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mxJrP TIL the world isn’t getting worse entirely. The world has greater access to water, electricity, and food, and female education has increased from 65% to 90% from 1970 to 2015. It’s difficult to feel positive in the world sometimes. This cheered me up a little.
R70xQ TIL The past decade has seen a massive jump in generosity, according to recent research. Between 2001 and 2011, giving around the world grew a whopping 240%
5Y5Yr TIL the Canadian city of Medicine Hat became the first city to end homelessness by giving every person living on the streets a home with no strings attached. The strategy has meant associated declining costs in terms of crime and health care, and child welfare services