Started in Wisconsin in 2009, the program now has 75,000 neighborhood book exchange locations across 88 countries.
Source: Little libraries make a big impact
What a neat idea!
This couple’s ‘first kiss’ was when she performed CPR on him. They’ve been in love since.
“I saw him fall, and initially I thought he tripped,” said Andi Traynor. “I turned him over, and I immediately realized something was very wrong.”
Source: This couple’s ‘first kiss’ was when she performed CPR on him. They’ve been in love since.
Amazing. Includes actual video of the event as well.
106-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandfather Breaks Zip Line World Record
106-year-old Jack Reynolds, a great-great-grandfather England, recently broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to ride a zip line. Reynolds broke the record last week while celebrating his 106th birthday. Reynolds has made a habit of doing interesting things for his birthdays and has ended up in the Guinness Book Of World …
Source: 106-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandfather Breaks Zip Line World Record
Age is just a number, after all. 🙂
N.J. casino offering free hotel rooms to those fleeing Hurricane Florence
The Ocean Resort Casino will let those with ID proving that they are from affected areas stay until the storm has passed
Source: N.J. casino offering free hotel rooms to those fleeing Hurricane Florence
I’ve actually seen a couple of free room offers for those impacted by the hurricane. In times of trouble people come together to help one another.
Jeff Raines, the plane’s captain … decided to cheer up the 159 frustrated passengers with a universally coveted prize
Very cool. Hope that kind of customer service catches on. 🙂
Community buys grieving Red Deer family’s classic car at auction — then gives it back | CBC Radio
Ben and Marilyn Keryluke were forced to put their dead son’s 1973 Pontiac Parisienne up for auction to pay for their grandchildren’s medical care.
Source: Community buys grieving Red Deer family’s classic car at auction — then gives it back | CBC Radio
Community coming together…
Homecoming queen nails game-winning kick
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — One Mississippi high school senior had to quickly discard her crown after being named homecoming queen — and put on a football helmet. Kaylee Foster was crowned homecoming
Source: Homecoming queen nails game-winning kick
Pretty cool….
Carlsberg replaces plastic six-pack rings with glue
The new ‘snap packs’ will reduce plastic waste by 75 percent.
Source: Carlsberg replaces plastic six-pack rings with glue
I love the concept, I hope it catches on.
India’s toilet push benefiting vendors of sanitation items
India is on the greatest toilet-building endeavor in human history, and it’s a windfall for some companies.
Source: India’s toilet push benefiting vendors of sanitation items
Things we take for granted that can make an immense difference to health and welfare.
How a shampoo bottle is saving young lives
A doctor in Bangladesh has found a simple way to treat infant pneumonia
Source: How a shampoo bottle is saving young lives
Cool innovation with impressive results.