“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 […]
Before and After Photos of World’s Largest Dam Removal in Calif. Will Have You Cheering for Team Salmon (LOOK)
nnFor years, California was slated to undertake the world’s largest dam removal project in order to free the Klamath River to flow as it had done for thousands of years.nnNow, as the project nears completion, imagery is percolating out of Klamath showing the waterway’s dramatic transformation, and they are breathtaking to behold.nnIncredibly, the project has […]
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 […]
English Couple Quit Their Jobs to Travel Four Years Around the World in a Van Becoming Social Media Stars
nnA couple who quit their jobs and sold all their belongings to travel in a campervan has completed an epic four-year adventure around the world.nnAlong with avoiding their work at Britain’s National Health Service just months before pandemic controls started, they amassed a huge following on social media through their YouTube channel Tread The Globe.nnnnChris […]
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 […]
“Never a lip is curved with pain that can’t be kissed into smiles again.” – Bret Harte
Quote of the Day: “Never a lip is curved with pain that can’t be kissed into smiles again.” – Bret HartennPhoto by: George ColetrainnnWith 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 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 […]
New Evidence Near Mysterious Carvings Show Persians May Have Escaped to Madagascar for Religious Freedom
nnAmong the sandstone hills and boulders of Madagascar’s Isalo National Park, the curious archaeological site of Teniky has puzzled researchers for decades.nnThese rock-cut niches, once believed to be a makeshift shelter for shipwrecked Portuguese sailors, have now been reinterpreted as a sort of Persian Plymouth Rock, founded by religious settlers looking to practice their religion […]
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 […]