If there was ever a day that you might look out the window and see a herd of horses running wild in a field, today’s the day. Some bigwigs somewhere decided that July 11th is officially World Horse Day — a whole day dedicated to celebrating one of humanity’s oldest friends. Humans and their steeds started their ‘ole partnership nearly 5,000 years ago, and it’s more than a little incredible what we’ve all accomplished together. Plus, they might be the only species in the animal kingdom with a whole animated (and silent, might we add) movie about them that has won an Academy Award. Nice one, Mr. Zimmer. There’s likely a lesson in there. Maybe something about the unspeakable bond between animals and us humans. Or that our connection with the natural world might just be the answer to a whole lot of our problems. Things to think about while you watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron this weekend.
Look for the Helpers
It’s a bit embarrassing that, as preteens, most of us were worried about our Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater level. Meanwhile, there’s a 14-year-old out there who’s spearheaded the removal of 35,000 pounds of garbage from one of the most polluted rivers in the world. Kids these days.
“Your Kids Are Going to Love It.”
The world’s oldest time capsule has officially been cracked open — 50 years later. Inside? Letters, wedding invitations, cassette tapes, and hopefully the keys to a DeLorean that can take us back in time to thank the folks who put the whole thing together.
Other Good News & Happenings
Something Nostalgic. The last Blockbuster.
May the best meow win.
Olive Garden’s pasta pool floats. Sauce sold separately.
Wishing the Internet’s favorite hippo a deng good birthday.
This week in sunken treasure.
