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It is hard to stay positive and believe in a beautiful life when all you see in the news and on social media is destruction, petty arguing and complaining. This kind of negativity can even get to usually happy people. That's why here at Bored Panda, we like to focus on the bright side of things and spread positive vibes with stories like the ones on this list. We all need a little help in believing that life is good sometimes, and that's exactly why we are presenting you with this post full of positivity.

Below you will find a selection of short heartwarming stories that highlight the best parts of humanity. From helping animals to random acts of kindness for strangers, the good people from these tales deserve humanitarian prizes. Scroll down below to read something that is sure to brighten your day, have your faith in humanity restored and perhaps even inspire you to give a little more to your fellow people. Don't forget to upvote your favs!

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If I Didn't Get Him, Nobody Else Would

If I Didn't Get Him, Nobody Else Would

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Only Got One Dollar In My Pocket

Only Got One Dollar In My Pocket

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I Hear You Like Seeing Paraplegics Defy The Odds

I Hear You Like Seeing Paraplegics Defy The Odds

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This Is The Last Note My Grandfather Left My Grandma Before He Died. He Attached It To His Will Because He Knew That'd The Only Time She Would Find It

This Is The Last Note My Grandfather Left My Grandma Before He Died. He Attached It To His Will Because He Knew That'd The Only Time She Would Find It

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Aaron Kara
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kind of stuff always gets me. Long lasting love is such a wholesome thing to behold, gives people hope.

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My 90-Year-Old Neighbor Hasn’t Walked Her Dog In Years So I Volunteered To Do It For Her. So Proud Of Buddy’s Weight Loss

My 90-Year-Old Neighbor Hasn’t Walked Her Dog In Years So I Volunteered To Do It For Her. So Proud Of Buddy’s Weight Loss

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Homosexuality Has Been Decriminalised In India!

Homosexuality Has Been Decriminalised In India!

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Found In R/Askreddit.. Wholesome Level 10/10

Found In R/Askreddit.. Wholesome Level 10/10

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Sarah Pedersen
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful, they found a way so they could keep their pride and not feel the shame society pressures us to feel & yet made sure they were taken care of. Nah, I'm not crying...

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LemonyLickit
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know your mama raised you right when, at such a young age, you have empathy like that. Kids can be so cruel and you have risen above. Kudos.

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A government that doesn't take care of the weakest citizens is not a mondern one. We no longer live in the 13th century.

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Jen Koenig
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an awesome mother you are very lucky to be her child hugs for you both

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birdhouse
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fantastic!!!! I love when people do wonderful things and want no recognition. The true definition of love.

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Naomi Armitage
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.--Matthew 6:3,4 GOD bless you and your mother for caring for this family.

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marnidarr
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No kid should be hungry. It's shameful that we let it happen.

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Penny Rohrbough
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you and your family for buying the lunch and breakfast cards and the school lunch lady who told them that they had won a raffle. I hope God or your higher power blesses all of you.

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Jo Jo Timmons
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You’re mum is beautiful, the lunch lady is beautiful and you are also beautiful

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Michelle Dodson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son's school had a BBQ when he was in 1st grade (1986ish). This little kid came in, looking kinda shabby and in need of a bath. He sat at a far table and pulled a couple of pieces of leftover pizza and a can of warm Diet Coke out of his paper bag. My son saw one big, fat tear roll down this kids cheek. His face just fell. He said, "Mama, we gotta get that boy a BBQ burger!". Lunch that day was only $1.25, but that was all I had & I'd spent it on my son. I explained that I didn't have enough money to buy another lunch and he insisted that I give that little boy HIS lunch. I spoke with the Principal, who was a very kind man - he not only paid for the other little boy, but for me as well (despite my protests). I will never forget the look on that little boys face when Josh invited him over to our table and gave him a "BBQ Meal" as well. I was so incredibly proud of my little guy that day. He showed compassion that other little kid had probably never seen before.

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James Grey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn! Now I'm crying again. What a beautiful soul your boy has. God bless him and you for raising such a an amazing human being. Great things in store for your little man.

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Shea Fujishima
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So pathetic that the school system didn't do this on their own. Another child's parent had to do it.

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Not_Alec
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now imagine if the best friend was scrolling through Bored Panda, and found this article...

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Jack Urquhart
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keep renewing my faith in people please. these folks have made a HUGE start

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Omnivorous
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was in high school, someone stole $20 out of my friend's purse. I gave $20 (2 weeks of my allowance) to the Assistant Principal to give to her and tell her the person wanted to give it back. Didn't want her to lose faith in humanity. Enjoyed the feeling it left me with for years.

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Anita Holleufer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve pulled that one off myself a time or two. It’s the only way to go if you don’t want to hurt their pride.

