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After the death of his wife, C.S. Lewis shared exactly how he dealt with grief

After the death of his wife, C.S. Lewis shared exactly how he dealt with grief

Author and lay theologian C.S. Lewis (short for Clive Staples Lewis), lived a full life steeped in education and literature. A prolific writer, Lewis...

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George Washington offered wise advice on why friendships should develop like ‘a plant of slow growth’

George Washington offered wise advice on why friendships should develop like ‘a plant of slow growth’

George Washington became the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789. Born in 1732, he was raised in Virginia and dedicated to the...

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Want to appear more approachable? The surprising color to wear is orange.

Want to appear more approachable? The surprising color to wear is orange.

Meeting new people is never easy, especially when it comes to making friends as an adult. From engaging conversations to body language, a lot goes...

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From ‘acoustic guitar’ to ‘landline phone’: 18 retronyms that reveal how English evolves across eras

From ‘acoustic guitar’ to ‘landline phone’: 18 retronyms that reveal how English evolves across eras

As the world evolves, so does the English language, which has nearly one million words, per Merriam-Webster. And they are being added all the time....

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Fyodor Dostoevsky shared one powerful habit necessary to lead an authentic life

Fyodor Dostoevsky shared one powerful habit necessary to lead an authentic life

Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky’s works are known for their deep psychological and philosophical themes. His writing offered insights on topics...

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9 fascinating Colonial-era words to brush up on for America’s 250th birthday

9 fascinating Colonial-era words to brush up on for America’s 250th birthday

On July 4, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday. Called the “semiquincentennial,” the day will commemorate 250 years...

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How to avoid sounding long-winded in conversations with this 60-second trick

How to avoid sounding long-winded in conversations with this 60-second trick

Speaking clearly and concisely is a communication skill greatly appreciated in both personal and professional conversations. And getting a...

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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 variety...

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The empowering advice Eleanor Roosevelt shared for anyone struggling with self-worth and confidence

The empowering advice Eleanor Roosevelt shared for anyone struggling with self-worth and confidence

Eleanor Roosevelt lived a one-of-a-kind life that included her role as first lady of the United States. Born in 1884, she became a prominent figure in...

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Ralph Waldo Emerson shared this simple advice that parents today can still use to raise confident kids

Ralph Waldo Emerson shared this simple advice that parents today can still use to raise confident kids

Ralph Waldo Emerson contributed endless wisdom through his essays and poetry during his lifetime. He lived from 1803 to 1882. The New England author...

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Teen patients at St. Jude celebrate special prom night with glam squads and a red carpet

Teen patients at St. Jude celebrate special prom night with glam squads and a red carpet

Prom season is officially here, and the teens receiving care at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital dressed to the nines for the 2026 St. Jude...

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Grandma battling cancer has wish granted by becoming new Taco Bell’s first patron

Grandma battling cancer has wish granted by becoming new Taco Bell’s first patron

Pauline Monk, an 86-year-old grandma from Sissonville, West Virginia, is a Taco Bell stan. And Mawmaw Pauline (as she’s called by her grandkids)...

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Winston Churchill battled his depression by staying busy, laying ‘200 bricks’ every day

Winston Churchill, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, referred to his depression and dark moods as the “Black Dog.” He never hid his...

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Strangers have donated more than $125,000 to best friends who shared their heartfelt breast cancer story

When Candace Eng and Diana Prince met in college 50 years ago, they had no idea they would become besties. It’s a friendship that has been both...

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Millennials struggling to buy a home want ‘out of touch’ Boomer parents to get their reality

Millennials trying to buy homes in today’s economy are up against a rock and a hard place. Unlike for their Boomer parents, the dream of buying a...

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Young woman surprises 87-year-old neighbor who lives alone by paying off his hearing aid bill

Julissa Gomez, 28, and Delmar Harter, 87, are unlikely best friends, but it’s a bond that’s been building for a decade. “We met Delmar over 10...

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Unhealthy dad lost 71 pounds to donate his kidney to a stranger

Losing weight is never easy, but for father Dave Rueckl, he found his motivation. His stepdaughter, Becky, needed a third kidney transplant due to an...

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Parents start family tradition where kids pitch their ideas for the next vacation

Building confidence isn’t easy at any age, but for mom Kendra Alley, she is making sure she starts the process early. By getting creative, she’s...

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Why people have been accidentally giving Einstein credit for this powerful quote about fairytales

German physicist Albert Einstein was a genius. Many people view him as a wise authority on life advice and wisdom, and numerous Albert Einstein quotes...

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The one question Nietzsche believes everyone should ask themselves before getting married

Getting married is one of the biggest life-changing decisions most people have to make—and also one of the most stressful, according to the...

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A confidence expert shares a simple body language gesture that signals if a person is trustworthy and confident

Confidence is not always easy to have in social settings, especially when meeting new people. In 2021, a YouGov study found that 37% of Americans...

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She grocery shopped hat-free during chemo for the first time. A tiny compliment led her to tears.

