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Lonely 67-Year-Old Sets Up Woodworking ‘Shed’ to Combat Loneliness in Men, Following Global Trend

Across the English speaking world, men are learning that the easiest way to cure a bout of social isolation is not by talking face...

World’s First Wooden Satellite Aims to Tackle Space Debris Problem with Sustainable Solution

One might imagine the hostile environment of space as bad news for any organic molecules. However, Japanese engineers just created a wooden satellite called LignoSat,...

Good News in History, October 31

On this day, 74 years ago, the British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid was born. Described as the "Queen of Curves," who "liberated architectural geometry, giving...

Good News in History, April 7

93 years ago today, perhaps the greatest American whistleblower in history, Daniel Ellsberg was born. In March of last year, Ellsberg revealed to the...

Early Man Was Building Lincoln Log-like Structures 500,000 Years Ago, New Preserved Wood Shows

In a true paradigm shift, persevered timbers show that early man, and potentially older species than Homo sapiens, were building wooden structures 476,000 years ago. Wikipedia...

A Humble Stick Reveals Wealth of Information About Extinct Heidelberg Hominids as Hunters and Craftsmen

In the hands of a capable Ice Age hunter, this simple stick could be used to nail small mammals, or even assist in taking...

Town Raises 15,000 for Beloved Milkman who Retired But is Not Due His Pension for a Year

Grateful residents have raised thousands for a popular milkman who is retiring after nearly half a century. They're helping him out until his state...

Sweden Is Trying to Build a Whole City Borough Out of Wood to ‘Show What is Possible’

A Stockholm development company has a dream contract in its hands—the construction of a whole new city borough entirely of lumber that aims to...

London Lonely Girls Club Gains Thousands of New Members for Picnics, Drinks, and Game Nights

A newcomer to big city life started a Facebook group to make new friends and it grew to 20,000 people in just a few...

Two-Thirds Will Tell People They’re ‘Fine’ Over the Holidays Even When They’re Not: Here are 12 Better Responses

A poll of 2,000 adults found that two-thirds will tell friends and family they are ‘fine’ over the holiday period, even when they’re not. Half...

Englishman Creates a Mental Health Walking Group Just for ‘Lads’ Like Him

An Englishman who went through nearly 10 years of mental turmoil has started a walking group to break the stigma associated with men and...

Viking Age Shipyard Uncovered at Birka is Like Nothing Ever Found Before

Archeologists from Stockholm have located a unique Viking Age shipyard site at Birka. The discovery challenges previous theories about how the maritime activities of...

With His Handmade Bowl, this 12-Year-old Raised $325,000 for Ukrainian Kids

After a young boy's woodworking project went viral, he seized on his new internet following to raise money—not for himself—but for the children of...

Wood Alternative Made From Sustainable Kombucha Waste Wins 2021 Dyson Award

This year’s American James Dyson Award winner, Gabe Tavas, takes on deforestation with his invention, Pyrus. His mission is simple: Make wood without cutting down trees. By embracing a balance between...

Figaro the Toolmaking Cockatoo Taught His Mates How to Craft Tools – And Stunned Scientists

A Goffin's cockatoo named Figaro and his friends have long been stunning researchers with their ability to craft and use tools, requiring levels of...

Former Prisoners Turn Waste Into Beautiful Furniture, Re-Building Their Lives At the Same Time

Recycling talent and material, Formr makes quirky furniture pieces from salvaged construction site garbage while using the woodworking talent of formerly incarcerated individuals. Operational for...

Retired Couple Makes 1,400 Gorgeous Wooden Toys for Kids in Need at Christmas: ’People need hope’

Anyone who believes Christmas comes but once a year has obviously never met Mike and Judy Sullivan. The couple, who recently celebrated their 50th...

Millennials Are Getting Handier Around the Home Since Lockdown Measures Began

Millennials are getting handier around the home since COVID-19 lockdown measures began, according to this new survey. In fact, the poll of 2,000 homeowners found...

Injured Brothers Succeed Despite Being Victims of Drunk Driver

Everything changed for the Noble brothers when – after they were victims of a drunk driving accident – Justin became paralyzed and Matt suffered a traumatic...

Sawdust Reinvented into Super Sponge for Oil Spills

For oils spills in the Arctic, this modified saw dust is low-cost, environmentally-friendly, and can float or be collected despite rough or freezing waters.