menu_open Columnists

Upworthy
We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Millennial parents are pleading with Boomer grandparents to stop giving excessive gifts to grandkids

latest 10

Upworthy

Emily Shiffer

Woman featured in iconic Great Depression photo didn't know she was famous until 40 years later

It's one of the most iconic and haunting photos of all time, up there with the likes of Hindenburg, The Falling Soldier, Burning Monk, Napalm Girl,...

yesterday 80

Upworthy

Jacalyn Wetzel

In an iconic 1975 clip, a teenage Michael Jackson stuns Cher during hypnotic robot dance duet

One of the most distinctive aspects of Michael Jackson's mega-stardom was that he grew up almost entirely in the public eye. He began performing...

yesterday 50

Upworthy

Tod Perry

Retired elementary school teacher reveals big way parents are 'messing up' with their kids

Few people understand kids better than their teachers. Not only do they spend all day with their students, but teachers get to know their kids'...

yesterday 6

Upworthy

Emily Shiffer

13 super common idioms that make zero sense until you know where they come from

I've always really liked cliches, idioms, proverbs, and common phrases we tend to use over and over. They can get repetitive at times, but they're...

yesterday 6

Upworthy

Evan Porter

Stray dog who went viral over toy store teddy bear obsession just had his life changed forever

A dog walks into a toy store and the world gets a little bit better. That was the case for a large brown and white mutt who wandered into the Plaza...

yesterday 6

Upworthy

Cecily Knobler

The one sign that someone is highly intelligent, according to philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer

Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) transformed our understanding of the human condition by arguing that people are primarily driven by...

yesterday 10

Upworthy

Tod Perry

Swim coach's reaction when toddler tried to kiss him is a masterclass in teaching boundaries

yesterday 2

Upworthy

Annie Reneau

Robin Williams being ridiculous in a 1977 phone commercial is a timeless delight

yesterday 2

Upworthy

Heather Wake

The two ways people who may not be naturally funny can show they have a great sense of humor

yesterday 3

Upworthy

Tod Perry

Therapists explain 6 fascinating personality traits of people who talk to themselves

Ever find yourself talking out loud while deciding what groceries to buy or before walking into a party you have been avoiding? While talking to...

yesterday 4

Upworthy

Emily Shiffer

Fascinating 'Dark-fly' experiment has finally allowed scientists to measure evolution in real time

yesterday 2

Upworthy

Evan Porter

World-famous 'mindreader' reveals 5-second hack for remembering people's names

yesterday 2

Upworthy

Evan Porter

Guy puts over 20,000 MTV videos on new website as a tribute to the 'golden era' of music videos

If you’ve been online in recent weeks, you’ve probably seen dramatic headlines or social-media posts suggesting the demise of MTV. Not true!...

yesterday 5

Upworthy

Ryan Reed

Classic 'Pick More Daisies' poem is inspiring a new wave of advice to people's younger selves

A beautiful poem has been circulating for decades. It has appeared in magazines, been quoted in emails, and, in recent years, found new life in...

previous day 6

Upworthy

Cecily Knobler

A viral post asked for positive things happening in America. Here are 10 of the best responses.

It's a brand new year, and there's no reason we can't tweak our algorithms just a bit to focus on some positive news. One Reddit user posed the...

monday 7

Upworthy

Cecily Knobler

10-year-old girl goes viral with soothing virtuoso song on her 'UFO' handpan drum

A 10-year-old musician named Sprites has gone viral for her incredible performance on the handpan, a percussion instrument that produces evocative...

02.01.2026 5

Upworthy

Ryan Reed

Frugal people share their best money-saving tips that worked for them in 2025

Frugal people share their best money-saving tips that worked for them in 2025

Saving money in 2025 was no easy feat. With rising home and grocery prices, everyday life became increasingly expensive. But frugal people made it...

30.12.2025 1

Upworthy

Emily Shiffer

104-year-old WWII veteran's haunting saxophone 'Star Spangled Banner' rendition stuns stadium crowd

104-year-old WWII veteran's haunting saxophone 'Star Spangled Banner' rendition stuns stadium crowd

Few moments can unite a group of disparate strangers like a beautiful pre-game rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." But this one happened to be...

29.12.2025 1

Upworthy

Ryan Reed