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Eeyore

Eeyore

Munching grass in Queen's Park
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Apr 5, 2014
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Reading a light and interesting story on the Beeb pages, I wondered how much time we spend focused on the negative aspects of life. Also in NSC, bad news often gets brought here. But what about the light and happy stuff ?

So I thought to start a thread where folk can share light, funny and happy stories as often as wanted. You'd be surprised how spending a while reading good stuff can raise your mood.

So I'll start with the Desertas Island snails. Thought to be extinct a long time ago. Found, made safe and repatriated to a safe home.

The funniest line was (the colour code) 'will allow us to spot them and track where they disperse to..' I wouldn't worry too much about that. If you return six months later I'm guesing they won't have gone far :lolol:

www.bbc.co.uk

Why tiny snails are being set free on remote Desertas Islands near Madeira

Conservationists released the critically endangered snails to help restore a remote island habitat.
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AK74

AK74

Bright-eyed. Bushy-tailed. GSOH.
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Jan 19, 2010
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That’s a nice idea @Eeyore.

I will contribute this:

www.onlygoodnewsdaily.com

Only Good News Daily

Brighten up your day with a healthy dose of Good News Daily and Other Stuff to Make you Smile. Sign up for your free Only Good News Daily.
www.onlygoodnewsdaily.com www.onlygoodnewsdaily.com
 


Zeberdi

Zeberdi

“Vorsprung durch Technik”
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Oct 20, 2022
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You can always rely on kids to
bring a smile to your face - old news story

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www.independent.co.uk

6-year-old boy nails maths test with world’s sassiest answer

'This is why my son is going places'
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1066familyman

1066familyman

Radio User
Jan 15, 2008
15,544
Eeyore said:
Reading a light and interesting story on the Beeb pages, I wondered how much time we spend focused on the negative aspects of life. Also in NSC, bad news often gets brought here. But what about the light and happy stuff ?

So I thought to start a thread where folk can share light, funny and happy stories as often as wanted. You'd be surprised how spending a while reading good stuff can raise your mood.

So I'll start with the Desertas Island snails. Thought to be extinct a long time ago. Found, made safe and repatriated to a safe home.

The funniest line was (the colour code) 'will allow us to spot them and track where they disperse to..' I wouldn't worry to much about that. If you return six months later I'm guesing they won't have gone far :lolol:

www.bbc.co.uk

Why tiny snails are being set free on remote Desertas Islands near Madeira

Conservationists released the critically endangered snails to help restore a remote island habitat.
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk
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I used to keep racing Snails.

In an effort to speed one up I removed its shell, but if anything, it just made it more sluggish.
 






Eeyore

Eeyore

Munching grass in Queen's Park
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Apr 5, 2014
28,133
Sad that a thread like this doesn't gain much traction, especially as there is so much gloom. So today I give you...

www.bbc.co.uk

Gene therapy experiment treats rare childhood blindness

Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen "life-changing improvements", say UK doctors.
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Herr Tubthumper

Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
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The Fatherland
1066familyman said:
I used to keep racing Snails.

In an effort to speed one up I removed its shell, but if anything, it just made it more sluggish.
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The German word for slug is Nacktschnecke which literally translates as nude snail. Makes sense.
 






Eeyore

Eeyore

Munching grass in Queen's Park
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Apr 5, 2014
28,133
Biscuit Barrel said:
The Germans do like a literal translation. I am sure Bat is Fledermaus, which is flying mouse.
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I think us Brits are good at it too. Take the simplistic nature of some of the place names in Australia. My favourite is 'Lake Disappointment' One can only imagine that after a two or three days hike, and bereft of water, the explorer was rather miffed to find the place had ran dry.
 


Superphil

Superphil

Dismember
Jul 7, 2003
25,888
In a pile of football shirts
We met a young family, including their 4 year old son Kaan, on holiday in Northern Cyprus in 2004 (after our millennium stadium triumph), we stayed in touch and have visited them many times since and they’ve visited us too. I took their son Kaan to the Amex back in the Championship days, he’s always called us his ‘god parents’ and always greets me as uncle Phil. Kaan just got engaged to Beyza and she’s messaged me to say she’s looking forward to meeting Uncle Phil and Aunty ‘Superphil’ when we visit TRNC in July.

It’s a cheery story for me, the message has improved my mood today for sure.
 






A1X

A1X

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Sep 1, 2017
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Deepest, darkest Sussex
Not so much for the news itself, but the name he chose is amazing

 




jcdenton08

jcdenton08

Joel Veltman Fan Club
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Oct 17, 2008
17,022
Right, I’ll tell you an anecdote.

In 1974 I was catching the London train from Crewe station. It was very crowded; I found myself in a last-minute rush for the one remaining seat beside a tall, good-looking man with collar-length hair, it was the seventies; buckaroo! I looked up and saw it was none other than Peter Purves, it was the height of his Blue Peter career. He said, "You jammy bastard" and quick as a flash, I replied, "Don't be blue, Peter!" Needless to say, I had the last laugh, now f*** off!
 




Peacehaven Wild Kids

Peacehaven Wild Kids

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Jan 16, 2022
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The Avenue then Maloncho
Best I could find:

Cherries offer a range of health benefits, including supporting heart health, improving sleep, and aiding in exercise recovery. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and can help reduce inflammation and boost immunity
 


happypig

happypig

Staring at the rude boys
May 23, 2009
8,476
Eastbourne
I had to laugh:
Spent a couple of hours removing part of a path in the garden. Took up the flagstones and there was a concrete base. Took that up and what did I find underneath it ?
ANOTHER F...ING PATH WITH A CONCRETE BASE !
 


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