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Watch Excited Dog’s Reaction to Seeing Snowfall For the First Time

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There is nothing like the first snowfall of the season – and this pup is pretty excited about experiencing it for the first time.

In a video uploaded by his owners, Jo Ellery and Matt Hunter, Truffle the working cocker spaniel can be seen investigating the fluffy white flakes falling outside of his home in York, England last week.

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Needless to say, he is jubilant over the weird weather phenomenon.

It is also safe to assume that this may be the most wholesome video you need to start your week off with a good attitude.

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This Font is Designed Specifically For Dyslexia – and it Really Works

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While this may look like a slightly more playful version of a regular font, those lines and letters have actually been designed specifically for dyslexia.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that makes it harder for people to interpret words, letters, and sentences. While it does not affect a person’s general intelligence, the condition can make it much harder for those who live with the disorder to maneuver language and communications that are like second-nature for everybody else.

After spending years struggling with his own dyslexia, Dutch graphic designer Christian Boer created a special font called Dyslexie as his graduation project from the Utrecht School of the Arts in 2008.

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Dyslexie is a font that employs a dozen different different slants, curves, and styles that have been shown to help dyslexics to read.

The letters use several key characteristics that make them more discernible to dyslexics; for starters, the center of gravity is focused on the bottom of the letters to keep them being flipped upside down in the reader’s mind. Letters that look similarly to each other have slight inclines and subtle changes in their shape so they’re easier to differentiate. The words are also slightly spaced out in order to avoid “jumbling”.

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Studies on the font’s efficacy have shown that dyslexics can read up to 84% faster, they make 77% less reading errors, and 76% would recommend using the font for other dyslexics.

The best part is that the font can be available for download in various text editors and web browsers either for free, or as little as $5.

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Hero Cop Holds onto Van Dangling Over a Bridge Until Man Inside is Saved

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Not all superheroes wear capes – but after Martin Willis’s heroic stunt on Friday morning, however, his colleagues have taken to calling him “Superman”.

When Willis was the first cop to arrive on the scene of a traffic collision in West Yorkshire, England, he found that a van had crashed into the safety railing and was left teetering over the side of a bridge with the driver still inside.

As the vehicle swayed dangerously in the wind, Willis grabbed onto the underside of the car and held it steady until West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue arrived.

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“First on the scene of a collision on the A1(M) this morning and faced with a vehicle balancing over the edge of a bridge with the driver trapped,” said Willis on Twitter. “After holding on to the vehicle to stop it swaying in the wind I can’t begin to describe my relief when West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue arrived on scene.”

The driver was later taken to the hospital where his description was described as “serious, but not life-threatening”, according to the Independent. If Willis had not been on the scene, the drop off of the bridge might have been fatal.

Despite being called a hero after the incident, Willis says that he was simply doing what any other motorway officer would do.

“I was only doing my job, but feel very honored to receive so much praise,” says Willis.

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Watch Lonely Rescued Cockatoo Find Happiness Swinging From Woman’s Ponytail

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Snowball the cockatoo was distraught after a plethora of health issues forced his owner to surrender him to a bird sanctuary – but he has finally gotten his strut back after being introduced to a woman’s ponytail.

In a video released by the Rhode Island Parrot sanctuary, the 22-year-old Goffin’s cockatoo can be seen showing off his newfound hobby: swinging back and forth from Erica Collins’s luscious locks.

After seeing Snowball gleefully enjoying his new activity – which is not unlike an avian remake of Miley Cyrus’s “Wreaking Ball” music video – it’s difficult to imagine him as the bummed out bird from earlier days.

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“Out of the blue, Snowball flew to my ponytail and just started swinging. Once he had started he kept doing it,” Collins told the Daily Mail. “I remember thinking, ‘He better not bite my butt!’ He was having a great time and didn’t want to stop.”

Snowball is now roommates with over 80 different rescue birds at the sanctuary and he is just one of the many occupants who is ready to be adopted into a new forever home.

