https://amplify.upworthy.com/scuba-diver-lost-his-leg-when-a-runaway-boat-hit-himthen-a-second-boat-carrying-3-doctors-arrived-at-the-critical-moment Amplify Upworthy en 2026-05-13T18:15:00.000Z Scuba diver lost his leg when a runaway boat hit him—then a second boat carrying 3 doctors arrived at the critical moment https://d326i0pgitp5rx.cloudfront.net/802375/uploads/9364c8e0-4a9e-11f1-94ae-33b407553db0_1200_630.jpeg Scuba diver lost his leg when a runaway boat hit him—then a second boat carrying 3 doctors arrived at the critical moment The dive boat hit him, turning the water 'blood red' as he lost his leg, while his dive instructor was injured as well. https://amplify.upworthy.com/orthodontist-privately-spoke-to-a-15-year-old-after-her-mom-accused-him-of-ruining-her-face-with-braces-his-words-stayed-with-her-forever Amplify Upworthy en 2026-05-13T17:45:00.000Z Orthodontist privately spoke to a 15-year-old after her mom accused him of ruining her face with braces — his words stayed with her forever https://d326i0pgitp5rx.cloudfront.net/802860/uploads/88f5ed50-4e98-11f1-9069-e70985947be3_1200_630.jpeg Orthodontist privately spoke to a 15-year-old after her mom accused him of ruining her face with braces — his words stayed with her forever The mom was ruthless with her words, leaving a mark on the child, until the doctor made a relieving remark. https://amplify.upworthy.com/people-reveal-10-traits-that-are-often-considered-to-be-dumb-but-instead-are-a-sign-of-intelligence-ex4 Amplify Upworthy en 2026-05-13T17:36:46.000Z People reveal 10 traits that are often considered to be 'dumb' but instead are a 'sign of intelligence' https://d326i0pgitp5rx.cloudfront.net/734162/uploads/eb46cd10-ded9-11ef-aee5-ede454770c33_1200_630.jpeg People reveal 10 traits that are often considered to be 'dumb' but instead are a 'sign of intelligence' A part of a person's behavior might be termed 'stupid' by people around them but there's a high chance it's a sign of their intelligence. https://amplify.upworthy.com/born-at-just-five-months-with-only-a-3-chance-of-survival-this-babys-story-took-a-turn-his-family-will-never-forget Amplify Upworthy en 2026-05-13T17:00:00.000Z Born at just five months with only a 3% chance of survival, this baby’s story took a turn his family will never forget https://d326i0pgitp5rx.cloudfront.net/802790/uploads/e8eafc50-4dcb-11f1-9fa5-bdf5a251c9e4_1200_630.jpeg Born at just five months with only a 3% chance of survival, this baby’s story took a turn his family will never forget The parents were devastated, and there was almost no hope, but somehow, the child's fate was filled with surprises. https://amplify.upworthy.com/a-man-kept-talking-to-her-on-the-treadmill-after-she-said-no-then-four-strangers-pulled-a-silent-move-that-left-him-furious-ex1 Amplify Upworthy en 2026-05-13T16:56:44.000Z A man kept talking to her on the treadmill after she said no — then four strangers pulled a silent move that left him furious 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