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U.S. Is Giving Away Lighthouses for Free to Preserve Them As Historic Landmarks
A unique opportunity for a fixer-upper is coming by way of the US General Services Administration (GSA)—6 historic American lighthouses.
Going up this year via...
Farmer Filmed the Adorable Moment His Newborn Quails Caused a Mini Stampede in His Home
A farmer was understandably giddy to film the adorable moment when his bumblebee-sized baby 'king' quails stampeded through his home.
Bernard Henry raises birds on...
Bucket Truck Used to Rescue Seagull Entangled in Utility Wires (WATCH)
Animal rescuers in Connecticut received word that a seagull was tangled in wires at the top of a power line.
The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter...
Good News in History, January 14
Happy 54th birthday to Dave Grohl. The charming rocker fronts the Foo Fighters, after making his name as a drummer for Nirvana. He also...
Check Out the 21 Winners of GNN’s 25th Anniversary Book Giveaway for Mental Health Providers
I announced last month that Good News Network was giving away 2,500 free books for our 25th anniversary—and it took many weeks to read...
Researchers Found Ancient Village Remarkably-Preserved by Vesuvius Eruption, 2,000 Years Before Pompeii
2,000 years before Pompeii, an Early Bronze Age village was almost perfectly preserved— then hidden for centuries—after Mount Vesuvius erupted one autumn day.
Uncovered during...
Virginia Joins 20 Other States Banning Ticket Quotas For Traffic Cops
Last month, rookie Republican governor of Virginia may have quashed any partisan quarrelling in his state following his unexpected election. How? By abolishing traffic...
Power of Internet Reunites Minneapolis Woman With Refugee She’d Given $100 to, Decades Ago
23-years ago, a cash gift of $100 from a generous American aboard an airline flight inspired hope in a pair of young women fleeing...
‘Exciting’ Head-Tongue Controller Lets Paralyzed Patients Operate Smart Phones And Drive Wheelchairs
A new controller that works using head and tongue movements is one of the only options for patients with paralysis to not only control...
Doctor’s ‘Miraculous’ Remedy for Nonstop Coughs is Curing People With a YouTube Video
The cure for ‘coughing without a cause’ has been hiding in plain sight for years, and now people can discover it on YouTube, thanks...
The Inspiring Story of The Parkinson’s Painter Who Finally Followed His Dream
13 years ago, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a 65-year-old military veteran and social worker, decided he would turn his dark diagnosis into...
4-yo Learns Piano in Lockdown, Wins Elite Competition But Can’t Play Carnegie Hall as She’s Too Young for Vaccination
The youngest winner of one of the world's most prestigious music competitions can't claim her prize—playing piano at Carnegie Hall—because she's too young to...
Artist Makes the Most Amazing Animal Sculptures From Trash – LOOK
This artist creates intricate sculptures of animals made completely out of trash including plastic spoons, old ping pong balls, and even unused catheters.
35-year-old Stephanie...
16-Year-Old Boy Buys Confiscated Storage Units to Help Owners Recover Family Treasures
Lots of teens look for novel ways to supplement their summer income. After surfing YouTube for ideas, this 16-year-old came up with a plan...
‘Let’s Do It:’ Alzheimer’s Patient Asks Wife to Marry Him After Falling in Love for a Second Time
Love is wonderful the second time around, but it can be all the more special if you don’t remember the first time. For Peter...
As Incarceration Rate Falls, U.S. Prisons Are Being Repurposed into Homeless Shelters, Farms – Even Movie Studios
U.S. prison populations are declining. This is not only attributable to the easing of drug laws across the country, but also in rising standards...
Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes U.S. Chess Champion at 10-Years-old After Immigrating to US
Tanitoluwa Adewumi—more commonly known by his nickname “Tani”—may be just 10 years old, but he's already become an official Chess National Master, with an...
Amid the Green Funeral Movement, Scattering Ashes Ensures These Forests Remain Pristine Forever
Across America, small parcels of forested land are being bought from private owners by a conservation group called Better Place Forests.
With the intention of...
Watch a Mama Black Bear Struggle Hilariously to Get All Four Cubs Across The Road
Fresh out of their winter den, this mama black bear in Connecticut had her paws full—trying to get all four cubs across the road...
Co-Workers Become BFFs, Then Discover They’re Actually Biological Sisters
Sometimes when you meet someone for the first time, you feel an instant kinship. That was the case for two Connecticut coworkers who later...