Inspiring

August 25, 2026

Kind Man Builds Over 1,000 Homes for Squirrels, Providing Them With Safety and Comfort

Squirrels are often running around parks, climbing trees, or even walking on electrical wires, but there’s so much more to the lives of these creatures, and the threats they face on a daily basis. Moved by the hard life they lead in a world much bigger than them, a kindhearted man named John Snyder set out to make Squirrel Boxes—tiny wooden homes that can provide safety and comfort to these animals.

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August 12, 2026

13-Year-Old Boy Builds Custom 3D-Printed Wheelchair for a Little Girl

Utah-based teen Zac Waters loves 3D printing. The 13-year-old has been experimenting, designing, and printing various objects at home for a while, but recently decided to use his technical skills to help others. Over the summer, he spent around 300 hours creating a custom 3D-printed custom wheelchair for a 21-month-old girl. Zac was inspired after discovering MakeGood on YouTube, a nonprofit organization that 3D prints assistive devices for people with disabilities around the world.

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August 10, 2026

Meet the Women Over 64 Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Ponds One Dive at a Time

Every summer, a group of women over 64 dives into Cape Cod’s freshwater ponds to remove trash from the bottom. The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage, or OLAUG, estimates that it has removed 6,000 pounds of garbage since forming in 2017. The group now has about 30 members and organizes around 20 formal dives each year, with each cleanup requiring careful planning around water conditions, wildlife, and safety.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.