Here’s another reason to love crowdfunding: Thousands of internet users have banded together to collectively buy an abandoned castle in France. Each internet user paid at least 50 euros to raise the 500,000 euros needed to buy it with the hopes of getting it restored. The castle dates back to the 13th century, and was abandoned in 1932 after a fire destroyed the roof. Now trees and plants grow where the roof would be.
A crowdfunding campaign has raised money to buy an abandoned castle in France
More of Today's Solutions
Nepal’s highest court orders government to guarantee same-sex marriage rights
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Finally, Nepal has marriage equality. On June 18, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a binding directive ordering the ...
Read MoreThe skin compound that makes some more delicious to mosquitoes than others
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Mosquitoes don’t pick targets randomly. They run a multi-stage sensory scan, and new research is beginning to explain ...
Read More3 healthy habits to boost your immunity this cold and flu season
A mild headache that just won't go away, a box of tissues by the bed, and sleeping uncomfortably with your mouth wide open... It's ...
Read More3 foolproof ways to signal commitment in the confusing world of modern dating
Even while the ceremony and tradition of conventional marriages are losing their appeal to many couples these days, the pursuit of long-term relationships remains a ...
Read More
