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Forsyth researchers uncover a novel mechanism for producing cartilage cells.

Source: A small tweak to genes may finally enable us to regrow cartilage

Yes, please! I could use some replacement cartilage in certain joints…

Stanford University researchers have developed a wireless “smart bandage” that speeds up the repair of injured tissue and tracks healing.

Source: This Micro-Thin “Smart Bandage” Monitors Wound Healing While Repairing Tissue

Fascinating.

“You don’t like me having a Black Santa in my front yard?” said Chris Kennedy. “I will go and be the Santa Claus for the entire city.”

Source: He was harassed for the Black Santa on his lawn. Now, he’s a professional Black Santa.

I love this story.

Vaccine against all strains of virus hailed as major step in protecting against potentially devastating flu pandemic

Source: Universal flu vaccine may be available within two years, says scientist

Very encouraging.

A young man who started a window washing business in Kent has been cleaning road signs for free to give back to his community.

Source: 25-Year-old Window Cleaner is Scrubbing Road Signs for Free to Improve Safety and Give Back to Community

Neat idea.

“By simply relocating these pets via air, our rescue network can get them adopted into loving forever homes within 2 weeks of arrival.”

Source: Rescue Pilots Fly Thousands of Senior Shelter Dogs to New Homes

Very cool.

An accidental text message has led to a Thanksgiving tradition that is now continuing into its seventh year.

Source: Grandma And Man She Accidentally Texted Spend 7th Thanksgiving Together

I know I’ve run them before, but it’s just cool that they’re on year seven.

Shane Adams grew up riding and training horses his entire life, but he’s never experienced as strong a bond as he had with Mongo.

Source: Utah horse returns home to owner after 8 years of running with wild mustangs: ‘It’s a miracle’

Very cool.

We’d like to share a heartwarming story with our community ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday read a Natrona County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post.

Source: Thirteen Year Old Delivered Breech Baby Sister in Natrona County

Impressive (and scary!)

Firefighters in Alaska got an unusual request for assistance last weekend from the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, but it wasn’t your mundane cat-stuck-in-a-tree situation

Source: Alaska firefighters help rescue a moose trapped in a home

I’ll bet that made for an interesting 911 call.