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Professor uses two balls and string to show how far the Moon actually is from Earth

Annie Reneau – 4/8/2026

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14 boring habits that can quietly rebuild your life, according to science

Kat Hong – 4/8/2026

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Philosopher Leo Tolstoy was married nearly 50 years. His marriage advice still stands today.

Tolstoy and his wife, Sophia, had 13 children.

Emily Shiffer – 4/8/2026

Woman who moved from Ireland to Boston shares why the American dream is ‘all a lie.’

Mom breaks down in tears after another parent called her about her daughter’s lunch

Teacher explains how ’90s kids never had water bottles in school and ‘somehow’ survived

Millennial has brilliant clapback for Gen Zers who try to say they haven’t aged well

20-year-old woman agreed to a closed adoption for her baby, then got a wonderful surprise

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Responses to silly ‘depluralize a movie’ prompt showcase how delightfully clever people can be

Annie Reneau – 4/10/2026

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Why parents should be celebrating the Gen Z ‘boy kibble’ craze

Mark Wales – 4/10/2026

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Transforming girls’ education across the world takes a village.

Sarah Watts – 3/30/2026

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Mom wonders if she should ‘manufacture hardship’ for her kids to build resilience. Other parents sound off.

Heather Wake – 4/10/2026

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Disney World hosts 19th Dreamers Academy for 100 ambitious teens who dream big

Disney World hosts 19th Dreamers Academy for 100 ambitious teens who dream big

Chasing their dreams just became a reality.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 04/07/26

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Man explains the counterintuitive reason Norwegians love fishnet underwear

It’s not in case they trip across a nightclub.

Annie Reneau – 4/10/2026

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Woman baffled by pet snake’s ‘passionate hatred’ toward YouTuber Markiplier

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56 years after it first debuted, Robert Plant performs a majestic version of ‘Ramble On’

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Spike Lee steps in to help woman with ALS complete final bucket list wish

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Tornado forces couple to have their wedding in a gym next to an active volleyball game

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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Chef creates nursing home menu sourced from the family recipes of senior residents

Cecily Knobler – 4/10/2026

Parent-teacher associations in Maasai community. Captured by James Roh for Pura

Transforming girls’ education across the world takes a village.

Sarah Watts – 3/30/2026

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Real people share their practical ways to increase your gas mileage and save money

Jacalyn Wetzel – 4/10/2026

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President Jimmy Carter’s thoughts about the Bible and homosexuality resurfaces

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 4/9/2026

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Former Secret Service agent reveals ingenious ‘spy trick’ to gain the upper hand in any conversation

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 4/9/2026

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