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April 2, 2026

Public Libraries Can Order Any Book in the World, Often for Less Than $5

For many people, the public library is a place to browse bestsellers or find a quiet corner to read. But beyond the shelves, there’s a powerful service that can connect you to books from around the world, sometimes for less than $5. It’s called interlibrary loan. If your library doesn’t have a book, it can request a copy from another institution, whether it’s across the state, the country, or even internationally.

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February 25, 2026

Osaka Was Anonymously Gifted Gold Bars Worth $3.6 Million to Improve Water Pipes

Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, recently received an unexpected gift. Back in November, an anonymous donor presented the city with gold bars worth ¥560 million (about $3.6 million). But the 46-pound bars came with a specific stipulation: the money must be used to improve Osaka’s dilapidated water pipes. “It’s a staggering amount and I was speechless,” Hideyuki Yokoyama, the city’s mayor, told reporters last week.

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February 19, 2026

Treasure Hunter Finds Couple’s Lost Engagement Ring With Metal Detector and Turns Down Reward

It was the scenario many treasure hunters dream of. When a man named Brian Harpring was exploring a beach near Savannah, GA, with his trusty metal detector, a man approached him for help. “Big reward for you,” the guy offered. “You can help me find a ring?” The hunter, who shares his adventures in a YouTube channel called Savannah Harps, took on the challenge, but declined the money, simply hoping to save the day.

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