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Viral 2-minute reading test proves reading 900 words per minute isn't as hard as we might think

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Annie Reneau

What makes kids popular in high school? Researchers found they share the same personality trait.

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Tod Perry

People praise YouTuber Kai Cenat after he was mocked for looking up words while reading books

yesterday 4

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Annie Reneau

Costco famously pays its workers well. Here's how much they employees made on average in 2025.

yesterday 5

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Emily Shiffer

People share the frugal habits they learned from relatives who lived through the Great Depression

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Emily Shiffer

People share 36 of the most beautiful first names they've ever heard

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Emily Shiffer

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing

yesterday 5

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Kat Hong

A Japanese photographer's simple request resulted in pure magic and 3.4 million views

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Kat Hong

Comedian Tig Notaro eloquently opens up about love and grief in Upworthy exclusive

Comedian Tig Notaro eloquently opens up about love and grief in Upworthy exclusive

Tig Notaro truly contains multitudes. She has the ability to keep people howling by charmingly re-framing the world in an absurd, yet hilariously...

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Cecily Knobler

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman shares 'really weird' trick to fall asleep in five minutes

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman shares 'really weird' trick to fall asleep in five minutes

There is nothing worse than lying in your bed, with your mind racing, and you can’t fall asleep. The longer you lie in bed, the more anxious you...

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Tod Perry

Woman from Denmark shares 'normal' things that are considered rude in Nordic countries

Woman from Denmark shares 'normal' things that are considered rude in Nordic countries

The saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," has been around since ancient times and is still a good reminder that customs and habits vary...

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Annie Reneau

Communications expert shares 3 phrases to use with someone who won't admit they're wrong

Communications expert shares 3 phrases to use with someone who won't admit they're wrong

Dealing with people who can't admit they're wrong can be aggravating, especially when you present them with facts and they still refuse to budge....

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Tod Perry

A mom showed 'Ferris Bueller' to her Gen Z kids and was surprised by who they think is the hero

A mom showed 'Ferris Bueller' to her Gen Z kids and was surprised by who they think is the hero

When my friend invited me to join her family for their once-a-month movie night, she asked which John Hughes movie she should show her 14-year-old...

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Cecily Knobler

A student whose parent died started coming to school with messy hair. Her teacher stepped in.

A student whose parent died started coming to school with messy hair. Her teacher stepped in.

Teachers play a much larger role than simply being educators—in fact, teaching basic reading and writing pales in comparison to the nurturing, life...

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Emily Shiffer

In a 1977 clip, Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie nail a sexist question about being 'pretty faces'

In a 1977 clip, Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie nail a sexist question about being 'pretty faces'

Perhaps anticipating that musical artists might be more sensitive than most, music journalists sometimes gently goad them to provoke reactive...

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Cecily Knobler

In 1993, stunned 'Wheel of Fortune' contestants tried, and failed, to solve the show's hardest puzzle ever

In 1993, stunned 'Wheel of Fortune' contestants tried, and failed, to solve the show's hardest puzzle ever

Few TV moments are as satisfying as a Wheel of Fortune blunder. They usually go viral because of a wildly goofy answer, like the 2024 classic...

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Ryan Reed

A NASA engineer let bed bugs bite him so we can all sleep better. Here's what he learned.

A NASA engineer let bed bugs bite him so we can all sleep better. Here's what he learned.

Every parent has said the line: "Good night! Sleep tight! Don't let the bed bugs bite!" This sing-song rhyme that has been around for centuries...

thursday 8

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Annie Reneau

Teacher stirs 'controversy' by being brutally honest with students about their reading level

Teacher stirs 'controversy' by being brutally honest with students about their reading level

Remember in school when the teacher would split the class into different reading groups? One was always, clearly, more advanced, while the other...

thursday 9

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Tod Perry

24 kids trashed a party they never RSVPd for. Now parents are debating birthday etiquette.

24 kids trashed a party they never RSVPd for. Now parents are debating birthday etiquette.

Kids birthday party culture is definitely a source of major strife in the current zeitgeist. For one thing, parties have become outrageously...

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Evan Porter

Linguists explain why people often say 'is is' even though we'd never write it that way

Linguists explain why people often say 'is is' even though we'd never write it that way

The English language is bizarre, littered with inconsistent rules, surprising pronunciations and subtle quirks in phrasing that we often overlook....

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Ryan Reed

People from around the globe share 15 signs that someone is obviously an American

People from around the globe share 15 signs that someone is obviously an American

One of the fun things about traveling to different countries is that you not only get to learn about other cultures, but you also learn some things...

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Tod Perry

Public speaking expert shares the 3 'magic' phrases that instantly make you more likable

Public speaking expert shares the 3 'magic' phrases that instantly make you more likable

When we think of someone likable, we often imagine a person with a big personality who's the life of the party. We conjure up images of social...

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Tod Perry

German man picks apart the American habit of smiling at strangers in the most German way

German man picks apart the American habit of smiling at strangers in the most German way

Americans have such an interesting reputation internationally, but one that seems to give our nationality away in Germany is our habit of smiling....

