Good morning. Today is National Almond Day. For all our dairy-free friends out there, almonds might already be a normal part of your diet (almond milk). If almonds are in no way part of your diet, here are 3 reasons to start incorporating them:

1. They’re a good source of nutrients: Almonds are packed with important nutrients such as fiber, protein, healthy fats, and various vitamins and minerals.

2. They promote heart health: Almonds are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

3. They help with weight management: Almonds can help with weight management as they are filling and can suppress hunger, reducing the overall calorie intake throughout the day.

All nuts aside... let's talk about some good news!

Quote of the Day 🗣

University Students Saved a Dog From a Canal 🐕

A heartwarming incident took place in Manchester, UK, when a group of students from Manchester Metropolitan University rescued a dog that had fallen into a canal.

Two of the students, Jack Spencer Furmston and Ben Camphor, along with some other passersby, worked together to save the dog.

"Everyone was panicking. I couldn't let that dog down and not help, so I put my jumper down and sprung into action, climbing down first," Ben said.

The rescue operation was captured on video by a bystander, Dabhidh MchicEamailinn, who shared it on Twitter.

The group was praised for their bravery and quick thinking in helping the stranded animal.

Couple Used Language to Find Love ❤️

Two strangers from different sides of the world, Amanda and Rob, found love on a language-learning app, Duolingo. Amanda from the Philippines, who had been using the app since 2013 to learn different languages, including Mandarin, started learning Mandarin to impress someone she was interested in. Rob, from the US, joined Duolingo in 2020 to continue learning Spanish.

They met on the app in 2021, and their love story began after Rob started congratulating Amanda on her daily streak. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the two had not met in person until Rob traveled to the Philippines in 2022, where they finally met and got married. Despite the distance, their love has continued to grow, and they're grateful to Duolingo for bringing them together.

Inspiring Stories 💫

💌 WWII love letters are found after 70 years

An heirloom investigator helped reunite a family with 18 love letters written during World War II after the letters were found in the walls of a house being renovated in Staten Island in 1995. The family of the veteran, who had never seen the letters, received them on Valentine's Day in 2021, more than 70 years after they were written.

🧱 Minnesota volunteers build schoolhouse in Central America made from plastic bottles

A group of volunteers from Minnesota constructed a schoolhouse in Central America using an unconventional building material - plastic bottles. The effort involved 400 children and their families, with each bottle filled with 18 plastic bags, tied to chicken wire, and stacked to build the schoolhouse. An impressive 10,000 bottles were used to construct this low-cost, eco-friendly solution that is sure to make a positive impact on the community.

🦸‍♂️ Spider-Man makes a boys day at Disneyland

Ryan Kelly, a Disneyland “cast member,” turned a negative situation with an angry guest into a positive one. Despite being yelled at in Portuguese for not speaking Spanish, he later met the same woman and her 4-year-old son who didn't speak English as Spider-Man and made the child's day. Ryan recounts the situation in a hilarious video.

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Links That Will Make You Smile 😊

• This man finds out his book became a bestseller 🥲

• This dog will not leave his owner’s side 🤣

• This baby eats food with its pets watching and it’s hilarious 😹

• This dog loves valentine’s day 🌹

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