The Happy Pod: The giant Christmas 'tree' made of trees

Update: 2023-12-09

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Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the Italian town of Gubbio lights its world record breaking Christmas Tree. Also: how a medical clinic in Borneo is helping to reduce deforestation. And the loneliest manatee, lonely no more.

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The Happy Pod: The giant Christmas 'tree' made of trees

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The Happy Pod: The giant Christmas 'tree' made of trees

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The Happy Pod: The giant Christmas 'tree' made of trees