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Watch Restaurant Worker Cut Up Food for Veteran With Injured Hand

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When an older man with an injured arm was having trouble eating his food, a restaurant worker did not hesitate to stop what she was doing and lend a hand.

In a video uploaded by Facebook user Dallas Smith Jr., the man can be seen sitting at a Huddle House restaurant table in Douglas, Georgia.

While he initially tried to cut up his own pancake with a knife and fork, his bandaged arm prevented him from making much progress.

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A younger man who had been eating across from him was about to help, when the restaurant’s cook – a woman known only as Ms. Wanda – put down her dishes and offered to cut up his food.

It was only after he posted the video to Facebook that the family of the older man contacted Smith and said that the senior was a war veteran who had recently injured his arm trying to settle a domestic dispute.

The footage has now garnered thousands of views from social media users praising the Huddle House employee’s act of kindness.

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Siri Sends Amusing Text to Guy’s Wife When He Starts Playing the Trombone

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It never seems like Siri can understand what you’re saying when you actually need her to work – whether it’s asking for directions to a certain address or asking her to search for something on the internet only to be told: “Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that”.

Well, this guy figured out why: apparently you have to speak to her using a trombone.

YouTube musician Paul the Trombonist posted a screenshot of his wife’s phone earlier this week depicting five very peculiar text messages.

Paul and his wife had been chatting about grocery shopping when he sent a large block of text that read something like: “Woo woo wooo hoo hoo wah wah hoo woo wah.”

This is because Paul had accidentally activated Siri’s voice recognition feature before playing his trombone.

The hilarious result? A five-text transcript of trombone sounds, courtesy of Siri.

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If you don’t believe that the amusing fluke is possible, Paul tested it out again later and posted footage of his experiment to YouTube.

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5 Fun Ways to Get Children Interested in the Topic of History

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There are very few subjects as fascinating as human history.

That’s why I find it disappointing if children don’t take an interest in this most time-honored of subjects.

We already know that unlocking a child’s excitement simply requires the right key. As a parent, I’ve found these five techniques to be the perfect catalysts for sparking a kid’s interest.

Take a Trip to a Museum or Historic Site: An afternoon visit to a museum, old battlefield, or a building-turned-tourist-attraction breathes life into history. Children can see the artifacts and walk the sites. Most museums and sites now have interactive exhibits for children to keep their hands busy touching bones, grinding corn, or holding replicas of period pieces.

If you are planning a trip to Washington, DC, the National Archives plans actual sleepovers in the great hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution are on display.

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History Books with Pictures: A history book cannot have enough pictures to satisfy a child. That’s why the Discovery Series of history and science books have become so popular over the years. Make a habit of reading these books together and engaging in conversation with your child as you turn each visually stimulating page.

Make it Relatable: Children tend to tune-out history when they don’t see how it’s important to them. Whenever possible, take the time to explain how it relates to them. For example: “The reason why everyone can vote today is because 60 years ago, these guys decided to…” If you have an elderly relative or neighbor who is willing to talk about what it was like living long ago, set aside some time for your child to speak with them and help illustrate the connection to history in their young minds.

Give Them History-Themed Toys: Board games like Risk and Axis & Allies are reliable choices, but there are other options. My daughter has a stuffed Gandhi, as well as other historical figures. These are not only tools for cultivating an appreciation in history – they are also role models that she can emulate as she grows up.

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If a child loves video games, you can make sure to provide the ones that teach history at the same time. Many games feature important historical battles, for instance.

Show the Usefulness: Like adults, children are more likely to bond with something when they see it has purpose. You can tell them about how history gives them an understanding of why the world turned out the way it did, or how it can help us learn from our mistakes. For older children and teenagers, you can try to show them that there are careers in history-intensive fields: tourism, politics, and teaching are all areas that make good use of history. After all, I’ve never known a journalist who wasn’t part-historian.