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Gillian Black
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love your mum I hope you carry on as she is a great example of love and hope

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Maggie Collins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow you and your Mom are real and true Angels. Thank you for making the world a better place.

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Carol Emory
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I met a guy at a dance club. Great dancer and super gorgeous. But I could tell from the way that he looked at the girls that he was not interested in them. I knew he was gay, but said nothing to him or the girls that swooned after him. He'd been sharing an apartment with another guy. His roommate found out he was gay and moved out leaving my friend with all the bills and expenses. I told him I had another male friend that was looking for a place and would he like to have him move in. He said "sure." What he didn't know is that my other male friend was also gay. After they moved in together, they started dating and, last I heard, they were planning on buying a house together.

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James Grey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn it! I don't cry but this right here...that's the true spirit and beauty of given with a good heart. Not letting them know was almost as beautiful and compassionate as the act itself. Imagine how that family's life has forever changed from this act of kindness. Bless that kid and his mom.

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where was this? Is it in some 3rd world country? This so sad that a whole family finds themselves living on the streets. Have you not some unemployment pay and/or social security when one is out of a job?

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The First Time I Visited My Girlfiend (Now Wife) In College I Bought A Peach Tree From A Local Nursery And Told Her, "Someday We Will Eat Peaches From It Years From Now, Because We Will Still Be Together." Well It Worked Better Than I Planned. Here Is Our Son Eating A Peach From That Very Tree

The First Time I Visited My Girlfiend (Now Wife) In College I Bought A Peach Tree From A Local Nursery And Told Her, "Someday We Will Eat Peaches From It Years From Now, Because We Will Still Be Together." Well It Worked Better Than I Planned. Here Is Our Son Eating A Peach From That Very Tree

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Kindhearted Walmart Cashier Paints A Wheelchair-Bound Woman's Nails After Salon Turned Her Away Because Her Hands 'Move Too Much' Due To Her Cerebral Palsy

Kindhearted Walmart Cashier Paints A Wheelchair-Bound Woman's Nails After Salon Turned Her Away Because Her Hands 'Move Too Much' Due To Her Cerebral Palsy

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The young lady looks so happy! ❤ Kudos to the employee for this kind act. 👍

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A Police Officer Breastfeeds A Baby Neglected By Busy Hospital Staff

A Police Officer Breastfeeds A Baby Neglected By Busy Hospital Staff

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Happiness

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Nike Surprises Justin Gallegos With A Contract. Justin Is Their First Professional Athlete With Cerebral Palsy

Nike Surprises Justin Gallegos With A Contract. Justin Is Their First Professional Athlete With Cerebral Palsy

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Police Officer In London Proposing To His Boyfriend Who Is Also An Officer At Pride Parade

Police Officer In London Proposing To His Boyfriend Who Is Also An Officer At Pride Parade

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In 1982, A Little Boy Was Hit In The Head With A Screaming Foul Ball, And Rather Than Wait Many Minutes For EMTS To Arrive, Jim Rice Scooped Him Up And Brought Him To The Dugout Where He Got Immediate Medical Attention And Was Quickly Hospitalized. He Is Credited With Saving The Boy's Life

In 1982, A Little Boy Was Hit In The Head With A Screaming Foul Ball, And Rather Than Wait Many Minutes For EMTS To Arrive, Jim Rice Scooped Him Up And Brought Him To The Dugout Where He Got Immediate Medical Attention And Was Quickly Hospitalized. He Is Credited With Saving The Boy's Life

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a horrible thing to happen to such a young child. What a difference one person can make.

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A Doctor Made A "Special Prescription" For An Illiterate Patient

A Doctor Made A "Special Prescription" For An Illiterate Patient

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This Past Weekend I Visited 5 Friends I Never Met Before Despite Knowing Them For 5+ Years, Including Joe Who Is Terminally Ill With Ewings Sarcoma. We All Met Through Online Gaming, Nobody Had Met Each Other In Person Until A Day Before This

This Past Weekend I Visited 5 Friends I Never Met Before Despite Knowing Them For 5+ Years, Including Joe Who Is Terminally Ill With Ewings Sarcoma. We All Met Through Online Gaming, Nobody Had Met Each Other In Person Until A Day Before This

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If You Could Add The Number 0 To The End Of Any Total In Your Life

If You Could Add The Number 0 To The End Of Any Total In Your Life

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Our Old Boy Is Getting Put Down Today. Somehow Our Other 2 Seem To Know, And They've Been Saying Goodbye All Morning

Our Old Boy Is Getting Put Down Today. Somehow Our Other 2 Seem To Know, And They've Been Saying Goodbye All Morning

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#21

I Was Playing My Ukulele On My Back Patio And Later I Found This On My Door

I Was Playing My Ukulele On My Back Patio And Later I Found This On My Door

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My Son Struggles So Much With His Autism, Everything Is A Mountain. Mowing Our Lawn Gives Him Confidence And Self Worth. His Smile Is This Huge Until He Finishes

My Son Struggles So Much With His Autism, Everything Is A Mountain. Mowing Our Lawn Gives Him Confidence And Self Worth. His Smile Is This Huge Until He Finishes

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Some Things Never Change

Some Things Never Change

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the first pic, the child could never imagine becoming the woman she is today.

