A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
The unlikely quest, a testament to the power of kindness, forged an extraordinary friendship
Source: Three Italian ‘hobbits’ flew to Ireland to return this man’s ring — and it was precious
“There’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for.” — Samwise Gamgee
Dutch company Respyre has developed Mosscrete, a bioreceptive concrete that creates conditions for moss to grow on vertical surfaces.
Source: A technology for growing moss on concrete has been developed in the Netherlands – PRAGMATIKA.MEDIA
Fascinating.
It seems as though the Brinks technician simply left the bag atop the ATM—like so many coffee cups on a car roof.
Source: Texas Man Finds More Than $128,000 on Top of a Bank’s ATM–and Returns Every Dollar
Good people.
“It’s ice cream for crying out loud,” shop owner David Forgit wrote in a Facebook post defending his employee.
Source: Customer berates teen over 20-cent error. Strangers rally with $5K in tips. (Gift link)
Well done.
Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather
Source: Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
Nice.
Two Indiana teenagers turned a frightening moment into an incredible rescue when they jumped into action to save a grandmother and her two young grandchildren from a retention pond, including a 2-year-old who was trapped underwater in a stroller.
Source: Teens Save Grandmother and 2-Year-Old Trapped Underwater in a Stroller
Wow!
https://6abc.com/post/glenside-womans-fairy-garden-brings-neighborhood-together/19902833/
Edel Howlin, also known as the ‘Mediocre Gardener,’ filled her front lawn with little landmarks where bees, butterflies, and neighbors gather.
Source: Glenside woman’s fairy garden brings neighborhood together
Very cute.
Design student Sneha Rao is developing Tact, an edible pregnancy test that allows people with vision impairment to feel its results on their tongues
Source: This Lollipop Could Help Blind Women Independently Detect Pregnancy
Fascinating.
Two wastewater workers had just cleaned a clogged sewer main when they spotted something unusual in the debris: a grimy class ring.
Source: A 1965 class ring surfaced in a sewer. Then came a remarkable search. (Gift link)
Very cool.
Michael Jensen’s social media post struck a chord and led to an outpouring of donations to the nonprofit in Washington state.
Source: He volunteered at a food bank. What he saw surprised him. (gift link)
Pretty cool.