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How Bob Woodruff's Terrible Day 10 Years Ago Led To Something Unexpected

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On Jan. 29, 2006 a roadside bomb in Taji, Iraq, nearly killed ABC news correspondent Bob Woodruff — but it didn’t. Ten years later, Woodruff celebrated the anniversary of the day he nearly died, or as he puts it, his “tenth alive day.”

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8 Of The Worst Places To Sleep

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Benjamin Franklin nailed it when he said, "Fatigue is the best pillow." True story, Benny. There's nothing like pushing your body so far past exhaustion that you'd willingly, even longingly, take a nap on a concrete slab.

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The Marine Vet Turned Pro Athlete Who Is Raising Awareness For Wounded Warriors

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Editor’s Note: This Bob Woodruff Foundation article originally appeared on the blog of the Foundation, Writing for Heroes.

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Meet The Vet Walking Across England To Support Troops Wounded In Combat

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Editor’s Note:This Bob Woodruff Foundation article originally appeared on the blog of the foundation, Writing for Heroes.

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