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Wisconsin teen delivers on lifelong promise to take his grandma to prom

Erik Barnes – 5/7/2026

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No one was manning the Delta desk at the airport. So a playful passenger grabbed the intercom.

Evan Porter – 5/7/2026

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Little girl helps struggling musician neighbor go viral with wholesome paper-plane song request

This is how neighboring should be.

Heather Wake – 5/7/2026

50 emotions that don’t exist in the English language, but we all have experienced

French toast isn’t actually French. How the ancient frugal meal got its contradictory name.

The ‘average American’ put a price tag on ‘peace of mind.’ It’s worth a lot.

An American in Paris explains European ‘bridge holidays’ and people are fascinated

Young woman surprises 87-year-old neighbor who lives alone by paying off his hearing aid bill

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The real inspiration for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is far more heartbreaking than the fairytale

Heather Wake – 5/7/2026

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Fashion expert explains why ‘survival bias’ makes it seem like 19th century Victorian gowns were much smaller than they were

Cecily Knobler – 5/7/2026

A safe, stable home can change lives for the better. Here’s how Habitat for Humanity wants to make that possible for everyone.

Sarah Watts – 3/25/2026

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Dad discovers his son has pinworms and pediatrician hits him with even worse news

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 5/7/2026

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Tired of the same old tips on how to be happy? Try ‘7 Tactics to Maximize Misery’ instead.

Tired of the same old tips on how to be happy? Try ‘7 Tactics to Maximize Misery’ instead.

A little reverse psychology can be surprisingly effective.

Annie Reneau – 04/21/26

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Millennial asks Gen Zers what they do for fun, and the answers are surprisingly different

There’s something very different about Gen Z.

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 5/7/2026

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Crows are incredibly smart. Here’s how to make friends with one in four easy steps.

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Mister Rogers’ crew once pranked him during his opening song. His reaction was so very him.

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This couple has the clingiest cat on Earth and people can’t get enough of his cute demands

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Gen Xer asks if people can ‘hear a still photo’ and the responses are undoubtedly so very Gen X

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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Airline pilot reveals the crucial reason why there’s a tiny hole in every airplane window

Tod Perry – 5/7/2026

A safe, stable home can change lives for the better. Here’s how Habitat for Humanity wants to make that possible for everyone.

Sarah Watts – 3/25/2026

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A woman noticed a window sign that asked her to ‘Shout Max!’ What came next was pure joy.

Cecily Knobler – 5/6/2026

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Man crowdsourcing to purchase shuttered Spirit Airlines exceeds $437 million in days

Jacalyn Wetzel – 5/6/2026

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Gen Zers who love something to look forward to delight each other with snail mail clubs

Tod Perry – 5/6/2026

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