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[ Conspiracy of Goodness ]

How Paper Microscopes Can Change the World

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

The Foldscope is a nearly indestructible paper microscope that costs less than a dollar to manufacture, and it is changing the future of education and medicine in developing countries. Here’s its incredible story…

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You know that old saying, "laughter is the best me

You know that old saying, "laughter is the best medicine"? Well, it's totally true! 🤡⠀
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Watch the wonderful TED (@ted) Talk by Matthew A Wilson, a seasoned medical clown, as he inspires us to bring humor and humanity back to healthcare. Our latest article proves that regardless of what we’re facing in life, a little laughter always helps! 😂⠀
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We'd like to extend a special THANK YOU to Matthew A Wilson (@iknowmatthew), and the Medical Clown Project (@medicalclownproject)! 🙏⠀
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When it all comes down to it... ⠀
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Can old bones give us clues to how the avocado cam

Can old bones give us clues to how the avocado came to be? 🥑⠀
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Move over mastodons and saber-tooth tigers, there’s a new favorite ancient creature in town...the giant sloth! 🦥⠀
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Want to learn more? We won't leave you hangin'! Click the link in our bio and explore your curiosity by watching the fantastic video by TEDEd (@tededanimation) in today's article!⠀
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Marco Santini is an award-winning artist, fashion designer, photographer, and inventor who draws inspiration from inclusion, positivity, and language. ⠀
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Click the link in our bio to learn how Marco is uniting people through positivity and beauty! ✨

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Hello dear friends! 👋⠀
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Together we can make the most out of this giving season. 💞

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✨ #QuoteoftheDay #MaryOliver

Is there something that you do just because it fee

Is there something that you do just because it feels good? ✨⠀
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For tape artist Sarah Dinardo, it's the sticky feeling of the tape beneath her fingers that fills her with delight and keeps her coming back to her craft. ⠀
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Discover the link in our bio and watch the awe-inspiring video by Gnarly Bay (@gnarlybay) to see what can unravel when we slow down enough to notice what makes us feel alive!⠀
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Did you fall in love with the live art by Marco Sa

Did you fall in love with the live art by Marco Santini (@_marco_santini_) during the Conspiracy of Goodness Summit? You can now make it yours! ⠀⠀
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Where there’s a wasp, there’s a way! 🦟⠀ .

Where there’s a wasp, there’s a way! 🦟⠀
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The love affair between a wasp and a fig is one of the most interesting pairs of coevolution out there!⠀
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Click into our latest article where Nicole Jolley from True Food TV (@truefoodtv) takes us on a journey that will leave you in buzzing adoration for fresh figgies. 💜 ⠀
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