We often take the ability to hear for granted. Watch the moment when a 40-year-old woman, who has been deaf since birth, was able to hear for the first time.
Here is a great example of how easy it is to ensure yourself a long, celebrated career in politics. After attending a conference in Washington recently, Barack Obama greeted some audience members. A deaf student in the crowd signed to him: “I am proud of you.” Not missing a beat, Obama signed back: “Thank you.” Video after the jump.