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Depression. One Step At A Time! Feeling Pretty Good About Myself Right Now

Depression. One Step At A Time! Feeling Pretty Good About Myself Right Now

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First Photo Of Us, Six Years Later

First Photo Of Us, Six Years Later

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know that's not the point, but I'm glad the man changed his hairstyle :D

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A Group Of More Than 200 Japanese Pensioners Led By Yasuteru Yamada Are Volunteering To Tackle The Nuclear Crisis At The Fukushima Power Station. "Even If I Were Exposed To Radiation, Cancer Could Take 20 Or 30 Years Or Longer To Develop. I Probably Have 13 To 15 Years Left To Live"

A Group Of More Than 200 Japanese Pensioners Led By Yasuteru Yamada Are Volunteering To Tackle The Nuclear Crisis At The Fukushima Power Station. "Even If I Were Exposed To Radiation, Cancer Could Take 20 Or 30 Years Or Longer To Develop. I Probably Have 13 To 15 Years Left To Live"

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After Being Divorced For 25+ Years, My Parents Reconnected, Moved To Texas And Bought A Farm. Today They Are Getting Married Again. This Is Their Wedding Portrait

After Being Divorced For 25+ Years, My Parents Reconnected, Moved To Texas And Bought A Farm. Today They Are Getting Married Again. This Is Their Wedding Portrait

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32 Years Ago I Came To The US, A Muslim Arab, No English, I Assimilated, Obtained Citizenship In 95, Married The Most Beautiful Girl In America, Have Two Wonderful Kids, Live On Ranch In Texas, Own A Successful Business And I Have A Commercial Pilot License. I Love This Country With All My Heart

32 Years Ago I Came To The US, A Muslim Arab, No English, I Assimilated, Obtained Citizenship In 95, Married The Most Beautiful Girl In America, Have Two Wonderful Kids, Live On Ranch In Texas, Own A Successful Business And I Have A Commercial Pilot License. I Love This Country With All My Heart

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what made the US so great in the first place. Don't let hate and fear destroy all that's good about immigration.

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Meet Chester

Meet Chester

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My Grandma Turned 90 Today. Every Morning She Goes To The Macdonalds For Coffee And They Had A Party For Her

My Grandma Turned 90 Today. Every Morning She Goes To The Macdonalds For Coffee And They Had A Party For Her

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Wanted To Give A Shout-Out To This Girl. No Idea Who She Is, But We Are In Wrigleyville On The Rooftop Of Old Crow Smokehouse. There Was A Blind Cubs Fan Trying To Hail A Cab For Several Minutes Until The Lady Came Up And Asked Him If He Needed Help Hailing A Cab. She Stood There With Him Until One Pulled Up. Awesome To See Such Kindness In A World That The Media Portrays So Much Hate In. Share Freely In Hopes That Her Kindness Spreads

Wanted To Give A Shout-Out To This Girl. No Idea Who She Is, But We Are In Wrigleyville On The Rooftop Of Old Crow Smokehouse. There Was A Blind Cubs Fan Trying To Hail A Cab For Several Minutes Until The Lady Came Up And Asked Him If He Needed Help Hailing A Cab. She Stood There With Him Until One Pulled Up. Awesome To See Such Kindness In A World That The Media Portrays So Much Hate In. Share Freely In Hopes That Her Kindness Spreads

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Older Gentleman Teaching Young Man Origami With A Dollar

Older Gentleman Teaching Young Man Origami With A Dollar

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My Grandad A Couple Weeks Ago On His 95th Birthday. He Said, "At Least Now I Can Stop Worrying About Dying Young."

My Grandad A Couple Weeks Ago On His 95th Birthday. He Said, "At Least Now I Can Stop Worrying About Dying Young."

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This Man Volunteers Every Day At A Local Shelter For Special Needs Kitties, And Each One Of Them Gets In Their Turn For A Cuddly Cat Nap

This Man Volunteers Every Day At A Local Shelter For Special Needs Kitties, And Each One Of Them Gets In Their Turn For A Cuddly Cat Nap

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My 4-Year-Old Has Just Started Chemo, So We Got Matching Haircuts! I Think He Is Rocking It

My 4-Year-Old Has Just Started Chemo, So We Got Matching Haircuts! I Think He Is Rocking It

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In Norway When They Have Too Many Apples They Make It So Others Can Enjoy It

In Norway When They Have Too Many Apples They Make It So Others Can Enjoy It

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow.Share the bounty. One year, my son had such a large crop of tomatoes, that he was giving them away to our neighbors.

