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July 10, 2024

Man Who Mows Lawns for Free Raises Over $188K for Cat Shelter That Helped Him

A man named Spencer began mowing lawns when he was just 11 years old, using his father's push mower to earn some money. That bloomed into a successful landscaping business—SB Mowing—by the time he graduated high school, and now he has a thriving social media presence. His YouTube channel features videos of him mowing deserted or overgrown homes for free and during one such adventure, something unexpected happened.

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June 11, 2024

Environmental Activist Saves One of the Largest Forests in India From Harmful Coal Mining

The biodiverse Hasdeo Aranya forests are one of the largest intact forest areas in India. Spread over 657 square miles, the forest, which is popularly known as the Lungs of Chhattisgarh, provides crucial natural resources to the 15,000 Indigenous Adivasi people living there. The sprawling forest is also home to diverse wildlife including elephants and tigers, as well as thousands of unique reptiles and birds.

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June 3, 2024

One Lucky Influencer Will Get Paid $100K To Swim in Pools in All 50 States This Summer

If you're looking for a summer job that is unique and unlike any other, you're in luck. Swimply, a private pool rental company based in Los Angeles, is offering one lucky influencer the opportunity of a lifetime—swim in pools in all 50 states, make video reviews about your experiences, and get paid $100,000 for it. This might sound too good to be true, but this is one case where the popular saying just isn't accurate.

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May 24, 2024

Billionaire Surprises Grads With $1,000 Each, Encourages Them To Give Half to Charity

Graduating from college is an emotional milestone for many young adults. It's a major accomplishment to finish a degree, but it's also a transitional period. Grads might be free from studying for exams, but they're also going to have to start paying off student loans. Over half of American college graduates have student debt, with the average having tens of thousands in loans.

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