Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Heard the Elks Painted on a Cliff ‘Talking’ – (LISTEN)
nnRising directly out of the water of a lake in the Finish Lakeland region, tall granite cliffs are believed to have acted as a musical element in Neolithic Finns’ socio-religious activities.nnThat’s because their unique shape, and boundary shared with the water, create powerful single echoes back at whomever made a sound in their direction.nnNow, a […]
Tigers Preparing to Return to Kazakhstan in World-First Big Cat Reintroduction Effort
nnIn a historic step toward the first-ever restoration of the tiger population to a nation where they were once extinct, two captive Siberian tigers have been translocated from Anna Paulowna Sanctuary, Netherlands, to the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve in Kazakhstan.nnThis remarkable event is part of an ambitious program led by the Government of Kazakhstan with support […]
First Flying Electric Ferry in US Will Shuttle Lake Tahoe Crowds With Zero Emissions
nnIn 2023, GNN reported that the world’s first ‘flying’ electric ferry boat had entered into mass production after sailing through its performance and safety tests.nnWell now, the Candela P-12 hydrofoil ferry boat is bound for these shores, having already begun service inside Stockholm.nnWith Lake Tahoe attracting over 15 million outdoor enthusiasts year-round, road congestion has […]
Mom Credits a Stranger’s Comment For Helping to Save Her Son’s Life
nnBecause a stranger had the mixture of compassion, bravery, and instincts to speak up, a little boy will live to become an adult.nnLittle did Sarah Love know, but her newborn baby was suffering from a rare genetic disease that might have taken his life. Yes, he was jaundiced at birth, but pediatricians at a wellness […]
Pet Pig Lights Up Kansas Old Folks Home with Cuddly Demeanor and Love for Cereal
nnA maintenance worker at a care home has begun bringing his pet pig to work, putting smiles on the faces of many of the residents.nnBrett Martin, from the Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, Kansas, first got the idea over the summer, 10 years or so after his children surprised him on his birthday with a […]
“More than kisses, letters mingle souls.” – John Donne
Quote of the Day: “More than kisses, letters mingle souls.” – John DonnennPhoto by: Anne NygårdnnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Good News in History, November 27
On the day in 1960 and 1961, NHL legend Gordie Howe set two monumental milestones, becoming the first player to score 1,000 points, and a year later becoming the first player to play 1,000 games. Howe is referred to as Mr. Hockey, Mr. Everything, Mr. All-Star, The Most, The Great Gordie, The King of Hockey, […]