Good News Notes: “From dated tiles to antique windows, many old houses have unusual features that tell their history. However, some of these characteristics remain hidden until the new residents decide to make some home improvements. Redditor Yamaha234 recently shared a now-viral photo of what his in-laws found after they ripped up old carpet in their home. They discovered…
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Ape Charities Thank WallStreetBets Users for Raising Over $333,000 in Days
Good News Notes: “Ape charities have thanked the subreddit r/WallStreetBets after its members raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative highlighted the work of the community this week after a wave of the Redditors symbolically adopted gorillas and posted images of their donation certificates to the messageboard….
Canoo reveals a bubbly electric pickup truck
Good News Notes: “No, that’s not a Duplo toy — what you see above (and in the renders below) is the design for a pickup truck from California electric vehicle startup Canoo. Revealed in a leak on Reddit on Wednesday, and then subsequently confirmed to Reuters before officially being revealed, the head-turning EV truck is not due out until 2023. By that…
Cardinals fans donate to Oishei Children’s Hospital following win over Buffalo Bills
Good News Notes: “Following the Arizona Cardinals Hail Mary, last-second, win over the Buffalo Bills, some fans from the opposing team decided to do their part and donate to Oishei Children’s Hospital in honor of Josh Allen’s grandmother. After the game, a thread on Reddit was started by a Cardinals fan saying the Bills Mafia fan…
Chonky cat was about to be put down — until the vet rescued her
Good News Notes: “Pitoe, a 4-year-old British shorthair with a crooked spine and a sweet face, was almost euthanized as a kitten, according to her owners. But after being adopted by her merciful veterinarian, Pitoe now lives the carefree life that should befall all cats.” View the whole story here: https://nypost.com/2020/06/23/chonky-cat-was-about-to-be-put-down-until-the-vet-rescued-her/
Street Fighter subreddit tournament raises over $17,000 for Black Lives Matter charities
Good News Notes: “The Street Fighter subreddit recently hosted a tournament for Black Lives Matter charities which has currently raised over $17,000 USD. According to a report by Kotaku, the tournament started off small, with the organizer Joe Munday putting in $200 USD of his own money for the weekly event. In a short span of time,…
Ben Simmons’ First 3-Pointer Leads to Reddit Donation Spree
Good News Notes: “He did it. Ben Simmons hit a regular season three-pointer on Wednesday night against the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers fans are so happy, they’re donating their hard earned money to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.” “It all started with Sixers’ reddit member u/mikeb32 starting the thread pledging to donate to CHOP if…