14.01.2026 5

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Jacalyn Wetzel

People born before 1970 share what they ate for dinner growing up, and it's a blast from the past

People born before 1970 share what they ate for dinner growing up, and it's a blast from the past

"What's for dinner?" has been asked by kids for millennia, probably, and the most common answers depend on both where and at what time in history...

14.01.2026 1

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Annie Reneau

Stranger leaves the perfect note for upstairs neighbor about their noisy cat running around

Stranger leaves the perfect note for upstairs neighbor about their noisy cat running around

Living in close proximity to others, such as sharing walls, floors, and ceilings in an apartment building, means occasionally having to communicate...

14.01.2026 1

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Annie Reneau

Mom finds long-lost grocery receipt from 1997. She bought 122 items for a shockingly low price.

Mom finds long-lost grocery receipt from 1997. She bought 122 items for a shockingly low price.

It's no secret that grocery prices today are astronomical. As people look for more ways to save on their grocery bills, it can spark nostalgia for...

14.01.2026 10

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Emily Shiffer

Dentist has hilarious solution for husbands who show up for their appointments not knowing why

Dentist has hilarious solution for husbands who show up for their appointments not knowing why

Watch any sitcom involving a family, and you'll see some stereotype of a seemingly clueless man with his exasperated wife. In reality, there are...

14.01.2026 2

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Jacalyn Wetzel

People swear that one of the very best house-cleaning tools available is a leaf blower

People swear that one of the very best house-cleaning tools available is a leaf blower

Whether it's an apartment or a mansion, the majority of us are looking for better ways to clean our homes. Even the most thorough cleaners have...

14.01.2026 1

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Erik Barnes

Mom realizes she's been using the 'heavy' setting on her washer wrong for years—and fellow moms are shook

Mom realizes she's been using the 'heavy' setting on her washer wrong for years—and fellow moms are shook

Knocking out loads of laundry is a feeling of accomplishment that is unmatched. Depending on what needs to be washed, washing machines offer a...

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Emily Shiffer

Communications expert explains how a 5-minute self-tape can drastically improve speaking skills

Communications expert explains how a 5-minute self-tape can drastically improve speaking skills

Public speaking often tops people's lists of biggest fears, probably because they imagine it means giving a speech on stage in front of thousands...

13.01.2026 20

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Annie Reneau

Pizza guy delivered in a dangerous blizzard for a $2 tip. A cop saw and changed his life.

Pizza guy delivered in a dangerous blizzard for a $2 tip. A cop saw and changed his life.

A story from Indiana illustrates a point we often make on Upworthy: even though some people do wrong, there are far more folks willing to do what’s...

13.01.2026 2

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Tod Perry

People share the 18 best cleaning and organizing tips they've learned from housekeepers

People share the 18 best cleaning and organizing tips they've learned from housekeepers

Keeping a clean house is not easy. Approximately 21% of Americans report that they find cleaning tasks overwhelming according to a survey from the...

13.01.2026 1

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Emily Shiffer

Mom says planning Disney trip perfectly explains why it's harder to parent now than in the 90s

Mom says planning Disney trip perfectly explains why it's harder to parent now than in the 90s

We might be prone to overdoing it on the nostalgia sometimes, but it's often for good reason. "The good old days" may be a tired cliche, but that...

13.01.2026 10

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Tod Perry

Dialect coach expertly debunks the age-old myth that women talk more than men

Dialect coach expertly debunks the age-old myth that women talk more than men

The stereotype that women are more talkative than men is pervasive across many cultures and generations . Professional dialect coach Erik Singer...

13.01.2026 2

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Heather Wake

In a 1973 special, Paul McCartney showed off his amazing fingerpicking in an acoustic medley

In a 1973 special, Paul McCartney showed off his amazing fingerpicking in an acoustic medley

In the aftermath of The Beatles' earth-shattering 1970 breakup, each member of the Fab 4 started solo careers in their own lane. John Lennon chose...

13.01.2026 1

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Tod Perry

Ex-convict buys North Carolina prison and turns it into housing for other former inmates

Ex-convict buys North Carolina prison and turns it into housing for other former inmates

When Kerwin Pittman was 18 years old, he was convicted and served 11 years and six months in prison for conspiracy to commit murder. Now, eight...

13.01.2026 9

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Erik Barnes

​Neurologist explains why thinking feels harder today. Reveals 10-second rule to fix it.

​Neurologist explains why thinking feels harder today. Reveals 10-second rule to fix it.

Many people have noticed an uptick in feeling like something is just on the tip of their tongue, but their brain is unable to grasp it. Brain fog...

13.01.2026 4

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Jacalyn Wetzel

Doctor reveals the 1-minute daily hack that can radically improve public speaking skills

Doctor reveals the 1-minute daily hack that can radically improve public speaking skills

Ever been told that you mumble? Or that your way of speaking is quiet or lacking confidence? It could be affecting you in a range of situations,...

13.01.2026 3

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Erik Barnes