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The past year was no joyride. But here are some ways things actually improved across the globe.

Source: 13 Ways the World Got Better in 2023

Always good to be reminded.

In 2017, Barbara Rotunda and Jean Torell-McDonald, two friends from St. Petersburg, decided to spread the holiday spirit by surprising residents at Nurses Helping Hands, a local nursing home, with Christmas gifts. Little did they know that this simple act

Source: Two Friends Have Surprised Over 400 Nursing Home Residents With Christmas Gifts

What a great idea.

In an improbable confluence of geopolitical strife, childhood wonder and salty air, a Ukrainian watchmaker has repaired a 118-year-old town clock in eastern Newfoundland that hadn’t told time in decades.

Source: Ukrainian watchmaker fixes Newfoundland clock tower that hasn’t told time in decades

Love this.

On the 15-minute ride to John Hawkins Parkway, Alex Tisdale tells his Uber driver, Ebson Kamau, that his dad just gifted him $8,000 for Christmas to buy himself a new motorcycle.

Source: Uber driver returns $8,000 to Hoover teen after leaving it behind

Nice.

… when we only hear stories of doom, we fail to see the stories of possibility. We deny ourselves the opportunity to do better.

Source: 66 Good News Stories You Didn’t Hear About in 2023

Nice collection.

All of Debbie Pearl’s dogs have disabilities and use wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs. They’re known as “The Unstoppable Dogs.”

Source: She took in 7 dogs with who survived abuse and have disabilities. Now, they’re helping to inspire others

Love this.

Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more

Source: The Surprising Possibilities of See-Through Wood

Some interesting possibilities.

Willie was born with a rare condition that resulted in both of his eyes being removed.

Source: Blind dog’s best friend acts as his guide dog

Very cute story.

Mainers know the importance of clean, dry socks in the winter.

Source: Bangor laundromat donates over 900 pairs of socks to local charities

Very cool, and fun!

As the world transitions to renewable energy, some researchers are looking for a more Earth-friendly alternative to lithium ion batteries.

Source: The Green Battery of the Future Is Right Under Your Feet

One of the reasons I so love electrification is that there are so many advances being made in different ways to generate and store it.