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Student Proves Sobriety to Cops by Using Special Skill (WATCH)

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This university student could have simply been let off the hook with a busted brake light – but when police officers saw that he was also driving under the speed limit, he was pulled over into an empty parking lot.

While the boys in blue ran his license, the University of Central Arkansas student explained that he had just been on his way home when he was pulled over.

The cops asked him to step out of the vehicle so they could point out the busted brake light. Then, they noticed something unusual sticking out of the youth’s pocket.

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Embarrassed, the student said that the item was in relation to him being an amateur magician.

The officers then became intrigued and asked if they could see some of the student’s stunts.

Without hesitating, the student pulled out three juggling mallets and handed his phone to the officer so he could film the exchange.

The Arkansas officers were then treated to quite a show for someone whom they had originally thought to be intoxicated.

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High School Installs Washing Machines for Homeless Students

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Though it may seem like a fairly basic commodity, some of these high school students don’t have proper access to laundry machines.

That’s why East High School in Utah has just installed washing machines, dryers, and lockers for their homeless students.

According to KSL, the school plays host to 80 homeless students out of 2,000. Some of these students are caregivers residing in the local homeless shelter—others rely simply on couch surfing, staying at friend’s houses, or just sleeping in the streets.

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Additionally, there are plenty of students whose families are simply too dysfunctional to do laundry.

The school’s family support specialist Kris Barta told KSL: “We are totally ready to open and I have a few kids who are totally ready for it to open, who have told me, ‘I am not homeless, but my family doesn’t put a priority on this or they are neglectful at home, so I am excited for the locker room/shower room to open up so I can do some laundry.’”

The Leopard Laundry room—as it is currently being called because of their mascot being a leopard—will also be equipped with donated shampoo, conditioner, detergent, towels, and free clothing for the taking.

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School representatives say that if they want their students to succeed, their basic physical needs should be met—and they’re willing to help in every way that they can.

“They have too much on their plate to be successful students. So if we take some of that off by making sure they have food and clean, appropriate clothes to wear, maybe they can focus on their academic goals or what they want to do in their life, but most importantly stay in and finish high school,” Barta said.

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Monastery Recruits Cute Fluffy Friar to Encourage Adoptions

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This pawesome pupper is a prime example of this monastery’s teachings – and he’s adorable too.

The friars at this Franciscan monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia worship St. Francis of Assisi; the patron saint of animals.

So in honor of their practices, they adopted Carmelo the dog – or “Friar Bigoton”, meaning “mustache” in Spanish.

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The pup has become a beloved part of the monastery, spreading love, cuddles, and teaching to the pond’s local fish. Carmelo has even taken a liking to his new friar’s robes.

Carmelo used to be a stray before he was rescued by Proyecto Narices Frías – or “Cold Nose Project” in English.

“If only all the churches of our country adopt a dog and care for him like Friar Bigotón,” the group wrote in a post on Facebook, “we are sure that the parishioners would follow his example.”

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Pregnant Woman Gives Man “Decent Dude” Award Statue For Giving Up Subway Seat

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Yvonne Lin had been carrying around a special surprise for the first man to offer her a seat on the subway – and though it took her two whole pregnancies, a winner finally emerged two weeks ago.

The 38-year-old designer noticed that throughout her entire first pregnancy, the only people offering her seats on the subway were black and Latino women.

So in preparation for the first “decent dude” who would offer her a seat, Yvonne had a little card made to offer in gratitude.

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When the third trimester of her first pregnancy came and went without any luck, however, she decided to up the ante by making a little seven-inch trophy of a Hulk tearing his shirt off. Inscribed onto the trophy was the saying: “#1 DECENT DUDE. First man to offer subway seat to pregnant woman throughout Two Pregnancies.”

Finally, Yvonne was on the A train home from work when a young man who was playing on his phone looked up and noticed the mother standing in front of him. Without hesitating, he jumped out of the chair and said “Please take this seat, I just noticed.”

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Though she wasn’t able to catch his name, Yvonne presented the young man with the statue, took a photo of him, and explained her social experiment. As the two chatted, the man said that he was also a father of two.

“I’m about 8ish months preggers (again) and I look it,” wrote Yvonne. “I’ve been gradually coming to the conclusion that men suck. I didn’t get a single subway seat offered to me by a man throughout my first pregnancy. So for the second pregnancy, I had this made and I’ve been carrying it around everyday – till last Friday. This guy is the winner!”

