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Cats are notoriously tricky to train. Here’s how animal handlers get cats to ‘act’ in TV and film.

Annie Reneau – 7/7/2026

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Americans share 11 funny times Europeans couldn’t comprehend the size of the United States

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 7/7/2026

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The ‘Dude Dad’ simple fix for losing friends after 30 is backed by real science

“Men don’t have relationships face-to-face. They have relationships shoulder to shoulder.”

Evan Porter – 7/7/2026

Researchers reveal the surprising No. 1 predictor of someone staying your best friend

Millennial mom shares 9 nostalgic ways she’s giving her kids a ’90s summer

A 4,000-year-old clay tablet captures a kid whining that his mom’s homemade clothes aren’t cool enough

Aristotle said there are 3 different types of friendship. One of them makes us better people.

Teachers get honest about the 7 things in education ‘no one wants to admit’ but are absolutely true

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Former ‘Today’ star Dr. Art Ulene attempts world-record summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro for 90th birthday

Emily Shiffer – 7/7/2026

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Brit in America delightfully recaps his first 4th of July experience

Kat Hong – 7/7/2026

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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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New research reveals why more than half of adults worry about their sex drive

Mark Wales – 7/7/2026

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Former ‘Today’ star Dr. Art Ulene attempts world-record summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro for 90th birthday

Former ‘Today’ star Dr. Art Ulene attempts world-record summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro for 90th birthday

“It’s never too early to start. It’s also never too late. I’m living proof of the latter statement.”

Emily Shiffer – 07/07/26

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Backpackers met in the ’90s, felt a spark, and lost touch. A clever plan got them back together.

“This is literally a movie.”

Heather Wake – 7/6/2026

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28-year-old shares her funny texts with 75-year-old male roommate. People love their unlikely friendship.

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Man asked his grandma-in-law what she thought of him when they met. Her humility is admirable.

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If you have any of these 3 ‘bad habits,’ it could mean you’re highly intelligent

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Her dad died in 2018. He’s in her wedding photos anyway.

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‘America is great’: German soccer fan scared of the U.S. weeps after seeing so much kindness

Cecily Knobler – 7/6/2026

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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Sally Field got the call that her father had died mid-scene on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire.’ Robin Williams noticed before she said a word.

Adam Albright-Hanna & Upworthy Staff – 7/6/2026

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Adorable goldendoodle has favorite TV show: His dad on the nightly news

Patrick Hamilton – 7/6/2026

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Sixth-grade boys recorded messages for their future selves. Seven years later, they listened.

Cecily Knobler – 7/6/2026

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