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Quirky
Meet the ‘Little Chaos Potatoes’ That Share Ancestors With Elephants
Three rock hyrax pups born at Chester Zoo weigh 12 ounces each and share an evolutionary group with elephants, manatees and dugongs.
Inspirational
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.
Animal Rescue
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.
Science & Innovation
22-Year-Old Builds a Robotic Hand That Signs for Deaf Students
A 22-year-old engineer has built a $350 robotic hand that signs a teacher's words in real time, so deaf students can be taught.
Science & Innovation
First Drug to Target the Muscle in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Wins Approval
Regulators have approved the first drug that targets the muscle in spinal muscular atrophy, after children gained motor function in trials.
Science & Innovation
A High School Teacher Found the First T. Rex Trackway Ever Recorded
A high school science teacher has found the first T. rex trackway ever recorded – four prints from a walk 66.5 million years ago.
Environment
There Are 325 Kakapo Alive Now – the Most in 75 Years
The kakapo has reached 325 birds after a record 90-chick season – the most of the flightless parrots alive in about 75 years.
Inspirational
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.