Officials Applaud Canadian Woman Who Saved Boy from Drowning in Frozen River
nnIn northern Saskatchewan Province in Canada, a woman has been hailed as a hero for risking death in an icy river to save a child.nnFalling through whilst playing, the boy’s friend rushed to the Sucker River Community Store where Elaine Ratt was just clocking in for her shift.nnThe member of the Lac La Ronge Band […]
“If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.” – Emily Dickinson
Quote of the Day: “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.” – Emily DickinsonnnPhoto by: adrianna geonnWith 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 19
25 years ago today, China successfully launched its Shenzhou spacecraft into orbit. The first Chinese craft designed to eventually carry humans made an 89-minute flight over 300 kilometers from the Earth’s surface, reportedly carrying 100 pounds or more of seeds to study the effect of spacefaring on their biology. From this humble ball of metal […]
Man Turns Old Mobile Home into a Log Cabin with Just $13k–and DIY Charm (LOOK)
nnWhat would you prefer to live in, a trailer or a log cabin? An out-of-work English filmmaker picked the latter over the former by way of his own two hands and a few tons of lumber.nnBenn Berkeley lost all his work prospects as a freelance filmmaker in 2020 due to business closures and other restrictions […]
Little Boy Meets the Stranger Who Saved Him by Donating Her Liver (WATCH the Touching Video)
nnIn a tear-jerking video released by the Cleveland Clinic, a woman is seen reuniting with a boy whose life she saved through organ donation.nnBecoming a living donor by giving up a piece of her liver, Sandy Flash gave the now-one-year-old Sonny the chance to recover from biliary artesia.nnA disease with an unknown cause, biliary artesia […]
Father-Son Were Trying to Find Roman Road But Found a Shovelful of 16th C. Silver Coins Instead
nnIn the Polish forests north of Warsaw, a father and son were out with a local historical society when they found 17 pre-modern coins which may be worth around $120,000.nnThey were supposed to be looking for the remains of a Roman road, but the metal detectors found the coins instead.nnnnThe treasure was discovered by Sławomir […]
Scientists Discover ‘World’s Largest’ Coral –the Size of 5 Tennis Courts
nnOn an expedition to the Solomon Islands, divers affiliated with National Geographic have found the world’s largest single coral colony ever recorded.nnIt’s longer than the largest blue whale. At 34 meters (111 feet) in length, and with a width of 32 (105) meters, it could sit corner to corner across 5 tennis courts.nnExperts believe it […]
“Somewhere inside of all of us is the power to change the world.” – Roald Dahl
Quote of the Day: “Somewhere inside of all of us is the power to change the world.” – Roald DahlnnPhoto by: Kuzzat Altay (cropped)nnWith 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 18
Happy 49th birthday to David “Big Papi” Ortiz. The Dominican-American slugger spent nearly his whole career at the Boston Red Sox where he played a key role in breaking the 86-year World Series drought. He was elected into the MLB Hall of Fame in 2022, at the first year of his eligibility. READ some of […]
Canadian Spa Hopes Hair-Freezing Contest Can Continue for Another 12 Years – SEE the Hilarious Winners
nnHot springs enthusiasts are hoping for Arctic temperatures in Canada so an annual hair-freezing contest can go forth later this winter.nnThe yearly competition began in 2012, launched by a spa in the Yukon territory that has since produced some hair-raisingly hilarious pictures.nnIn the town of Whitehorse, a 10-hour drive from Juneau, Alaska, bathers dip into […]