Manette Baillie jokes she will now give up her thrill-seeking ways and take on knitting.
Source: Woman, 102, becomes Britain’s oldest skydiver
I love these.
Bride Asks 83-Year-Old Grandma to Be Her Bridesmaid, Coins the New Term ‘Grandmaid’
Bethany Johnston-Sweeney and her grandmother, Ena Johnston, share an unbreakable bond. So, when Bethany began planning her wedding, she knew she wanted her grandmother to be involved in the ceremony in a special way.
Source: Bride Asks 83-Year-Old Grandma to Be Her Bridesmaid, Coins the New Term ‘Grandmaid’
Love it.
Violent crime is plummeting. Why?
Overall, violent crime dropped by 6 percent and homicides fell by 17 percent in 69 cities compared to the same period last year.
Source: Violent crime is plummeting. Why?
Good news indeed.
A newly approved ‘living drug’ could save more cancer patients’ lives
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL, therapy is the first T cell treatment for solid tumors. It fights melanoma and maybe other cancers too.
Source: A newly approved ‘living drug’ could save more cancer patients’ lives
Very exciting.
Afghan medical students arrive in Scotland to complete studies
The 19 women are in Scotland after being banned from university in their home country.
Source: Afghan medical students arrive in Scotland to complete studies
Awesome.
Rescue Dog with 7-Lb. Tumor on His Face Gets Mass Removed and Finds an ‘Amazing’ Forever Home
Humane Society of Pinellas in Florida successfully removed King the dog’s facial tumor and prepared the pet for adoption
Source: Rescue Dog with 7-Lb. Tumor on His Face Gets Mass Removed and Finds an ‘Amazing’ Forever Home
Wow!
‘I never thought that at 21, some of my best friends would be 99 and 100’
A pair of Virginia college students set out to learn more abut World War II, and were surprised to become very close friends with two veterans.
Source: ‘I never thought that at 21, some of my best friends would be 99 and 100’ (Gift link)
Nice.
Reduced mortality for all ages, not just children
The risk of dying during the first day of life has decreased sevenfold in 100 years in England and Wales. At one year of age, the risk of dying is 100 times lower 2021 compared to 1921.
Source: Reduced mortality for all ages, not just children
So easy to overlook.
Lahaina Celebrates Recovery of Historic 151-Year-Old Banyan Tree That Survived Devastating Maui Wildfire – EcoWatch
Maui’s beach community of Lahaina is celebrating the recovery of a 151-year-old banyan tree damaged in the devastating August 2023 wildfires.
Very cool.
London street cleaner wins dream vacation in a contest made just for him
A beloved street sweeper in South London wasn’t allowed to accept a holiday trip gifted by his town, so a special “contest” just for him was set up instead.
Source: London street cleaner wins dream vacation in a contest made just for him (gift link)
Loopholes for good.