The craze for collecting toy soldiers began with the French in the 18th century. When Napoleon Bonaparte planned his military campaigns, he used models made by Lucotte, a toy soldier maker, to show the positions of his armies. One day he handed a few of the figures over to his son to play with.
Davy and Daryl, twin 10 year olds…
Davy and Daryl, twin 10 year olds, spent 3 years biking from Alaska to Argentina to set a Guinness World Record – only to be denied the title, once completed.
The actor who played Furio…
The actor who played Furio on the Sopranos once discovered a painting in a museum had been mislabeled. He bought it for $70k and it ended up being worth $10 million.
“Libations,” the practice of pouring…
“Libations,” the practice of pouring out alcohol in memory of those who have “passed on” was common in Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. “Pouring one out for the homies” is a custom over 3,000 years old and is mentioned in the Bible, the The Iliad, and The Odyssey.
In 1929, W. Forssmann performed…
In 1929, W. Forssmann performed the first human heart cath on himself. He tricked the OR nurse, put himself under local anesthesia, inserted a catheter into his arm, then walked to the X-ray room to see if it reached his heart. He was fired from the hospital, but awarded the Nobel Prize in 1956.
Lydia Litvyak was the Jewish…
Lydia Litvyak was the Jewish Soviet fighter ace. During WWII she claimed 14 kills, trained 45 pilots, and shot down an ace who wouldn’t believe a woman beat him until she described the fight. She went missing on a flight Just before she was to receive the award “Hero of the Soviet Union”.
About half of Thailand’s 349,000…
About half of Thailand’s 349,000 monks are either overweight or obese. They rely solely on alms from the faithful and must consume what they are offered before noon each day. After midday, to keep their energy up, many rely on highly sweetened beverages, including energy drinks.
Michael Jordan Opens a Clinic for Patients with Little or No Health Insurance in North Carolina
Some call Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player of all time, and while he still remains in the game as owner of the Charlotte Hornets, he has also shifted his focus to helping out the needy in North Carolina.
Jordan recently opened the first of two clinics that he funded in Charlotte. The Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic will serve the Charlotte community and will help uninsured and underinsured residents.
Jordan became emotional at the opening of the facility, saying, “As you can see, it’s a very emotional thing for me to be able to give back to a community that’s supported me over the years.”
“It’s not about the money. It’s not even about the name.” Michael Jordan at the opening of the @novanthealth Michael…
Posted by The Charlotte Post on Thursday, October 17, 2019
In 2017, Jordan committed to donating $7 million to open two clinics in Charlotte to provide healthcare to communities and people with little or no healthcare – and he followed through. The clinic will not only provide typical healthcare, but will assist patients with behavioral health and social services as well.
The Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic is open for business!
3149 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC 28202 pic.twitter.com/gbS2AzZInA
— Novant Health (@NovantHealth) October 17, 2019
Carl Armato, President and CEO of Novant Health, said, “This clinic will not only provide access to medical care for those who need it most, but it will connect them to resources to ensure their health extends beyond the doctor’s office.”
Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic
#MichaelJordan stopped by our new Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic to get his #FluShot.
We recommend everyone get their flu shot – and early! For more information about the clinic he made possible and its services, visit NHMichaelJordanClinic.org. #FluShotFriday
Posted by Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The site of the first clinic was specifically chosen because the location is in a part of Charlotte that is shown to have a high need for medical care. Area residents were also given a voice in the planning; they were consulted at meetings and forums so that Novant could learn what residents were specifically looking for from a healthcare facility in their neighborhood.
An emotional Michael Jordan opens a medical clinic for uninsured and underinsured people in Charlotte, NC. "This is just the start of a battle of being able to touch as many people as we can." #Awesome https://t.co/dHYhVenaw6
— Matt Burdetsky (@MattBurdetsky) November 6, 2019
Jordan added about opening the clinic, “I believe that your ZIP code or neighborhood should not determine the quality of your health care – or whether or not you can even get care at all.”
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Italy’s Schools Will Require That Children Learn About Climate Change Starting in 2020
It looks like Italy is taking a big step in the fight against global warming and climate change, and for that, we should be thankful…and we should hope that this kind of curriculum spreads across the globe.
Lorenzo Fioramonti is Italy’s education minister, and he is now requiring that, starting in September 2020, all children in his country will receive education about climate change. All students will be required to have 33 hours of lessons each year dedicated to climate change and environmental sustainability.
Italy will next year become the world's first country to make it compulsory for schoolchildren to study climate change and sustainable development, Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti said. https://t.co/ZZaLFvsxuX
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 7, 2019
Fioramonti also wants to eventually make climate change education part of math and geography curriculum so students will take sustainability into consideration when they study these subjects as well. The lessons will teach students the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and will be formed with help from environmental experts.
Fioramonti said, “The entire ministry is being changed to make sustainability and climate the centre of the education model. I want to make the Italian education system the first education system that puts the environment and society at the core of everything we learn in school.”
Italian school students in every grade will be required to study climate change and sustainability, in an attempt to position the country as a world leader in environmental education. https://t.co/Mbv63l13mj
— CNN (@CNN) November 7, 2019
Italy’s education minister also believes that older people need to educate themselves and play a role in this movement, so all citizens can work together toward sustainability. Fioramonti said he wants to “build a strong bridge between old and new generations around sustainable development as a social glue.”
An NPR poll found that 80% of American parents are in favor of their kids learning about the issue. Wouldn’t that be nice…?
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This Man Takes in Dogs No One Wants, Now Runs a Shelter with 750 Dogs
I love a wholesome story about animals and this one certainly checks all the boxes.
In the city of Niš, Serbia, a man named Sasha Pesic has been running a shelter for dogs since 2008. Pesic originally came up with the plan for the sanctuary after he discovered four abandoned puppies on his way home from work one night. Pesic enlisted six volunteers and opened a shelter in Niš to feed and give dogs a home. He runs his shelter from contributions and donations from around the globe.
In addition to feeding and sheltering the dogs, Pesic sterilizes them, vaccinates them, and microchips them. Today, the shelter has roughly 750 dogs. Here’s a video of Pesic rescuing some abandoned pooches.
Pesic’s shelter has taken in about 1,200 dogs over the years, and roughly 400 of them have been adopted by people around the world. Pesic said, “I receive zero assistance from the government and some vets are actually charging me more than regular prices because they think I have a lot of money from donations. I’m all on my own and I cover the veterinary treatment and everything necessary out of donations and my own pocket.”
He added, “These dogs just need a little love, food and care, many come to the shelter sad and scared but in time their joy is returned.”
Love to all the supporters, sponsors and lovely Patrons! You are making this possible, thank you! 
#sashashelter #animalshelter #animalrescue #dogrescue #dogshelter #animalwelfare #doglovers #animals #rescueddogs #rescuedanimals #dogslover #thedodo #takisshelter #barkedLet’s take a look a video of Pesic’s shelter.
Finally, take a look at Sasha’s Patreon page and consider donating some of your money to this wonderful cause. I love this story!
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