Birds
December 1, 2025

Turkeys Were ‘Adopted’ Rather Than Eaten in Wholesome Thanksgiving Initiative

Every year, over 40 million turkeys are eaten during Thanksgiving. Hoping to turn things around for at least some of these birds, initiatives have taken a different approach to celebrating this holiday. Rather than being turned into a meal, turkeys across the country were “adopted” by families. It’s not like these birds are being brought into random homes as pets, but rather families donated money to the care of the turkeys throughout their lives.

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Good News
December 1, 2025

Rescue Dog Has the Sweetest Reaction When Her Human Kisses Her

Not everyone gets to experience a deep bond with a dog; but for those that do, it’s the best feeling. Nala, adopted in 2022, seemed to know she belonged the moment she arrived in her new Brazil-based home. Her parents, Amanda and Dan, often share sweet snippets of their daily life on Instagram, but one recent video captures just how much love is shared between them.

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Books
November 28, 2025

Mark Twain Was the First Person To Use a Typewriter To Write a Novel

In his 1904 autobiography, Mark Twain asserted that he was the “first person in the world who ever had a telephone in his house for practical purposes.” He also purported to be the first writer to use a typewriter for what he called “manuscript work.” As one of the world’s most prolific authors, Twain was no stranger to hyperbole, and yet his claim about his typewritten manuscript seems historically accurate.

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