Inspiring

December 2, 2022

Two Guys Free a Sea Turtle From a Fishing Net

It's no secret that plastic and trash are littering our planet's waters. However, if you don't live by the sea, you may not always see the consequences of these ongoing issues. Australian adventurer Nick Fry recently shared a video where he and some of his friends helped free a sea turtle from a twisted crab pot net that had twisted around one of its fins.

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November 23, 2022

This Chef Is Decolonizing the Kitchen by Only Using Ingredients Native to North America

When we think about the cultural elements that have been endangered by colonialism, the language, history, and customs are among the first things that come to mind. However, Indigenous cuisine is equally at risk as any other part of the Native American heritage. Chef Sean Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, experienced this firsthand.

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November 22, 2022

Rescue Pilots Fly Thousands of Senior Shelter Dogs to Their New Homes for Free

According to the ASPCA, senior dogs have a 25% adoption rate, compared to the 60% adoption rate of puppies and younger canines. Sadly, this means older dogs have a much harder time finding their forever homes. That's why any endeavor to give them a boost is moving and truly appreciated. Such is the case with Pet Rescue Pilots, a nonprofit that flies pets from overcrowded shelters to their new families free of charge.

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November 16, 2022

Man Assembles Self-Care Packages and Donates Them to 118 Animal Shelter Workers

Turning 30 can be daunting. Adulthood has fully kicked in, and societal pressures increase. This particular feeling of dread is echoed in pop culture, informing pieces like Bo Burnham's Inside or the musical film Tick, Tick… Boom! Instead of dwelling on this sentiment, Bryan Tsiliacos, a man from the Bay Area, decided to celebrate this milestone birthday by completing 30 acts of kindness before he turns 30 in February 2023.

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