A simple compliment can have the most powerful impact. Allie Hartung, a young woman battling breast cancer, shared the story about a life-changing...

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

Millennial parents and Boomer grandparents don’t always see eye to eye on parenting and grandparenting. Now, Millennial parents are uniting on a...

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Dad is praised for his patient explanation of their mom’s period to his two young sons

Period education can be an awkward topic for parents to tackle, but not for Payal Desai’s husband, Hiren. The mom of two boys caught a sweet...

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A school counselor comforted her crying student new to the United States. Her tender response is an emotional lesson in empathy.

Korynn Patterson, an elementary school counselor and social worker in Maryland, knew exactly what she needed to do when a brand new student walked...

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This mom’s controversial parenting take that her kids don’t have to ‘share’ has the Internet divided

Teaching kids to share is often part of Parenting 101. According to the Cleveland Clinic, educating kids about sharing in early childhood helps them...

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Albert Einstein’s advice to his son is applicable wisdom for parents today raising resilient kids

Kids today are struggling with resilience. A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that only 40% of school-age children...

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Spanish nuns are fighting to preserve a giant rabbit breed in danger of extinction

Nuns at the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua in Central Spain are on a mission beyond their spiritual calling: to save a rare breed of giant rabbit...

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This 4-year-old piano prodigy started playing just 8 months ago. He’s set to perform at Carnegie Hall.

At just four years old, Michael Girgis is solidifying his spot as an up-and-coming piano prodigy. While he always had a musical inkling, it wasn’t...

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Gen Xers share 17 nostalgic dishes they ate growing up—and still make for dinner

Generation X (those born between 1965-1980) grew up eating classic Americana meals. During the 1970s, comfort meals like tuna casserole and salmon...

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Philosopher Socrates offered the perfect advice for anyone struggling with self-identity

Struggling to find a sense of self is part of the human condition. What makes each person unique and “themself” is a complex topic in psychology...

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Leonard Nimoy explained the surprising back story to Star Trek’s most iconic quote, ‘Live Long and Prosper’

Actor Leonard Nimoy portrayed one of the most famous characters in pop culture: Mr. Spock on Star Trek. Nimoy’s real life helped inspire one of the...

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Philosopher Plato shared two things humans should ‘never be angry at’ for a more peaceful life

Americans are struggling with anger. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anger as “an emotional state that varies in intensity from...

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A dog trainer noticed a man walking every day with a dog leash but no dog. She asked why, and his reply brought them both to tears.

Dog trainer Jerri Scherff kept seeing a man in her neighborhood walking with a dog leash in his hand, but without a dog. After driving by multiple...

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Mark Twain’s timeless advice on how to become a critical thinker is still wise over 100 years later

Mark Twain is one of the most celebrated authors in American history. Throughout his long career as a writer and lecturer, he instilled his wisdom...

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Hero principal crowned prom king after he was shot tackling school shooting suspect

A true hero was crowned prom king in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley High School, was recognized by his students for his...

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Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani meets 100-year-old Nagasaki bombing survivor in touching moment

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani shared a heartfelt moment with a very special baseball fan before the game against the Colorado Rockies on...

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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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7 tips to keep your house smelling good without air fresheners

There’s nothing better than walking into a clean, fresh-smelling house. Breathing in a delightful smell as soon as you walk in can make you feel...

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Wife shares exactly how she claimed laundry ‘victory’ on her husband’s work shirt pit stains

Doing laundry can be a bewildering process. For starters, most people don’t know how to properly use a washing machine (or what wash cycles actually...

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Trucker shares his 49-cent iced coffee recipe that ‘lasts all morning’ and frugal foodies call a ‘win’

Iced coffee is a must for many Americans. A 2025 survey from the National Coffee Association reported that 31% of Americans have iced coffee daily....

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Philosopher Leo Tolstoy was married nearly 50 years. His marriage advice still stands today.

Russian writer and philosopher Leo Tolstoy created many literary masterpieces during his lifetime, including Anna Karenina and War and Peace. Works of...

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Astronauts’ emotional naming of a Moon crater is a perfect reminder of the humanity behind the mission

Artemis II began its mission to orbit the Moon on April 1. The four-person crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist...

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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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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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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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She worked as a janitor at Yale hospital for 10 years. Now, she’s returning as a doctor.

Shay Taylor-Allen’s dreams came true on March 20. The Howard University College of Medicine student was matched into the anesthesiology residency...

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Happiness expert shares 3-step cformula to build deeper connections

The key to finding happiness has been widely researched. The data on happiness suggest that it comes down to our connections with others. Dr. Sonja...

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Singer stuns Boy George with bold take on ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’

Culture Club’s “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” is a pop song that has stood the test of time. The hit was written by the band’s lead singer,...

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Knowing the difference between ‘being loved’ and ‘feeling loved’ is the secret to happiness

“Love makes the world go ’round”—and it’s key to feeling more connected to others. Love and happiness also go hand in hand. Harry Reis, a...

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