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This Online Group Shares Positive Pics, And Here Are 50 To Make You Smile (New Pics)
CuriositiesMAR 7, 2025

This Online Group Shares Positive Pics, And Here Are 50 To Make You Smile (New Pics)

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The world is full of wonder and goodness. But you often have to consciously look for it when things get truly tough and it feels like everything’s chaotic. A reminder that there are still people out there willing to be kind, supportive, and empathetic can restore a bit of your faith in humanity.
Today, we’re featuring some of the newest and best posts from the sprawling ‘Be Amazed’ online community, which aims to share some of the most positive and—unsurprisingly—amazing things about life, from examples of altruism to impressive nature photos. Keep scrolling to lift your spirits! Oh, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite pics.
Bored Panda reached out to Glenn Geher, Ph.D., to learn about kindness from an evolutionary perspective, as well as how we can all find joy during particularly stressful times. Dr. Geher is a professor of psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz and a published author. You'll find our interview with him as you read on.

#21 Elephant Family Sleeping Together

Elephants resting together in the wild, showcasing interesting animal behavior.
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Meanwhile, Healthline explains that even though negativity appears to be our “default setting,” we can still override it.

For example, you can increase your positivity by being more mindful of what is and isn't important in your life. You can also focus on more positivity by looking at what you’re grateful for and what you value.

#22 Dad’s Sober Transformation

Two contrasting images of the same man before and after a transformation, highlighting fascinating change.
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#23 I’m A Year Sober Today!

Person in a black shirt taking a mirror selfie in a bedroom. Interesting detail: visible plant reflection.
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#24 Dan Black, A Man Who Sacrificed His Chance To Walk Again For A Disabled Boy

A wheelchair-using man with a smiling boy; an inspiring story of selfless donation for stem cell surgery.
A UK man became paralyzed after a cycling accident and spent four years raising $26,000 to pay for a stem cell treatment that might help him walk again. However, upon hearing about a disabled boy needing surgery (who stood a better chance of success), he donated all the money to him instead.
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Originally, the ‘Be Amazed’ group was created back in late January of 2015. Now, more than a decade later, the project has grown to house a whopping 8.8 million members from all corners of the world.

At the time of writing, this group ranks among the top 1% of all subreddits by size. The team of moderators running the community describes it as a place to “find and share things which are amazing in a positive way.”

#25 Michael J. Fox Receives The Presidential Medal Of Freedom For His Advocacy In Parkinson’s Research - January 4th, 2025

A group of individuals in a formal setting with medals, showcasing interesting and fascinating moments.
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#26 Indian Actor Suniel Shetty Rescued 128 Trafficked Nepalese Women And Kept The Act Private

Indian actor sitting thoughtfully, highlighting fascinating facts about his humanitarian effort to help Nepalese women in 1996.
In 1996, Indian actor Suniel Shetty saved 128 Nepalese women rescued from a sex trafficking ring in Mumbai. When the Nepalese government refused to repatriate them, Shetty bought airfare for their return and ensured their safety. He kept this act private until one survivor revealed the story
24 years later in an interview.
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#27 This Is Truly Amazing

Thousands gather in Worcester rain at swabbing event to help a boy fighting cancer, showcasing fascinating human solidarity.
Almost 5,000 people waited for hours in the rain at a swabbing event in worcester. To get tested to see if they were a match to help save the life of a five-year-old boy fighting a rare cancer, after his parents asked for help.
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The mods explain that the content that the members are encouraged to share ought to be positive as well. And, of course, amazing, too. To that end, everyone’s encouraged to avoid more serious topics like politics or war, unless the main focus is something else. Furthermore, everyone’s expected to be on their best behavior and treat all the other community members with kindness.

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Man in a suit appears surprised next to a large, textured artwork. Fascinating scene captures attention.
In 1980s, "Weird Al" Yankovic turned down a $5 million beer endorsement deal, which would be worth around $14.5 million today, because he felt it was unethical given his young, impressionable fanbase.
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#29 In 1952, A Group Of Farmers "Arrested" The Town's Sheriff While He Was Attempting To Evict A Widow From Her Farm At The Behest Of A Local Insurance Company

Men gather near a sign reading "Widow's Homestead," highlighting fascinating facts about property rights protection.
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#30 Northern Cardinal Aka Red Bird From Angry Birds Flying Directly Towards Camera

Red cardinal flying towards the camera, creating an interesting and fascinating visual effect in a snowy forest setting.
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Which of the images that we’ve featured today from ‘Be Amazed’ caught your attention, dear Pandas? Which ones inspired you the most? What do you do to keep your spirits up whenever things get particularly tough? What’s the last kind thing that you did for someone? We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think and what you’ve done in the comments below.

#31 Dadarao Bilhore Has Been Filling Up Potholes Ever Since His Son Lost His Life Due To One

Man filling potholes after son's accident, illustrating fascinating facts.
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#32 John Cena Being A Great Guy

Person in green shirt meets a teen in a red shirt with Down's syndrome, showing a heartfelt connection.
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#33 Baby Elephant Tries To Hide Behind A Light Pole After Being Caught Committing Serious Crime Of Eating Sugarcane In A Field

Elephant hiding behind a streetlight at night, showcasing interesting wildlife behavior.
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#34 A True Legend

McDonald's employee with Down Syndrome retires after 32 years.
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#35 This Man Spoke With Every Parent In Uvalde, Texas To Build Personalized Caskets For All 19 Children Who Were Killed. His Name Is Trey Ganem

Man painting pink and white casket with TikTok design, showcasing fascinating creativity in a garage setting.
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#36 Snow Leopard In Ladakh ,india

Snow leopard standing on rocky terrain with snowy mountains in the background, showcasing fascinating wildlife facts.
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#37 Moon Rising Behind A Tree

Tree silhouetted against a large full moon, creating a fascinating visual effect.
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#38 Mongolian Girl Has A Laugh With Her Camel

Child laughing next to a seated camel in a field, showcasing fascinating facts and images.
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#39 After 15 Years Of Alcoholism & 50 Lbs Overweight. I Got Sober & Made Lifestyle Changes

Before and after weight loss transformation showcasing fascinating personal change.
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#40 One Of The Two Remaining Northern White Rhinos In The World, Guarded 24 Hours A Day

Person sitting beside a resting rhino under a blue sky, capturing a fascinating moment.
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