A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Almost all overhead electricity lines use the same basic design that’s been in use since 1908. TS Conductor has redesigned them to transmit more power, without changing utility poles.
Source: Most power lines are inefficient. This startup redesigns them to easily transmit more electricity
It’s kinda surprising how much electricity is lost just getting it to you. This is pretty cool.
The two animals aren’t exactly the best of friends.
Source: Firefighters launch tense rescue after pet tortoise traps pet dog in underground burrow
Cute story. Check out the Instagram story also.
Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed an ultra-thin device that permanently bonds onto bones, and beams data out wirelessly. The breakthrough could allow doctors to monitor the health of a patient’s bones over time, or how well they’re healing after an injury.
Source: Wireless sensor grows into bone to monitor health data in real-time
That sounds pretty cool!
The last time they were together was 1939, when they shared a tearful hug in a Berlin schoolyard.
Source: At age 9, best friends separated fleeing the Nazis. Now, 82 years later, they finally hugged again.
Sweet.
After a screening of his new film, Dwayne Johnson called out a fan from the audience and presented him with a new truck.
Source: Dwayne Johnson gives custom truck to Culver City veteran whose personal story ‘moved me’
Very cool.
The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers announced this week that it’s pulling some 50 million pounds of syrup from its strategic reserve.
Source: Canada releases 50 million pounds from maple syrup reserve amid…
There’s a reserve? 
Residents in Elk Ridge said one of their school bus drivers is a hero after a very close call at a bus stop.
Source: Nebo School District bus driver credited with saving girl’s life
School bus drivers are so often underappreciated — well done, sir.
How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.
Source: The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal
Cool use of the technology, too.
This Thanksgiving will be the 51st year Bob Vogelbaugh has hosted a turkey dinner for anyone who shows up.
Source: Former grocer (and current crossing guard) has for decades hosted free Thanksgiving feast for 3,000
Well done, sir.
After an accidental Thanksgiving invite in 2016 introduced Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, they are still going strong.
Source: Young man who was accidentally invited to ‘grandma’s’ Thanksgiving as a teen keeps tradition going
I know this has been getting a lot of visibility already, but I just love that it continues 5 years later.