Overall, the more engaged and interested that YOU are in history, the more likely your child is to be interested. Find ways to show them how history is still relevant to their life, and they will not be able to resist learning more!

Mark C. Eddy is the author of the new historical fiction book “No Time To Bury Them” and the historical non-fiction “The Recent History of Terrorism in Canada, 1963-2013”. His third book entitled “The Men In The Woods – which takes place in Newfoundland during 1942 and details the island’s role in the chaotic Battle of the Atlantic – will be published in early 2018. He currently lives in Mississauga with his wife and two daughters.

Watch Woman With Alzheimer’s React to Meeting Her Baby Granddaughter Again and Again

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While Alzheimer’s may be a terrible disease, these first-time parents are celebrating their discovery of a silver lining.

Only hours after Christine Stone gave birth to her daughter Sadie Mae in October, Stone introduced the newborn to her grandmother Setsuko Harmon.

Harmon, who has Alzheimer’s, no longer has any short-term memory and can’t retain information for more than a few minutes.

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So even though the 77-year-old kept forgetting that the infant in her arms was her granddaughter, Harmon kept reacting to the news with the same heartwarming expression every time.

The endearing grandmother made news headlines earlier this year when Stone took a video of Harmon’s joy over repeatedly being informed of the pregnancy. “When? October? Ohhhh, that’s exciting,” she kept saying.

And this new video is just as sweet.

“My mom loves her,” Stone told TODAY. “She was here for Thanksgiving and she said, ‘Why can’t I take the baby? I want to take her home’ It’s put some pep in her step.”

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When Teacher Can’t Afford Holiday Gifts for Sick Son, Students Leave Surprise on His Desk

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Nathan Neidigk returned to his classroom earlier this week to find a Christmas miracle waiting for him on his desk – and it was all thanks to his adoring 12th grade students.

The math teacher at Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico had fallen on hard times earlier this month after his young son was diagnosed with leukemia.

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During one of his classes, Neidigk mentioned in passing to his class that he probably wouldn’t be able to afford Christmas presents for his son this year because of the pricey hospital bills.

So, while the single dad spent the week absent from class with his son, his students all pitched in $20 each and bought Neidigk a new Nintendo Switch gaming console, two games, and a case.

The father’s stunned reaction to the gift is bound to melt your heart.

And, more good news: Friends have set up a GoFundMe campaign for the Neidigk family, which has raised $13K of its $30K goal.

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‘Cuddle Crew’ Cops Comfort Premature Baby, Giving Relief to Parents

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Even though Axel Winch hasn’t been in the world for very long, the newborn has already been through the ringer and back.

Because Axel was born prematurely at just 29 weeks old in August, he has had to undergo dozens of surgeries and treatments in order to keep him alive.

For the first few weeks of Axel’s stay in the NICU at the Children’s Hospital Colorado, his parents, Melissa and Adam Winch, stayed right by his side. Unfortunately, Axel was unable to leave the hospital and his parents had to return to work.

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Thankfully, Axel would not be alone.

Melissa is an officer at the Aurora Police Department in Colorado, and Adam used to be a policeman at the station as well. So when the other officers heard about their heartbreaking situation, they knew they had to help.

A team of 20 police officers formed a “cuddle watch” at the NICU to watch over Axel whenever his parents couldn’t be there.

Thanks to the collective love, support, and care that Axel received at the NICU, he was recently released from the hospital and sent home with his parents.

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Undecided on What Name to Give Their Cat, Roommates Let Him Choose Instead

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Have you ever struggled to decide on the perfect name for your pet? Well, these roommates came up with a pretty ingenious solution.

Instead of arguing with each other about what to name their new kitten, a YouTube user put fate in the young feline’s own paws and had him decide on a title for himself.

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The flatmates put several bowls of food in a circle around the kitten. Each food bowl came with a slip of paper featuring a different name. The first three bowls that the kitten ate from were selected for a final round in which the unnamed feline would choose its title.

