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Good News in History, July 18
102 years ago today, John Glenn, the American aviator, politician, and astronaut who became the third American in space, was born. The Ohio-born pilot...
Good News in History, June 18
100 years ago today, Checker Cab put its first taxi on the streets. Based in Chicago, The Checker, particularly the 1959 Checker sedans, became...
Good News in History, May 26
110 years ago, Peter Cushing was born. The British actor became best known as the go-to man to portray lead human roles in more...
Good News in History, May 12
472 years ago today, the National University of San Marcos was founded in Lima, Peru. It is considered the most prestigious center of learning...
Two Scholars Reveal Incredible Insights Into Floridian Natives Through Long-Lost Language Translations
Imagine a Classics department at a University where the historians never bothered to learn the Greek or Latin of the original texts and you'll...
‘Hero’ 13-Year-old Grabs Steering Wheel and Stops School Bus After Driver Passes Out (Watch)
A 7th grader in Warren, Michigan is being hailed as a hero after his quick thinking averted a disaster aboard a school bus.
Lois E....
Good News in History, April 29
Happy 90th Birthday to Willie Nelson, the prolific American music icon who wrote his first song at age 7. He scored his first number-one...
Rare Chance for You to See a ‘Messier Marathon’ Stargazing Event This Month
A minor meteor shower and a few conjunctions offer some great beginner stargazing events this March, but the really exciting opportunity in the heavens...
Brightest Jupiter in 70 Years Appears in the East Two Hours After Sundown Thanks to Near-Perfect “Opposition”
Stargazing typically demands that people pry themselves out of bed at 4:30 AM, as the conditions tend to be better.
But in this period anyone...
3 Easy Houseplants Can Instantly Reduce Air Pollutant by Up to 20%
Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices.
That's according to new research led by...
MacKenzie Scott Donates $436 Million to Habitat for Humanity, Continuing Her Giving Spree Since Divorce
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity.
Calling it a “transformational donation”, Jonathan Reckford,...
The 2022 New Year’s Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
Fun Facts to Celebrate First Nobel Prizes 120 Years Ago: Youngest Laureate, First Woman, Most Wins, Who Declined?
PHOTO CREDIT: Robert Fisher Rare Book Library
120 years ago tomorrow, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded, including the first one in Physics for the...
Hemp is Already Being Used in Walls and Insulation as a Game-Changer in Construction Industry
This article was written by Nate Berg for Ensia and has been re-printed with permission.
It has become almost a cliché to discuss the benefits...
Today Marks 3000 Days on Mars For the Genius ’Curiosity Rover‘ –See Celebration Photos From the Red Planet
Tuesday was the 3,000th day, or "Sol," during which NASA's Curiosity Rover has been trundling about on the surface of the Red Planet.
The images...
Single Foster Dad Adopts 5 Siblings So They Won’t Have to Be Apart Like He Was in His Childhood
While it’s true that none of us gets to choose our relatives when we’re born, we can have a say in who we choose...
Could Electromagnetic Fields Treat Diabetes? These Scientists Think So
Researchers may have discovered a safe new way to manage blood sugar non-invasively.
Exposing diabetic mice to a combination of static electric and magnetic fields...
On May 1, Join a 24-Hour Global Live-Streaming Event of Inspiration and Sharing: The Call To Unite (Sneak Peak)
A global 24-hour livestream of inspiration hopes to unite the world in common humanity—join The Call To Unite on May 1 organized by Tim Shriver.
After 40 Years, Homeless Man Will Get His Degree Debt-Free Thanks to One Student and Anonymous Alumni
More than four decades after he was forced to drop out, this 65-year-old homeless man will finally be able to finish his degree in studio arts.