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A Pennsylvania town surprised its UPS driver with a $1,000 gift thanking him for his hard work during the pandemic

March 8, 2021 by Leo

A UPS driver was moved to tears after his customers in Pennsylvania showed their appreciation in a big way.

Source: A Pennsylvania town surprised its UPS driver with a $1,000 gift thanking him for his hard work during the pandemic

Nice. Front-line workers like this have made such a difference.

Reading A Letter That’s Been Sealed For More Than 300 Years — Without Opening It

March 7, 2021 by Leo

A signed, sealed but not delivered letter from 1697 has finally been read with the help of a high-tech scan that looked inside without breaking its seal.

Source: Reading A Letter That’s Been Sealed For More Than 300 Years — Without Opening It

I thought this was a really fascinating use of technology.

Delight for The Queen as she welcomes two new corgi puppies to her family

March 6, 2021 by Leo

The Queen has welcomed two new additions to her household – a duo of corgi puppies. According to The Sun newspaper, Her Majesty is delighted with the new arrivals who are living alongside the…

Source: Delight for The Queen as she welcomes two new corgi puppies to her family

I could not resist. This is wonderful news for Her Majesty.

A friendly dog named Bob brings a bit of comfort and connection to patients – The Boston Globe

March 5, 2021 by Leo

He’s been roaming the floors at Tufts Medical Center, visiting about seven to 10 patients a day, for five days a week since August. The dog puts in full days, raising spirits wherever he goes.

Source: A friendly dog named Bob brings a bit of comfort and connection to patients – The Boston Globe

Animals can make such a huge difference in someone’s day.

2-year-old Vietnamese girl survives fall from 12th floor thanks to “Superhero” delivery man

March 4, 2021 by Leo

A delivery man, 31, has become a real-life superhero after saving a two-year-old girl as she falls from the 12th floor of a 16-story building in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Source: 2-year-old Vietnamese girl survives fall from 12th floor thanks to “Superhero” delivery man

Wow.

‘A role model’: how Seville is turning leftover oranges into electricity

March 3, 2021 by Leo

Pilot scheme will use methane from fermenting fruit to create clean power for city water plant

Source: ‘A role model’: how Seville is turning leftover oranges into electricity

Great idea!

Texas is in desperate need of plumbers. Two brothers-in-law drove more than 20 hours straight to help.

March 2, 2021 by Leo

After a snowstorm ravaged the South, a family of plumbers was heartbroken to see so many people have water issues. They packed up a truck with supplies and traveled from New Jersey to help.

Source: Texas is in desperate need of plumbers. Two brothers-in-law drove more than 20 hours straight to help.

Very cool.

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The joy of vax: The people giving the shots are seeing hope, and it’s contagious

March 1, 2021 by Leo

The happiest place in medicine is a coronavirus vaccination clinic.

Source: The joy of vax: The people giving the shots are seeing hope, and it’s contagious

Hope. Excellent.

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Yale scientists repair injured spinal cords using patients’ own stem cells

February 28, 2021 by Leo

Intravenous injection of bone marrow derived stem cells in patients with spinal cord injuries led to significant improvement in motor functions.

Source: Yale scientists repair injured spinal cords using patients’ own stem cells

Pretty incredible.

Food delivery driver finds home with Austin couple during winter storms

February 27, 2021 by Leo

“They have not only helped me through the base of the storm, but since I haven’t been able to make it back home they pretty much won’t let me go,” food delivery driver Chelsea Timmons said.

Source: Food delivery driver finds home with Austin couple during winter storms

Love this.

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