From the unconventional and awe-inspiring, to the hilarious and heartwarming, here's a look at some of the most interesting photos, videos and stories that have our newsroom talking today. What's capturing your attention, filling your inbox and cluttering your Facebook/Twitter feed? Tweet us the stories you're talking about using #InstantIndex or email us at ABC.WorldNews@abc.com and they could appear on World News.

Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty Images

Dustin Hoffman Gets Real

An emotional interview with Dustin Hoffman from the archives of the American Film Institute is ricocheting around the Internet. Speaking about his gender-bending role in "Tootsie," Hoffman said Tootsie was an interesting woman but not beautiful. A woman he likely would have ignored at a party, and that's when Hoffman had an epiphany. "There's too many interesting women I have not had the experience to know in this life because I have been brainwashed. … That was never a comedy for me," he said. The reaction to the video has been overwhelming.

Pothole Crusader

There is a crusade against potholes in Jackson, Miss. The potholes are being fixed by a kind of Robin Hood who borrows asphalt from the city with the only added cost being gas and spray paint - and he plans to send the city a bill. Now that he's reached his goal of 100 potholes fixed, he has revealed his identity. His name is Ron Chane, owner of Studio Chane Screen-printing, and after learning his name, local officials say they won't go after him. Chane says he wants to inspire other citizens to action…and provide a smoother ride to work.

Serenade That Seal

Music may be able to soothe a seal's soul. Sydney's Taronga Zoo in Australia conducted an experiment in which staff sent a saxophonist to play for an unusual audience. Casey - a leopard seal - was serenaded and she was captivated after just a few notes. Then the saxophonist played for the elephants who unfortunately weren't too enchanted. Leopard seals are musical by nature and even sing to their mates.