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Professor uses two balls and string to show how far the Moon actually is from Earth

Annie Reneau – 4/8/2026

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14 boring habits that can quietly rebuild your life, according to science

Kat Hong – 4/8/2026

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

Tolstoy and his wife, Sophia, had 13 children.

Emily Shiffer – 4/8/2026

19-year-old taco shop owner’s heartfelt plea to save his restaurant has been a huge success

Bartenders expertly handled a ‘creepy’ guy. Then the plot twisted.

Mental performance coach reveals 4-minute ‘GRIT’ morning routine to make every day a success

Teacher creates ‘Circle of Fifths’ song for his kids to sing on the spot. The solos are everything.

The wife of the Mercedes-Benz inventor once stole his car to prove it was safe. It changed automobiles forever.

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Emma Thompson reveals the detail that made that big ‘Love Actually’ scene so heartbreaking

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 4/13/2026

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Boomer grandma challenges family norms by asking why she has to do the traveling for visits

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 4/12/2026

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Sarah Watts – 4/13/2026

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7 tips to keep your house smelling good without air fresheners

Emily Shiffer & Upworthy Staff – 4/12/2026

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Disney World hosts 19th Dreamers Academy for 100 ambitious teens who dream big

Disney World hosts 19th Dreamers Academy for 100 ambitious teens who dream big

Chasing their dreams just became a reality.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 04/07/26

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15 old-school casserole recipes that feel like home for boomers and Gen Xers

Tried-and-true one-pan dinners from back in the day.

Emily Shiffer & Upworthy Staff – 4/12/2026

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8 Depression-era Thanksgiving meal ideas that still hold up today

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Do you think its better to have a ‘living room family’ or a ‘bedroom family’?

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Big brother steps in for his sister’s father-daughter dance and then steals the show

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Mom plans entire family vacation but is met with nothing but complaints. Other moms rallied.

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing

Native wisdom and ancient rock paintings save the day.

Kat Hong – 09/25/25

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing — Checking in on California's beaver project.

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Woman who moved from Ireland to Boston shares why the American dream is ‘all a lie.’

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 4/11/2026

Your next favorite podcast is about humor, hope, and immigration.

Sarah Watts – 4/13/2026

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Mom breaks down in tears after another parent called her about her daughter’s lunch

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 4/11/2026

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Teacher explains how ’90s kids never had water bottles in school and ‘somehow’ survived

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 4/11/2026

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Millennial has brilliant clapback for Gen Zers who try to say they haven’t aged well

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 4/11/2026

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