An 80-year-old Sikeston woman competed in the Tough Mudder competition in St. Louis this past weekend.
Source: 80-year-old woman completes Tough Mudder competition
Do I even need to say it? That’s one tough mudder. 
Blood test that finds 50 types of cancer is accurate enough to be rolled out
Diagnostic tool being piloted by NHS England shows ‘impressive results’ in spotting tumours in early stages
Source: Blood test that finds 50 types of cancer is accurate enough to be rolled out
Impressive results are . . . impressive.
Co-workers become ‘kidney sisters’ after saving each other’s husbands
“Our story is a story of kindness.”
Source: Co-workers become ‘kidney sisters’ after saving each other’s husbands
How cool.
Black World War II Vet Awarded Purple Heart at Age 99, Decades After Being Overlooked
The award comes seven decades after his service and being passed over due to racism.
Source: Black World War II Vet Awarded Purple Heart at Age 99, Decades After Being Overlooked
Well done, sir, well done.
Let there be light! New tech to revolutionize night vision
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed new technology that allows people to see clearly in the dark, revolutionising night-vision.
Source: Let there be light! New tech to revolutionize night vision (via This is True)
Wow!
16-Year-Old Boy Buys Repossessed Storage Units to Help Owners Recover Their Family Heirlooms
Shane Jones started buying the units as a way to make money but soon realized he needed to return the items to the original owners
Source: 16-Year-Old Boy Buys Repossessed Storage Units to Help Owners Recover Their Family Heirlooms
Firefighter Carries Unconscious Husky Down 15 Floors And Saves His Life
Firefighters and animal control officers rescued a husky from a high-rise apartment building fire in Virginia Beach last Sunday.
Source: Firefighter Carries Unconscious Husky Down 15 Floors And Saves His Life
Nicely done. Lucky dog, and I’m certain a very grateful owner.
Dog Rescues Baby Deer From Drowning In Virginia Lake
A 6-year-old Goldendoodle named Harley jumped into a lake outside his Virginia home to save a baby deer from drowning.
Source: Dog Rescues Baby Deer From Drowning In Virginia Lake
Cool story. Good pictures.
The internet’s not all bad: how a tweet led my dad to his dream job at Costco
Rebecca: “After being laid off during Covid, my dad set his heart on a job at Costco. I told Twitter about it – cue a social media explosion”
Source: The internet’s not all bad: how a tweet led my dad to his dream job at Costco
Way to go, everyone!
‘Hero’ dog saves owner from rattlesnake bite in Oceanside backyard
A great dane named Mia is recovering at her Oceanside home, after playing the role of hero in an encounter with a rattlesnake.
Source: ‘Hero’ dog saves owner from rattlesnake bite in Oceanside backyard
Good boy!