LEGO is Now Offering to Pay For You to Ship Your Unused Bricks to Children in Need
LEGO is now encouraging all of their old consumers to pass on their beloved bricks to a child in need—and they're paying for the shipping costs.
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50 Years of Conservation Finally Lifts This Beloved Warbler Off The Endangered Species List
The Kirtland's warbler has been one of the most endangered songbirds in the world, but after 50 years of conservation it lifts off Endangered Species List.
Simone Biles Breaks Record for Most World Medals Won By Any Gymnast, With New Move That Now Bears Her Name
Simone Biles won five gold medals at the 2019 World Championships this weekend with new move and medal total that set a record for any gymnast ever.
Did You Know Your Pet Can Donate Blood to Save the Life of Another Dog or Cat in Need?
There are currently only a handful of blood donation centers for pets in America, but those donations from cats and dogs have helped save hundreds of lives.
World's Largest Remaining Private Giant Sequoia Forest May Soon Be Protected if These Donors Get Their Way
These 530 acres of giant sequoias may soon be a protected national park thanks to a newly negotiated deal with its private owners.
Exciting New Study Says That Crops Thrive Underneath Solar Panels-and the Panels Produce More Energy
Not only does the new agricultural system help fruit and vegetables to thrive in arid regions, it could also improve the health of farmers.
More Than 40% of Millennials Have Changed Their Diets Because It's Better for the Environment
Millennials don't just go on diets for their body image—this new survey says that almost half of them follow special diets to help the earth.
Park Rangers Hailing Little Girl as a 'Steward' of Nature After She Returned a Rock With an Apology Note
Park rangers are praising this anonymous young visitor for helping to preserve the natural beauty of the park-one heart-shaped rock at a time.
With Float Therapy Being Used as Pioneering PTSD Treatment, Clinic Has Given Away 3,000 Free Sessions to Veterans
Flotation spas are set to give away thousands more free therapy sessions after launching a monthly military appreciation day for vets and service members.
Lady Gaga is Funding All the Classroom Projects in Three US Cities Affected by Recent Shootings
In total, the pop star is financing the educational needs of 162 classrooms in Dayton, Ohio; El Paso, Texas; and Gilroy, California.
When Grandma Confesses She Has Never Seen the Ocean, Grandson Takes Her On Epic Cross-Country Trip
This doting grandson could not bear the thought of his grandmother having any regrets—which is why they have now traveled to 29 different state parks.
Man Crafts Special Gift for Young Neighbor With Autism Enchanted by the American Flag
When Todd Disque spotted this pint-sized patriot admiring the American flag in his front lawn, he couldn't help but express his appreciation for the boy.
Kindergartners Succeed in Getting Cities to Adopt Their Official Symbol for Kindness-Next, the US Congress
There are already universal symbols for peace and love-but these youngsters are pushing for the recognition of an official symbol of kindness.
California Professors Place Seesaws Across US-Mexico Border So Children Can Play Together
This powerful new installation is being used as a recreational bridge between the children and adults on the US-Mexico border.
Chick-fil-A Owner Stuns Employees, Pays Them During 5 Month Shutdown
The owner of a fast food restaurant in Austin, Texas shocked his 50 employees by paying their full salaries during a five-month period when the business shut down.
Family Farms Use 'Crop Mobsters' to Prevent More Than 1 Million Servings Of Food From Going To Waste
An innovative online platform, CropMobster is solving the problem of food waste by helping family farms to find buyers and charities who want excess food.
Days After Woman's Husband Died, 125 of the 'Nicest' Neighbors Cleaned Her Entire Building
When Joan Peterson was struggling to cope with the loss of her husband, over 125 of her neighbors came together to lend a hand.
Miss Virginia Contestant Performs Science Experiment For Talent Portion and Wins Beauty Pageant Crown
Instead of singing or dancing, this newly-crowned beauty queen earned her title by performing an on-stage science experiment for the judges.
With Anonymous Good Deeds Reigning Supreme in Tiny Town, It May Be the 'Nicest Place' in US
This quiet little blue-collar neighborhood has had a secret track record for anonymous good deeds - and almost every neighbor has participated.
After Nuns and Millennials Discover They're 'Soul Mates', They Work and Live Together to Change the World
Catholic women and spiritually-oriented millennials from all over the US are looking to each other as an unlikely new source of community and inspiration.
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