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In 2016, Burt's Bees co-founder gave US 87,500 acres; now it's a monument

Roxanne Quimby, the visionary behind Burt's Bees, initially embraced a life of artistic expression and sustainability before venturing into the business world. After partnering with Burt Shavitz, they created a beloved range of beeswax products. Motivated by her love for nature, Quimby invested her earnings into the conservation of Maine's forests, acquiring extensive land despite pushback from…

In 2016, Burt's Bees co-founder gave US 87,500 acres; now it's a monument

We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Fever Star Sets Incredible WNBA Record — And It's Not Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell is having an all-time great WNBA season, and it's flying under the radar.

  • Kelsey Mitchell scores 37 points in Fever's loss to Dallas Wings
  • Mitchell extends 20+ point game streak to 21, breaking Wilson's record
  • Fever remain 8-3 since All-Star break, secure No. 4 seed in league

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