Mental Health
self-care

Wellness expert explains simple acts of self-care anyone can do without spending a dollar

Expensive facials and massages are great, but they're not self-care.

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Education & Information
$100

This surprising map reveals the real value of $100 in each state

Your purchasing power can swing by nearly 25 percent from state to state.

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Education
school

A fourth-grade teacher asked for 3 'good reasons' for slavery. There was only right answer.

The school assignment was intended to spark debate and discussion—but isn't that part of the problem?

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Parenting
parenting

Mom writes tough letter to rebellious, 'independent' 13-year-old son and gets unexpected response

When the criticism started rolling in, Heidi Johnson doubled down.

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Humor
humor

Jimmy Fallon viewers shared stories of being caught red-handed. Here are the 11 best ones.

The second-hand embarrassment is hilariously real.

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Humor
desserts

Comedian Paul F. Tompkins ends the debate over cake vs. pie with one deliciously pure insight

The comedy legend tells Upworthy that some people are taking this way too seriously.

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Community
frugal home

Frugal people share 15 "fancy" home hacks that feel bougie while still saving them money

"It feels fancy and Greek-goddess-y, while also using less hot water!"

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Pop Culture
optical illusions

Magician demonstrates mind-blowing optical illusion that has people questioning their own eyes

"I want to take screen shots of what my eyes are seeing."

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Family
money

Mom shares her $100 'Thriftmas' plan for 4 kids, and it sparks a fascinating debate

One parent's practical holiday strategy is another's irresponsible decision.

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Family
family

A man discovered a letter his wife hid from him for 56 years. It held a life-changing secret.

"Tony, please don't be angry or surprised to hear this..."

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Humor
funny

Neo-Nazis slowly realize this small town brilliantly pranked them for a great charity

Local residents in the small Bavarian town of Wunsiedel, came together to fight Nazis a hilariously perfect way.

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Women's Health
women's safety

Forensics student reveals the two types of women predators target based on how they walk

It's chilling that they all have the same "type."

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Pop Culture
movies

Hugh Grant finally tells Renée Zellweger what he always thought of her, post Bridget Jones

Zellweger said the feeling is mutual.

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Humor
gen x

Gen X mom reenacts 'coming home from school in the 80s' and it couldn't be more perfect

"This is why we turned out self sufficient, independent and successful."

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Community
humanity

A woman accidentally said, 'Love you!' to a big client. His response was priceless.

He 'circled back' with the nicest email ever.

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Women's Health
women's health

Woman has cyst removed and is shocked to learn it had teeth, hair, and maybe even an eyeball

"Can we see it? Can it see us?"

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Pets
cats

6th grader's science fair project answers age-old question: 'Do cat buttholes touch everything?'

You know you've been wondering.

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Joy
service dogs

Service dog spots his favorite Disney character on a cruise and goes bananas with joy

Forest deserves this.

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Pop Culture
money

30 things frugal folks have stopped buying to save big time

Because saving money starts with re-evaluating your money habits.