There's war on the television, and the newspapers scream bloody murder. Taxes are up and wages are down. Everywhere you look it seems like people are convinced things are only going downhill. But here are a few facts most newspapers won't share with you. Not everything is going bad, some things in the world are actually getting much better than they used to be. I don't know about you, but it makes me feel much better about this planet I live on. Things aren't that bad after all... |
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News That Inspires: Positive Stories From Around the World
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8 Little-Known Wars Rarely Found in History Books
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This Project Gets Thousands of Disabled Children Mobile Again
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10 Questions You Always Wanted the Answer To
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These Bizarre Weapons Were Invented During World War II
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7 Fairy Tales That Are Popular to This Very Day!
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7 Historical Facts That Aren't Actually True
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Hello, January: Inspiring Quotes to Greet the New Month
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Historic Photos From Days of Christmas' Past...
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I Just Wanted to Remind You: You're the BEST!
Do you know someone who ought to be given some appreciation? Make their day today by congratulating them with a sweet compliment!
These Old Photos Show a Fascinating Side of History
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16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying
The Japanese are unique. Their ways seem perfectly designed to help the population live happy fruitful lives. Here are 16 cool Japanese things we should copy.
Wow! I Had No Idea That Whales Could Show Gratitude!
One whale was so grateful for the man who saved his life, he showed his appreciation - by dancing!
Unseen & Rare Photos from History You Will Love
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These Photos of 1920s Criminals are Fascinating
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These Optical Illusions Made Me Question Everything I See!
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These Photos Will Help Restore Your Faith in Humanity!
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13 Fascinating Facts About International Intercourse!
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10 Incredible Magic Tricks You Didn't Know You Could Do
Time to try out some really cool magic tricks using just your hands...
100 Years of Change: How Old London Compares With the New
The earliest recorded video of London was more than a century ago. Compare it to London today!
These Are the MOST Beautiful & Famous European Crowns!
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14 Movie Recommendations You Won’t Want to Miss
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Marilyn Monroe's 15 Unforgettable Quotes That Resonate
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10 Cool Maps That Show How Much Unpopulated Space There Is
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Her Mom With Alzheimer's Didn't Recognize Her, Until...
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