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August 22, 2023

Man Takes His 26-Year-Old African Tortoise on Walks Through Tokyo

Dog owners know the importance of taking their pups on regular walks. These days, it's not even uncommon to see some people bringing their cats out on a stroll. However, it's not every day that you come across a tortoise ambling down the street. Japanese man Hisao Mitani has become a familiar sight in Tsukishima, Tokyo, where he can often be seen accompanying his African tortoise on leisurely walks around the city.

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August 17, 2023

Math Teacher Doesn’t Know Why Students Called Them the G.O.A.T.

Many teachers go underappreciated for their hard work. So, it's always heartwarming to hear about educators who are loved and respected by their students. In one funny case, a teacher didn't even know that their students were complimenting them all year long by calling them the “G.O.A.T.” However, when they discovered those letters stood for the Greatest Of All Time, they were brought to tears. An 8th-grade math teacher (known as PuzzleBrain20 on Reddit)

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August 4, 2023

Adoring Husband Plants 1.2 Million Sunflowers Across 80 Acres to Surprise Wife on 50th Anniversary

Every anniversary is a special occasion deserving of celebration. The number of years people are married also has a corresponding gift. For instance, 25 years of marriage is usually associated with silver, and 50 years is affiliated with gold. Rather than take the traditional route with golden jewelry, however, a farmer in Kansas found a unique way to make his anniversary one to remember. Lee Wilson planted 1.

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