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A grocery chain in Korea has a genius way of selling bananas that could be a game changer in the U.S.

Cecily Knobler – 5/28/2026

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Twins found extra photo booth pictures at a mall. The strangers in them changed their lives.

Adam Albright-Hanna – 5/28/2026

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After surviving a stroke, an Iowa barber offers free blood pressure checks alongside new do’s

There are now more than 80 barbershop locations offering the free service.

Emily Shiffer – 5/28/2026

Someone airdropped a video of her running at the gym. The reason left her stunned.

Hannah Waddingham makes sure she eats junk food in front of her pre-teen daughter

Forget how your mom did it. There’s actually a right way to remove a tick.

Woman pens emotional takedown of the ’employment gap police’

How a real Chinese Titanic survivor inspired an iconic scene from the James Cameron film

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Communication expert says we decide how ‘confident’ a person is in just 200 milliseconds

Cecily Knobler – 5/29/2026

old homes, homebuyers, home features

9 old school home features that were actually genius and need to return ASAP

Jacalyn Wetzel – 5/29/2026

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

Gen X, fashion, Gen Z

New gens are embracing ’80s fashion and Gen X is having a blast with it

Cecily Knobler – 5/29/2026

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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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Man shares his ‘5 workouts per week’ physique. His response to the haters is beautiful.

Progress looks different for everyone.

Evan Porter – 5/29/2026

Susan Young Browne, 108 years old, 108 year old, delaware woman, centenarian

108-year-old great-grandmother from Delaware is still driving, and renewed her license through 2033

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Oregon triumphs in hilariously heated battle that removed a state from the U.S. each day

siblings, sisters, mental health, happiness, family

Science says your sister made you a better person. She’ll never let you forget it.

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Man cuts off MAGA friend over a song lyric, sparking conversation about confirmation bias

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New study shows how a four-day work week gets more done in less time

Patrick Hamilton – 5/29/2026

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

queer history, women's history, history

One female photographer captured 7,000 images of Victorian women that feel incredibly modern

Heather Wake – 5/29/2026

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In 1971, an astronaut brought seeds to space. After returning to Earth, he planted them and got surprising results.

Emily Shiffer – 5/29/2026

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Period blood has long been seen as ‘waste.’ Scientists are rediscovering its healing potential.

Annie Reneau – 5/29/2026

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