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‘X-Men’ star warns men to ‘check yourselves’ after surprising breast cancer diagnosis

‘X-Men’ star warns men to ‘check yourselves’ after surprising breast cancer diagnosis

When X-Men actor and former wrestler Tyler Mane noticed a lump in his chest, he didn’t think much of it. But at his wife’s urging, he went to get...

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5 years ago, 2 beavers were released into a northern England forest. They became heroes of the habitat.

5 years ago, 2 beavers were released into a northern England forest. They became heroes of the habitat.

Beavers now have a proven track record of being ecosystem heroes, healing rivers from centuries of human-made damage in a matter of years.  Their...

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How one woman made Vincent van Gogh, and the myth of the tortured artist, famous

How one woman made Vincent van Gogh, and the myth of the tortured artist, famous

When we think of tortured geniuses, few come to mind as quickly as Vincent van Gogh. Throughout his decade-long career, he battled extreme poverty,...

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California gets rid of confusing grocery store policy that’s led to food waste for years

California gets rid of confusing grocery store policy that’s led to food waste for years

For years, people have been left dumbfounded by the plethora of food label dates carried by grocery stores. The dizzying array of over 50 date-related...

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Former homeless man in Texas becomes a master gardener and now grows free food for his community

Former homeless man in Texas becomes a master gardener and now grows free food for his community

In Fort Worth, Texas, you’ll find rows of lush garden beds filled with vegetables, herbs, and flowers—all cared for by a man named Ahmad Houston,...

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Iowa news anchor’s emotional farewell is an eye-opening call for ‘facts’ in journalism

Iowa news anchor’s emotional farewell is an eye-opening call for ‘facts’ in journalism

Dustin Nolan has worked as an anchor for Iowa’s KWQC TV6 (an NBC affiliate) since 2022. Just last year, he and his wife took home a Mid-America Emmy...

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Grandpa attends funeral for his 15-year-old grandson, then bursts into dance

Grandpa attends funeral for his 15-year-old grandson, then bursts into dance

Trigger Warning: This article contains themes of death and grief that some readers may find distressing. The last thing you might expect at something...

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Young people recreate the iconic ‘Peanuts’ dance, bringing wholesome joy to all ages

Young people recreate the iconic ‘Peanuts’ dance, bringing wholesome joy to all ages

There are so many reasons why A Charlie Brown Christmas remains a beloved holiday watch, no matter what age you are. Between the nostalgic animation,...

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Physicist-turned-tech CEO bought his 30 employees a $3,000 cooling mattress cover to boost productivity

Physicist-turned-tech CEO bought his 30 employees a $3,000 cooling mattress cover to boost productivity

We’ve all felt what it’s like to go to work after a night of terrible sleep. It’s not ideal. Last year, one CEO decided to tackle this issue...

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Study finds that Venus’s alluring stare in Botticelli’s most famous painting may have pointed to a tragic diagnosis

Study finds that Venus’s alluring stare in Botticelli’s most famous painting may have pointed to a tragic diagnosis

Second only perhaps to Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus is the most recognizable painting of the Renaissance. This depiction of...

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Privacy is a newer human invention than even agriculture. What the heck did we do before we had it?

Privacy is a newer human invention than even agriculture. What the heck did we do before we had it?

Privacy is both an essential and a luxury. Most of us, regardless of socioeconomic status, are separated from our neighbors by walls. Sometimes you...

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Adobe houses can last thousands of years and barely cost anything to make. Here’s why they’re banned.

Adobe houses can last thousands of years and barely cost anything to make. Here’s why they’re banned.

Adobe bricks, made of raw earth mixed with straw or another fibrous substance, are about as old as civilization itself. The word “adobe” traces...

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Every year, people cram into a library in Maine to see a single page being turned

Every year, people cram into a library in Maine to see a single page being turned

For a decade, upwards of 50-70 people have crowded into the Special Collections & Archives room of the Bowdoin Library in Maine each month to take...

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Mom sparks thoughtful debate with 11 ‘crazy’ postpartum rules she swears by

Mom sparks thoughtful debate with 11 ‘crazy’ postpartum rules she swears by

A mom named Chantal Wijbrandi recently shared her 11 rules for postpartum care that might seem unconventional (or, as she put it, “crazy”) to...

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How embracing the ‘Empty Boat Theory’ can help you keep anger and anxiety in check

We all have moments where it feels like the world is against us. When we assume people are thinking negatively about us, we act accordingly by...

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18-year-old took her college savings and bought the restaurant where she was a dishwasher

Eighteen-year-old Samantha Frye has traded college life for entrepreneurship, and she has no regrets. Frye began working at Rosalie’s Restaurant in...

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12 photos of women before and after an orgasm shines a new light on women’s sexual wellness

You might recall Marcos Alberti’s mega-viral “3 Glasses” project from 2016, in which he photographed people after they had consumed one,...

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Woman swallows AirPod thinking it was a vitamin and decides to film each day until…you know

Many a parent (be that of fur babies or human babies) has had to deal with their loved one swallowing something they shouldn’t. But with 31-year-old...

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Baby born with incredibly beautiful hair looks like he’s a younger version of Maui from ‘Moana’

Some babies are born ready to rock out, and little Lucio is one of them. Lucio first took the internet by storm in April 2025 when his mom, Naya...

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Hugh Laurie responds to criticism that ‘House’ was too repetitive. But it’s the conversation after that’s really worth noting.

When writer Janet Murray took to X to make a joke about the repetitive formula of the Fox TV medical series House, she certainly didn’t expect a...

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Hairstylist shares difference between Gen Z and Millennial salon goers with hilarious accuracy

While millennials and Gen Zers often get lumped together as the “young group,” they are certainly not the same. (Although it is kind of hard to...

