Ethiopia May Have Just Shattered World Record By Planting 350 Million Tree Saplings in One Day
As a means of combatting national deforestation, Ethiopian officials say that they may have just broken the world record for most trees planted in one day.
Town Surprises Man by Replacing Truck He’s Used to Transport Veterans for 20 Years
For the last 40 years, Ron Elliott has been using a special pick-up truck to transport the bodies of dead Vietnam veterans to their...
Sir Ian McKellen is Celebrating His 80th Birthday With 80 Performances to Benefit the Theater
Sir Ian McKellen has been celebrating his 80th birthday by raising money for UK theaters with 80 different solo shows.
When Fire Leaves 500 Muslims Without Place of Worship, Synagogue Opens Their Doors
A New York City synagogue's act of compassion towards their Islamic neighbors has been inspiring thousands of people across social media.
Teen Started Painting in Lockdown and is So Good She’s Exhibiting in Galleries, and Getting $10,000 For One Canvas
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A 14-year-old in Wales took up painting during lockdown, and is now selling her canvases for thousands of dollars.
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You Can Now Tour 2,500 World-Famous Museums From the Comfort of Your Own Sofa
Google Arts and Culture has partnered with more than 2,500 of the world's most famous museums and galleries to bring their art right to your doorstep.
Ben & Jerry’s Has Already Ditched Plastic Straws – And This Year They’re Going One Step Further
The ice cream brand has been using sustainable packaging since 2009 – but over the course of the next year, they're ditching plastic for good.
Rather Than Hiding Treasures in a Trophy Room, NBA Legend is ‘Selling It All’ for Underprivileged Kids
“When it comes to choosing between storing a championship ring in a room, or providing kids with an opportunity ... the choice is pretty simple.”
Determined Not to Lose Her Motor Function, Musician Plays Violin During Brain Surgery (WATCH)
Thousands of people have been captivated by this video of a classical musician playing the violin while surgeons are removing a tumor from her brain.
NASA’s Historic New International Agreements Set Stage for Peaceful and Cooperative Future of Space Exploration
The Artemis Accords, which have already been supported by several global space agencies, build upon the same values of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967.
Denmark Buys Country’s Last Remaining Circus Elephants for $1.6 Million So They Can Retire
The four circus elephants will now be able to live out the rest of their days in happy retirement thanks to the Danish government.
Seagulls on Empty Roman Streets Have Rediscovered Their Wild Side
On the empty streets of Rome starved of human food scraps, seagulls are going back to their natural ways, hunting pigeons and rats.
Young Muslims Wake Up Early to Clean Up the Streets After New Years Celebrations
While some people were recovering from last night's festivities, these youngsters took to the streets to clean up the aftermath.
When Taylor Swift Fan Can’t Afford College Tuition, the Pop Star Sends $6,400 to Pay It: ‘Get your learn on girl!’
When this longtime Taylor Swift fan could not afford to pay for her university tuition, the pop star stepped in to cover the debt.
India Has Saved Thousands of Lives by Increasing Sanitation Coverage from 40% to 90% in Just Four Years
The nation's most significant cleanliness campaign has reportedly prevented thousands of children dying from sanitation-related causes in just 4 years.
Man in Pakistan Needed Surgery in Alabama – Got So Much Love That He Invited the Entire City to His Wedding
Almost the only thing Birmingham, Alabama, and Pakistan have in common is Shahzeb Anwer—a man who left his home country for an important surgery...
This Hi-Tech Bed With Revolving Blanket Could Prevent Blanket-Hogging Between Couples
This hi-tech bed could spell the end of “blanket bandits” stealing the blanket from their significant other in the middle of the night.
All 180,000 Honeybees Living On Top of Notre Dame Cathedral Have Survived the Fire
There were over 180,000 honeybees living on top of the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris when it caught fire last weekend – and miraculously, they survived.
Island Nation Becomes First Country in the World to Ban Sunscreens With Reef-Harming Chemicals
Although there have been a few pieces of legislation against toxic sunscreens introduced around the world, Palau is the first country to pass a full ban.
California is Finally Drought-Free After 7 Years and They’re Being Rewarded With a Butterfly Boom
The abundant winter weather has also resulted in the state's second wildflower super bloom in just a few short years.