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A 162-year-old Guinness was pulled from a shipwreck. Scientists are fascinated by what’s inside.

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

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Woman perfectly explains the Millennials’ party ‘dress code’ and why business casual ruled

“Last night’s mascara was this morning’s ‘smoky eye.’”

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Mom tattoos keyboard on her arm so nonverbal son can always communicate with her

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A bed-bound 96-year-old suddenly got up to pick out his burial suit before saying his final words

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A Minnesota family gave up hope of finding a lost wedding ring until a 9-year-old cracked the case

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How big of a lottery jackpot would make you happiest? Researchers found the sweet spot.

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An old man and woman dance to pop music in a Roman piazza, not a tip jar in sight

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Astronaut explains the profound existential pain he felt after returning from moon orbit

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36 ‘old people names’ that are coming back in style

Emily Shiffer & Upworthy Staff – 8/11/2026

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11/20/2025
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Philosopher Socrates offered the perfect advice for anyone struggling with self-identity

Emily Shiffer & Upworthy Staff – 8/11/2026

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Culture expert reveals historic reason why so many women in old movies got tied to railroad tracks

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Culture expert reveals historic reason why so many women in old movies got tied to railroad tracks

It dates back further than you think.

Heather Wake – 08/10/26

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Why working in a coffee shop, instead of at home, boosts your productivity and creativity

Coffee shops have the right energy to break you out of a rut.

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People shared what they loved about their childhood home. An overwhelming number said trees.

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A single mom owed her divorce attorney $3,404. The attorney’s reply left her in tears.

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2 years after his death, 10 Richard Simmons fans recall their unforgettable encounters with him

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Woman brings her Italian husband back-to-school shopping and his jaw drops at her list

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A middle school teacher used students breaking their pencils to teach a brilliant lesson about respect

Some argued that her new classroom pencil policy was rewarding bad behavior. But it worked.

Evan Porter & Upworthy Staff – 08/07/26
A middle school teacher used students breaking their pencils to teach a brilliant lesson about respect
Students kept breaking and losing pencils, so a teacher came up with a genius new policy.

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Teen confused by paper with ‘$200’ written on it. The answer was hilariously simple.

Evan Porter & Upworthy Staff – 8/11/2026

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11/20/2025
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11 people share the ‘harsh truths’ that helped them become far more emotionally mature

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Mark Twain’s timeless advice on how to become a critical thinker is still wise over 100 years later

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She got fired from her bank job on the way home, sat on the train, said a prayer. Her phone rang 15 seconds later.

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