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6 Positive Things Happening In The World

Here's some good news for once.

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6 Positive Things Happening In The World
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When reading the daily headlines in the newspaper makes your stomach churn, it's nearly impossible to believe that there are any good things going on anymore. The nightmare-like terror found in the violence, murders, stealing, accidents, and wars mentioned continuously by the media can take a toll on anyone. We all could use a little boost of positivity, especially in the increasingly crazy world we live in.

1. There's an Alzheimer's vaccine that may become as common as a flu shot.

Unfortunately, according to Medical News Today, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease every 67 seconds. With Alzheimer's disease becoming increasingly common in the US and around the world, the results of a new study bring great relief; researchers have found that a working preventative measure for Alzheimer's disease is in our near future. One day, it may even become as common as the flu shot is today.

2. The ozone layer is repairing itself.

Ditching all the cans of hairspray used in the 1980s has greatly influenced the repairing process of the Earth's ozone layer.

3. The world's average life expectancy has increased by six years since the year 1990.

We're living longer! And living longer means three things:

1. More adventures.

2. More time to read good books.

3. More coffee shops to try vanilla iced coffees from.

4. Profits from "Mein Kampf" will be donated to aging holocaust survivors.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt chooses to donate profits from Hitler's 'Mein Kampf,' an autobiography that has been flying off of shelves since it's first publication, to holocaust related causes. Profits will be donated specifically to the Holocaust survivors in the aging process.

5. Child mortality rates are the lowest they've ever been.

It's safe to say that upgraded technology, the spread of healthcare, and increasing prosperity have a thing or two to do with this.

6. Believe it or not, the crime rate in the US is declining.

The United States' crime rate has decreased by 74 percent since its peak in 1994, but many Americans fail to recognize this. With the increased significance of the media, our society will always feel as though we live in constant danger; even as the rates dwindle.

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