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Daredevil 94-Year-old is Oldest Ever to Take on World’s Fastest Zip Line–Going 100mph
nnA 94-year-old Englishman decided to have a go on the world’s fastest zip line to raise money for his local hospice care.nnGreat-grandfather-of-four David Aris lost his beloved wife, June, to cancer five years ago.nnFor the last few months of her life, she had been cared for by St John’s Hospice, which also provided end-of-life care […]
2,000-Year-old Roman Mosaic Floor Decorated with Sea Creatures Discovered in England
nnA remarkable 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic was uncovered during excavations at Wroxeter Roman city, which also uncovered an ancient building and shrine.nnThe Roman presence in Britain is often referred to as the high water mark of the Roman Empire, while the decline and eventual abandonment as something like the receding of a tide.nnAs the tides of […]
Charles Barkley Turns Down $100 Million Contracts to Ensure TNT Sports Staff Keep Their Jobs Another Year
nnIn one of the largest shake-ups in sports broadcasting this century, Turner Sports (TNT) lost out on an 11-year rights deal to broadcast the NBA.nnBut while they may have lost their apex product, they didn’t lose their apex presenter, who turned down a total of $100 million in contract offers from other networks so that […]
Startup Replaces 6 Million Plastic Bags with Prototype Made from Corn Waste That Decomposes in 180 Days
nnAn Indian entrepreneur is using sugar, cellulose, and corn fibers to make a plastic-like carrier bag for small Indian businesses.nnHis company Bio Reform has already replaced 6 million plastic bags in the checkout counters of stores all over India.nnBased in Hyderabad, Mohammed Azhar Mohiuddin first got the idea during the general mayhem that arose during […]
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“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama
Quote of the Day: “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai LamannPhoto by: Giulia BertellinnWith 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