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I Competed in a Beauty Pageant with Facial Paralysis

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Competing in pageants was never something that I ever thought I would do. Growing up, I was never a girly girl, and was not at all a model of self-confidence – so how did I manage to compete in a pageant with Bell’s palsy?

I ask myself all the time. ‘Self-confidence’ is something that is uttered in pageantry quite a bit, along with the phrase ‘beauty is on the inside’, or something like that. I will admit that I was one of those people, saying those cliché lines, knowing the meaning but not entirely understanding what it really meant. Thankfully, now I do, and hopefully my story is able to give you a bit of insight as to what being ‘beautiful on the inside’ really means.

One week before the 2016 National Finals of Miss Galaxy Australia, I woke up to the strangest feeling. Touching the side of my face, I felt pins and needles all over one side, down my neck and on my chest. That afternoon I was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. Bell’s palsy is temporary paralysis of the face, neck, and chest. Sitting in the doctor’s office hearing him tell me this felt so surreal. Surely this couldn’t be happening? I have nationals next week? I don’t have any numbness or drooping? As the thoughts ran through my head I noticed that my eyes were not blinking at the same time. I frantically tried to blink it away and that is when it sunk in; it’s only going to get worse. In the process of a few days I lost complete sensation on the left side of my face, and I had no control of my left eye.

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Another visit to the doctor confirmed my condition but stated that the symptoms would not get much worse. Unfortunately for me, he was wrong. My speech became so slurred that I was unable to communicate properly, I could hardly eat or drink, my vision came blurred in one eye, my face completely drooped and the constant strain on my face gave me incredible migraines. Oh, and I couldn’t do my pageant smile either.

I am going to be brutally honest, even if I come across a bit shallow; I cried a lot. All of my hard work, in that moment, had seemed to be for nothing and my dream of being the next Miss Galaxy Australia seemed to fly right out the window. I am not beautiful like this. I am so embarrassed of myself, I look and sound horrific. I still competed though, oh yes, I did. As much as I was embarrassed and as much as I wanted to give up, I still went.

Now, walking into a room full of beautiful women, looking the way that I did, has to have been one of the hardest thing that I put my self-esteem through. How did I feel adequate in a room full of pageant beauties, looking the way that I did? I just lifted my head, wiped my tears and hoped that my time at finals would get better.

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Once I explained my condition to the other girls they were nothing but supportive of me. My sense of humor came out and I was able to thrive in a way that, the majority of the time, I forgot that I was even sick. However, the day that I was truly dreading was drawing near; pageant day. I still had to walk on stage in front of hundreds of people and perform like this. I was terrified, but I couldn’t back out now.

I was very surprised at how well I did to be very honest. I strutted and I walked, I spun and I had a really good time! After all, I was allowed to. I was able to walk on stage and have fun, with no expectations of how I should walk, or turn, or look. I was able to be myself without any judgement, and I felt so happy about it that I smiled my half-grimace half-smile with pride! On that night I rediscovered myself. From that point I could say that I was beautiful and that I was confident, on the inside.

You could still imagine my disbelief when I got called out as one of the top 15. It was the first time all week that I cried happy tears. The applause stunned and humbled me. My time at nationals ended with a bang and a lot of congratulations and praise. The week that I was dreading became one of the best weeks of my life.

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Am I competing again, you ask? Of course! I will be returning to the Australia Galaxy Pageants National Stage again in April of this year and you bet that I will be back and better than ever. Keep an eager eye out, I may just be Miss Galaxy Australia 2017!

Anyway, the main point that I was trying to get across through my story was that confidence is beauty. HONESTLY! Not your face or your waistline or your $5,000 ball gown. It truly is you; and I just proved it.

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Now You Can Drink Beer to Save Beaches Worldwide

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Due to the high demand for sand in pharmaceuticals, construction, and engineering, two thirds of beaches worldwide are dramatically receding.

Thankfully, you can now have a beer in order to save sandy sanctuaries.

New Zealand-based company DB Breweries is encouraging their customers to drink beer in order to save beaches.

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Why? Because they have constructed a machine that grinds empty beer bottles into pristine glass sand. All one has to do is place their finished beer bottle into the machine –instead of the recycling bin – and watch as their previously-used glass turns into one cup of pure sand.

“Kiwis, we love our beaches, and we love our beer,” said Sean O’Donnell, marketing director at DB Breweries. “So wouldn’t it be great if you could have a beer and do something for the environment? I mean, that’s pretty exciting.”

DB Breweries has struck up a handful of negotiations with construction companies and concrete manufacturers so as to ensure there will be now more theft of beach sand for future generations.

