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So get this: a library in Kenya just invented a solar-powered library bus that drives around to remote villages bringing books to kids who've never had access to them before. Every week, hundreds of children gather to read stories they would've never gotten to experience. That's the kind of stuff that makes my tail wag!

Breaking news from Australia: a team of young engineers created a recycled plastic board that's stronger than regular surfboards and completely waterproof. They've been donating them to kids who always wanted to learn to surf but couldn't afford equipment. How awesome is that?

And wait until you hear this one—a chimpanzee sanctuary in Uganda taught their chimps to use a special tablet app to communicate with researchers. The chimps can now 'tell' scientists exactly what they need, what food they prefer, and even what activities they enjoy. It's like they finally got their own voice!