Bill Biega, 98, and Iris Ivers, 91 moved in together at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: N.J. sweethearts found love in their 90s — right at the start of the pandemic
Heartwarming.
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Inventive grandson builds Telegram messaging machine for 96-year-old grandmother
Turning messaging apps into something more tactile
Source: Inventive grandson builds Telegram messaging machine for 96-year-old grandmother
Pretty nifty idea.
A hiker was lost and desperate. A stranger with an unusual hobby saved him.
“SOS. My phone is going to die. I’m lost,” the hiker texted a friend, along with two photos.
Source: A hiker was lost and desperate. A stranger with an unusual hobby saved him.
Obscure hobby, but … wow!
LIRR conductor returns $107K worth of engagement rings
LIRR conductor Jonathan Yellowday found a plastic bag that contained $107,000 in jewelry that he found on a train that was heading to Port Washington.
Source: LIRR conductor returns $107K worth of engagement rings
Wow. Nicely done.
(LIRR: Long Island Rail Road)
Man fills bowling ball with father’s ashes — then rolls perfect game
Big ups to this bowler in the sky: John Hinkle Jr. of Illinois bowled a perfect 300 using a bowl custom made with the ashes of his late father.
Source: Man fills bowling ball with father’s ashes — then rolls perfect game
Wow. Very touching.
Forgotten species could future-proof coffee in a warming world – France 24
Forgotten species could future-proof coffee in a warming world
Source: Forgotten species could future-proof coffee in a warming world – France 24
Save the coffee!
Gatlinburg tourist surprises steakhouse staff with $1,000 tip
The restaurant’s co-owner said she learned the man was terminally ill and was living his last few months by paying it forward.
Source: Gatlinburg tourist surprises steakhouse staff with $1,000 tip
The circumstances may be a little sad, perhaps, but very, very touching.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Destroyed by Nanotech Layer – MEDizzy Journal
Researchers in Australia have created a new nanotech coating that can destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistant fungal strains.
Source: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Destroyed by Nanotech Layer – MEDizzy Journal
Wow. I love this little quote: “including drug-resistant MRSA”.
Caring New Zealand Supermarket Provides Dignity and Self-Respect – Goodnet
This new social supermarket is helping food insecure people in a new innovative way.
Source: Caring New Zealand Supermarket Provides Dignity and Self-Respect – Goodnet
Our local foodbank has a simlar model. It’s quite successful.
Cat Lost on Swiss Mountain Follows Hikers to 10,000-Foot-Tall Summit for Company and Comfort
A lost cat followed two hikers to the top of Mt. Britsen in Switzerland before eventually getting the help she need to reunite with her family
Source: Cat Lost on Swiss Mountain Follows Hikers to 10,000-Foot-Tall Summit for Company and Comfort
Cute.