While we were personal fans of the name “Who Booty”, the cat finally selected “Fireball”: a fine name for a confident cat.

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Boy With Autism Breaks Silence, Tells Santa First Christmas Wish

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Michael Clyne is a 10-year-old autistic boy who never talks to strangers.

So when he recently broke his silence and told Saint Nick what he wanted for Christmas, his parents were shocked.

The youngster was at a holiday event in Bethpage, New York when he reportedly climbed into Santa’s lap and said ‘apple pie ginger cat’.

The toy he is referring to is a wooden cat-shaped pull toy that was discontinued by the London manufacturer a decade ago. Michael had become obsessed with the little trinket after seeing a picture of it on the internet. He even pulled up pictures of the ginger cat on Google Image so Santa could see what he was talking about.

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His family was so surprised that he whispered in Kris Kringle’s ear, they started searching high and low for the ginger cat.

“He made his first official request to Santa Claus, so it was like okay, this has to happen,” Michael’s aunt told CBS New York in the video below. “We have to figure this out.”

“When he showed this to Santa, to me it was like he thinks Santa is the solution,” said Michael’s mom.

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A voracious social media search ended with a toy company employee in California telling Michael’s family that he happened to have one ginger cat toy in his possession – and he would be happy to send it their way before Christmas.

Michael’s mom attributes the fateful string of events as a bit of modern Christmas magic.

“I believe you can never stop believing in Santa,” Michael’s mother said.

(WATCH the video below)

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Sympathetic Cops Cut Some Slack For Overzealous Family Toting Massive Christmas Tree

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A Massachusetts family is setting a new bar for “getting into the Christmas spirit”.

Last week, police officers from the Sudbury Police Department posted a photo to Facebook of a minivan with a Christmas tree strapped to the roof.

While this may not seem very out of the ordinary for the holiday season, this was a big Christmas tree; and we mean REALLY big – so big, its greenery was spilling over the sides of the car.

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It was so shockingly massive, the police officers had to pull the van over because they were concerned that the tree would cause a traffic collision.

To the family’s credit, they had secured yellow “Caution” tape around the tree in hopes that it would encourage motorists to give them a wider berth.

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Fortunately for the family, the boys in blue were not inclined to issue a ticket for the holiday-driven infraction. In fact, they took some time to make sure that the tree was extra securely tied to the roof rack before sending the van on its way.

“We just gave a warning in light of the holiday spirit,” Sudbury Police Chief Scott Nix told TODAY. “Our intent is ensuring the safety of that vehicle and of other motorists without us squashing Christmas for the kids and the family.”

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Astronaut is First to Specifically Contribute to Wikipedia From Space

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Millions of people from around the world enjoy the massive wealth of information that is made available by Wikipedia – and now, someone from out of this world has also shown their love for the online encyclopedia too.

Astronaut Paolo Nespoli just contributed the first piece of content that was every created specifically for Wikipedia from space.

Nespoli, who is an Italian astronaut from the European Space Agency (ESA), submitted a sound clip of his voice from aboard the International Space Station that is revolving around the Earth at 17,227 mph (27,724 kilometres per hour).

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According to a blog post published by the online encyclopedia, the submission was part of an ongoing project launched by Wikipedia to populate articles on celebrities and individuals with sound bytes of the person saying their own name. This allows readers to hear the name’s exact pronunciation, and it gives them a chance to familiarize themselves with the star’s voice.

Since the organization came up with the idea in 2012, a team of volunteers have been collecting sound bytes of people’s names in over 24 different names. Nespoli transmitted an audio clip of himself saying his name in English and Italian.

A dedicated group of employees at the ESA were then able to receive the transmission and disclose it to Wikipedia for free use under the Creative Commons license.

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Santa With Autism is Making Sure That No Child is Missing Out

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For children with autism or sensory issues, going to busy shopping malls during the holiday season can be far too overwhelming to bear – even if it means missing out on seeing Santa Claus.

