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Mayor of Osaka visibly stunned after stranger donates $3.6 million in gold bars to fix city’s water pipes

Erik Barnes – 2/27/2026

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People share the ’10 second decisions’ that meaningfully improved their lives forever

Heather Wake – 2/22/2026

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An Eastern European asked Americans why they’re so ‘nice and cordial.’ The replies were totally wholesome.

“I’ve just found this so refreshing.”

Emily Shiffer – 2/25/2026

Boomers and Generation Jones share the meals and foods they miss the most from the 1960s

50 years later, the iconic ‘Sesame Street’ counting song is overwhelming Gen X with nostalgia

62 percent of new parents say they’re lonely. England put four words on a park bench, and it’s working.

In 1997, Beatles producer George Martin was stunned by this Brazilian all-girls choir rendition of ‘Because’

If you see a person and two dogs in this photo, look again. It’s an optical illusion.

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Man walks around Brooklyn after blizzard to show off the most wonderful snow creatures

Cecily Knobler – 2/26/2026

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Philosophy expert shares the 300-year-old rule to tell if someone is a good or bad person

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 2/26/2026

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts – 2/11/2026

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Frugal people share exactly how much money they saved on their best thrifty lifestyle changes

Emily Shiffer – 2/26/2026

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Wise woman turning 70 shares her one ‘big’ piece of advice for millennials turning 30

Wise woman turning 70 shares her one ‘big’ piece of advice for millennials turning 30

She wishes she had learned this lesson 40 years ago.

Tod Perry – 04/09/25

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A man at a bar bought a rude stranger a drink and used it as a brilliant lesson about consent

“One person noticed. That was enough.”

Adam Albright-Hanna – 2/26/2026

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Why the iconic Boston accent is disappearing as the pronunciation of ‘R’ makes a comeback

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A baby monkey rejected by his mom carries a stuffed animal for comfort. People can’t look away.

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Obese cat amasses fan club on his weight loss journey as he cleverly tries to avoid working out

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Marshmallow root is a natural remedy that can help stop coughs quickly

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing

Native wisdom and ancient rock paintings save the day.

Kat Hong – 09/25/25

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing — Checking in on California's beaver project.

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Parents are incredibly accurate when predicting if their child is seriously sick

Tod Perry – 2/26/2026

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts – 2/11/2026

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How to live more productively by understanding your distinct ‘time personality’

Heather Wake – 2/26/2026

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Movers share what to pack in a ‘first night box’ when moving into a new home

Erik Barnes – 2/25/2026

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Brazilian pianist covers Guns N’ Roses with the weirdest instrument of all: rubber chickens

Erik Barnes – 2/25/2026

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