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Animals On Kangaroo Island Thrive Again
Five years after a cat proof fence was erected around a 380 hectare sanctuary on Kangaroo Island, endangered animal populations inside are experiencing a remarkable recovery that has surprised even the scientists monitoring them. The Western River Refuge, managed by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, has seen vulnerable species like the
Town Overrun By 500,000 Bats Finds Amazing Solution
The tiny Australian town of Ingham with a human population under 5,000 people faced an unbelievable problem when over 500,000 flying foxes took over the town center, forcing schools to close, businesses to shut down, and even preventing emergency helicopters from landing at the hospital. These large fruit bats are
Mom Pulls Over For EVERY Stray Dog & Saves 5,000
Zully Vasquez Ventura started carrying bags of dog food in her car everywhere she went around her Cleveland, Texas neighborhood, and that simple decision sparked a rescue mission that has now saved more than 5,000 dogs over the past few years. Everything changed in 2022 when she spotted a red
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Happy Mindset
The Newest Barbie Doll Is Making History
Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie doll after spending over 18 months working closely with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to create a toy that authentically represents how some autistic people experience the world. The new doll features thoughtful details including eyes that shift slightly to the side to
He Served 11 Years In Prison, Then He Bought One
Kerwin Pittman was just 18 years old when he was sent to prison for conspiracy to commit murder, spending 11 years and six months behind bars before his release eight years ago. During his time in prison, Pittman witnessed firsthand the struggles that awaited his fellow inmates upon release, watching
Hockey’s Fluffiest World Record Just Got Shattered
The Hershey Bears hockey team has shattered their own world record in the most heartwarming way possible, collecting an incredible 102,343 teddy bears and stuffed animals during their annual Teddy Bear Toss event. The sold out crowd of 10,514 fans waited patiently until forward Mike Sgarbossa scored the first goal
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Happy Health
Fighting Loneliness With Free Bike Rides
John Seigel-Boettner, a 70 year old coordinator in Santa Barbara, rides a special three wheeled electric bicycle called a trishaw that has two extra seats upfront where elderly riders sit and enjoy the scenery while he pedals them around town. He’s part of Cycling Without Age, a movement that started
Knee Replacements Could Soon Be A Thing Of The Past
A simple injection that blocks an aging protein helped old mice regrow the cartilage in their knee joints, according to a study from Stanford Medicine that could change the future for millions of people suffering from painful joint problems. The treatment works on knee cartilage that naturally wears down as
Europe Is ELIMINATING Microplastics From Everyday Products
European Union microplastic regulations started in 2023 through a law called REACH are successfully driving industries to eliminate microplastics from face scrubs, laundry detergent, paints, cosmetics, agricultural products, and many other items by 2035. The rules define microplastics as tiny pieces of synthetic polymer that don’t break down, giving companies