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Jennifer Aniston’s hairdresser reveals how he ‘accidentally’ created ‘The Rachel’ haircut

Jennifer Aniston’s hairdresser reveals how he ‘accidentally’ created ‘The Rachel’ haircut

Friends remains one of America’s most beloved sitcoms, 32 years after it debuted in September 1994. Actress Jennifer Aniston played Rachel Green,...

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Emily Shiffer

6 unexpected traits of highly successful people

6 unexpected traits of highly successful people

When we think of stereotypical “successful people” (as movies or TV shows often portray them), we usually associate words such as tenacity,...

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Cecily Knobler

Journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to secretly investigate New York City Lunatic Asylum in 1887

Journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to secretly investigate New York City Lunatic Asylum in 1887

Being sent to an insane asylum in the late 19th century was a tragic sentence, especially for women. Imagine purposefully trying to get committed to...

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Annie Reneau

9 pumpkin recipes from the 1800s that are totally worth bringing back this fall

9 pumpkin recipes from the 1800s that are totally worth bringing back this fall

October is the unofficial month of the pumpkin. Today, we enjoy pumpkin most notably in pies and spiced lattes, but pumpkin has been a culinary staple...

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Emily Shiffer

American Airlines pilot has profound reaction when a stranger hands him a hyperrealistic paper model of his plane

American Airlines pilot has profound reaction when a stranger hands him a hyperrealistic paper model of his plane

The Instagram account Jaeseo Papercraft has built a following of more than 400,000 people with a truly novel concept: Making hyperrealistic paper...

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Heather Wake

A dad and his son were asked to make the same everyday gestures. The 25-year gap between them was instantly obvious.

A dad and his son were asked to make the same everyday gestures. The 25-year gap between them was instantly obvious.

Technology evolves rapidly, but the physical habits we form around it linger for a lifetime. TikTok creator Chelsea Bare (@chelseabare) highlighted...

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Adam Albright-Hanna

Nickelodeon’s ‘Double Dare’ host Marc Summers reveals the recipe for the show’s famous green slime

Nickelodeon’s ‘Double Dare’ host Marc Summers reveals the recipe for the show’s famous green slime

Gen Xers and Millennials grew up watching one of the most iconic Nickelodeon game shows: Double Dare. Known for its competitive trivia and wacky...

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Emily Shiffer

High school teacher describes his most ‘unhinged but effective’ classroom management strategies

High school teacher describes his most ‘unhinged but effective’ classroom management strategies

Gen Alpha and the youngest Gen Zers are not like the generations before them. They were practically born with iPads in their hands and their faces...

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Evan Porter

Millions are using ‘talking buttons’ with their pets. It’s not speech. It’s not a gimmick, either.

Millions are using ‘talking buttons’ with their pets. It’s not speech. It’s not a gimmick, either.

Alexis Devine of Washington has built a massive social following of over eight million, but the fans don’t really belong to her. They belong to her...

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Evan Porter

In 1966, The Who appeared on French TV and blew people away with a Beach Boys song

In 1966, The Who appeared on French TV and blew people away with a Beach Boys song

When you think of mid-’60s rock bands, few big names are less alike than The Who and The Beach Boys. The Who were a ragtag British Invasion group...

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Tod Perry

Linguists explain the theory that Americans didn’t really ‘lose’ their British accents

Linguists explain the theory that Americans didn’t really ‘lose’ their British accents

As populations mix over time, dialects constantly evolve. But one might ask how…and why? Some linguists believe an accent isn’t so much “lost”...

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Cecily Knobler

22 teachers share the moment they realized they had a child genius in their classroom

22 teachers share the moment they realized they had a child genius in their classroom

While there’s no official checklist for spotting genius in a child, certain traits tend to show up time and again. Namely, an exceptional memory,...

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Heather Wake

Pet behaviorist explains the viral phenomenon of people buying their cats concrete slabs

Pet behaviorist explains the viral phenomenon of people buying their cats concrete slabs

If you’ve traipsed through @CatTok over the past few days, you’ve undoubtedly come across various videos of cat parents bringing their feline...

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Heather Wake

A 3-word method can help you make relaxed small talk that doesn’t feel like an interview

A lot of people are uncomfortable making small talk, but it’s an essential skill that can make or break your love life, career, and social...

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Tod Perry

30 cheap and delicious meals frugal people swear they never get sick of

30 cheap and delicious meals frugal people swear they never get sick of

Groceries are a major expense these days. And grocery prices are continuing to go up in 2025, according to the USDA. Still, making meals at home...

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Emily Shiffer

Mom has comical response to commenters who complained she was too old for her outfit choices

Mom has comical response to commenters who complained she was too old for her outfit choices

Once women reach a certain age, society does something weird. It starts sending messages that you’re simply too old to dress as if you have a social...

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Jacalyn Wetzel

Youth soccer is notoriously expensive. At 16, he started a mentorship program for priced out families.

Youth soccer is notoriously expensive. At 16, he started a mentorship program for priced out families.

Brando Babini found his love for soccer at an early age, when he started playing with his Italian father and family friends on a hard surface near...

