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.
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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.
The whitest paint is here – and it’s the coolest. Literally.
In an effort to curb global warming, Purdue University engineers have created the whitest paint yet. Coating buildings with this paint may one day cool them off enough to reduce the need for air conditioning, the researchers say.
Source: The whitest paint is here – and it’s the coolest. Literally.
Fascinating.
Teen Raises $100K for Food Bank by Making His Own Vanilla Extract: ‘No One Should Be Hungry’
William Cabaniss, 15, was recognized by the organization Points of Light, which launches its second annual Global Volunteer Month on Thursday
Source: Teen Raises $100K for Food Bank by Making His Own Vanilla Extract: ‘No One Should Be Hungry’
Great idea. (And great flavor 
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This 12-year-old genius has her sights set on becoming a NASA engineer
Alena Wicker is a 12-year-old genius who will be attending college this May and wants to be an engineer at NASA.
Source: This 12-year-old genius has her sights set on becoming a NASA engineer
Impressive!
LSU Frat Brothers Pay Off Mortgage of Beloved House Cook 30 Years Later: ‘The Most Giving Person’
Phi Gamma Delta brothers at Louisiana State University paid off the mortgage for their former house cook Jessie Hamilton
Source: LSU Frat Brothers Pay Off Mortgage of Beloved House Cook 30 Years Later: ‘The Most Giving Person’
Nicely done.