CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: The Lucky Guy with a Tooth for an Eye
Sep 27, 2025
The Chicago River Swim makes a splash once again after nearly a century. In Alaska, Fat Bear Week celebrates nature's robust wildlife. A groundbreaking surgery using a tooth helps restore vision for one lucky man. New satellites aim to revolutionize wildfire detection, offering rapid response capabilities. A Texas family rejoices as they expect their first daughter in over 100 years, breaking a long-standing streak.
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Reviving The Chicago River Swim
- Doug McConnell spent over a decade pushing to revive the Chicago River Swim, which last ran 98 years ago.
- Over 250 people swam this year and proceeds funded ALS research and youth lessons.
Fat Bear Week Goes Global
- Fat Bear Week started in 2014 and now draws global votes celebrating bears that bulk up for winter.
- Katmai National Park highlights salmon abundance and the bears' need for fat to survive months of famine.
Tooth Implanted As An Eye Lens
- Brent Chapman lost an eye and most vision after Stevens-Johnson syndrome at 13 and underwent nearly 50 surgeries.
- Dr. Greg Maloney implanted a carved canine tooth with a lens into Brent's eye, restoring functional vision after 20+ years.