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Today has us thinking, “Is ‘luck of the Irish’ a real thing?”

According to a recent poll of 500 adults from Ireland and 2,000 from the UK, nearly 50% of the Irish individuals were deemed “lucky” - almost 10% more than those from the UK… So, there may be some truth to this whole “luck of the Irish” thing!

Anyway, let’s get into our HapiFriDay news roundup! 👇

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Entrepreneur with Autism is Inspiring Others with His Pretzel Business 🥨

Marcus Moore, the founder and CEO of Moore Crunch, a pretzel business based in Annapolis, is inspiring people with autism and other disabilities through his booming business. Having worked at local grocery stores over the years, Moore has always wanted to be self-sufficient and grow. He has a passion for pretzels and snacks and started Moore Crunch last October, which has already sold over 600 bags of pretzels and has several stores carrying his product.

With his newfound success, Moore plans to find a commercial kitchen and hire other people with autism or disabilities to help him. His parents suggested he start his own pretzel business after he came home from work and expressed concern over whether he could take care of himself on his own. Moore now hopes to inspire others, showing them that they too can pursue their passions and achieve their goals.

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HapiFriDay News Roundup 👏

🏋️‍♀️ 102 and still working out

Jean Bailey, a 102-year-old resident at a senior living community in Omaha, Nebraska, has been leading fitness sessions for her neighbors since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020. Approximately 10 to 12 residents regularly attend Bailey’s class, which is held four times a week and involves various movements, and she encourages everyone to get started at their own pace and “just move.”

🐢 Endangered turtle helping save the species

STAr, a 50-year-old loggerhead turtle, is providing conservationists with valuable insights that will be used to manage and protect the endangered species. STAr, who has laid 24 clutches of eggs at Mon Repos Conservation Park in Queensland since 2002, was outfitted with a tracking device to uncover her home feeding ground in the Great Sandy Strait, which is an exciting discovery that will benefit other turtles.

🌷 Elementary students hand out $1,400 in free goodies

Watson Elementary’s 2023 Kindness Project in Chilliwack, Canada, saw Grade 3 students hand out free flowers, dog treats, miniature chocolate bars, and coffee to strangers on March 15. The children raised $1,400 from five cupcake sales and used the money to buy the items.

🌊 Coconuts are protecting the Jersey Shore

Coastal communities worldwide are incorporating coconut fibers, known as coir, into their shoreline protection projects. Coir is cost-effective, readily available, sustainable, and seen as a valuable component of "living shorelines," which employ natural elements instead of hard barriers.

🍃 Turning carbon into baking soda

A group of scientists has developed a new method of capturing and storing CO2 from the atmosphere using a simple and cost-effective process that converts the gas into bicarbonate of soda and stores it safely and cheaply in seawater. The new technology is up to three times more efficient than current methods.

Links That Will Make You Smile 😊

😂 Silly guy across the street: Children at daycare enjoy man’s silly antics from window across the street

🐹 Furball on a snowmobile: Have you ever seen a hamster on a mini snowmobile? Now you have

🐕 Walking dog: This dog walks around on two legs, with a backpack, like a human

🐘 Smart elephant: Elephant outsmarts electric fence and brings the whole thing down

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