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5 Good Things: The Farm Animals That Can Fight Crime, No Prob-llama

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Feb 21, 2026
A heartwarming friendship sparked by a simple volunteer act. Llamas played a surprising role in catching a suspect in rural England. A 77-year-old museum curator uses Gen Z slang to make art go viral. Highlights from Milano Cortina and a look at mothers winning medals. A wolf dog interrupts a cross-country ski race and sled dog racing’s Olympic comeback is discussed.
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Friendship Born From Volunteering

  • David Heavens volunteered two hours to help seniors and met 92-year-old Navy veteran Frank, who became his close friend and companion.
  • Their daily outings and care grew into a viral social media story with over 680,000 followers, showing intergenerational friendship's impact.
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Llamas Stop A Suspect In His Tracks

  • In Derbyshire, a suspected thief ran through farmland and was cornered by Heidi Price's herd of llamas, which began a startling alarm call.
  • The llamas surrounded him until police arrived, and the animals were praised as crime-fighting heroes.
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Curator Uses Gen Z Slang To Teach Art

  • Allison Lux, a 77-year-old sculpture curator, uses Gen Z slang in museum videos to make 16th- and 17th-century art relatable.
  • The National Gallery of Art's videos starring her went viral and encouraged younger audiences to engage with art history.
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