UK University Installs Free 'Vending Machines' to Dispense Tiny Short Stories Printed on Eco-Friendly Paper
Rather than passing time by scrolling through their phones, university students can now read minute-long short stories in their free time.
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Coastal Living is Linked With Better Mental Health, Particularly for Poorer Homeowners
Households across the coast of England—regardless of their income bracket—were shown to have better mental health than those living inland.
Plastic Bag Sales Have Fallen by 90% in England Since They Introduced 5-Pence Charge in 2015
English citizens are using fewer and fewer plastic bags every year thanks to a 5-cent tax that was introduced by the government in October 2015.
Tiny Fish Weighing 0.03 Ounces is in Good Health After Reportedly Becoming Smallest Surgical Patient in UK
This tiny pet fish weighing just 1 gram (0.03 ounces) is recovering nicely after undergoing surgery for a tumor that was found on its belly.
Struggling Bats Can Now Fly Freely Through Countryside Thanks to First-of-Their-Kind Street Lights
These street lamps have been modified with a specialized "light recipe" to help struggling bats in England—and they're the first of their kind in the UK.
Engineers Have Just Finished Drilling the First Geothermal Well in the UK to Use Renewable Energy
Measuring in at 3.1 miles deep, this geothermal energy well is now the deepest and hottest well in the world.
Acid Attack Survivor Becomes First UK Citizen to Have Vision Restored With Pioneering New Surgery
After 24 years of being unable to see out of his right eye, James O'Brien's vision has finally been restored thanks to a pioneering new stem cell treatment.
After Her Years of Research, a Cambridge Scientist Could Be on the Verge of Curing Multiple Sclerosis
Not only has Su Metcalfe's treatment succeeded in early trials, it involves zero drugs and no side effects—and it could begin human trials as soon as 2020.
Postwoman's Special Delivery Through Open Second-Story Window is Being Hailed as the 'Most Amazing Thing Ever'
A delighted couple arrived home from work only to find that their postwoman had perfectly delivered a package through the upstairs window of their home.
Diver is Awestruck By Huge Jellyfish Encounter Off the British Coast - LOOK
A UK diver who wanted to show that you don't need to leave the UK to see amazing marine wildlife, had an incredible encounter with a huge barrel jellyfish.
Police Are Fighting Social Isolation By Creating Public 'Chat Benches' for Strangers to Chat
Police officers hope that the success of "Chat Benches" will inspire other towns to implement similar solutions to tackle senior loneliness.
Watch Cheeky Feline Get Caught Raiding the Sweets Drawer in the Kitchen
A tabby cat named Muffin was caught on film opening the drawer full of sweets and nabbing his favorite treat before calmly walking away with his prize.
Check Out These Breathtaking Photos of Poppy Field's First Bloom in Years
These gorgeous poppy fields in Worcestershire have not been in bloom since they were dug up in 2013—but the red hills are ablaze in all their former glory.
Famous Wensleydale Cheese Creamery to Turn Whey Waste into Biogas for Heating Homes
Rather than letting their cheese byproducts go to waste, this iconic English creamery will begin using their whey to sustainably heat homes.
Woman Has Been Feeding Hungry Swans Every Day for the Last 10 Years After Dam Was Installed
Every day rain or shine, this 70-year-old grandma has doled out specialized bird seed to a flock of swans residing at an English pond.
Read the Adorable Job Application That a 7-Year-old Boy Sent to His Local Police Department
This youngster's job application to his local police department may be the most effective cover letter ever received by the force.
After Doctor Performed Open Chest Surgery on Roadside, Biker Survives Crash to Walk Daughter Down the Aisle
If this quick-thinking heart surgeon had not been on the scene of John O'Brien's motorcycle collision, then the biker would not have survived the crash.
Teen Praised for Going 'Above and Beyond' to Help Little Girl With Autism Experiencing Sensory Overload
A young shoe store employee is being praised for his patience and compassion after he helped a distraught customer and her daughter who has autism.
Having Muslim Soccer Champion on English Team Has Led to Dramatic Drop in Hate Crime, Islamophobia
Since Mohamed Salah was brought onto the Liverpool FC soccer team in 2017, the club has experienced a dramatic decrease in hate crimes and Islamophobia.
Check Out the Joyous Photos of 100,000 Muslims Celebrating End of Fasting at Europe's Largest Eid Gathering
Since today marks the end of Ramadan's dawn-to-dusk fasting, thousands of Muslim families are gathering together to celebrate.
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