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I Found This At My Local Dog Beach Today

I Found This At My Local Dog Beach Today

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We Need More People Like Richard

We Need More People Like Richard

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can still remember the little bags we would put up in grade school. I had a teacher one year, who I saw putting a valentine in my bag. I was new at the school, and didn't know anyone yet, so I had no cards in my bag, and was upset about it. That was a kind act, and I never forgot it. ❤

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Russians Queuing Up In The Snow To Donate Blood After A Shopping Centre Fire Kills 64, Including 11 Children

Russians Queuing Up In The Snow To Donate Blood After A Shopping Centre Fire Kills 64, Including 11 Children

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Almost Demolished This Gazebo, Then Read The Plaque And Decided To Restore It. Victoria Sold Us The Ranch After Jack Died In 2016

Almost Demolished This Gazebo, Then Read The Plaque And Decided To Restore It. Victoria Sold Us The Ranch After Jack Died In 2016

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Saw This While Driving To Work! Good Way To Start The Day

Saw This While Driving To Work! Good Way To Start The Day

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Boyfriend Takes Her Little Sister To Daddy Daughter Dance

Boyfriend Takes Her Little Sister To Daddy Daughter Dance

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My Moms Rescue Dog Rico Is Best Friends With My Baby. I Interrupted Them Watching Peppa Pig

My Moms Rescue Dog Rico Is Best Friends With My Baby. I Interrupted Them Watching Peppa Pig

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Police Officer Pulls Over Driver With Broken Brake Lights And Proceeds To Fix Them

Police Officer Pulls Over Driver With Broken Brake Lights And Proceeds To Fix Them


So this happened just now. I'm on my way to go to my interview this morning when I get pulled. Both brake lights decided to go out this time. As he walked to the car and I was pulling out my stuff, he quickly said, "Don't worry about pulling anything out. I just want you to know that your brake lights are out." So I'm immediately upset, because I just got them replaced like last month. So I explained to him how Firestone wants to charge me $600 just to run a test on the wiring of the car. He looked at me like 😨 and told me to pop the trunk. He checked the lights in the trunk and tapped them, but they didn't come on. So he told me to pop the hood to check the relay box then asked me to get out to check the other one. He could've easily given me a ticket, but Officer Jenkins stepped out of officer role and into mechanic role to make sure I was straight.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The officer deserves a medal or a raise or at least some kind of acknowledgement, also as a signal for others (other officers but also other people in general) because many of them are not that kind

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These Kids From Daycare Saying Their Last Goodbyes Before Going To Separate Elementary Schools

These Kids From Daycare Saying Their Last Goodbyes Before Going To Separate Elementary Schools

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First Responders From Richburg Fire-Rescue In South Carolina Happened Upon A Tiny Hummingbird Lying Lifeless On The Ground In The Station’s Engine Bay. They Mixed Up A Little Sugar Water And Put It In A Small Cap For It To Drink Out Of. After A While The Bird Got His Strenght Back And Was Able To Fly Away

First Responders From Richburg Fire-Rescue In South Carolina Happened Upon A Tiny Hummingbird Lying Lifeless On The Ground In The Station’s Engine Bay. They Mixed Up A Little Sugar Water And Put It In A Small Cap For It To Drink Out Of. After A While The Bird Got His Strenght Back And Was Able To Fly Away

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Told One Of My Xbox Friends I Wouldn’t Be Online Much Because My Controller Wasn’t Working Very Well And I Couldn’t Afford A New One Right Now. He Asked For My Address And This Just Arrived Today

Told One Of My Xbox Friends I Wouldn’t Be Online Much Because My Controller Wasn’t Working Very Well And I Couldn’t Afford A New One Right Now. He Asked For My Address And This Just Arrived Today

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like to imagine that these two people have never seen each other in real life. and that i am going to use this story every time someone says that online friends are not real friends, because they are real and in some cases better than the friends you see at work or school.

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My Mom And I Went To Safeway To Get Some Groceries And We Ran Into My Dad Buying Flowers For Her

My Mom And I Went To Safeway To Get Some Groceries And We Ran Into My Dad Buying Flowers For Her

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My Boyfriend And I Got A Puppy Two Weeks Ago. Today I Left Him For The First Time To Start College Classes, And My Boyfriend Sent Me This

My Boyfriend And I Got A Puppy Two Weeks Ago. Today I Left Him For The First Time To Start College Classes, And My Boyfriend Sent Me This

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