Turns out, there was a lot of good that happened in 2017!I think we all can agree that 2017 was stressful in more ways than one, but as we continue to reflect and work on those new resolutions, let’s not forget to count those 2017 blessings!
Twitter user Jacob Atkins is here to help us do just that. Sick and tired of so much harping on 2017’s low moments, he started a Twitter thread to announce good news from 2017 that you might not have heard.
Here are some of the highlights:
Once Amazon’s new headquarters is finished it will include space to shelter 200 homeless people. pic.twitter.com/8ki9aCmKlT
— Jacob Atkins (@atkins_jacob1) December 21, 2017
The snow leopard has been taken off the endangered species list. pic.twitter.com/nryfZ7EN45
— Jacob Atkins (@atkins_jacob1) December 21, 2017
HIV/AIDS is no longer the leading cause of death in Africa. pic.twitter.com/x3tfXjPzPS
— Jacob Atkins (@atkins_jacob1) December 21, 2017
Child labor rates have declined by half since 2000. pic.twitter.com/f5RkRHl5f0
— Jacob Atkins (@atkins_jacob1) December 21, 2017
Last story, probably heard of it but I like it. At the end of the 1st quarter of football games the University of Iowa fans stand and wave to the kids in the children’s hospital across the street. pic.twitter.com/dALmeP3BFy
— Jacob Atkins (@atkins_jacob1) December 21, 2017
2017, you had your moments. Let’s make 2018 even better.
To check out the entire thread, click here!
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