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Yasa said he wanted to find a way to help people in his community during the pandemic while also addressing the ongoing problem of plastic pollution.
Source: CNN Hero’s offer of rice inspired people in Bali to collect nearly 500 tons of plastic for recycling
Neat idea.
“She was not trained as a service dog, but she was in distress over what was happening and she could tell that I was in trouble,” said Brian Myers.
Source: A man had a stroke four months after adopting a dog. He credits the dog with saving his life.
What a great story.
The world’s longest 3D-printed concrete bridge is found in the Netherlands.
Source: 🖨 Netherlands new record holder of longest 3D-printed bridge
Cool use of the technology.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, results revealed that at least one bystander intervened in approximately 91% of situations, with an average of 3.76 individuals intervening per video. This pattern was consistent across all three national contexts. Further, the number of bystanders present at a conflict was positively associated with the aggregate likelihood of someone intervening.
Source: Cross-national CCTV footage reveals that bystanders intervene in 9 out of 10 public conflicts
People are better than the media might lead you to believe.
The pair spent over $16,000 on 322 gift cards to local restaurants
Source: ‘A small gesture’: Nelson couple buys meal for every employee at hospital – Nelson Star
What a great message.
Four young men stepped up to help a woman after her scooter broke down in the middle of a street in Seminole County, Florida.
Source: Young Men Push Elderly Woman In Broken Scooter Home In The Pouring Rain
Well done, gentlemen.
An American tourist, who was the driver of a small bus that was blown off the road near Dyrhólaey promontory, South Iceland, on Thursday, calls the empathy and helpfulness of Icelandic society unique.
Source: Bus Driver Thanks Icelanders for Saving Her Life
Wow.
Senior Nyla Covington was voted homecoming queen by fellow students at a school football game in late September. But moments after being crowned, felt called to crown someone else
Source: The homecoming queen gave away her crown to comfort a grieving family and set an example for us all
Very touching.
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.)
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.