Luckily, this man in the red suit has undergone the exact same struggles, and he wants to make sure that other kids with special needs can still get in on the Christmas fun.

For the last three years, Kerry Magro has dressed up as Kris Kringle so he can host specially orchestrated meet-and-greet events for children with autism.

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While there are events like these nationwide, Magro – who also has autism – knows how to make a special connection with his young visitors.

The event is totally free for families to attend and it has all the essentials: the lights and music are turned down; the kids can be signed up for a 30-minute time slot so they don’t feel rushed; only 8 children are allowed per time slot; and of course, Magro is an expert at paying attention to their needs.

“Growing up with autism, I had challenges in meeting Santa in public places because I dealt with a lot of sensory challenges, so giant malls were never really an option for me,” he told HuffPost.

“We don’t want them to feel rushed. We don’t want them to feel overloaded. We just want to make it a labor of love.”

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29-year-old Magro is a motivational speaker and author who struggled with his autism and sensory issues during his younger years. As he got older and became more adjusted to his needs, he wanted to give back to other kids on the spectrum.

His nonprofit, KFM Making a Difference, gives away college scholarships to autistic students. Over the course of the last six years, the charity has awarded the scholarship to 50 different recipients.

If you want to catch his next workshop, Magro is hosting his special event on December 9th and 10th. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve a spot in advance.

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Dogs Love Your Smile So Much, They Are Willing to Ignore Danger

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As if we needed more evidence that dogs are man’s best friend.

Previous research delving into canine psychology has shown that when dogs and humans look at each other, they experience a rise in oxytocin – the “love hormone” that makes you feel warm and fuzzy around friends, family, and significant others.

This new study published by the University of Helsinki, however, is the first to discover that dogs love seeing humans smile so much, they were willing to override their fear-based instincts for the sake of adoration.

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The team at the school’s Canine Mind project conducted two different tests on 43 hounds. For each test, the dogs would be shown two different images: a picture of an angry human face followed by a smiling human face.

Since a dog’s pupils will dilate at whatever it feels is the most powerful emotion or detail, the researchers used an eye-measuring device to monitor the dog’s emotional reactions to each image.

For the first test, dogs experienced the most visceral reactions to the images of angry humans because they felt threatened. This is to be expected considering a dog’s survival instincts are programmed to react to danger and aggression.

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For the second test, however, the dogs viewed the images while under the influence of oxytocin – and the researchers were surprised to find that the pups’ pupils dilated in response to the smiles, rather than the frowns. This means that they ignored their survival instincts in favor of a set of pearly whites.

“We were among the first researchers in the world to use pupil measurements in the evaluation of dogs’ emotional states. This method had previously only been used on humans and apes,” says Professor Outi Vainio, who headed the research group.

“Both effects promote dog-human communication and the development of affectionate relations,” says Professor Vainio.

Now, the only thing left to do is figure out whether cats are looking at us lovingly because we’re carrying a food bowl or because our fingers provide the most optimal head scratches.

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This Manly Leg Lamp Homage to ‘A Christmas Story’ Deserves a Major Award

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There is nothing “fra-gee-lay” about this buffed-up living room fixture.

YouTube woodworker Paul Jackman recreated the iconic leg-shaped lamp from A Christmas Story – except instead of featuring lace and heels, it was clad in leather and hiking boots.

The replica is also much more masculine than the original considering Jackman used his own leg as the blueprint.

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Unfortunately, since Jackman only makes these nifty creations for his YouTube channel Jackman Works, the leg lamp is not for sale on a larger market. He does, however, show you exactly how to make it yourself in the video below.

“The leg and base are made from maple butcher block scraps from previous projects,” says Jackman. “The lamp shade is welded from scrap lengths of rebar and wrapped in pleather attached using paracord that looks like … boot laces. The boot is attached using a threaded brass lamp rod through the entire leg with a nut on both ends.”

