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August 29, 2019

Interview: Man Dresses Up as Batman to Transport Rescue Animals to Their Fur-ever Homes

There are so many animals that need rescuing from dangerous situations that we could really use the help of a superhero. Well, it turns out that Batman has been here for us all along—sort of. Chris Van Dorn isn't Bruce Wayne, but he does don a costume just like the famous caped crusader.

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August 28, 2019

Barbie Unveils Civil Rights Activist Rosa Parks and Astronaut Sally Ride Dolls

Last International Women’s Day, Barbie broke the mold when it released Inspiring Women, a line of dolls based on female...

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August 19, 2019

Watch Gymnast Simone Biles’ Epic Triple-Double Move in Mesmerizing Slow Motion

Even if competitive sports aren’t your thing, you've probably heard of American gymnast Simone Biles.

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August 15, 2019

Social Media Influencer Reveals Relatable Truth Behind Flawless Instagram Photos

Many of us can relate to scrolling through the Instagram profile of a social media influencer and feeling envious of their “perfect” life. But the truth is, there are many hours of hard work, and sometimes entire teams of people, behind these online personas.

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August 9, 2019

Guy Proposes to Girlfriend by Mapping Out a Cycle Route That Spells “Marry Me”

Proposing to the love of your life is a huge moment and, for many, it’s a chance to wow your...

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August 8, 2019

Ethiopia May Have Set a World Record By Planting 350 Million Trees in Just 12 Hours

Forests cover about 30% of our planet's land mass, but ever since humans started cutting down trees, the “lungs of...

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August 7, 2019

11-Year-Old Starts “El Paso Challenge” to Honor Victims By Doing a Good Deed for Each Life Lost

On the morning of August 3, 2019, a gunman killed 22 people and injured another 24 at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. Following this tragedy, social media has been abuzz with people discussing and debating everything from gun control reform to the country's approach to mental health.

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July 31, 2019

Singapore No Longer Ranks Children Based on Exams Because “Learning Is Not a Competition”

Lately, governments around the world have been taking extra steps to ensure the well-being of younger generations.

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July 30, 2019

Seesaws Installed on U.S.-Mexico Border Wall Allow People on Both Sides to Play Together

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July 29, 2019

Anchorage Allows People with Parking Tickets to Pay Fines by Donating School Supplies

Earlier this month, we were wowed by an Indiana town's creative initiative that allowed people to pay off parking tickets with shelter cat donations. Now, another U.S. city appears to have taken their lead—but with a back-to-school twist. For a few weeks, drivers in Anchorage, Alaska can donate school supplies to compensate for outstanding fines. Until August 9, 2019, EasyPark (a branch of the Anchorage Community Development Authority responsible for the city's parking services)

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