“God gives the nuts, but he does not crack them.” – Franz Kafka

Quote of the Day:  “God gives the nuts, but he does not crack them.” – Franz KafkannPhoto by: Jacqueline O’GarannWith 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, October 10

61 years ago today, the second, and often considered best film starring James Bond, was released as From Russia With Love. In the film, Bond, played by Sean Connery, is sent to assist in the defection of Soviet consulate clerk Tatiana Romanova in Turkey, where SPECTRE plans to avenge Bond’s killing of Dr. No. by using […]

Painting Found in Italian Villa Basement Turns Out to Be Original Picasso

nnA painting that was found in a basement signed with the name “Picasso,” but that was dismissed, thrust into a cheap frame, hung in the family house, and then in a restaurant, has finally been recognized as an authentic piece by the Spanish artist.nnThe value is already estimated to be $6 million, but if recognized […]

Visiting the Gym Today Could Trigger a Bright Idea Next Week, New Study Shows

nnThe everyday effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate, and mood—both good and bad—could linger in our brains for over two weeks, according to a pioneering study.nnFinnish researchers tracked one person’s brain and behavioral activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.nn”We wanted to go beyond isolated events,” says research […]

Good News in History, October 9

On this day, in Game 2 of the 1909 World Series, Ty Cobb stole home base. The details around this famous of all capers are what make it so. Losing Game 1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tiger’s star and all-time great Ty Cobb was sitting on third base at the top of the second […]

Dog Sits Down in Middle of Road Unmoving–Until Officer Follows to Save Her Owner

nnFrom Washington state comes the story of a senior citizen being saved by his senior canine, who risked her life obstructing traffic in order to find help.nnOn September 25th, the unnamed, 84-year-old owner of this beautiful pooch named Gita, fell, hurt his leg, and couldn’t move.nnGita then ran down to the main road where she […]