When a group of pygmy sperm whales repeatedly beached themselves off Mahia beach, people tried over an hour and a half to get them to sea. Just when humans were about to give up, a dolphin appeared, communicated with the whales and led them to safety.

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This is awesome. Botanicalls Twitter DIY lets your plant tell you what it's doing via online status updates that reach you anywhere in the world. When your plant needs water, it will post to let you know, and send its thanks when you show it love.

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