Parrot Considered Extinct in the Wild Appears on Video in Brazil
A Spix's Macaw, the bird that inspired the character in the movie Rio, has reappeared in Brazil 15 years after it was thought to be extinct in the wild.
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Kid Lends His Crutch So Another Boy Could See the Farewell Game (LOOK)
The final game of an Argentinian footballer was a must-see for soccer lovers, and when a boy needed a boost to view the field, a 10-yo on crutches had just the ticket.
Bikes Made With Recycled Materials are Saving Tons of Plastic Every Year
Thanks to its environmentally-friendly design, the Muzzicycle has saved 5 tons of CO2 emissions from the atmosphere every year since production began.
Corruption Money Seized From Ex-Governor to Pay Backlog of Employee Wages
All of the money that former Governor Sérgio Cabral accepted in bribes is being returned to the government, thus paying off their hard-working employees.
Brazilian Economy Registers First Growth in Two Years
The country has been experiencing its worst recession in history, but now Brazil's economy has turned the corner into growth and expansion.
Supermarket Now Accepts Recyclables as Payment
This Brazilian shop is the country's first supermarket that accepts recyclables as currency.
In Midst of National Malaise, Brazil is First Team to Qualify For World Cup
Brazilian soccer fans are going nuts over their team's achievement in becoming the first in the world to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Bill Gates Announces $1Bil Fund for New Technology Geared Toward Climate Change
The legendary tech billionaire do-gooder – along with several other CEOs – have created a groundbreaking new fund to help combat climate change.
Nestlé Discovered How to Slash Sugar Content in Chocolate by 40% Without Changing Taste
Starting in 2018, this candy company will have just as many tasty treats - but with only a fraction of the usual amount of sugar.
University to Host Free Courses on Caring For the Elderly
Brazilian university students can now learn to take care of their elders free of charge. The Hospital of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) started receiving applications last Friday for their new course on senior caretaking. The whole course consists of 60 hours of teaching divided into units of learning, tutoring, forums, chats, and […]
Homeless Man Protects Motorcyclist's Forgotten Keys and Refuses Reward
Even though Francisco Hernández has been homeless for six months, he didn't hesitate to save a man's property from theft, regardless of reward.
Immigrant Designer Goes From Sleeping on Park Benches to World Fame
This beloved fashion mogul didn't start out as a success – in fact, he was a homeless Brazilian man in NYC who didn't have an education or speak English.