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Man & Woman Get Married at Texas Railroad Platform Where They Met 6 Years Ago: ‘The Best Day’

October 23, 2021 by Leo

Beth Leamon married James McNair this past Sunday, six years after they met at the Trinity Railway Bell Station platform in Hurst, Texas

Source: Man & Woman Get Married at Texas Railroad Platform Where They Met 6 Years Ago: ‘The Best Day’

Cute story.

A Purple Heart medal was stolen from a Vietnam veteran nearly 40 years ago. He just got it back.

October 22, 2021 by Leo

“I couldn’t believe it,” said Vietnam veteran Gus Allbritton. “How did something as small as that medal turn up after 38 years?”

Source: A Purple Heart medal was stolen from a Vietnam veteran nearly 40 years ago. He just got it back.

Very cool.

Winnipeg dog escapes yard and heads to pet spa

October 21, 2021 by Leo

A Winnipeg dog decided it was time for doggy daycare after it escaped from its backyard early Saturday morning.

Source: Winnipeg dog escapes yard and heads to pet spa

Cute.

This 4yo called police — hear what happened next

October 20, 2021 by Leo

When you’re four, the meaning of “emergency” can be flexible — in one New Zealand boy’s case, he just really wanted to show police his toys.

Source: This 4yo called police — hear what happened next

Not just cute, but a very human response by police and dispatcher alike.

CNN Hero’s offer of rice inspired people in Bali to collect nearly 500 tons of plastic for recycling

October 19, 2021 by Leo

Yasa said he wanted to find a way to help people in his community during the pandemic while also addressing the ongoing problem of plastic pollution.

Source: CNN Hero’s offer of rice inspired people in Bali to collect nearly 500 tons of plastic for recycling

Neat idea.

A man had a stroke four months after adopting a dog. He credits the dog with saving his life.

October 18, 2021 by Leo

“She was not trained as a service dog, but she was in distress over what was happening and she could tell that I was in trouble,” said Brian Myers.

Source: A man had a stroke four months after adopting a dog. He credits the dog with saving his life.

What a great story.

Netherlands new record holder of longest 3D-printed bridge

October 17, 2021 by Leo

The world’s longest 3D-printed concrete bridge is found in the Netherlands.

Source: 🖨 Netherlands new record holder of longest 3D-printed bridge

Cool use of the technology.

Cross-national CCTV footage reveals that bystanders intervene in 9 out of 10 public conflicts 

October 16, 2021 by Leo

Contrary to conventional wisdom, results revealed that at least one bystander intervened in approximately 91% of situations, with an average of 3.76 individuals intervening per video. This pattern was consistent across all three national contexts. Further, the number of bystanders present at a conflict was positively associated with the aggregate likelihood of someone intervening.

Source: Cross-national CCTV footage reveals that bystanders intervene in 9 out of 10 public conflicts 

People are better than the media might lead you to believe.

‘A small gesture’: Nelson couple buys meal for every employee at hospital – Nelson Star

October 15, 2021 by Leo

The pair spent over $16,000 on 322 gift cards to local restaurants

Source: ‘A small gesture’: Nelson couple buys meal for every employee at hospital – Nelson Star

What a great message.

Young Men Push Elderly Woman In Broken Scooter Home In The Pouring Rain

October 14, 2021 by Leo

Four young men stepped up to help a woman after her scooter broke down in the middle of a street in Seminole County, Florida.

Source: Young Men Push Elderly Woman In Broken Scooter Home In The Pouring Rain

Well done, gentlemen.

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