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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.

Utah Ice Center Makes Snow So Dying Dog Can Enjoy It One Last Time

October 1, 2021 by Leo

An ice-skating center in Utah made snow to grant a family’s last wish for their dying dog.

Source: Utah Ice Center Makes Snow So Dying Dog Can Enjoy It One Last Time

So touching.

A Gene-Editing Experiment Let These Patients With Vision Loss See Color Again

September 30, 2021 by Leo

In a first, doctors injected the gene-editing tool CRISPR directly into cells in patients’ eyes. The experiment helped these vision-impaired patients see shapes and colors again.

Source: A Gene-Editing Experiment Let These Patients With Vision Loss See Color Again

Pretty amazing.

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