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Cancer Drug Prices in India Slashed by 86%

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This Indian drug pricing regulator has just announced that vital cancer-treating pharmaceuticals have received dramatic price cuts over the course of the last year.

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) said there has been “a significant price reduction in cancer drug prices since March 2017” in a tweet. These price reductions reportedly apply to Iressa of AstraZeneca Pharma India; Dr Reddy’s laboratories’ Grafeel; Natco, and Emcure pharmaceuticals, among many others.

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The price reductions range from 86% to 13% respectively, providing dozens of valuable medications to country residents for intensely more affordable costs.

The NPPA also applied price reductions to a dozen various diabetes medications with cuts ranging from 42 to 13%.

In addition to their efforts in making pharmaceuticals more affordable, the NPPA is currently investigating 24 different hospitals that have received patient complaints about being over-charged.

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Man Who Doesn’t Know How to Swim Rescues Drowning Boy

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Despite not knowing how to swim, this hotel guest didn’t hesitate to dive into the deep end and rescue a drowning child.

A mother, her companion, and her five kids were splashing about in the hotel pool of the New Jersey La Quinta Inn on Thursday when disaster struck.

According to the Associated Press, one of the children slipped into the deep end and was unable to resurface. Since no one in the group knew how to swim, the companion ran to the front desk yelling for help.

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Randolph Tajada-Perez of Hazleton, Pennsylvania was checking in to the hotel when he heard the calls for help.

Even though he also didn’t know how to swim, Randolph jumped into the pool after the child. After a few failed attempts, the guest was finally able to rescue the boy.

The child is reportedly in stable condition while Randolph is reportedly hailed as a hero.

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Hero Dog Saved From Being Put Down After Online Petition Takes Off

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Buddy the pit bull was considered a hero after he allegedly saved a 9-year-old boy from being drowned by his deranged mother. But despite his courageous behavior, he was still put on death row for being “dangerous”.

Thankfully, over 50,000 people from around the world were able to help save his life.

Buddy was seized after he attacked the psychotic woman who was causing harm to her son. During his attempt to fight off the woman, he accidentally bit the son being forced into the Murray River in Moama, on the New South Wales-Victoria border.

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Buddy’s owner, Jess Smith, created an online petition to save Buddy from being euthanized. The campaign eventually garnered over 50,000 signatures all rallying for the pup’s life.

Area representatives decided that Buddy’s actions were in reasonable defense of the situation and the canine was not considered a danger.

“I just want to tell everyone that our boy buddy is coming home. He has a few things to get into place before he comes home, but the main thing is he is coming home,” wrote Jess. “We all can’t thank you enough for all you support in sharing and helping fundraise for him.”

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The boy is currently in the hospital being treated for the bite and is expected to make a full recovery.

Murray River Council interim general manager Margot Stork said: “The New South Wales Police have advised council that they will not be seeking an order to destroy this animal. Our Rangers are passionate about animal welfare and we will always work with residents to ensure their pets are registered, micro-chipped, and provide any advice or assistance.”

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Dying Writer Pens Heartfelt Plea For Someone to Marry Her Husband

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. Now, while lying on her deathbed, she has penned a “dating profile” for her husband in order to attract him a new lover in her stead.

Published as “You May Want To Marry My Husband” in the New York Times, the children’s book author says she only has days left “being a person on this planet”. With the time that she does have, however, she describes the character of her loving husband Jason Brian Rosenthal.

The couple first met 28 years ago on a blind date in Chicago that was set up by a mutual acquaintance.

“It was 1989. We were only 24,” says Amy. “I had precisely zero expectations about this going anywhere. But when he knocked on the door of my little frame house, I thought, ‘Uh-oh, there is something highly likable about this person.’”

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She goes on to describe her husband as “5-foot-10, 160 pounds, with salt-and-pepper hair and hazel eyes”.

Amy says that Jason is a sharp dresser, a good chef, an enthusiastic concert-goer, a compassionate father, an artist as well as a lawyer, and a very caring husband.

“Here is the kind of man Jason is: He showed up at our first pregnancy ultrasound with flowers. This is a man who, because he is always up early, surprises me every Sunday morning by making some kind of oddball smiley face out of items near the coffeepot: a spoon, a mug, a banana.”

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“My guess is you know enough about him now. So let’s swipe right.”

Amy then makes it very clear that she wishes that she had more time with her devoted husband and children, but as fate would have it, she must now pass the gauntlet to someone else.

