Kindness fund: When an elderly waitress in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (U.S.), shared that back pain and limited income kept her from retiring, a kind customer quietly recorded her story. That video soon went viral, sparking a wave of generosity. A crowdfunding campaign raised over $300,000 (USD) to help support the waitress, named Betty, who had been working to make ends meet, well past the usual age. The funds are now being carefully managed through a trust to protect her benefits and future financial security. What started as a simple $40 tip soon turned into a life-changing gift. It’s a powerful reminder that small acts of kindness can inspire extraordinary and lasting outcomes when people come together.
Fruit fusion: A single mango tree stands as a marvel of patience and skill in the town of Malihabad, India. Decades of grafting, in which branches from different trees are joined to grow on one trunk, have transformed it into a living showcase, now producing over 300 mango varieties. Each grafted branch offers a different fruit, creating a tree like no other. The work began when grower Kalimullah Khan, guided by curiosity and a love of horticulture, started combining varieties on one strong tree. The process continues today, overseen by his son, who ensures the prized tree thrives. Visitors travel from far and wide to witness this botanical wonder, proof that nature, when nurtured by human hands, can surprise us again and again.
