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After returning a $40K engagement ring, guy with metal detector finds another diamond at the beach

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Expert interviewed 70 parents of highly successful adults and found they had one thing in common

Expert interviewed 70 parents of highly successful adults and found they had one thing in common
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The 90-10 rule can be the difference between having a life that's hard or joyous

The 90-10 rule can be the difference between having a life that's hard or joyous
21.01.2025 3

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Eye-opening video shows why 80 percent of Americans live east of this line

Eye-opening video shows why 80 percent of Americans live east of this line
14.01.2025 4

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Dramatic video shows a dog coming out of nowhere to rescue a puppy from drowning

Dramatic video shows a dog coming out of nowhere to rescue a puppy from drowning

A dramatic video from Lopburi, Thailand shows a dog running to the rescue of a puppy having trouble keeping its head above water in a fish pond....

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Teacher reveals the 'really obvious' reason teens no longer read. It's not just the phones.

Studies show that kids are spending a lot less time reading these days. In 2020, 42% of 9-year-old students said they read for fun almost daily,...

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Mom shares how to respond to an apology confidently. It's great advice for kids and adults.

Yasmina Elmerkaoui, a beauty influencer and founder of Merkau, is getting a lot of love on TikTok because she reminds everyone that there is more...

19.12.2024 9

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Mom shocked by how daughter's artistic talents completely changed after 4 days of ADHD meds

One of the big myths surrounding ADHD medication is that it turns kids into “zombies” who lose their personality, creativity and emotions....

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Tired of 'hacks?' Here are 20 of the best life tips sourced from 21.9 million real people.

Arjun Mahadevan gave the world a gift when he crowdsourced the best “life pro tips” from nearly 22 million people. He shared the top 20 in a...

19.12.2024 3

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Socially awkward people share the 11 signs they were becoming more confident and outgoing

There are many disadvantages to being socially awkward. In a society where socially adept people are more likely to advance at their jobs, find...

18.12.2024 8

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Mom with adopted kids shares why low-income children deserve high-quality items from toy drives

A TikTok user named Annie made a thought-provoking post on October 28, 2024, asking people to consider holiday toy drives from the perspective of...

03.12.2024 2

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Australia takes aim at social media announcing ban for all kids 16 and under

Over the past few years, a groundswell of parents, educators and lawmakers have been sounding the alarm about social media's dangers to young...

08.11.2024 2

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Conflict expert shares the 1 phrase you can use to stop an argument from happening

The quickest way to stop having a constructive dialog with someone is when they become defensive. This usually results in them digging in their...

04.11.2024 2

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Technology expert shares the one message that can get teens to rethink their screentime

In a 2023 TEDx Talk at Laguna Blanca School, Dino Ambrosi made a startling revelation that perfectly underlines the big question of the smartphone...

30.10.2024 2

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Five-year-old with autism speaks for the first time and his sense of pride is awe-inspiring

About a quarter of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are nonverbal, and while that number seems high, there's been sharp decline from a...

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Got a 20-something at home? Parent coach shares simple rules for a healthy and happy home.

Studies show that today, roughly 45% of people ages 18-29 live at home with their families, the highest number since the 1940s. The top reason...

16.10.2024 3

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Cool video shows why everyone used to wear hats and then suddenly stopped

If you see old newsreel footage of men in the office or on commuter trains from the advent of the motion picture camera to the early ‘60s ,...

30.09.2024 10

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'Is it supposed to hurt like that?' Guys try a menstrual cramp simulator and can't take it

Imagine how different the world would be if cis-gendered men had the ability to give birth? Would the state of Texas attempt to ban abortions after...

26.09.2024 1

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17 sights, sounds and feels that only children of the '70s will ever understand

A lot has changed since the 1970s. If you took a 20-year-old from 2024 and put them in a time machine back to 1974, they’d have a hard time...

17.09.2024 2

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17 life hacks people swear by and 'can't believe' others don't do

The great thing about the internet is that it allows us to interact with hundreds, if not thousands, of other minds to find the best ways to handle...

16.09.2024 2

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Anxious mom-to-be asked what parents 'love about having children' and the responses were beautiful

The thought of having children can be overwhelming for a lot of people. People who have kids often warn those without them that their kid is going...

14.09.2024 1

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A boy with dwarfism struggled to get his lunch. So a cafeteria worker made him a souped-up cart.

Six-year-old Julian Worsham of Beaverton, Oregon is like a lot of other first-graders: he loves Super Mario and Taekwondo. But he has...

06.09.2024 7

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Couple in their 30s live permanently on cruise ships for a little over $10K a year

Giving it all up and retiring to live on a cruise ship at 32 seems like a lifestyle choice only available to the ultra-wealthy. However, two...

29.08.2024 2

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Women share 13 flirting tips to help single men approach them without being 'creepy'

There are no hard-set rules for how a man should approach a woman in public if he finds her attractive. When considering whether to introduce...

27.08.2024 2

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