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A psilocybin chemotherapy study found the psychedelic protected mice from lasting nerve damage through six rounds of treatment. Human trials are next.
Three rock hyrax pups born at Chester Zoo weigh 12 ounces each and share an evolutionary group with elephants, manatees and dugongs.
A high school science teacher has found the first T. rex trackway ever recorded – four prints from a walk 66.5 million years ago.

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Rick Steves Spent $2 Million Saving the Theater of His Childhood

Rick Steves has spent $2 million on the single-screen movie theater he has visited since the 1960s, and says he will not get the value back directly.

Couple Films Every Negative Test Until Their Rainbow Baby News Lands

Tiffany and Hugh filmed every pregnancy test on the road to a rainbow baby. Then one day, Tiffany came home from work with a hunch.

Night Church Pianist Who Was Homeless for 10 Years Has Raised $54,00

The Night Church Pianist was homeless for 10 years. Since a stranger filmed him at a church piano he has raised more than $54,000 for charity.

Dog Rescued From House Fire Goes Back to Thank the Crew

A dog rescued from a house fire in California was found limp under a table, and it took five minutes on an oxygen mask to bring him back.

Bride Reimagines Traditional Wedding First Look as a “First Touch” for Her Blind Father

Shannon created a wedding first touch for her blind father, Gary, allowing him to feel every detail of her gown in a moving moment before the ceremony.

He Set the Appalachian Trail Record at 82. He Took It Back at 91

A 91-year-old hiker has become the oldest person on record to walk the whole Appalachian Trail, after 359 days and 71 falls.

Woman With Down Syndrome Makes History as a Barre Instructor

A 22-year-old has become the first certified barre instructor with Down syndrome, and her first class drew a room of more than 60.

Christian Bale Built 12 Homes So Foster Siblings Stay Together

Christian Bale has opened a $22 million foster village of 12 homes built so brothers and sisters in care are never separated.

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A boy gave his soldier dad who he sees as his hero a sweet surprise when he returned home by waiting for his father at the airport in a matching army uniform.