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Eliana, Aurora, Luca, Malachi: The baby names that ruled 2025 and what to expect in 2026

Eliana, Aurora, Luca, Malachi: The baby names that ruled 2025 and what to expect in 2026

Naming a baby can be a fun endeavor, but it's also a lot of pressure. Names are personal, often meaningful, and unless we decide to change them...

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Annie Reneau

17 Great Depression recipes people still cook today during hard times

17 Great Depression recipes people still cook today during hard times

The Great Depression, which lasted from 1929-1939, caused economic turmoil worldwide. Families struggled to feed themselves, and went to extreme...

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Emily Shiffer

Rare clip of the Bee Gees singing 'How Deep Is Your Love' a cappella somehow tops the original

Rare clip of the Bee Gees singing 'How Deep Is Your Love' a cappella somehow tops the original

Not all live performances are created equal, but when the circumstances and the talent are just right, they can far surpass studio recordings. In...

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Tod Perry

Martin Sheen reveals the reason he regrets changing his name for Hollywood success

Martin Sheen reveals the reason he regrets changing his name for Hollywood success

It's not uncommon for entertainers to change their names. It can be something easily identifiable in some situations, like 50 Cent; most people...

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Jacalyn Wetzel

In moving photo series, woman captures her parents waving goodbye to her for 27 years

In moving photo series, woman captures her parents waving goodbye to her for 27 years

For most people, losing a parent is one of the most heartbreaking events in a person's life. Whether you have a complicated relationship or a super...

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Rima Biswas

Boyfriend shows up with flowers after being 'ignored.' When the door opened, his heart stopped.

Boyfriend shows up with flowers after being 'ignored.' When the door opened, his heart stopped.

It’s not unusual for two people in a relationship to be thinking about each other at the same time without knowing it. One might show up to help or...

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Prachi Mallick

Parents share the 'one simple habit' that made their lives run so much smoother

Parents share the 'one simple habit' that made their lives run so much smoother

When parents are pushed to the limit (which, let’s face it, is pretty much all the time) the last thing they need is some newfangled , overly...

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Heather Wake

Professor shares the 'literal switch' in our bodies that can be flipped to make us feel safe

Professor shares the 'literal switch' in our bodies that can be flipped to make us feel safe

With the exception of a small few, we’ve all felt the instant Zen that comes from a carefully given caress. That feeling of absolute calm and...

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Heather Wake

Researchers discover a trait in kids that can predict how long their parents live

Researchers discover a trait in kids that can predict how long their parents live

It’s common knowledge that in longevity studies, people who are smarter than average as children live longer than those with average or...

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Tod Perry

10 conversation starters that will instantly draw people to you

10 conversation starters that will instantly draw people to you

Knowing how to start a conversation in a new social or professional setting can be difficult. Small talk can quickly become dull and uncomfortable....

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Emily Shiffer

Woman quits 6-figure job to live on cruise ships and discovers complicated reality 2 months in

Woman quits 6-figure job to live on cruise ships and discovers complicated reality 2 months in

We've all thought about it. Almost every one of us has been at the beach, at a resort, or on a cruise and thought, "Wow, I really wish we could...

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Evan Porter

11-year-olds mowed 50 lawns for free so the 'Lawnmower Man' donated gear to open a business

11-year-olds mowed 50 lawns for free so the 'Lawnmower Man' donated gear to open a business

Rodney Smith Jr., of Huntsville, Alabama, was profiled by KMBC in 2023 for his generous donation to two 11-year-olds who completed his 50 Yard...

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Tod Perry

Michael Che pranks Colin Jost on April Fools' Day

Many great comedians have sat at the helm of the “Weekend Update” desk on Saturday Night Live over the show’s 50 seasons. Chevy Chase was known for...

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Tod Perry

Study pinpoints the exact two ages at which humans age the most dramatically

Study pinpoints the exact two ages at which humans age the most dramatically

Getting older is weird. You're trucking along, enjoying your middle-aged life, finally feeling like a real adult, when you look in the mirror one...

04.11.2025 1

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Annie Reneau

51-year-old empty nester who struggled to declutter her house shares 8 tips that finally worked

51-year-old empty nester who struggled to declutter her house shares 8 tips that finally worked

Deep cleaning and decluttering a home is a daunting task—especially for empty nesters. After spending a lifetime creating memories and living...

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Emily Shiffer

Man's reaction to hearing his stepdaughter call him 'Dad' is an emotional masterpiece

Man's reaction to hearing his stepdaughter call him 'Dad' is an emotional masterpiece

Being a parent is often a thankless job, and being a stepparent is usually even more thankless. But most parents show up and do their best to make...

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Jacalyn Wetzel

The movie 'Step Brothers' gave incredibly insightful advice using just 4 words

The movie 'Step Brothers' gave incredibly insightful advice using just 4 words

One never knows where they'll get a pearl of wisdom. Could be a fortune cookie, a spiritual retreat, or a self-help book. On rare occasions, it...

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Cecily Knobler

15 old-school casserole recipes that feel like home for boomers and Gen Xers

15 old-school casserole recipes that feel like home for boomers and Gen Xers

Childhood dishes can take you straight back to your seat at the family dinner table. Comfort meals that were served there are uber nostalgic. And...

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Emily Shiffer

Woman's cat sings duets with her, which sounds totally fake until you hear him 'sing'

Woman's cat sings duets with her, which sounds totally fake until you hear him 'sing'

Everyone thinks their pets are extraordinary, but some people genuinely have cats, dogs, birds, or other animals that stand out from the rest. Dogs...

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Annie Reneau

A man wrote a heartfelt LinkedIn post about his dad losing his job. It paid off immediately.

A man wrote a heartfelt LinkedIn post about his dad losing his job. It paid off immediately.

It's a hard time for anyone to be looking for a job, but it's especially tough when you're older and a little out of the loop on modern job seeking...

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Heather Wake

People are sharing the 'biggest problem' in their lives right now and it's oddly comforting

People are sharing the 'biggest problem' in their lives right now and it's oddly comforting

If it feels like right now is a tough time to be alive, you're not alone. Modern conveniences have made basic survival easier for many of us, but...

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Evan Porter

The secret side of Disney World that runners use to maximize their vacation and relaxation

The secret side of Disney World that runners use to maximize their vacation and relaxation

Unless you belong to the exclusive club of Disney adults, going to Disney World seems like a family trip that involves a little crying, long lines,...

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Jacalyn Wetzel

Expert on high-intelligence shares 9 'unspoken' signs someone might be a genius

Expert on high-intelligence shares 9 'unspoken' signs someone might be a genius

To quote the great poet Bret Michaels of the glam band Poison, "Every rose has its thorn." In other words, for those who don't speak '80s...

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Cecily Knobler

Only child asks friends what it's like growing up with siblings. They showed her instead.

Only child asks friends what it's like growing up with siblings. They showed her instead.

Ahhh, siblings. Sometimes they're your best friends and other times your living room turns into an MMA octagon over the remote control. If you grew...

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Upworthy Staff

Fascinating video explains why silent movie stars looked so weird on screen

Fascinating video explains why silent movie stars looked so weird on screen

Film lovers and historians have long marveled at the hypnotic faces of the silent era: ghost-white skin, black lips, those hypnotically hollow...

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Heather Wake