Trying to set a new standard for gallantry, billionaire Ted Turner announced to a delighted gathering of United Nations supporters that he would donate one billion dollars to U.N. efforts to help the poorest people of the world.
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The water system doesn't just generate clean water – the carbon-negative technology costs less than 2 cents per liter of clean water.
Two Dutch artists are transforming a shanty town clinging to the hillside in Rio de Janeiro using buckets of bright neon colored paint. With the help of local youths in the Santa Marta slum, stacks of huts on several streets are now a kaleidoscope of color. As of yesterday, the project has gone global, raising $112,000 through an online fundraising campaign with the goal of painting the entire community.
Cameron Brown sought to use technology for good, and connected with strangers in 40 countries to create a beautiful music video without ever meeting.
Niue has plenty of tourist traffic to their little island – but they have never been visited by a duck before.
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It takes very little effort to write a letter of encouragement to someone who many need it - which is why this charity is asking you to write one too.
Over 75,000 Little Free Libraries have been placed in 88 different countries around the world - and you can help to add more.
Australian stunt rider Robbie Maddison surfs giant waves in Tahati on a specially-built motorcycle that lets him ride on water.
No two features of the citadel were designed the same – every doorway and pillar are designed uniquely.
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More and more churches are choosing to source their energy needs from nationally-sourced renewable energy sources.
Video cameras set up by the Starbucks LOVE Project filmed singers simultaneously in 156 countries as they each performed their own version of the Beatles' anthem, All You Need Is Love.
At just 21 years old, this Englishman has become the first person to travel around the world on a unicycle.
Based on metrics that were utilized by outside researchers, this company's 4-day work week was an "unmitigated success".
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