Pop Culture
life

People share their favorite 'non-tech' hobbies that keep them sane in a digital world

Some inspo for those craving a bit of simplicity and a break from the screens.

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Animals & Wildlife
personality test

A fun personality test determines 'how you love' based on your animal archetype

Are you a lion, a beaver, an otter, or a golden retriever?

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Joy
pets

Woman gets shamed at CVS for 'son's' unusual name. The reality has people rolling.

"You'll really name your son anything, huh?"

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Joy
happiness

Happiness researcher reveals the 'enduring' secret to being happy in the second half of life

It goes against what Mother Nature may be telling you.

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Pop Culture
life

Frugal people say you don't need to be rich to buy these 15 life-simplifying 'luxuries'

Proof that you don't need to spend a fortune to afford peace and joy in your day-to-day.

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Education
economy

People share the new subscriptions and fees they refuse to pay before they become normal

There are now "fees to pay my bills."

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Education
teacher

1st grade teacher asked students to color their 'favorite' hat. She then secretly created each one for real.

"You cannot put a price on a good teacher."

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Parenting
college majors

Mom shares controversial take on why she limited her kids' college major choices

"They only have a choice out of 4 majors."

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Modern Families
poetry

Young poet performs emotional love letter to his older sister that every elder sibling should hear

"She had to grow up faster so that I could stay a kid."

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Internet
health

Why chasing 1,000 rejections might be the key to your biggest dreams

Gabriella Carr asked for 1,000 “no’s.” The universe had other plans.

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Mental Health
life hacks

Google productivity expert says 'fun homework' makes you happier. Here's why it actually works.

The simple trick Google productivity expert Laura Mae Martin swears by.

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Parenting
millennial parenting

Millennials are debunking Boomer claims that parenting was 'just easier' back then and they've brought the receipts

It's time for a reality check.

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Learning
communication tips

Body language expert shares how to spot a fake smile from a real one and it’s all in the eyes

Recognize who is happy and who just wants to look happy.

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Health
joy

Woman shares why she started filming herself sprinting in skirts. It's honestly brilliant.

The effect is both magical and motivating.

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Education
gen z

Professor challenges Gen Z students to answer obscure history questions using only library books

The time-travel moment offered something incredibly valuable.

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Animals & Wildlife
science

Beavers return to Scotland's Glen Affric after 400 years

Seven beavers have been released into "one of the most beautiful places in Scotland."

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Culture
culture

Canadians tickled at Bad Bunny's halftime show inclusion revel in their 'snow Latinos' identity

"It's Canadá until further notice!"

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Culture
gen x vs gen z

Gen Zer tries to dub Gen X 'the worst generation.' A Millennial hilariously shut them down.

"Gen X is Boomers if they knew how to turn a document into a PDF."

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Animals & Wildlife
animals

Woman builds an elaborate hotel in her yard for stray cats in winter, and it's so cozy

People are calling it "Hotel Catifornia" and "The Fur Seasons."