This Jolly King Has Lived in His Sandcastle for the Last 22 Years
King Marcio may not have the most glamorous castle in the world, but his attitude towards his sandy home seems pretty reasonable.
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Watch Hero Neighbor Help Save Dog Falling From a 9th-Story Balcony
Joao Augusto wasn't able to catch the Shih Tzu in his arms, but he was able to cushion her fall.
‘Misbehaved' Class Comes Together to Help Cash-Strapped Teacher
When a middle school teacher was enduring financial hardship, his students couldn't bear to see him distressed – so they all pitched in to help.
3D Print of Sonogram Lets Blind Mother "See" Baby in Her Tummy
Watch as this blind mom-to-be feels her baby's face using a 3D printout of the sonogram.
Man Cleans Up Brazilian Streets By Turning Discarded Tires into Cute Recycled Animal Beds
This 23-year-old artist has come up with the most adorable way to recycle discarded tires cluttering up his city streets.
When 'Homeless' Man Insists On Paying for Fancy Meal With His Hard-Earned Money, Restaurant Makes Special Offer
When a polite, allegedly homeless, man insisted on using all his hard-earned money to pay for an expensive meal, the restaurant made him a 'special offer'
Brazilian Slum Landfill Turned into Park by Volunteers
A former landfill in a Rio de Janeiro slum has been turned into a park thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers. People came here to get rid of old refrigerators, stoves, tires and even their dead dogs, said Mauro Quintanilha, a musician and craftsman who started the initiative to create a green oasis out of the pungent garbage dump.
Over 6 Million Acres of New Protected Areas Established in the Amazon
On June 6, 2006 the Brazilian government announced the creation of protected areas of the Amazon rainforest totaling 6.2 million acres, including The Juruena National Park, now the third largest park in Brazil (4.7 million acres).
First Brazilian in Space
Brazil's first astronaut docked at the International Space Station. In Brazil, his family and countrymen are overcome with pride.
Brazil's Painted Streets Bring Joy to its People
Painting the streets in Brazil has become an annual tradition, bringing generations of soccer fans together and spreading joy and pride throughout the community. With the help of Google Maps, people around the world can see how the green and yellow enthusiasm is brought to life in every neighborhood. (Watch)
Brilliant Ad Agency Enlists Superman to Rebrand Chemo Drug as 'Superformula'
Global advertising giant JWT paired two of its clients, a Brazilian cancer center with Warner Bros., who enlisted their Justice League comic book illustrators to create superhero stories that transform chemotherapy into a "Superformula." They even made covers for intravenous bags with superhero logos.
Tennis at Brazil Open: Shelter Dogs as 'Ball Boys' Promote Adoptions
Watch shelter dogs from Sao Paolo's slums prance around as "ball boys" on center court during a tennis match at the Brazil Open.
Amazon Deforestation at Record Low, Data Shows
Deforestation of the Amazon has fallen to its lowest levels since records began in 1988, according to data recently released by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research.
How to Build a Rainforest in Just Eight Years (WATCH)
Nicholas Locke has turned his Brazilian livestock pastures back into rainforest–full of birds, reptiles, mammals and insects–and only 2 hours from Rio.
Beat This: Watch As Australian Solves Rubik's Cube in Less than 6 Seconds
An Australian wins the Rubik's Cube World Championship by solving the buzzle in a matter of seconds, but couldn't break the record.
Watch This Former Circus Lion Feel Grass Again After 13 Years
After 13 years in a tiny cage, you can see this circus lion's face light up the moment he knows he's free–and can roll in the grass. (WATCH)
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