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For Sara, being limbless no bar for winning handwriting competition
Sara Hinesley of US does not understand why it is extraordinary to win the 2019 Nicholas Maxim award for her beautiful cursive handwriting, as beating the odds is no big deal for the 10-year-old who was born without hands.
She can paint, draw and sculpt clay. Sara, making light of her achievement, said that when she learned to write in cursive this year, she found it easy. She can write in English and some Mandarin. Sara came from China in July 2015 to join her new family.
Her family learned that they should trust her judgement and let her do things her way as she has I-can-tackle-anything attitude. She has also won a cash prize of $500 (Rs 35,000 approximately).
Pusic the cat loves his new toy, toilet paper
Pusic the cat lives with a young Belarusian couple. He was adopted in December 2014, and since then, Pusic has grown to be a smart, curious and strong cat. Pusic loves his family and never hesitates to show his affection for his mom and dad.
After the couple decided to post a video of the hugs and kisses, Pusic became an Internet sensation. His videos and photos have gathered over 100 million views on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook and the numbers keep growing. His owners decided to surprise Pusic with 100 new rolls of toilet paper, placed all over the living room. And they set up a camera to capture the reaction of the ecstatic kitty, who is going absolutely nuts. They say they can’t help it and spoil their little pet with attention.
“We’re constantly making new toys for him and he is always interested in them,” the couple wrote.
Gorilla ‘girls’ selfie with park ranger goes viral
A park ranger’s selfie with two orphaned gorillas in Congo is going viral. Ranger Mathieu Shamavu was working at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, when the two gorillas decided to strike a pose.
The National Park posted the picture on Instagram. When it went viral the park posted, “YES, it’s real! Shamavu works for the park’s anti-poaching unit and the gorillas in the photo, Ndakazi and Ndeze, are both orphans who have been raised in the park.”
It also asked viewers not to be shocked by the gorillas’ poses. “It’s no surprise to see these girls on their two feet either — most primates are comfortable walking upright for short bursts of time,” the park explained.
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