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Lots of kids imagine their wedding day when they are little in all kinds of creative ways. But few have those childhood imaginings recorded, and even...
Youth sports have gotten more intensely competitive, to the point where overeager parents and coaches have to regularly be reminded to take it down a...
Many people delight in logic puzzles and the brain challenge they offer. But one of the most studied logic tests has proven persistently befuddling...
When we talk about someone having a “terminal illness,” we generally mean an incurable, progressive disease that will eventually end someone’s...
Cats are known for being unique little weirdos. They also really like predictability and routine. That combo of being routine-oriented while also...
Cat owners’ relationships with their cats run the gamut from “Fine, I’ll reluctantly feed you and clean your litter box” to “You are my...
If you’ve ever spent a significant amount of time with twins, you know that no other relationship compares. My husband has twin brothers, and one of...
When a friend dies, it can feel like a part of you died with them. And in some sense, it’s true. The parts of you that a friend brings out may not...
It’s no secret that teaching is tough, and educators deserve all the dollars we can throw at them. But that doesn’t mean the job doesn’t have...
Have you ever watched a person who has only ever had dogs try to interact with a cat? When dog-only people encounter cats, the result can be a mix of...
On March 8, 2023, a keeper at World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis County, Missouri, noticed something odd. A male bald eagle named Murphy was guarding...
Hey there, millennials! Welcome to the “Holy crapoly, I have real-life memories from 20 years ago!” club. It’s a strangely disorienting...
Cats are quirky. We all know this. Those of us who have had multiple cats throughout our lives know that some cats are quirkier than others. Maybe...
Fred Rogers was truly one of humanity’s greats, in every sense that counts most. He wasn’t a titan of industry or a builder of empires. He...
If you’ve never heard of a tagua nut, you’re not alone. The seed of the South American tagua palm isn’t well-known in the 21st century, but in...
For most of human history, people had to make their own clothing by hand, and sewing skills were subsequently passed down from generation to...
It’s safe to say that most veterinarians go into animal medicine because they love animals and want to help them. But in the day-to-day business of...
First-time motherhood can feel overwhelming in every way. Bringing a human into the world that you are responsible for and fall madly in love with is...
“Canada is north of the United States” sounds like a basic fact that even elementary school children know to be true. But is it really? It turns...
“What are you watching?” my 13-year-old son asked. “An old Afterschool Special,” I responded. “What’s an ‘Afterschool Special’?” he...
When you look at a state map, you see cities and towns of various sizes and populations. Even the tiniest towns with a handful of people—or even...
Now more than ever, the transgender community needs support. In Texas, the legislative environment for transgender people has only grown more hostile....
Volunteer work is often rewarding, but few volunteer gigs are as delightfully enjoyable as baby cuddling. Maternity wards around the country train...
“Listen to your elders” sometimes feels like a saying from a bygone era, especially in the “OK, Boomer” age. While it’s true that age...
Many old words, such as “fortnight” or “swashbuckle,” sound as archaic as they are. But some words that sound modern are surprisingly old....
We’ve shared a lot of memorable “America’s Got Talent” auditions over the years here at Upworthy, from physics-defying dance performances to...
At some point, most parents have to field questions, concerns, worries, anxieties, and, sometimes, outright despair from their kids about their...
When I was in high school, I woke up one morning feeling overwhelmed. I was an honors student, I was involved in various activities and clubs, and for...
Most of us have a desire to improve our health, sleep more soundly, have more energy and just generally feel better in our daily lives. And yet those...
Stephanie Walsh isn’t your average hip-hop dancer. At 77, “Ms. Stephanie” is still able to hold her own on the dance floor, popping and locking...
Statistically speaking, the number of humans who have traveled into space is insignificant. But the experience of leaving our home planet and...
We’ve all done it: You snap a selfie, look at it, say, “OMG is my nose swollen?” then try again from a different angle. “Wait, now my forehead...
Sometimes taking care of our beautiful home planet looks like big, broad policies tackling issues like plastic pollution and habitat destruction. And...
When Michael Jackson died in 2009, the pop music world lost a legend. However markedly mysterious and controversial his personal life was, his...
The best feeling as a parent is when your child does something that exemplifies good character, especially when they do it without being asked and...
It’s hard to explain the relentless intensity of having young children if you haven’t done it. It’s wonderful, beautiful, magical and all of...
What makes an airline the “best in the world”? Stellar service, on-time departures, plentiful routes, comfortable seating, reasonable ticket...
Generally speaking, humans want to be happy. At the very least, we want to live with a certain baseline of happiness, even knowing life comes with...
Confession: I am not a neat freak, but I’ve always aspired to be one. I love neat and tidy spaces and envy those who have a natural knack for...
There’s no doubt that there are contrasts between the generations, as baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z see and experience the world quite...
How many times have you looked back to things you thought were “normal” from your childhood and thought “Huh, that was actually kinda weird in...
If you’ve ever been around a group of 20 or 30 kids or teens, try to imagine getting them all to pay attention and stay focused for longer than 5...
“Do you remember…the 21st night of September?” has been one of the most iconic song openings for decades, as the R&B hit by Earth, Wind and...
Have you ever watched a movie or read a book or listened to a piece of music and wondered, “How did they come up with that idea?” The creative...
“There are no mistakes, only happy accidents,” Bob Ross assured us. In the case of over a dozen popular songs, mistakes didn’t just turn out to...
The thing about Gen X being in our 40s and 50s now is that we were never supposed to get “old.” Like, we’re the cool, aloof grunge generation of...
Being a teacher isn’t easy. Teaching middle school students is especially not easy. Teaching middle school students who spent several of their...
It’s commonly understood that extroverts replenish their energy by being around people, and introverts find restoration in being alone. So it’s no...
My 80-year-old mother lives in a neighborhood most people would envy. It’s not fancy or desirable in a material sense, but it is rich in a sense of...
Welcoming a pet into your family can be a wonderful experience, but it’s also a consequential decision. There’s a lot to weigh as you commit to...
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