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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Why Major League Baseball cancelled all games in June 1944 to support the allied invasion of Normandy

Emily Shiffer – 6/10/2026

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91 years ago today, a severe hangover led two friends to start Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron, Ohio.

Emily Shiffer – 6/10/2026

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The best coaches don’t give you the answers. They make you find them yourself. Just ask the 1994 U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.

Kylee Van Dillen – 5/22/2026

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Hugh Laurie responds to criticism that ‘House’ was too repetitive. But it’s the conversation after that’s really worth noting.

Heather Wake – 6/10/2026

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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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California principal has the best response to a mom questioning her Pride shirt in the carpool line

This video is going viral again, and for good reason.

Heather Wake – 6/10/2026

Airbnb host wakes guest in the middle of the night so she doesn’t miss the northern lights

Husband who lost his job reluctantly moves family in with mother-in-law, pure joy ensued

Hairstylist shares difference between Gen Z and Millennial salon goers with hilarious accuracy

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

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

Heather Wake – 6/9/2026

John Harkes coaching a player in a pink jersey on a soccer field.

The best coaches don’t give you the answers. They make you find them yourself. Just ask the 1994 U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.

Kylee Van Dillen – 5/22/2026

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

Cecily Knobler – 6/9/2026

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

Adam Albright-Hanna & Upworthy Staff – 6/9/2026

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

Tod Perry – 6/9/2026

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