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‘Farmer’s Coke,’ a Southern U.S. snack from a bygone era, is now gaining traction in Japan

Annie Reneau – 4/4/2026

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A man who wanted to ‘see music’ paired a piano with bioluminescent algae. It’s magical to watch.

Annie Reneau – 4/2/2026

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Elder female sperm whales seen acting as midwives in historic new video

“All the biologists on the boat were losing their minds.”

Jacalyn Wetzel – 4/2/2026

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Resourceful cook shows you how to feed a family of 2 a delicious meal for $1

Tod Perry – 4/4/2026

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Fashion icon Betsey Johnson has the most punk rock message about turning 83

Cecily Knobler – 4/4/2026

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Sarah Watts – 3/8/2026

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Travel expert reveals the one free room upgrade you should always ask for

Tod Perry – 4/4/2026

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A teacher asked students to draw a square with 3 lines. How the kids approached it was fascinating.

A teacher asked students to draw a square with 3 lines. How the kids approached it was fascinating.

It’s like the opposite of “thinking outside the box.”

Annie Reneau – 03/06/26

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Rick Steves celebrates new ‘millionaires tax’ in Washington he’ll have to pay: ‘I like it’

The millionaire travel mogul shared why he’s celebrating what he calls a “common sense” tax.

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Boy stuns crowd with his piano cover of ‘Pink Pony Club,’ all while wearing a unicorn costume

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Man aims to change the face of caregiving after getting flak for showering with grandma

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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.

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19 years after writing it, the Bee Gees finally performed ‘Grease’ for the first time ever

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