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Emily Shiffer

Parents reveal their most ‘unhinged’ parenting tactics, and the creativity is next level

Parents reveal their most ‘unhinged’ parenting tactics, and the creativity is next level

Raising kids is hard, as every parent knows. Even “easy” kids require a lot of energy, time, and patience, and few parents end up with all easy...

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Annie Reneau

Former model who lost his ‘pretty privilege’ reveals how it altered his perspective on life

Former model who lost his ‘pretty privilege’ reveals how it altered his perspective on life

One of the most unfair things about life is that some people are born naturally good-looking, while others are not. Those blessed with incredible...

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Tod Perry

How a youth group of Cherokee girls made history fighting for a sacred river

How a youth group of Cherokee girls made history fighting for a sacred river

It all started with salamanders. Girls from the NAIWA Daughters, the youth wing of the North American Indian Women’s Association, were tubing on the...

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Adam Albright-Hanna

The Bee Gees’ perfect harmonies on Johnny Carson in 1973 left him completely speechless

The Bee Gees’ perfect harmonies on Johnny Carson in 1973 left him completely speechless

The Bee Gees were one of the most popular pop groups in the world from the late ‘60s to the late ‘70s. In the early years, they had big hits such...

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Tod Perry

7 idioms from other cultures that sound hilarious when translated into English

7 idioms from other cultures that sound hilarious when translated into English

You probably know what it means to hit the hay, tie the knot or buy a lemon. Maybe you’ve already killed two birds with one stone today, so...

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Heather Wake

Former teacher shares the four things she couldn’t tell parents that she’s free to reveal now

Maggie Perkins, 32, made headlines in 2022 when she quit the teaching profession to work at Costco, and showed no interest in looking back. “The...

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Tod Perry

Pet owners share what it’s really like living with the ‘least popular’ dog breed in America

Pet owners share what it’s really like living with the ‘least popular’ dog breed in America

For years, the English Foxhound held an unenviable title: the least popular dog breed in America. But in the most recent AKC rankings, the Foxhound...

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Upworthy Staff

Clara knows what it’s like to grow up inside a hospital. Now, she’s helping other kids find comfort.

Clara knows what it’s like to grow up inside a hospital. Now, she’s helping other kids find comfort.

In the hallways of Shriners Children’s™, you can usually hear Clara before you see her. When she’s not singing songs from her favorite musical...

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Sarah Watts

Software engineer tricks a car dealership chatbot into ‘selling’ him a Chevy Tahoe for $1

Software engineer tricks a car dealership chatbot into ‘selling’ him a Chevy Tahoe for $1

The AI arms race is here and only getting more intense. The frantic desire to weave artificial intelligence into every aspect of our lives is on, and...

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Tod Perry

Man visits his empty home and discovers squatters, so he moves in with them

Man visits his empty home and discovers squatters, so he moves in with them

Picture it: you buy a new home knowing it’s a bit of a fixer upper, but it’s yours. You’re expecting to move in slowly while you work on the...

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Jacalyn Wetzel

Gen X mom reenacts ‘coming home from school in the 80s’ and it couldn’t be more perfect

Gen X mom reenacts ‘coming home from school in the 80s’ and it couldn’t be more perfect

Generation X, made up of those born between 1965 and 1980, has many claims-to-fame in their younger years game. Gen X brought the world Prince and...

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Annie Reneau

Research reveals two kinds of high school popularity, which lead to opposite outcomes

Research reveals two kinds of high school popularity, which lead to opposite outcomes

Even decades into adulthood, most of us still remember who the popular kids were in high school, at least by face if not by name. Something about...

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Annie Reneau

The real-life love story of Maria and Georg Von Trapp we didn’t see in ‘The Sound of Music’

The real-life love story of Maria and Georg Von Trapp we didn’t see in ‘The Sound of Music’

The Sound of Music has been beloved for generations, partially for the music (and Julie Andrews’ angelic voice), partially for the historical...

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Upworthy Staff

11 ‘unspoken rules’ cats expect their humans to know and follow

11 ‘unspoken rules’ cats expect their humans to know and follow

Whether you’re a cat person, a dog person, or neither, you likely know that cats have a reputation for being…mmm, particular. Cats like what they...

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Annie Reneau

Time seems to speed up as we get older. A 60-second fix can slow it down.

Time seems to speed up as we get older. A 60-second fix can slow it down.

Imagine this scenario, if you will: You’re scrolling along, minding your own business on the internet, when this little nugget comes across your...

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Annie Reneau

Author explains his yearly ‘1-6-4 system’ for becoming a more interesting person

Author explains his yearly ‘1-6-4 system’ for becoming a more interesting person

It’s all about commitment. Well, that and the “11 things” you can do in 365 days to change your life, if only just a little. That’s what New...

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Cecily Knobler

One of America’s most ‘influential’ chefs was enslaved by Thomas Jefferson. He was famous for ‘snow eggs.’

One of America’s most ‘influential’ chefs was enslaved by Thomas Jefferson. He was famous for ‘snow eggs.’

