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Gimundo is a website and daily e-newsletter featuring positive and unique news stories from around the world, tips for better living, inspiring videos, and more. Despite the gloom and doom you might find in your daily paper, there’s a world of good out there just waiting to be discovered — if you're ready for a glimpse at the bright side of life, stop in for a visit.
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New Car Engine Could Double Fuel Economy
July 3, 2008 09:57 AM - , Gimundo
A new engine from Revetec is half the size and weight of a traditional engine, and has 50 percent fewer emissions.
Scientists Create Body Parts in Labs
April 11, 2008 09:58 AM - , Gimundo
Imagine creating a mouse's heart by printing it out on an ink-jet printer. Using a spray to regenerate skin cells on burn victims. Growing a bladder in a petri dish. Or what about a special powder that could regrow an amputated finger, or even an arm or leg? This incredible medical technology may sound like the sort of thing you'd see on one of Zach Braff's Scrubs fantasies, but to our surprise, these cutting-edge procedures are completely real — CBS says so.
Virtual Snow-World Helps Patients Feel no Pain
March 28, 2008 11:45 PM - , Gimundo
For most of us, the blustery, teeth-chattering months of winter are just about over, and we've got to say, we're pretty happy about that. While ice skating from your house to your mailbox can be fun once or twice, it tends to lose its charm after one too many slips and bruises. But even though the sun may finally be shining, you can enter your own winter wonderland any time you like: Just slip on a pair of virtual-reality goggles to step into a land filled with icicles, flurries of snow, and maybe even an errant penguin or polar bear.
A Happy Relationship Keeps Blood Pressure Low
March 28, 2008 11:10 PM - , Gimundo
Is your blood pressure so high that your doctor has proclaimed you a walking stroke? Of course, you know all the best tricks for bringing it back down. He's told you to quit smoking, lose weight, exercise daily, and cut back on the beer and bacon — all very difficult and unpleasant tasks, though definitely more fun than a heart attack.
Take Your Dog out to Dinner and a Movie in Italy
March 28, 2008 10:21 PM - , Gimundo
People always say that dogs are man's best friend — but why don't they act like it? Here in the United States, you'll rarely find a welcome mat set out for your canine companion to wipe his paws on. But if you're sick of all the "No Rover" rules, it might be time to plan a doggie holiday to Tuscany.
Five Ways to Give Without Spending Dime
March 28, 2008 10:17 PM - , Gimundo
Even if you write out a check to every charity that sends you a handwritten letter and a photo of a pleading child each Christmas, you can't help thinking that it's never enough — with the money you've got left over after paying for all your bills and basic necessities, you'll never be able to fund a school in Africa, or to give a family enough food to keep their bellies full for even a single week. Your paltry donation might buy a few extra pens and stamps for the nonprofit organization you sent it to, but that's about it. But don't worry — even if you're not in Donald Trump territory, you can still donate to a variety of great causes every day without spending a single penny. All you need is an Internet connection, and you're good to go. Here are a few of our favorite free ways to give.
Dog Rescued After Four Months Stranded in Desert
March 21, 2008 12:38 PM - , Gimundo
One day in December, train conductor Ken VanMoorhem was on his usual route, rolling through the desolate desert of western Utah, when he spotted a small figure limping along the sand. He would have stopped the train in its tracks to rescue the injured animal if he could, but it was impossible. So VanMoorhem kept a close lookout each time he took that same route, always hoping he might catch a glimpse of her — but he didn't spot the dog again until nearly two months later.
Superhumans Among Us: People with Abilities Beyond Belief
March 21, 2008 12:34 PM - , Gimundo
He's run a half-marathon in the Arctic Circle region — in bare feet. He's been entombed in ice for 72 straight minutes. He's swum 80 meters beneath a layer of ice. He's climbed partway up Mount Everest, clad only in a pair of shorts. This man is known, unsurprisingly, as The Iceman. And no, he's not a new character on Heroes — he's a 48-year-old Dutchman named Wim Hof, who has the ability to control his body's temperature through an ancient form of meditation known as Tummo. Though Tummo is normally practiced only by monks, Hof has mastered the art form to such an extent that he never feels cold, even in sub-zero temperatures that could cause severe hypothermia, or even death, should us normal people attempt such stunts.
Bike Park Planned for New York City
March 21, 2008 12:26 PM - , Gimundo
We all know it's way easier on the environment to ride a bike than to drive a car — not to mention, a few miles of cycling each day might finally take off those extra ten pounds you put on over the holidays. And best of all, biking is absolutely free — no gas prices or bus tickets to worry about. To us, it sounds like the perfect transportation situation.
Eating Soy Helps Women Prevent Breast Cancer
March 13, 2008 01:32 AM - , Gimundo
If you're a tofu-lover, you may be in luck: A new government-sponsored study from Japan claims that women who make soy-based products a regular part of their daily diet face dramatically lower risks of developing breast cancer than those who don't. The study tracked 25,000 women between the ages of 40 and 69 over a ten-and-a-half year period, finding that women who consumed around 3.5 ounces of tofu or 1.75 ounces of "natto" (a type of fermented bean) each day were one-third less likely to develop the dreaded disease, thanks to a cancer-fighting compound called genistein that's naturally found in soy.