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Colorado elementary school puts on 75-minute Phish musical, and it was delightfully epic

Colorado elementary school puts on 75-minute Phish musical, and it was delightfully epic

Sure, you could venture to Vegas to experience Phish’s legendary Gamehendge saga in 360 at the Sphere…but it would all pale in comparison to the...

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Scientists think humans developed right-handedness thanks to these 2 factors

Scientists think humans developed right-handedness thanks to these 2 factors

Since the dawn of man, right-handedness has reigned supreme without much intel as to why. While our ape brethren also develop strong preferences...

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People share 20 everyday things from the 90s and early 2000s that are now considered ‘luxuries’

People share 20 everyday things from the 90s and early 2000s that are now considered ‘luxuries’

Bob Dylan sang that the times are a-changin’ back in 1964, and since then, they haven’t ever stopped a-changin’. And yes, change has been a...

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Scientists finally uncover why old buildings feel creepy, and it has nothing to do with haunted spirits

Scientists finally uncover why old buildings feel creepy, and it has nothing to do with haunted spirits

Many of us have walked into an old building and felt some kind of eeriness. Depending on your own personal beliefs, you might be inclined to attribute...

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Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous

Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous

Every day, hair salons sweep countless hair clippings off their floors and toss them into the trash without much thought. But in parts of France,...

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Daughter surprises her dad with ‘prized possession’ he sold 30 years ago to help the family

Daughter surprises her dad with ‘prized possession’ he sold 30 years ago to help the family

Many people dream of somehow being able to repay their parents for the sacrifices made for them during childhood. Whether that’s something physical,...

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Middle schoolers in New Hampshire created an adorable mini boat that sailed all the way to Norway

Middle schoolers in New Hampshire created an adorable mini boat that sailed all the way to Norway

This story brings a whole new meaning to the word friendship. In October 2020, the middle schoolers of Rye Junior High, in Rye, New Hampshire, bid a...

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Father of LGBTQ kids has a perfect response to homophobic new neighbor who tried to shame him

Father of LGBTQ kids has a perfect response to homophobic new neighbor who tried to shame him

Sometimes, when we encounter unsavory behavior from others, a response is warranted. But the real art is responding in a way that’s clear, strong,...

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Millennial mom is stunned when grandma compares parenting in the 80s to now

Millennial mom is stunned when grandma compares parenting in the 80s to now

Raising kids is tough no matter what generation you fall into, but it’s hard to deny that there was something much simpler about the childrearing...

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Adopted puppy takes first walk with new family and digs up treasure worth nearly $8,000

Adopted puppy takes first walk with new family and digs up treasure worth nearly $8,000

Many a canine lover would agree that all dogs add value to our lives. But let’s face it, Ollie takes it to a whole new level. In 2022, Adam Clark...

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A doctor says there’s finally a clear winner in the morning or night shower debate

A doctor says there’s finally a clear winner in the morning or night shower debate

Dr. Jason Singh, who has all kinds of medical insights on TikTok, weighed in on the topic he joked was “more debatable than pineapple on pizza.”...

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Brendan Fraser surprised everyone at a screening of ‘The Mummy’ by showing up in costume

Brendan Fraser surprised everyone at a screening of ‘The Mummy’ by showing up in costume

Brendan Fraser might be making the greatest career comeback ever, having won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his dramatic, transformative role in...

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She bought the perfect wedding dress that went viral on TikTok, for $3.75

She bought the perfect wedding dress that went viral on TikTok, for $3.75

At first glance, one might think that Jillian Lynch wore a traditional (read: expensive) dress to her wedding. After all, it did look glamorous on...

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North Carolina graduates blown away when commencement speaker pledges to pay off their senior-year debt

North Carolina graduates blown away when commencement speaker pledges to pay off their senior-year debt

In Raleigh, North Carolina, a college graduation turned into something students at North Carolina State University will likely talk about for the rest...