Thomas Jefferson‘s accomplishments as a Founding Father of the United States are unmatched. He drafted the first version of the Declaration of...

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Emily Shiffer

‘Lunch in my city’ trend helps you find hidden local gems while helping small businesses thrive

‘Lunch in my city’ trend helps you find hidden local gems while helping small businesses thrive

A growing TikTok trend is introducing the culinarily curious to hidden gems while simultaneously breathing new life into local businesses.  The...

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Heather Wake

‘Are you alright, boys?’: Single woman calls out men for not asking any questions on dates

‘Are you alright, boys?’: Single woman calls out men for not asking any questions on dates

Laura Ann Moore, a money mindset expert, financial coach, and host of the Mind Money Soul podcast, recently went viral on TikTok for being honest...

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Tod Perry

8 old-fashioned Southern etiquette rules are still relevant today

8 old-fashioned Southern etiquette rules are still relevant today

Honoring proper etiquette rules and manners is an easy way to win people over and make new friends in a social setting. In Southern culture, social...

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Emily Shiffer

Taco lovers are blown away by the ‘Moses fold’ hack that keeps all the fillings in

Taco lovers are blown away by the ‘Moses fold’ hack that keeps all the fillings in

Anyone who’s eaten a taco knows the struggle: you get all your taco fillings tucked in just so, but as soon as you bite into one end, the delicious...

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Annie Reneau

Australian living in the U.S. explains why Americans talk to strangers. It makes perfect sense.

Australian living in the U.S. explains why Americans talk to strangers. It makes perfect sense.

We Americans are known for our tendency to chit-chat with almost anyone. The more introverted among us might not love it, but in the United States,...

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Annie Reneau

Mom helps baby who can’t walk yet dance first powwow to inspire young Crees to learn their culture

Mom helps baby who can’t walk yet dance first powwow to inspire young Crees to learn their culture

Saskatchewan-based Morgan Opikokew didn’t know that strapping her four-month-old daughter Margot into a harness to help her participate in her first...

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Heather Wake

The Eagles drafted him in 1944. He didn’t find out until he read it in the newspaper 55 years later.

The Eagles drafted him in 1944. He didn’t find out until he read it in the newspaper 55 years later.

The 1944 NFL draft ran 32 rounds. In the 20th round, with the 206th pick, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Syracuse fullback Norm Michael. At the...

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Adam Albright-Hanna

A former NFL player just solved a math mystery from the ’90s. His story is remarkable.

A former NFL player just solved a math mystery from the ’90s. His story is remarkable.

John Urschel’s career as a football player coming out of Penn State was nothing that would normally make headline news. He was a promising guard on...

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Evan Porter

Former NASA scientist claims she died three times. What she saw convinced her heaven is real.

Former NASA scientist claims she died three times. What she saw convinced her heaven is real.

Ingrid Honkala holds a PhD in marine science and says she spent years working as an oceanographer for NASA and the U.S. Navy. She also says she has...

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Adam Albright-Hanna

Study proves ‘The Pygmalion Effect’ greatly increases the confidence of kids

Study proves ‘The Pygmalion Effect’ greatly increases the confidence of kids

Did you ever have a teacher, parent, or even a coach who believed in you so deeply that you began to believe in yourself? They saw your raw talent and...

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Cecily Knobler

Researchers find the number of steps teens should take each day to avoid depression

Researchers find the number of steps teens should take each day to avoid depression

America is currently undergoing a teen mental health crisis. Although things have slightly improved over the past few years, in 2025, 33% of U.S. high...

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Tod Perry

Sweden’s tourism board blatantly courts introverts in a delightfully self-aware ad

Sweden’s tourism board blatantly courts introverts in a delightfully self-aware ad

There are lots of reasons someone might want to visit Sweden: The islands of Stockholm. The Northern Lights. The natural beauty. The introverted...

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Annie Reneau

Woman fixes her finances after realizing 5 simple habits were why she ‘was always broke’

Woman fixes her finances after realizing 5 simple habits were why she ‘was always broke’

It can be easy to feel like nothing short of a miraculous windfall can really make a difference in our finances, especially when so many things beyond...

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Heather Wake

A kid got his head stuck between two iron bars. Millions have watched NY firefighters free him.

A kid got his head stuck between two iron bars. Millions have watched NY firefighters free him.

Most people don’t realize that only a small percentage of firefighter calls involve suppressing an actual fire. Most of the time, these emergency...

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Evan Porter

A simple ‘thank you’ note from Angelina Jolie has Gen X and Gen Z debating if her handwriting is legible

A simple ‘thank you’ note from Angelina Jolie has Gen X and Gen Z debating if her handwriting is legible

Like most Gen X-ers, 51-year-old Angelina Jolie likely had to study penmanship in elementary school. (As a fellow Gen X-er, I can attest that this...

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Cecily Knobler

Man passionately explains the meaning of staircases in movies and now people can’t unsee it

Moviemaking magic is part art and part science, and most of us don’t fully know how the cinematic sausage gets made. Many people enjoy watching...

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Annie Reneau