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Links we like: 9-year-olds at Nasa, trashy popsicles and lumber-filled luxury

August 16, 2017
Carly Bertolozzi

By: Carly Bertolozzi

When people have bold ideas, the world notices. Take a look at the stories below to see how people everywhere, from fourth graders to 60-year-old adventurers, are trying to change the world by daring to be bold.


Saving the world from aliens and vice versa: 9-year-old Jack tells NASA he should be their next planetary protection officer



Conservation commentary: 3 students make popsicles from polluted water



Fine dining is for everyone: At this trendy restaurant, you only pay what you can afford




Innovative architecture: Roughly the amount of trees in Central Park packed into one building



Promoting global citizenship: This life-long adventurer wants world parks, not national parks

Carly Bertolozzi

By: Carly Bertolozzi

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