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20 years ago his BBC interview became a viral comedy hit. Now, he’s sharing his secret to staying calm

20 years ago his BBC interview became a viral comedy hit. Now, he’s sharing his secret to staying calm

Since his accidental 15 minutes of fame in 2006, Guy Goma has been the epitome of keeping calm under pressure. The video—in which Goma showed up for...

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Mom gives a tour of her typical ‘middle-class home’ and it’s exactly what people needed

Mom gives a tour of her typical ‘middle-class home’ and it’s exactly what people needed

Sure, it’s lovely to see pristine, perfectly curated homes that look like they belong in Architectural Digest. A little inspo never hurt anyone. But...

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Leave TV or music on for your pet when you’re not home? Science says these genres are best.

Leave TV or music on for your pet when you’re not home? Science says these genres are best.

It’s a common kindness among pet owners to leave their fur babies some kind of background noise whenever they’re gone for extended periods of...

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30 musicians came out of nowhere on the streets of Paris and began performing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

30 musicians came out of nowhere on the streets of Paris and began performing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Just when you think you’ve heard every amazing “Bohemian Rhapsody” cover imaginable, from standout AGT performances to spontaneous crowd...

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Nail-biting video shows a woman as she realizes a creepy man is following her

Nail-biting video shows a woman as she realizes a creepy man is following her

It’s no secret that even the most seemingly safe of public places can instantly turn dangerous for a woman. Is it fair? No. But is it common?...

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The forgotten reason teachers don’t use the letter ‘E’ in grading anymore

The forgotten reason teachers don’t use the letter ‘E’ in grading anymore

We all know how the grading system works. A is the best score you can get (and the only acceptable score for the perfectionists among us). Then comes...

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Boomer dad plays song to comfort his daughter going through divorce and it’s everything

There’s no shortage of stories out there showing how emotionally distant or out of touch some baby boomers can be. Younger generations are so fed up...

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8 small, simple acts of kindness you use to brighten someone’s day

Acts of kindness: we know they’re important not only for others, but for ourselves. They can contribute to a more positive community and help us...

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Florida teacher says she’s quitting her job because of school’s ‘course recovery’ shortcut

There are plenty of reasons teachers across the country have listed for why they are leaving their jobs. But whether it’s burnout or battling...

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Sally Field recalls Robin Williams trying (and failing) to make her laugh on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’

Robin Williams was notorious for making his scene partners crack up and break character with his off-the-cuff antics. However, one costar remained...

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50 emotions that don’t exist in the English language, but we all have experienced

English may boast one of the lengthiest vocabularies in the world, but there are still entire emotional universes Merriam-Webster can’t quite...

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French toast isn’t actually French. How the ancient frugal meal got its contradictory name.

We all know and love the fluffy, sweet, decadent taste of French toast. But what many of us don’t know is that it’s about as authentic to French...

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The real inspiration for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is far more heartbreaking than the fairytale

Beauty and the Beast is a fairytale-turned-Disney movie that virtually everyone on the planet is familiar with. But very few know that it was said to...

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Millennial asks Gen Zers what they do for fun, and the answers are surprisingly different

The coming-of-age era known as your twenties are a time for experimentation, branching out, learning about different aspects of yourself, and of...

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Little girl helps struggling musician neighbor go viral with wholesome paper-plane song request

Most neighbor stories begin with a simple wave across the driveway or a quick introduction by the mailbox. In Lakewood, Ohio, however, one friendship...

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The fascinating 150-year-old reason why all your jeans have those weird metal buttons on them

Anyone who’s worn jeans (and if you don’t fall into this category…how?) has seen those odd little metal buttons around the pockets. While those...

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Airbnb host ditches the cleaning fee and finds unexpected benefits

We’ve all been there. We’ve discovered the perfect Airbnb, maybe a little cottage in the mountains, or a condo with stunning beach views. And the...

