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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

Comedy writer mom perfectly satirizes the increasingly unhinged emails parents get from school

BabyCenter’s report is in. K-pop, ’90s nostalgia, and ‘soft era’ names are dominating the baby name charts

Zimbabwe introduced the ‘Friendship Bench.’ 18 years later, the U.S. is doing it, and it could be a game changer for mental health.

A 5-year-old fell asleep on the wrong train. He found his way home 25 years later on Google Earth.

Saying ‘sorry’ constantly isn’t a bad trait, but there’s a more confident way to express yourself

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Hospice nurse reveals the exact time people are most likely to die and it’s fascinating

Evan Porter & Upworthy Staff – 6/9/2026

Panicked mom loses her toddler in Kmart, then remembers this life-saving TikTok hack

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 6/9/2026

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

American orders Olive Garden-style chicken parm in Italy and the waiter’s response is perfect

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 6/9/2026

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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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Woman learns a valuable lesson after guy ends their date and apologizes to the waitstaff

The date ended before the appetizers were even served.

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 6/9/2026

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Autistic teen inspires local Mississippi police to create identifying sticker for cars. Other states want in.

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A sandwich shop put up a sign offering Liam Neeson free food. He actually showed up.

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Screen time? This 3-kid punk band is bringing back ‘scream time,’ mosh pits, and old-fashioned fun

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A historic study found that people aren’t happiest when relaxing, but the exact opposite

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P!nk opened the Tony Awards with a nostalgic ‘Lady Marmalade,’ cover updated with a Broadway twist

Emily Shiffer – 6/9/2026

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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A cat keeps illegally crossing the Canada-U.S. border. The jokes about him are actually thought-provoking.

Annie Reneau – 6/9/2026

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Sexologist stirs debate after revealing sex education should start between 2-3 years old

Jacalyn Wetzel – 6/9/2026

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High schoolers create device to keep seniors with Parkinson’s from falling, inspired by cats

Heather Wake – 6/9/2026

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