A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
A cat burglar known for leaving little treasures, including odd socks and children’s toys, across Ferny Hills is settling into a new forever indoor home after becoming a “local celebrity”.
Source: How a thieving ginger cat brought joy to a Brisbane neighbourhood
Fun. 
A slip during the Olympic speedskating trials left Erin Jackson just short of automatic inclusion in the women’s 500 meters field, leading to Brittany Bowe giving up her spot.
Source: A speedskater’s generous gesture gave her friend a spot on the U.S. Olympic team
Sportsmanship defined.
Three children survived after falling through an icy pond, thanks to a couple of bystanders.
Source: Bystander Rescues 3 Kids From Icy Pond, Deputies Bring One Back To Life With CPR
Wow!
The salon chair is a place where many are inclined to open up about their personal lives
Source: Salon workers will get domestic violence training thanks to new law
What a great idea.
This restaurant owner has a real heart for others. His restaurant serves food to anyone in need to honor his mother’s legacy.
Great legacy.
Scientists are now able to collect and analyze DNA pulled from thin air, and the groundbreaking new techniques used to do it could transform the way endangered animals and natural ecosystems are studied and protected.
Source: DNA can now be pulled from the very air we breathe. It could help track endangered animals
Yes, I know, there’s potential for abuse as this technology matures, but still… pretty darned cool.
A letter penned by a young Army sergeant in Germany to his mother in Woburn was lost in the mail for 76 years until finally being delivered last month.
Source: WWII soldier’s letter from Germany finally delivered 76 years after sending
Very cool.
The DeafBlind Institute at Western Oregon University recently received $2.1 million to help train interpreters in Protactile, a language created by DeafBlind people.
Source: A new language has been born in the Northwest
Fascinating.
A baking company came to the rescue of dozens of people stranded on the interstate in Virginia.
Source: Truck Driver Delivers Bread By Foot To Stranded Motorists On Interstate
Nicely done, both company and driver.
A pet German shepherd led New Hampshire authorities to a crash scene involving serious injuries to two people, including the dog’s owner, troopers say.
Source: Police: Dog leads troopers to serious crash scene to help save owner
Wow.