton LaChappelle: Created a 3D-printed prosthetic arm.
Rank: 46Unlocking Possibilities with 3D Printing: Easton LaChappelle\'s Prosthetic Arm Revolution
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William Kamkwamba: Built a windmill to power his family's home.
Rank: 48An inspiring story of resilience and innovation: William Kamkwamba\'s journey to bring electricity to his family\'s home with a windmill.
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Boyan Slat: Founded an organization to clean up the world's oceans.
Rank: 42Making the world\'s oceans cleaner, one step at a time.
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Mother Teresa: Dedicated her life to helping the poor in India.
Rank: 23A Life of Service and Compassion: Honoring Mother Teresa\'s Legacy of Caring for India\'s Needy.
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Elif Bilgin: Invented a way to make bioplastics from banana peels.
Rank: 50Unlocking a Greener Future with Elif Bilgin\'s Banana Peel Bioplastics!
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Felix Finkbeiner: Started a global movement to plant trees.
Rank: 40One Kid, One Vision, A World of Change
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Bethany Hamilton: Continued professional surfing after losing her arm in a shark attack.
Rank: 31Pushing the Limits: Bethany Hamilton\'s Inspiring Journey of Courage and Determination.
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Marie Curie: Pioneered research in radioactivity, becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Rank: 28Unlocking the Power of Radioactivity: Marie Curie\'s Nobel Prize-Winning Journey
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Florence Nightingale: Revolutionized nursing during the Crimean War.
Rank: 24Lighting the Way to Better Healthcare: The Legacy of Florence Nightingale.
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Mahatma Gandhi: Led India to independence through nonviolent resistance.
Rank: 21The Power of Nonviolence: A Legacy of Leadership from Mahatma Gandhi.
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Richard Turere: Invented a system to prevent lion attacks on livestock.
Rank: 51Protecting Livestock from Lion Attacks: The Richard Turere Story
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Arland Williams: Saved five people after a plane crash, giving up his own life.
Rank: 9A True Hero Who Sacrificed Everything.
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Jack Andraka: Invented a new method to detect pancreatic cancer.
Rank: 47Unlocking the Future of Early Detection: Jack Andraka\'s Revolutionary Pancreatic Cancer Test
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Erin Brockovich: Fought against a power company polluting a city's water supply.
Rank: 33Standing Up for What\'s Right: Erin Brockovich Takes on Corporate Greed.
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Desmond Doss: Saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa without carrying a weapon.
Rank: 17Heroism Beyond the Battlefield: The Incredible Story of Desmond Doss and His Unarmed Bravery
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Greta Thunberg: Started a global movement to fight climate change.
Rank: 53One voice, one mission, one planet: Join the fight with Greta Thunberg!
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez: Sued the U.S
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Jessica Cox: Became the first licensed armless pilot.
Rank: 34Breaking Barriers and Taking Flight: The Inspiring Story of Jessica Cox
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Jadav Payeng: Planted a forest larger than Central Park to combat erosion.
Rank: 35One man\'s mission to save the planet: Jadav Payeng\'s incredible story of reforestation.
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Alex Scott: Started a lemonade stand to raise money for cancer research.
Rank: 39Making a Sweet Difference in the Fight Against Cancer
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Chris Gardner: Went from homelessness to becoming a successful stockbroker.
Rank: 32From the Streets to Wall Street: The Inspiring Story of Chris Gardner\'s Rise to Success.
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Malin Andersson: Raised awareness about domestic violence after her own experiences.
Rank: 29Fighting for a Future Free from Domestic Violence: Malin Andersson\'s Story
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