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A Man Bought a $13 Camera at a Thrift Shop—and Found 70-Year-Old Film Still Inside. Do You Recognize the Faces in the Photos?

February 23, 2026 by Leo

Staffers at a photography shop in England carefully developed the negatives, which depict a ski trip in the Swiss Alps. Now, they’re searching for clues to help identify the people pictured

Source: A Man Bought a $13 Camera at a Thrift Shop—and Found 70-Year-Old Film Still Inside. Do You Recognize the Faces in the Photos?

So cool.

Ont. couple of 74 years celebrates special reunion in emergency room

February 22, 2026 by Leo

As we take on February, a month often associated with love, Southlake Health is sharing a reminder that love can show up in the most unexpected places, even inside a chaotic emergency room.

Source: Ont. couple of 74 years celebrates special reunion in emergency room

Well done.

Why this Texas food bank is building affordable housing right next door

February 21, 2026 by Leo

The McKenna Foundation and NB Housing Partners have supported the purchase of the land, turning to the food bank to oversee the new apartments, which are now being constructed. The apartment building, called Appleseed Apartments, has 51 units that will be rented to families with children for 24 to 36 months.

Source: Why this Texas food bank is building affordable housing right next door

Great idea.

LocalDutch Shops combine Dutch greenhouse technology with ‘Neighbourhood-scale food retail’ | Stories of Purpose – The Hague

February 20, 2026 by Leo

LocalDutch is rolling out scalable “Urban Farm Shops” combining Dutch greenhouse tech with neighbourhood retail—fresh local produce year-round.

Source: LocalDutch Shops combine Dutch greenhouse technology with ‘Neighbourhood-scale food retail’ | Stories of Purpose – The Hague

Cool idea.

Hank & John Green’s ‘Project For Awesome’ raises $4.1 million for charity in a single weekend

February 19, 2026 by Leo

Hank and John Green’s annual charity livestream, Project for Awesome, has been a smash fundraising success since 2007.

Source: Hank & John Green’s ‘Project For Awesome’ raises $4.1 million for charity in a single weekend

Well done!

New Spray-on Powder Instantly Seals Life-Threatening Wounds in Battle or During Disasters

February 18, 2026 by Leo

A spray-on powder that instantly seals life-threatening wounds could save thousands of lives, say South Korean scientists.

Source: New Spray-on Powder Instantly Seals Life-Threatening Wounds in Battle or During Disasters

Cool.


Today begins the tenth year of Not All News is Bad! Wow!

Woman’s Prosthetic Leg Swept Out to Sea Is Thrilled its Been Found 10 Months Later

February 17, 2026 by Leo

Last April, 69-year-old Brenda Ogden lost her custom-made titanium blade-style prosthesis moments before a swim in the North Sea.

Source: Woman’s Prosthetic Leg Swept Out to Sea Is Thrilled its Been Found 10 Months Later

Neat!

88-Year-Old Wisconsin Grandmother Takes First-Ever Flight with Grandson as Her Pilot

February 16, 2026 by Leo

An 88-year-old Wisconsin woman finally took her first flight, piloted by her grandson. The emotional trip from La Crosse to Chicago made family history.

Source: 88-Year-Old Wisconsin Grandmother Takes First-Ever Flight with Grandson as Her Pilot

Very cute.

Hero dog leads officers straight to missing 3-year-old in newly released body cam video

February 15, 2026 by Leo

After a frantic search was launched for a toddler in Louisville, Kentucky, an unexpected hero appeared to save the day.

Source: Hero dog leads officers straight to missing 3-year-old in newly released body cam video

VERY cool.

‘We need a helicopter.’ Australian teen’s emergency call after swimming to rescue family released | CNN

February 14, 2026 by Leo

Australian authorities have released a recording of the emergency call made by hero teen Austin Appelbee after he swam for hours in rough seas to get help for his family.

Source: ‘We need a helicopter.’ Australian teen’s emergency call after swimming to rescue family released | CNN

Wow.

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