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In today’s world, there seems to be more bad news than good news. The truth is, there’s just as much good news out there; the media just isn’t reporting it. If you’re tired of being fed only bad news by the media, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find lighthearted news: inspirational, funny, uplifting and interesting.

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Australian Farm Grows Blueberry the Size of a Golf Ball



Australian fresh produce company Costa Group recently set a new Guinness Record for the world’s heaviest blueberry when they managed to grow a 20.4-gram fruit roughly the size of a golf ball. The record-breaking blueberry was from the Eterna variety, which is known for yielding consistently large fruit without compromising on flavor. Interestingly, one of the growers in charge of this particular farm said that this blueberry was one of at least 20 fruits of similar size spotted during harvesting. After measuring and weighing, it was discovered that the fruit beat the former heaviest blueberry by over 4 grams. The previous world record was for a 16.20-gram blueberry grown in Western Australia in 2020. Eterna was already known for its large fruit, crisp texture, and long shelf-life, but this new world record solidified its reputation as the blueberry Goliath.
 

 
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Adrenaline Junkie Horrifies Onlookers As She Dangles Over 1,640-Foot Cliff By Her Ankles



Kristin Torres dropped by the Devil’s Pool on the edge of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, South Africa, with her husband Ryan. A tour guide who offers her clients the opportunity to visit the world’s largest waterfall, Kristin left viewers horrified by hanging over the 1,640-foot drop, with nothing but her husband's hands around her ankles to hold her in place. The 39-year-old admits that the stunt was nerve-wracking due to the extremely strong water pressure from the raging current. Unfortunately, it was so upsetting to some of her scheduled tour clients that they backed out. Kristin said visiting the falls was on her bucket list and confirmed that the site was breathtaking. Social media users were quick to comment, with some saying the stunt was risky and questioning its safety, while some complimented Kristin’s courage. Since visiting the Devil’s Pool, Kristin is now encouraging other daring tourists to visit, playing down how quickly things can go wrong.
 

 
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Stunning Estate Built By Johnny Cash Hits the Market For $6.5 Million



A sprawling Tennessee estate built by Johnny Cash could be yours for a cool $6.5 million. The estate in Hendersonville, Tennessee, that spans 20 acres of tree-covered land is also home to a cabin known as Dixon Cabin that dates back to 1789, the year George Washington was sworn in as the first U.S. president. The main home offers 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across 4,300 square feet of living space. Known as Dogwood Estate, the property was gifted by Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter to the country star’s only son, John Carter Cash. Highlights of the home include the meticulous use of historic materials such as yellow heart pine floors, stained glass windows from Europe, Amish-built stone fireplaces, and a 30-foot-tall cathedral ceiling. While the gated historic haven offers seclusion, it’s just a short 30-minute drive to the heart of Nashville. 
 



































 
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Would You Try Ant-Flavored Potato Chips?



Finding ants in your sandwich would normally be a good enough reason to call off any picnic, but scientists now say that a handful of insects might be the secret ingredient your lunch needs. Researchers have found that common black ants can be a good substitute for protein and are filled with nutrients. If your planning on doing your own taste test, experts say you should choose your ants carefully. While some are delicious, other ants can have a pretty bad aftertaste and can present allergy problems. While ants are rarely eaten in the United States, around the world they are widely used as a valuable source of protein, and even seen as a delicacy in some areas. In Mexico, ants are either roasted whole as a crunchy snack, or ground up and used to flavor other foods. Common black ants, like those you might find in your garden, have a pungent, sharp, vinegary flavor, which is caused by the high amounts of formic acid that give the ants’ bite its sting. Chicatana ants from Mexico don’t secret any formic acid, so they have a flavor that’s nutty, woody, and fatty. They also produce a rich odor caused by the same chemicals found in baking bread. Weaver ants, on the other hand, have a nutty, sweet flavor and a caramel-like aroma. Unfortunately, they have an aftertaste of hay and urine due to a high concentration of amines, a type of ammonia. Researchers warn that ants contain high levels of a protein called Tropomyosin, which is one of the main triggers for shellfish and crustacean allergies. Researchers say they’re not suggesting that people give up traditional food in favor of eating ants, but are just making us aware that ants can actually taste very good, while being very nutritious.
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