World is Encouraged to Ditch Trans Fats By 2023, Thanks to New Plan
The initiative is expected to save millions of people from premature death.
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Captain's Crew Saved Thanks to Miracle Ten Dollar Bill
By the time 22 Pakistani sailors had made it to safe harbor off the tip of Texas on the eve of Thanksgiving in 1998, they had no fuel, no power, no water, no passports, and were starving. They had been surviving on one hope -- to make it to U.S. waters.
42 of the Biggest Food Companies Make Historic Pledge to Cut Plastic Waste
The companies that are responsible for 80% of the plastic on these supermarket shelves have taken a dramatic pledge to cut wasteful packaging over the course of the next seven years.
The Feminine Reason for African Girls Dropping Out, and An Engineer's Simple Solution
When she found girls dropping out of school in Uganda, an engineer designed a sweet solution for a lack of feminine hygiene.
Chinese Colleges Add Anonymous HIV Test Kits to Campus Vending Machines
Since the virus is still stigmatized in China, the kits are being hailed as an innovative way to curb infection rates amongst students and youngsters.
Solar Power Breaks Even More Records in 2017
According to this international report on solar energy, the world is headed towards a very bright future.
Filmmaker's Drone Accidentally Snaps Striking Image of Newlyweds on Rooftop
Brandon Li was trying to film the Hong Kong sunset – but since the camera was pointed down instead of up, the photographer saw something much more curious.
Artists Fusing Nature Into Their Dazzling Street Art (LOOK)
These awe-inspiring creations use trees and shrubbery as a way of bringing cities and nature closer together using art.
Bulletproof, Fireproof, Eco-friendly Homes Are Made of Plastic Bottles
Building houses from sand-filled plastic bottles and cement creates sturdy, safe, and affordable housing for millions of people.
3,000 Jews and Muslims Sign Up to Learn a Song Together-the Result is Perfect Harmony
Nothing inspires hope for the future more than 3,000 strangers from different religions singing a song together as one.
The World Has Spent $14B on Conservation - and it Worked
109 countries spent $14.4 billion on conservation over the course of a decade - and scientists are now discovering just how effective that funding was.
Take a Free Tour of Snowy Norwegian Mountains, Viewed LIVE From the Front of a Train
A romantic live stream on YouTube captures it all — from the snowy mountain scenery to the cozy villages nestled in Norwegian hillsides.
Woman Wins Right to Use Family Sick Leave to Care For Dog
The woman argued that under Italian law, she should be given sick pay for taking care of her sick 12-year-old English Setter because he is a family member.
Catholic Church to Make Record Divestment From Fossil Fuels
Over 40 different Catholic institutions have announced a divestment from fossil fuels, making it the largest Catholic alliance against climate change yet.
South and North Korea Meet For Peace Talks, Already Lifting Travel Bans
North Korea has joined talks that could lead to peaceful relations between the two familial foes.
Greatest Moments From 2017 in a Beautiful Video
If you thought 2017 was too depressing for words, then feast your eyes on this compilation of the ten greatest things that happened throughout the year.
Goodwill Summit Ends 50-year Korean Cold War
The first meeting ever between the leaders of North and South Korea sparked friendship between former foes and produced an historic accord that pledges both countries to "work independently" on common ground issues to achieve "national unification".
China is Building Another Enormous Floating Solar Farm on Top of Abandoned Coal Mine
The floating solar farm that previously held the "world's-largest" title resides in the very same city as the new one in China.
World's First 'Mental Health Ambulance' is Helping Hundreds of People in Sweden
While law enforcement officers are usually the ones to respond to mental health calls, this team of specially-trained paramedics are coming to the rescue instead.
For Years, This IKEA Has Been Quietly Welcoming Stray Dogs Off the Streets So They Can Sleep Inside
If these stray dogs ever want to get out of the rain or heat, they are always given a place to sleep inside of a local IKEA.
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