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Engineer Dog Owner Designs Skis for Pet’s Wheelchair so Pup Can Keep Bounding Through the Snow

October 11, 2021 by Leo

Todd Blacksher, an engineer from Lincoln, Nebraska, used SOLIDWORKS for Makers to design the ski for his dog’s wheelchair, which allow his 11-year-old corgi to enjoy the snow like a puppy again

Source: Engineer Dog Owner Designs Skis for Pet’s Wheelchair so Pup Can Keep Bounding Through the Snow

Nicely done, sir. (Spoiler: I may be biased.)

How India’s air pollution is being turned into floor tiles

October 10, 2021 by Leo

Smog is a leading cause of ill health around the world, but one Indian inventor is hoping to make it easier to breathe by scrubbing soot from the air and recycling it.

Source: How India’s air pollution is being turned into floor tiles

Another fascinating solution to a huge problem.

Kuwait is transforming its ‘tyre graveyard’ into a new smart city

October 9, 2021 by Leo

Kuwait has had a mounting problem with recycling its car tyres. Here’s how they plan on fixing it.

Source: Kuwait is transforming its ‘tyre graveyard’ into a new smart city

Cool solution to a huge problem.

Wandering dog is Istanbul commuters’ best friend

October 8, 2021 by Leo

In a packed Istanbul passenger ferry between Europe and Asia, all eyes turn to one commuter enjoying the view from his window.

Source: Wandering dog is Istanbul commuters’ best friend

Pretty cute.

A dad asked for birthday wishes for his autistic son. Tens of thousands of people responded.

October 7, 2021 by Leo

“He has been through a lot in his 15 years,” said Daniel Harrison’s father.

Source: A dad asked for birthday wishes for his autistic son. Tens of thousands of people responded.

Very cool.

Photo of Billings firefighter reading to child at fire scene goes viral

October 6, 2021 by Leo

A firefighter sat on the sidewalk reading a book to a little girl as emergency crews cleared up an accident on Broadwater Avenue and Second Avenue North on Wednesday night. A picture Ryan Benton and the girl has been posted on Instagram and reposted with a lot of comments made.

Source: Photo of Billings firefighter reading to child at fire scene goes viral (via This is True)

Well done, sir.

Bystanders carry 97-year-old woman out of burning home on chair: video

October 5, 2021 by Leo

One of the woman’s rescuers went into cardiac arrest immediately after helping carry the woman out on a chair but is expected to recover.

Source: Bystanders carry 97-year-old woman out of burning home on chair: video

Wow!

How the Coast Guard’s 1st Black woman pilot helped give the next one her wings

October 4, 2021 by Leo

Jeanine Menze was discouraged from pursuing her dream to fly planes when she didn’t see any women of color in the field. Then she met La’Shanda Holmes. “When I met you, I saw myself,” Menze told her.

Source: How the Coast Guard’s 1st Black woman pilot helped give the next one her wings

Nicely done.

Ripley’s Aquarium rescues super rare orange lobster from Toronto grocery store

October 3, 2021 by Leo

According to the aquarium, orange lobsters get their unique, pumpkin-like colour from a rare genetic mutation that only occurs in one out of roughly 30 million lobsters . . .

Source: Ripley’s Aquarium rescues super rare orange lobster from Toronto grocery store

Pretty cool.

A Grocery Line Where Slower is Better: Supermarkets Open ‘Chat Checkouts’ to Combat Loneliness Among Elderly

October 2, 2021 by Leo

The Jumbo grocery store chain in the Netherlands has opened ‘chat checkouts’ for people who want to move slower.

Source: A Grocery Line Where Slower is Better: Supermarkets Open ‘Chat Checkouts’ to Combat Loneliness Among Elderly

A pretty cool idea.

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