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Mom puts a camera on her 2-year-old daughter as she takes a solo journey to ‘Mimi’s house’

The world can feel so wondrously big when we’re kids, to the point where even the smallest excursions can feel like a grand adventure. Even, say, a...

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Grandma goes viral with 3 perfect, hilarious rules for her funeral

Forget kids. Grandmas say the darndest things. One grandma in particular took TikTok by storm for her brutally honest, yet hilarious “funeral...

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A pot left on the stove overnight led to an award-winning science fair project and life-saving device

Montreal-based 9th-grader Aviana Machnes didn’t only come up with an award-winning science fair idea, she created a device that could save the lives...

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Anne Hathaway shares the ‘unintended consequence’ of her iconic ‘Princess Diaries’ makeover

It’s a trope as old as time: the charming, yet conventionally unattractive girl gets a makeover, and suddenly her looks match her winning...

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Disney re-animates 3 iconic songs to include ASL, and the Deaf community calls it ‘incredible’

On April 27, in celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney unveiled three beloved songs completely reanimated to feature the characters...

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Hotel employee shares how to make hotel eggs, and warns ‘you might never want them again’

Some explainer videos fill you with a newfound sense of appreciation for little things you took for granted. This is not one of those times.  “Make...

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Mississippi students work together to save bus driver having asthma attack

Having your kids experience an emergency is every parent’s worst nightmare, but never underestimate their own resiliency and ability to...

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Michael Jackson’s sounds engineer reveals the genius origins of ‘Annie’ from ‘Smooth Criminal’

With the latest Michael Jackson biopic taking the box office by storm, the late singer and his work are back in the pop culture zeitgeist. Now, even...

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Jimmy Fallon asked people to share their wildest stories from their bad summer jobs

Call it a rite of passage, a baptism by fire, or simply a necessary evil, but a terrible summer job is pretty much a staple of young adulthood. Those...

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The strange, forgotten reason so many movies have that ‘all characters are fictitious’ disclaimer

If you’ve ever watched an outrageously outlandish movie with the warning “All characters in this movie are fictitious…” and thought, “Well,...

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‘Wheel of Fortune’ fan conducts wild 6-year study and finds bizarre pattern with male contestants

Sure, there are several hacks Wheel of Fortune players might use to increase their odds of success—calling out common letters, using “Express...

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How women in fake beards made one of the most iconic scenes in ‘Lord of the Rings’ history

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is widely regarded as the most action-packed installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Battle of...

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The heartbreaking reason why this man is running marathons with a 55-lb fridge strapped to his back

Among the thousands of runners participating in this year’s London Marathon, one figure stood out in a way that was impossible to ignore. As...

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Nate Bargatze reveals the true story behind his legendary George Washington SNL sketch

America is definitely not afraid to do its own thing, even when its own thing is pretty weird. Ever stop to think how bizarre it is that the United...

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Singer raises $40K for his grandpa’s surgery by turning pop songs into ’emo’ epics

When Los Angeles-based actor and singer Beavan Zulu found out his grandfather in Zambia was in urgent need of expensive medical treatment, he knew...

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A mechanic found hundreds of canvases in a dumpster. Now, they’re worth millions.

An odd trinket bought at a thrift shop turns out to be a bona fide antique. A small fortune is found stashed inside a piece of furniture on the side...

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Former teacher gets brutally honest about the ‘denial’ some parents have about their kids’ education

Many kids are seriously struggling in school. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, an estimated 49% of public school students...

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Couple buys new house and finds abandoned dog tied to a tree

Molly, an adorable, affectionate 10-year-old pit bull, found herself tied to a tree after her owners had abandoned her. According to The Dodo, Molly...

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Heckler flirts with comedian on stage and it turns into a surprise masterclass on romantic chemistry

Dealing with hecklers just comes with the territory of being a comedian. But flirting with them? That wasn’t something Rebecca Reingold had prepared...

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