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Jul 19
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5 Good Things: Chimps Loves Trends as Mu...

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A frequent flyer needed a kidney transplant to live, and an airline employee gave him one. Inspired by pinecones, this new tech could change how we fight wildfires. After disaster strikes, these volunteers make sure kids get their lost stuffed animals back. New research suggests chimpanzees follow trends like humans. Plus, from Cape Town to London, this runn ... Show More
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