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November 9, 2021

Musician Willie Nelson Writes Open Letter Demanding More Protection for Wild Horses

While we might think of horses as living exclusively on farms, the U.S. has a population of wild horses that roam public lands in the western states. But, these horses are in danger; as other entities (special interests, private livestock grazing) want to use the land, there’s pressure on government agencies—such a the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)—to take wild horses out of the wild.

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October 12, 2021

Inventor of Hand-Cranked Washing Machines Donates the Timesaving Device to Iraqi Refugees

Did you know 70% of the world's population does not have access to an electric washing machine? In order to cleanse their clothing, people hand-wash their clothes with available water. This chore takes a lot of time and is usually performed by women. In an effort to alleviate this burden, a British engineer named Navjot Sawhney has developed an efficient, hand-cranked washing machine which is easy to operate.

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September 19, 2021

A “Human Library” Allows Users to Check Out “Books” to Reduce Prejudice

Most libraries have shelves overflowing with well-worn paperbacks and hardcover books encased in shiny plastic. Late fees and frequent shushing noises are common. In 2000, a group of innovators in Denmark came up with a different kind of library—the Human Library, or Menneskebiblioteket in Danish. What began as an event designed for the Roskilde Festival has since transformed into a global phenomenon where “readers” can check out a human “book” for half an hour.

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July 27, 2021

‘Cleveland Indians’ Will Finally Change Its Name After Years of Controversy

In recent years, many major sports league teams have garnered significant backlash for their outdated—and often racist—team names and logos. Some have resisted the call to alter their offensive monikers while others have embraced the criticism and adapted. Most recently, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team has joined the list of those that are finally deciding to modify their long-held namesakes.

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