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An adorable compilation of cats interrupting serious news reports is pure joy

An adorable compilation of cats interrupting serious news reports is pure joy

Cats have an interesting way of showing up when you least expect them. Sometimes their mere presence at the oddest of times provides the perfect break...

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Siblings rap version of ‘The Little Mermaid’ song has people hooked

Siblings rap version of ‘The Little Mermaid’ song has people hooked

It was just an average Friday night for Tara Annan and her family of seven. Everyone was enjoying downtime in the living room when suddenly the two...

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A new hopeful payphone project invites ‘Boomers’ and ‘Zoomers’ to connect one conversation at a time

A new hopeful payphone project invites ‘Boomers’ and ‘Zoomers’ to connect one conversation at a time

Imagine you’re young and strolling through a university campus, wishing you could randomly chat with someone much older. Perhaps you’re looking...

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Wholesome comedian Pete Holmes shares 3 words that have been a game changer in how he views life

Wholesome comedian Pete Holmes shares 3 words that have been a game changer in how he views life

If you’re familiar with comedian Pete Holmes, you probably know he’s not afraid to go deep. He’s seemingly on a constant journey of...

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Researchers dug beneath a 2,400-year-old tree and were shocked by the treasures they found

Researchers dug beneath a 2,400-year-old tree and were shocked by the treasures they found

Close your eyes and let your imagination take you to the seaside coast of the southern Chilean rainforest. Now picture a giant cypress tree—an...

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I spent a week chatting with people over 80. Here are 4 pieces of wisdom they shared.

I spent a week chatting with people over 80. Here are 4 pieces of wisdom they shared.

There are only a few things in this life we can’t evade. One of them is aging. Sure, there’s Botox and facelifts and all that jazz to help us look...

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Torchy Swinson, a Southern great-grandmother, gives the most iconic advice and people are riveted

Torchy Swinson, a self-described great-grandmother of seven, has figured out a formula for imparting wisdom in both a heartfelt and hilarious way. In...

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Caregivers at senior living home share the 3 hard truths they wish everyone knew

While caring for the elderly can be extremely rewarding, it comes with a specific set of challenges that aren’t often discussed. Delivering...

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4 everyday phrases that may indicate someone is highly intelligent

So often, we equate intelligence with standardized testing, or say, degrees or rank in a graduating class. The person who has a 4.0 GPA and high SAT...

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Man walks around Brooklyn after blizzard to show off the most wonderful snow creatures

Art is magical because it can be found anywhere at any time. So when New Yorkers got close to three feet of snow dumped on their city, many dug deep...

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Seniors ranting about their friend Barbara cheating at Mahjong is the Internet's best new reality show

If you've ever watched seniors play Mahjong, you know they're not messing around. Some might find it complicated. A player's guide...

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Malala Yousafzai's brother reveals beautiful sentiment about living in his sister's shadow

Malala Yousafzai most certainly has a lot of light. At the young age of 11, she began advocating for education for girls after the Taliban took over...

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Caregivers at senior living home share the 3 hard truths they wish everyone knew

While caring for the elderly can be extremely rewarding, it comes with a specific set of challenges that aren't often discussed. Delivering...

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Elderly woman hilariously shares her 'not to do' list and it’s truly inspiring

Shannon Nelson, better known by her online alias Pinky Nel, describes herself as a “Boomer grandma with an edge.” She also notes in her online bio...

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A fun personality test determines 'how you love' based on your animal archetype

In the never-ending quest to understand ourselves better, or at least have just one more distraction from whatever it is we should be doing, here...

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1st grade teacher asked students to color their 'favorite' hat. She then secretly created each one for real.

Putting a dream into action can sometimes provide that little bit of magic children crave. So, when first grade teacher Ashley Lowry genuinely...

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Wilco's Jeff Tweedy surprises crowd by singing one of his band's most beloved songs at karaoke

On a January evening at a restaurant in Mexico, El Jefe patiently waited for his name to be called by the karaoke host. When it was, he gently walked...

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Experts explain why the 'Infinity Tracing Technique' can be a game changer for people with insomnia

It's 2:00 a.m., and you simply can't get your mind to shut down. You've tried counting sheep, but they just keep crash-landing into...

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Man hires Austin Powers impersonator 'just for himself' and it's delightfully awkward

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Cat owner adorably finds out his cat Gloria is living many secret lives

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A cozy bookstore in Scotland lets you sleep upstairs while you 'live out a dream' selling books

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Woman's silly typo in a philosophical post is bringing thousands of people unexpected, pure joy

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Child therapist shares 3 principles of 'Shitsuke' that are key to Japanese parenting

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An emotional Brendan Fraser calls autistic, Superman fan 'the hero that we need' in moving interview

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People from outside America share the 'most common childhood meal' from where they grew up

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Child neurologist explains the reason children lie, and it's surprisingly wholesome

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There's a new personality type called the 'otrovert' and one major trait sets it apart

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Actor reveals Alan Rickman's loving gesture when terminally ill children visited the Harry Potter set

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Experts share 6 easy ways to stay calm when you feel bombarded by scary news

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In 1986, Bill Murray dished on Looney Tunes characters as if they were real people for 2 mesmerizing minutes

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Gen X women were asked how they reinvented their lives in middle age. Here are the 7 best responses.

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Experts share 8 items that should 'never' be refrigerated, and some of them are a bit shocking

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Sleep expert's animal 'chronotype' quiz is deeply insightful for understanding our sleep patterns

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Gen X-ers are imagining the 'perfect' Gen X nursing homes and the ideas are brilliant

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Teacher jokingly challenged a 10-year-old to 'find Duran Duran' while in the U.K. She did.

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Resurfaced interview shows Mister Rogers beautifully reflecting on how he wanted to be remembered

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Man uses Anne Hathaway clip to explain 'bridge back' method to regain control of a conversation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A couple invited a homeless man into their home for Christmas. He stayed there for 45 years.

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Hilarious fake beer advertisement introduces us to the 'most Gen X man' ever and it's perfect

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'Black Hawk Down' writer's reaction to topping Quentin Tarantino's 'best movie list' is pure joy

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Snoop Dogg shared this man's awkward online cooking show and now people are absolutely hooked

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Comedian Paul F. Tompkins ends the debate over cake vs. pie with one deliciously pure insight

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Hugh Grant finally tells Renée Zellweger what he always thought of her, post Bridget Jones

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

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