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SpaceX Makes First Nighttime Splash Down With Astronauts Since 1968

May 3, 2021 by Leo

Crew-1, which launched to the space station in November, left the space station in the capsule called Resilience.

Source: SpaceX Makes First Nighttime Splash Down With Astronauts Since 1968

Space travel is becoming blasé, but to me, it’s still so cool.

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After WWII and the Japanese incarceration, they fell in love. At 98, he’s published a memoir

May 2, 2021 by Leo

At age 98, Louis Moore, a Chinese American World War II veteran, has written a book about his beloved Nellie, a Japanese American woman he met after her release from a prison camp.

Source: After WWII and the Japanese incarceration, they fell in love. At 98, he’s published a memoir

What a touching story.

More than 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

May 1, 2021 by Leo

According to the CDC, 101,407,318 Americans have received full doses as of Friday.

Source: More than 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

And I’m one of them. Smile Today’s my second-shot-plus-two-weeks date.

Orbital launches O2, the “most powerful tidal turbine in the world”

April 30, 2021 by Leo

Scotland’s Orbital Marine Power (formerly Scotrenewables) has completed the build on what it claims will be the world’s most powerful operational tidal turbine. It’s now on its way to the Orkney Islands, where it’ll have a chance to prove its worth connected to the grid.

Source: Orbital launches O2, the “most powerful tidal turbine in the world”

This has seemed like a huge opportunity to me for a long time. Hope this pans out.

N.J. sweethearts found love in their 90s — right at the start of the pandemic

April 29, 2021 by Leo

Bill Biega, 98, and Iris Ivers, 91 moved in together at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: N.J. sweethearts found love in their 90s — right at the start of the pandemic

Heartwarming.

Inventive grandson builds Telegram messaging machine for 96-year-old grandmother

April 28, 2021 by Leo

Turning messaging apps into something more tactile

Source: Inventive grandson builds Telegram messaging machine for 96-year-old grandmother

Pretty nifty idea.

A hiker was lost and desperate. A stranger with an unusual hobby saved him.

April 27, 2021 by Leo

“SOS. My phone is going to die. I’m lost,” the hiker texted a friend, along with two photos.

Source: A hiker was lost and desperate. A stranger with an unusual hobby saved him.

Obscure hobby, but … wow!

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LIRR conductor returns $107K worth of engagement rings

April 26, 2021 by Leo

LIRR conductor Jonathan Yellowday found a plastic bag that contained $107,000 in jewelry that he found on a train that was heading to Port Washington.

Source: LIRR conductor returns $107K worth of engagement rings

Wow. Nicely done.

(LIRR: Long Island Rail Road)

Man fills bowling ball with father’s ashes — then rolls perfect game

April 25, 2021 by Leo

Big ups to this bowler in the sky: John Hinkle Jr. of Illinois bowled a perfect 300 using a bowl custom made with the ashes of his late father.

Source: Man fills bowling ball with father’s ashes — then rolls perfect game

Wow. Very touching.

Forgotten species could future-proof coffee in a warming world – France 24

April 24, 2021 by Leo

Forgotten species could future-proof coffee in a warming world

Source: Forgotten species could future-proof coffee in a warming world – France 24

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