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This is not the first fun creation that Jackman has made on his channel – he also does videos on how to make shot glasses and magnifying glasses out of pallet wood.

“My goals are to inspire you to make cool things, get people excited about making, and teaching while keeping it super fun and interesting,” says Jackman. “[Just] use your brain when using dangerous tools (although I’d recommend a push-stick, you shouldn’t get your brain too close to the blade).”

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Soothe Your Anxiety By Watching This Little Elephant Bob For Apples

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Are you having a tough day? Do you need a break from work? Well, we have a good solution.

Last week, the Oregon Zoo published a minute-long video of Lily the 5-year-old Asian elephant taking a relaxing dip in their wading pool.

Not only that, but her caretakers left a small pile of apples for her to find – and judging by the look on her face, Lily must really love apples.

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The face that Lily makes while gobbling up the fruity snacks might make you laugh – or, the footage of her leisurely aquatic swim might simply calm your nerves.

Either way, it’s an excellent video for taking your mind off of the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Plus, looking at pictures of cute animals is good for you.

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Military Sons Tell Mom Not Every Soldier Gets Care Packages Like Them So She Sends 10,000 Boxes

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LeAnn Boudwine has two sons in the military who she would support by sending care packages in the mail. After receiving one of her gifts, however, LeAnn’s sons told her the heartbreaking truth: not everyone serving our country gets care packages.

In fact, many of the men and women who serve don’t get anything at all.

“A lot of soldiers are supporting their families at home and their families are not able to do this,” LeAnn said.

That’s when LeAnn decided to get organized – she got volunteers, neighbors, families and their children, and even veterans to help pack items to send overseas. Now, the mother is ready to send out her 10,000th package – and the latest batch of boxes even have a Christmas theme.

LeAnn has no intention of stopping at 10,000 boxes. In fact, she is still collecting donated items and money for shipping fees on her website.

“I’ll do it for as long as I can,” she said.

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When City Ignores Filthy Transit Station, Politicians Start to Scrub it Themselves Every Week

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If you ever feel yourself losing faith in politics, just remember that not all lawmakers are out to get you.

Take Hillary Ronen and Bevan Dufty for example – upon finding out that some public transit stations didn’t have full-time janitors, the two California legislators rolled up their sleeves and got the job done themselves.

The dynamic duo have spent every Wednesday morning for the last two months cleaning up several Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stops that are notoriously filthy. Ronen, who is a city district supervisor, described the plethora of used needles, trash, and filth at the 16th Street Mission Station as “unacceptable”.

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Dufty, who is a a former supervisor and current member of the BART board, became inspired to get down in the dirt after receiving a number of complaints from transit passengers about the mess. Because there was not a full-time janitor at the station, the station’s stench had become almost unbearable.

When Ronen encouraged the BART board members to join them for the morning cleanups so they could see the mess themselves, no one has yet accepted.

“BART and the City must do better,” she said in a statement. “I am escalating this issue by calling on each of the other eight BART Directors to join Bevan and me in these weekly cleanings, to see for themselves the conditions they have created for our community and to commit to immediate improvements.”

Although her actions didn’t work on the BART members, they did inspire Jane Kim of the city’s Board of Supervisors to say that she would pick up a broom during next week’s cleanup.

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Since Dufty and Ronen began their work in September, however, San Fransisco Chronicle says that BART has assigned a janitor to the stations for eight hours a day, five days a week. The agency has also begun power-washing the station every night.

KQED morning news editor Ted Goldberg remarked on how this inspiring behavior is not out of the ordinary for Dufty: “This is the kind of work Bevan Dufty did as a member of the [San Francisco Board of Supervisors]. I saw him cleaning up trash the morning after a street party in the Castro years ago.”

Additionally, Ronen and Dufty have inspired the public to pitch in as well.

City resident Jonathan Lyens tweeted: “I’d like to join in! People with disabilities depend on a clean and safe system … and this blind guy is ready to be part of the solution.”

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