For millions of people, 2016 will go down in history as the year they finally lost their faith in humanity. And given the events that have unfolded over the last 12 months, who can really blame them. But even though the papers are always full of bad news, there's actually a whole lot of good going on in the world. Don't believe us? Then check out this list, compiled by Bored Panda, to have your faith in humanity well and truly restored. Don't forget to vote for the most uplifting story!
#1 People Are Fleeing War-Torn Aleppo But This Man Is Staying To Care For Abandoned Cats
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1323points
#2 This Man Saved 1000 Dogs From Yulin Meat Festival Despite Being Beaten For This
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#3 Danish Woman Rescues 2-Year-Old Nigerian Boy Who Was Abandoned And Left To Die Because His Parents Thought He Was A Witch
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910points
#4 Flight Attendant Adopts Stray Dog Who Wouldn’t Stop Waiting For Her Outside Hotel
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821points
#5 Sick Tiger Cub Weighting Only 1/4 Of Normal Weight, Gets Rescued From Circus, Makes Incredible Recovery
816points
#6 Man Turns Old Truck Into Mobile Shower For Homeless People To Wash Up And Restore Their Dignity
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802points
#7 Dad And Son Rescued 30 Dogs Left Behind During The Flood In Brazoria County, Texas
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744points
#8 12-Year-Old Boy Learns To Sew To Make Over 800 Stuffed Animals For Sick Children
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718points
#9 This Guy Only Has Vision In One Eye, So He Bought A One-Eyed-Dog That No One Else Wanted
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653points
#10 World Champion Boxer Manny Pacquiao Builds 1,000 Homes For Poor Filipinos
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641points
#11 Stray Dog Who Joined Runner On 155-Mile Race Disappears So The Athlete Flies To China To Find Him
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579points
#12 Animal Shelter Partners With Elderly Care Facility To Save Both Orphaned Kittens And Elders
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457points
#14 Neighbors Repaired The House Of A Lonely Retired Teacher For Free
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412points
#15 This 8-Year-Old Boy Spent 2 Years Growing His Hair To Make Wigs For Kids With Cancer
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407points
#16 12-Year-Old Girl Fighting Rare Aging Disease Becomes Best Friends With 330 Lbs Weightlifter A.K.A. “The Beast”
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375points
#17 Bird Builds Her Nest On Police Car, The Cops Attach An Umbrella To The Windshield To Keep Her Safe From The Elements And Tape Off The Parking Spot So Nobody Bothers Her
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365points
#18 Hospital Lets Pets Visit Their Sick Humans To Make Them Feel Better
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#19 Albanian Police Surprises Hospitalized Children By Dressing As Superheroes
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#20 Olympic Runners Who Came Last After Helping Each Other Get Moved To The Finals
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346points