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Good Things That Have Happened In 2016

2016 has been a pretty rough year, but it has also been a really good one.

Krista Little

Dec 13, 2016

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There is no debating the fact that 2016 has been an absolutely insane year. This year has seen many deaths, natural disasters, and that crazy election. It's hard to see good when there is so much bad going on in the world, but there have definitely been some really cool things that have happened this year, and here are a few.

1. The Tiger Population Is Growing

For the past 100 years, the number of tigers in the world has been decreasing rapidly. 2016 is the first year that the numbers of tigers have risen, not declined, in many decades. The fight to save tigers is no where near over, but it definitely feels good to see these numbers rising.

2. India Planted 50 Million Trees In One Day

On July 11, 800,000 volunteers in Uttar Pradesh, India worked to plant 50 MILLION trees. India has one of the worst air qualities in the world, so these trees will hopefully give them some fresh air and undo some of the effects deforestation has had on their state.

3. There Has Been Promising New Research For Alzheimer's Patients

New research conducted this year showed that when rats with Alzheimer's were showed a certain flickering light, the brain sent immune cells to fight the plaque in the brain that the disease caused. This is still far from being tested on actual patients, but this research, if nothing else, revealed the role the immune system has in the disease, which could definitely help future research.

4. This Grandpa Learned How To Knit So He Could Make Caps For Premature Babies

Ed Moseley, 86, ended up knitting 55 caps for preemies. Mr. Moseley inspired some people around him to do the same, and he ended up donating 300 caps to Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Heart swell.

5. The Cubs Won The World Series

Whether you're a fan or not, this was a super cool moment to watch. After a 108 year streak, the Cubs won the World Series with an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

6. Leonardo Dicaprio Won An Oscar

I mean...finally!

There is so much more I could add to this list. 2016 has been a pretty rough year, but it has also been a really good one.

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Good Things That Have Happened In 2016

2016 has been a pretty rough year, but it has also been a really good one.

1. The Tiger Population Is Growing

2. India Planted 50 Million Trees In One Day

3. There Has Been Promising New Research For Alzheimer's Patients

4. This Grandpa Learned How To Knit So He Could Make Caps For Premature Babies

5. The Cubs Won The World Series

6. Leonardo Dicaprio Won An Oscar

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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