“I am wrapping this up on Valentine’s Day, and the most genuine, non-vase-oriented gift I can hope for is that the right person reads this, finds Jason, and another love story begins.”

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Chance the Rapper Donating $1Mil to Chicago Schools

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Chicago born and bred hip hop artist Chance the Rapper has announced that he will be donating $1 million to his home city’s public schools.

The announcement was made during a press conference at Westcott Elementary School on Monday, blocks from where Chance grew up as a young student.

The musician had reportedly sat down with Republican Gov. Rauner on Friday to discuss education funding after the governor vetoed a $215 million education funding initiative back in December. Chance was “flustered” after leaving the meeting, saying he had been given “a lot of vague answers” without any compromise in sight.

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“Illinois’ education system is one of the most severely underfunded in the nation. After years of being underfunded, the Chicago Public Schools system has been forced to cut teachers, supplies, and after school programs,” said the artist in a statement. “Despite having already cut $260 million in costs internally, CPS was left a $215 million gap in their budget as of May 2016”

“To prevent further irreparable damage, the only solution is for the Governor to sign the bill allocating these necessary funds to CPS, and then working with the General Assembly to pass a budget and education funding reform.”

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“As a CPS graduate, Chance has shown Chicago students not only the heights they can achieve but the generosity they can share,” school district spokesperson Emily Bittner said in a statement. “We also appreciate his strong advocacy for Chicago schoolchildren, who suffer under the state’s discriminatory system of funding, which Gov. Rauner continues to perpetuate.”

Several celebrities have come out in support of Chance’s campaign, including the former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

“Thanks [Chance] for giving back to the Chicago community, which gave us so much,” said the First Lady. “You are an example of the power of arts education.”

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U.K. Carbon Emissions Fall to Levels From 1894

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This groundbreaking new report shows that the levels of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere last year have fallen to the same amount as 1894 – the year that the first petrol-powered car was patented.

Based on Carbon Brief analysis of the Department of Energy and the Business and Industrial Strategy, the report shows that the UK’s total emissions have fell by 5.8% in 2016.

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This shows a record-breaking 52% drop in coal use. The CO2 emissions dispelled amounted to 381 million tons.

According to the report, there was a slight uptick in gas and oil related emissions, however this only totaled to 12.5% and 1.6% respectively.

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Physician Invents Reconstructive Surgery For Female Genital Mutilation

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There is new hope for the hundreds of millions of women worldwide who have been subjected to genital mutilation.

A surgeon in Penn Medicine’s Center for Human Appearance has developed a reconstructive procedure that can increase sexual function and, patients’ early experiences suggest, help heal the emotional and psychological wounds associated with the mutilation. Ivona Percec, an assistant professor of Surgery in the division of Plastic Surgery, reports on her use of the technique in three patients this month in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. She also calls for greater awareness of this human rights issue in support of women who’ve suffered these experiences across the world.

“Plastic surgeons have a crucial role to play in this recovery, and it’s important for physicians to be informed and prepared to address the surgical and emotional needs of women who seek care for this,” Percec said. “Our procedure is simple yet effective and can help victims restore their physical and psychological sense of well-being.”

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as, “any procedure that intentionally alters or causes injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons and with no health benefits.” An estimated 200 million women have been subjected to FGM around the world, usually between the first week of life and adolescence, and often by their caregivers. It is a cultural ritual in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia to encourage female sexual fidelity. It is internationally recognized as a violation of human rights.

FGM can also have long-term consequences, including severe pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, cysts, recurrent infections, and even death.

All three women were between the ages of 30 and 33 and had recently immigrated to the United States from Sierra Leone. In each case, the women were married but had not told their husbands they had undergone FGM as children.

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“These women were embarrassed that they were subjected to this procedure, in particular since relocating to the United States,” Percec said. “All of them were able to have intercourse, but without pleasure – usually with pain.”

The patients wanted to know if there were any surgical options available to help them look and feel more normal. After Percec’s research turned up little in the way of established procedures, she used her knowledge of other reconstructive techniques in hopes of restoring appearance and function.

With an average follow up of almost a year, all three patients reported improved sexual function and decreased embarrassment with their partners. All three women said they would recommend this procedure to others who have suffered FGM.

“Female genital mutilation is a violation of the basic rights of women and children,” Percec said. “As nations around the world work to eliminate this custom, plastic surgeons can play an important role in the physical, emotional, and psychological recovery of women everywhere.”

(Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine)

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Woman Searches For Boy Who Left Sweet Note, Money on Her Door

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Earlier this week, a woman found a note on her door reporting a theft. But she wasn’t angry when she discovered the letter – quite the opposite, in fact.

Chrissy Marie of Lakewood, Washington received a note at her home with a $5 bill enclosed.

The note read: “I am sorry that we stole your windchimes. Our mom died and liked butterflies so my sister took it and put it by our window. I am sorry this is only money I have please do not be mad. Jake.”

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Moved by the sweet note, Chrissy posted a plea on Facebook asking for Jake to come see her so she could return his money.

“Well Jake, I not sure who you are but you can come get your money back, sweetie,” says Chrissy. “I had 3 of those windchimes and you can come back to get your money and also have another one so both of you have your own. I am not mad please come over to my house.”

Chrissy also reportedly lost her mother at a young age, making her very keen to help the mysterious author.

If anyone has any information on who Jake might be, please be sure to contact Chrissy accordingly.

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Dad Builds Backyard Roller Coaster For 3-Year-old Son

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Who needs to go to Six Flags when you can have your own private roller coaster in your back yard?

The Dad of the Year award goes to Scott Brazelton for building a miniature roller coaster for his 3-year-old son Wyatt.

The Navy pilot spent several weeks building the 140-foot long ride out of PVC pipe and lumber in the backyard of their home in Whidbey Island, Washington.

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Scott had originally been reading up on do-it-yourself online plans explaining how to build a treehouse – but then he found instructions on something far more interesting: building mini rollercoasters.

“I studied engineering in college a little bit,” Brazelton told the Whidbey Times. “I wouldn’t say it’s any special ability on my part. It’s very convenient nowadays to go online and pretty much learn how to do anything. You can tile a house or you can do something as crazy as this.”

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Dog Completes Hardest Race in the World Just to Find a Home (WATCH)

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This unbelievably strong-willed pooch went through hell and high water just so he could find a home with Mikael Lindnord.

Back during the 2014 Adventure Racing Championship in Ecuador, Mikael was competing in the relay as the captain of a four person team. The team would be biking, paddling, and hiking across 435 miles of the world’s most treacherous terrain.

While they were gearing up at a checkpoint located a portion of the way through the race, they were joined by an unlikely visitor: a mangy dog rife with wounds and dirty fur.

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Saddened by the pup’s appearance, Mikael fed him some meatballs before the team headed out on the trail once more.

As they hiked, they noticed that they were being followed by none other than the mangy canine himself.

Despite the difficulties of the landscape, the hound kept up with Mikael’s team for even the most dicey escapades. When the group got stuck in mud, the dog was close behind. When they started paddle boarding down the river, he jumped in to swim after them until they pulled him aboard.

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Inspired by his perseverance, Mikael decided to name him King Arthur.

The team eventually finished in 12th place – but in exchange for the rank, they had been given a life-changing experience; one that Mikael did not take lightly.

If Arthur was left in Ecuador, he most likely would die of his wounds or be attacked by locals. So the Swedish resident flew his new companion 6,455 miles all the way back to his home nation for adoption.

After being treated for his injuries and quarantined by country officials, Arthur was given a loving home.

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Customer Admires Chick-fil-A Employee So Much, He Built Him a New Home

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Ever since Bryan Smith met Shakeel Williams at Chick-Fil-A, he couldn’t help but feel inspired by the youth’s kindness and disposition.

So as a gift to his beloved restaurant server, Bryan built a house for the young man and his family.

Times had been tough for the Williams family since “Shack” – as he is called – has struggled with sickle cell anemia. Hospital bills were so expensive, the family was forced to live in a small trailer in McClellanville, South Carolina.

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When Bryan first befriended the youth after ordering a chicken sandwich, the two became closer and closer. Bryan, who is the president of a title agency, started helping to pay for Shakeel’s medical bills.

Then, while he was giving Shakeel a ride home from work one day, he decided he was going to do something even bigger: he was going to build the Williams family a house of their own.

The results were magical. “It’s like a blessing,” Shekeel told WCBD.

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Do We Look Like Our Names? New Research Says Yes

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We’re told not to judge a book by its cover, but we make instant judgments about people’s intelligence, trustworthiness or dominance based on their facial appearance. Now, researchers have investigated the reverse possibility: can the way people judge us — based on our given name — influence how we look?

