Alfred ‘Al’ Blaschke, who first broke the Guinness World Record for at 103 in 2020, reached an altitude of 9,000ft in November
Source: Texas man reclaims world’s oldest skydiver record at 106 years old
Inspiring.
‘Wind Repowering’ Has Rejuvenated Turbines to Boost Gigawatts and Power Millions More Homes
Wind repowering is revamping old turbines with more efficient components that can deliver a higher energy output with less noise.
Source: ‘Wind Repowering’ Has Rejuvenated Turbines to Boost Gigawatts and Power Millions More Homes
Excellent.
Connecticut rescue workers rappel into rock quarry to rescue missing dog
Rippy the terrier was missing for three days when workers and passersby heard barks coming from a rock quarry
Source: Connecticut rescue workers rappel into rock quarry to rescue missing dog
Lucky dog.
Why this Texas food bank is building affordable housing right next door
The food bank is beginning construction on a 51-unit apartment complex that will target people who need temporary help as they work on education or job training.
Source: Why this Texas food bank is building affordable housing right next door
Great idea.
UK toddler has hearing restored in world first gene therapy trial
Opal Sandy can hear almost perfectly after groundbreaking surgery that took just 16 minutes
Source: UK toddler has hearing restored in world first gene therapy trial
So cool.
Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them
As a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq, Alvin Gauthier felt a personal connection to the wartime letters. “I had to find the family,” he said.
Source: Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them (gift link)
Lovely story.
2 Students Saved P.E. Teacher’s Life After He Suffered Cardiac Arrest: ‘Medically, I Was Gone’
“I don’t have too much to say other than I love you guys,” Alfred Kattola said when reuniting with students Isreal DuBose, 17, and Correy Coleman, 16
Source: 2 Students Saved P.E. Teacher’s Life After He Suffered Cardiac Arrest: ‘Medically, I Was Gone’
VERY well done.
91-year-old donates $500K to rural volunteer fire department in Henry County
The Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department plans to replace the gear they’ve been using since the 1980s.
Source: 91-year-old donates $500K to rural volunteer fire department in Henry County
Wow!
Woman reunites with the heroes who saved her life as a baby
“I believe it was divine intervention for these two to show up.”
Source: Woman reunites with the heroes who saved her life as a baby
I love reunions like this.
Couple Who Met as ‘Miracle Babies’ in Hospital Were Meant to Be Together–Now Have a Child of Their Own
2 babies born prematurely in a hospital forged a friendship when their families kept in touch—but later realized they’re made for each other.
Sweet.