Volunteer Shortage Creates Hardship for Charities

Volunteers can be a lifeline for non-profit organizations, but statistics say the people are not showing up to help. Formal volunteerism in the United States dropped 7% between 2019 and 2021, according to a U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps survey.

This House Is Made Entirely of Plastic

Gary Bencheghib used 35,000 trash bags to make a recycled tiny home. Some of the furniture pieces were made from plastic cups and straws. Two years ago, Bencheghib started cleaning up the beaches and other areas of Bali that had a lot of litter.

Cocaine and Other Things Found Floating in Water

These weird things were all floating in water. In 2022, 1.3 tons of cocaine were found bobbing near the Mexico coast. In 2022, several floating islands formed on a lake in Turkey, attracting many visitors to the region.

Cow Farts Run This Tractor

Are cows and their waste getting a bad rap? Mark Howell told CBS News that cow excrement, and the methane gas it produces, have been misused. When the gas is captured and treated, it can be used as fuel. In fact, he’s using it to power his farm’s tractor.