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Airbnb host wakes guest in the middle of the night so she doesn’t miss the northern lights

Seeing the northern lights is a common bucket list adventure for many people. After all, it ticks a lot of boxes—being a dazzling light show, rich...

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California principal has the best response to a mom questioning her Pride shirt in the carpool line

A video from a California elementary school capturing a tense exchange between a principal and a woman over a Pride shirt has resurfaced online. In...

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BabyCenter’s report is in. K-pop, ’90s nostalgia, and ‘soft era’ names are dominating the baby name charts

For over 20 years, parents have registered their little ones’ names in BabyCenter, which then compiles common patterns into a monthly, mid-year, and...

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High schoolers create device to keep seniors with Parkinson’s from falling, inspired by cats

Difficulties with balance are one of the more recognizable symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The symptom can lead to falling and serious injury, as...

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New Jersey high school has mandatory rite of passage: 55-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail

For the past 52 years, St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, has maintained one mandatory rite of passage for all freshmen: a...

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Every December, a school in Ireland ditches homework and does ‘kindness’ assignments instead

Despite controversial-but-compelling evidence that homework takes time away from families with little to no appreciable benefit for students, kids...

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A 17-year-old was mocked for calling an $80 purse a ‘luxury.’ Her response was pure class.

You never know what someone is going through, or more importantly, where they’ve come from. Insults of any kind are painful, but jabs towards...

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UPS driver goes viral after sharing his weekly paycheck

People are seriously considering switching careers after finding out how much can be made as a UPS delivery driver. Skyler Stutzman, an Oregon-based...

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Thousands of concertgoers in Poland spontaneously sing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and it’s flawless

The music of Queen has a profound visceral effect on everyone. Few pieces of art can cause complete strangers to put aside their differences and come...

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Wildlife researchers discover tigers doing something we previously thought went against their very nature

We’ve been told since the dawn of time that tigers are fiercely solitary creatures. But recent wildlife footage completely challenges that...

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Foster mom debunks the common “getting too attached” myth of foster parenting

Foster care can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it’s not without its emotional challenges. One of the most common fears among those...

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Sharon Stone shares ex-husband’s heartbreaking reaction to her mastectomy, prompting a flood of similar stories

Sharon Stone recently appeared on David Begnaud’s The Person Who Believed in Me podcast, at which point she revisited an unsavory memory from the...

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Tomato soup cake might sound like something that should stay in the Great Depression, but people swear it’s surprisingly delicious

You say “tomato,” I say…“dessert”?  That would certainly be the case if I were living during the Great Depression and World War II. This...

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Husband asks the world for help after fallout from secretive wife’s choice of ‘horrible’ baby name

There’s a fine line between a unique name and one that sets kids up for a lifetime of ridicule. On the one hand, maybe it shouldn’t matter what...

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Happiness expert says if Americans used social media like non-English speakers it would fix everything

Nearly every culture in the world uses social media. However, there are some subtle differences in how and why we use social media, and it can have...

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Why yellow mittens have been superior for the coldest climates for over 300 years

When it comes to mittens, one color reigns supreme: yellow. If you grew up in snowier regions—like Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Maine,...

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Canadian woman saves injured crow from rain gutter. Then the ‘gifts’ started coming.

We know that it’s customary for crows to leave what appear to be “gifts”—shiny metal bits, buttons, marbles, or even lost jewelry—for the...

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No one could have guessed that this New York cemetery has been home to 5.5 million bees for centuries

A few years ago (spring of 2022, to be precise), lab tech for Cornell University’s entomology department Rachel Fordyce had taken her usual morning...

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Fake pregnant bellies, ‘consumptive chic,’ and other truly bizarre fashion trends from the olden days

People always talk about how crazy today’s fashion trends are. When you take a look at our history, though, you’ll find that humans have always...

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Doctor’s alcohol tip that ‘could save your life’ goes viral on TikTok

Holiday parties are often nights filled with celebratory shots and champagne toasts. One doctor is gently reminding folks the importance of partying...

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Dad found out his son bullied a kid at school and came up with a brilliant teaching moment

What do you do when you find out your kid bullied someone? For many parents, the first step is forcing an apology. While this response is of course...

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How a real Chinese Titanic survivor inspired an iconic scene from the James Cameron film

One of the most talked-about scenes in James Cameron’s epic blockbuster Titanic is undoubtedly when Rose, played by Kate Winslet, survives by...

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Man cuts off MAGA friend over a song lyric, sparking conversation about confirmation bias

This might at first seem like a political-leaning story. But in truth, it’s not. More so, it’s a reminder we could all use about the importance of...

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One female photographer captured 7,000 images of Victorian women that feel incredibly modern

When we think of Victorian women, we don’t immediately picture women laughing together, hugging one another, smoking cigarettes, or living their...

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‘Reformed optimizer’ makes compelling case for why optimization culture is ‘killing us’

Recently, Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett (a man known for his “obsession” with data and wellness tracking) drew some backlash after sharing...

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Why every single Cheez-It cracker takes 24 whole hours to make

It’s crazy to think that you can inhale 40-something Cheez-Its in a matter of seconds, and every single one of those crispy, flavorful one-inch...

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How Germans took a stand against Nazis by dancing to ‘degenerate’ swing music

Jazz became a worldwide sensation throughout the 1920s, and Germany was no exception. However, as the political climate grew darker in the 1930s, jazz...

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‘Never seen anything like it.’ Scientists discover brand new species of octopus.

Imagine being a scientist scanning the ocean floor when suddenly a powder blue, golf ball-sized, eight-legged critter that looked like it’s been put...

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New York City was visited by nine different whales in one day and the photos are incredible

People often pay to go on whale watching tours in hopes of mayyyyybe catching a single glimpse of a tail splashing the water, if they’re lucky....

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