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U.K. man got a hand-delivered, mystery postcard from the Galapagos. It has a 233-year-old history behind it.

Annie Reneau – 6/3/2026

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

Heather Wake – 6/3/2026

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Oklahoma second-grade teacher’s annual ‘awards show’ on last day of school leaves students treasured

“It’s so sweet to send students off knowing they are seen and loved.”

Emily Shiffer – 6/3/2026

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‘Just keep looking at it’: Tom Cruise has the perfect advice for overcoming social anxiety

Retired couple lives on a cruise ship because it’s cheaper than a mortgage

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

A McDonald’s employee shared their yearly ‘bonus’ package. The internet is calling it a new low.

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Cop rescued baby, 25 years later, he was stunned after learning the child’s identity

Upworthy Staff – 6/11/2026

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Neighbor notices a single mom’s fence falling down, so he builds her a new one for free

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 6/11/2026

An Operation Smile volunteer reverses an oxygen mask so a child with a cleft condition can blow a bubble for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Operation Smile Photos)

How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

Sarah Watts – 5/11/2026

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Texas math teacher goes viral for his lesson about when and when not to call something ‘gay’

Cecily Knobler – 6/11/2026

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Kitten named Duck learns to run on two legs and she looks like an adorable velociraptor

Kitten named Duck learns to run on two legs and she looks like an adorable velociraptor

It hasn’t slowed her down one bit.

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 05/08/26

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United’s CEO hiring test: would you want to spend a four-day trip with this person?

“Is this interviewee someone I would like to take a four-day trip with?” If you say no, then they’re out.

Adam Albright-Hanna & Upworthy Staff – 6/11/2026

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English professor explains why happy, successful people have one thing in common: true literacy

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Need your cash to stretch further in this economy? Try feng shui.

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A phone-free Friday night social where people read or nap, then do puzzles and art? Sign me up.

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Flight attendants settle the reclining seat debate: Is it rude or totally fine?

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‘Sugarfoot’ played drums for Michael Jackson for 30 years. Now the Internet can’t stop watching him

Kat Hong – 6/11/2026

An Operation Smile volunteer reverses an oxygen mask so a child with a cleft condition can blow a bubble for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Operation Smile Photos)

How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

Sarah Watts – 5/11/2026

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Doctors found scissors in a woman’s abdomen 7 months after her tummy tuck in Italy

Adam Albright-Hanna & Upworthy Staff – 6/11/2026

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Emily Blunt explains why, as a stutterer, her name is the hardest thing to pronounce

Tod Perry – 6/10/2026

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Kansas City police were called to shut down 2 boys’ lemonade stand. They supported them instead.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 6/10/2026

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