Good News Stories for Monday 9/16

According to the Mount Sinai Hospital, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are actually good for your health! The spice is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Cinnamon and ginger may reduce high blood sugar and high cholesterol levels, and Ginger and Nutmeg help with indigestion, bloating and nausea. Read more here (Vogue)!


Cars and planes could soon be built out of batteries! Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a carbon fibre battery that could cover cars, phones and even laptops and allow energy storage while making each of them lighter! Read more here (Good News Network)!


LEGO announced they're increasing the amount of recycled products in their bricks to 50% without increasing prices! Read more here! (Good News Network)

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