To answer this question, researchers led by Dr. Ruth Mayo and Yonat Zwebner at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem examined whether a person’s appearance can be influenced by their given name. To do this, they recruited independent observers and showed them color headshot photographs of complete strangers. Then they presented a list of names to the observers and asked them to choose the stranger’s real name based on his or her facial appearance.

In a series of studies, the observers repeatedly beat the odds of correctly identifying a person’s name based on their facial appearance alone. For example, upon looking at the face and considering four possible names – Jacob, Dan, Joseph or Nathaniel – observers correctly chose “Dan” 38% of the time, significantly above the 25% chance level of a random guess. This effect held true even when the researchers controlled for age and ethnicity, implying that something more than simple socioeconomic cues is at work.

Even computers were able to beat the odds, correctly matching names and faces much more often than not.

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“Our research demonstrates that indeed people do look like their name,” said Dr. Ruth Mayo, senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the university. “Furthermore, we suggest this happens because of a process of self-fulfilling prophecy, as we become what other people expect us to become.”

Supporting the notion of a self-fulfilling prophecy, the researchers found that observers beat the odds of correctly guessing a person’s name even when they were only allowed to see their hairstyle. This suggests that people may choose the hairstyle that fits a stereotype associated with their name.

The researchers confirmed that observers in a second country and culture were also able to beat the odds. However while observers were good at matching faces to names within their own culture, they were not good at doing so in a foreign culture. This supports the idea that name stereotypes are important when matching faces with names.

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The researchers also found that observers are less good at guessing the given name of people who use a nickname exclusively. This indicates that a person’s appearance is affected by their name only if they use it, and not if it simply appears on a birth certificate.

In one study, the researchers completely removed the human factor from the matching process. Using a computerized paradigm, they found that computers were able to beat the odds when asked to choose the correct name for 94,000 different faces. This further supports the idea that our faces contain relevant information related to our names.

“We are familiar with similar processes from other stereotypes like race and gender, where many times the stereotypical expectations of others affect who we become. We hypothesize that there are similar stereotypes about names, including how someone with a specific name looks, and these expectations really do affect our facial appearance,” said Dr. Mayo.

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According to the researchers, the possibility that our name can influence our look, even to a small extent, suggests the important role of social structuring in the complex interaction between the self and society. The research suggests that we are subject to social structuring from the minute we are born, not only by our gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, but also by the simple choice that others make in giving us our name.

Future research could examine the precise nature of the mechanism leading to the emergence of this face-name matching effect, for example how a person’s name matches his or her face at different stages of life. Another question worth exploring is why some people have a very high face-name match while others have a low match.(Source: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)

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This Tortoise Accidentally Saved a Bunny’s Life – and Now They’re Best Buds

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The tortoise and the hare may have been arch enemies in old folktales, but these two oddball companions have been best pals since Wamba the reptile accidentally saved the bunny’s life.

Ron Brink of the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Dove Mountain, Arizona is the proud caretaker of Wamba – a happy 50-pound African tortoise who lives in heated shelter near the hotel.

When Ron visited his tortoise enclosure the other morning, however, he found another creature residing inside: a tiny baby bunny.

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The bunny had reportedly been wandering through the surrounding wilderness when it came across Wamba’s cozy heated enclosure. Despite there being a massive reptile living inside, it decided to take refuge anyway – and Wamba showed surprising hospitality. Luck was smiling on the bunny, too, because choosing this accommodation actually ended up saving the rabbit’s life.

Bunny and Wamba-The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

 

When Ron found the bunny resting with the tortoise, he found that there were several layers of matted weeds and grasses constricting its windpipe. If no one had examined the bunny, it likely would have choked to death.

Ron and Wamba will look after the little critter until it’s healthy and full-grown. Whether it will return to the wild or choose to stay with its new friends remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: they will cross that finish line together.

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“Kung Fu Grandma” Practices Martial Arts for 9 Decades (WATCH)

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Zhang Hexian may be 94 years old, but she’s still just as lithe and limber as the youngsters in her village.

Fondly known as “Kung Fu Grandma” to the residents of Ninghai County in east China’s Zhejiang Province, Zhang has been practicing kung fu ever since she was 4 years old, amounting to nine decades of discipline and practice. As an esteemed resident of a village made up entirely of kung fu practitioners, Zhang undergoes a daily fitness regiment to stay tough.

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“She wakes up very early and does physical exercises every morning. She usually runs around the village for morning exercise,” Zhang’s son Feng Chuanyin told CCTV.

Though Zhang has fought off thugs and ruffians before, she is still apparently a warm and loving neighbor who is always ready to help someone in need.

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