Dolly Parton continues to set an excellent example!

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A new scientific milestone has been hit (literally) out in outer space!

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From the archive, a group of helpful rebels are building and installing seating around the Bay Area. In the San Fran area, the number of benches installed is well over a hundred, and the movement is expanding too! Benches are popping up in L.A. and other cities too- very cool!

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From the archive, a cool and useful project that leverages the power of listening for improving mental health. Since this episode first released, the BBC has produced a more in-depth documentary about the project.

Check out the documentary here

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New Orleans is experimenting with new (and old) approaches to parade throws.

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An update to a story from a few months ago: Reading Rainbow is SO back baby!

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From the archive, a robot (NOT a drone) is helping restore a fragile ocean ecosystem!

Read more about the robot and seagrasses here

A cafe in Portland has become a hub for the local Deaf and hard of hearing community.

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A lovely partnership between bird and farmer can lead to more cherries and safer cherries too!

Read more about the birds and the fruits here

A bumper spud crop in Germany is getting distributed all over.

Read more about the potato-palooza here