What I Found Interesting: October 28, 2026

With so much happening around the world, we all could use some uplifting stories. Which is why I enjoy publishing my monthly post highlighting positive and good news. A new dwarf planet candidate, three men traveled from Italy to Ireland to return a lost wedding ring, and a happy 25th birthday to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine are few of the interesting stories I’ve enjoyed in the past month. I hope you enjoy them, too! What I Found Interesting Oooh, a new dwarf planet candidate has been discovered by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Announced this week by the International Astronomical Union Minor Planet Center, the large and bright object was found in the outer reaches of our Solar System, beyond the orbit of Pluto. Rubin Observatory’s unique strengths make it an incredible tool for investigating a wide range of astrophysical phenomena, from dark energy to the discovery of this dwarf planet candidate. Happy 25th birthday to one of my favorite websites I visit several times a…