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Yahoo LifeCollege student uses lockdown to build a roller coaster in his grandparents' backyard
His 83-year-old grandpa was the coaster's first passenger.
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This teacher turned remote learning into a road trip: 'What if I teach history from the places where it happened?'
"This is something I’d never be able to do in a normal school year," says the teacher who hit up Gettysburg, D.C. and other significant sites.
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Husband, 89, and wife, 81, slip on their original tuxedo and wedding gown for diamond anniversary photo shoot
These great-grandparents dug out their old wedding outfits to celebrate 60 years of marriage.
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Girl Scouts use money they earned selling cookies to make PPE for their elementary school
One troop got to work making masks and sneeze guards for classrooms.
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Boy creates baseball bat from a storm-damaged tree branch: 'The Great 2020 Derecho'
The 12-year-old gifted the handmade bat to a friend for his birthday.
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Girl Scout creates gift bag program for hospital workers after her great-grandma recovers from COVID-19
This 12-year-old Texan created the McAllen Nurse Care Kit Project, a collection of goodies distributed to nurses as a thank you.
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Teachers go viral for back-to-school rap: 'No COVID-19, ain't worried 'bout a thing'
Two Georgia high school teachers are backed by mask-wearing cheerleaders in the viral videos posted to Instagram.
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Nurse creates hospital pantry to help fellow health care workers: 'Everybody has the right to have food on their table'
When Stacy Mason noticed that her fellow health care workers were having trouble getting essential items, the Virginia nurse created a 'team cupboard' at her hospital.
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Nursing home residents offer weekly words of wisdom amid the pandemic: 'You can’t take your money with you, so spend it at the pub'
Residents at an Australian nursing home are keeping busy by dishing out life advice.
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The mini-pantry movement is helping the hungry during the pandemic: 'There’s so much more food insecurity'
Communities are using free pantries, fridges and blessing boxes to get donated essentials to those in need.
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Black women are sharing their love of outdoor living spaces on Facebook: 'If you can't find what you're looking for, create it'
Black women are bonding over spruced-up patios, gardens and balconies during the pandemic.
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Man who spent 267 days sailing solo during the pandemic returns home: 'What did I miss?'
Sailor Bert terHart went months without seeing another person during his grueling journey, and was controversially dubbed "the safest person on the planet."
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What one man learned from traveling the world and asking strangers, 'Are you happy?’
Atdhe Trepca is a filmmaker who set out to ask strangers if they're happy, but learned much more about them along the way.
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Woman who woke up from surgery with hair braided by doctor makes the case for more Black physicians: 'It can save lives'
One woman’s tweet about her experience with a Black doctor went viral, increasing the call for more Black medical professionals. Yahoo Life spoke to both India Marshall and her surgeon, Dr. Jewel Greywoode.
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This Texas couple set up a Spanish-language errand-running service to help keep the Latinx community safe
Ayuda, which means “help” in Spanish, offers contactless delivery during the pandemic.
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Trans couple shares journey to parenthood on new TLC show
Precious Brady-Davis sat down with Yahoo Life to discuss transgender parenting and her new show on TLC.
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Black women-owned ice cream shop makes major comeback after plea to community goes viral
"We’ve been so overwhelmed with joy," Brittany Jones, co-owner of Southwest Soda Pop Shop, says of the outpouring of support.
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College athlete surprised with graduation ceremony on the beach while headed to brunch with her boyfriend
Alexa Williams was set to graduate this spring from Old Dominion University, but the school's graduation ceremony was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Inspiring stories: Virtual pride celebrations and a black doll designer's 'bright spot' moment brought a smile to our faces this week
People continue to celebrate Pride month and find joy during a difficult time.
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Judge explains why she officiated socially distant graduation ceremony for 2 high school seniors she'd never met before
"Even though I didn't know them, I was proud of them," the Cleveland judge said of the boys who recently graduated high school.
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'Creepy clowns' help 4-year-old fan celebrate end of his cancer treatment with car parade
Scary clowns stepped up after a young boy was unable to have guests see him ring the bell after completing chemo due to the pandemic.
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Inspiring stories: Graduations, a virtual spelling bee and a 106-year-old coronavirus survivor that brought a smile to our faces this week
High schools across the country revise their graduation plans, while a 106-year-old celebrates her recovery from the coronavirus.
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Wheelchair dance team founder says practicing online keeps group connected during the pandemic: 'We adapt'
“Just because there's a pandemic going on doesn't mean we have to stop our goals," Rollettes founder Chelsie Hill tells Yahoo Life.
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This 106-year-old woman just survived coronavirus: Watching how she celebrated will brighten your day
Rose Bromberg, 106, recovered from COVID-19 on May 22 and is feeling "much better."
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Middle school student wins online spelling bee after national competition is canceled
This 8th grader won an online spelling competition amidst pandemic
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Single mom surprises son with backyard college graduation ceremony: 'It was something to finally smile about'
This family did not let the pandemic stop them from celebrating.