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The Biggest Cover-Up For Domestic Violence Revealed

Watch this video; then check out the Refuge campaign. It's powerful stuff.

Rollie Williams
07.02.12
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Education

In 125 years, millions of people have looked at this painting. No one really saw it until recently.

Van Gogh saw something it took scientists another 100 years to see.

Upworthy Staff
12.03.23
Health

Women do better when they have a group of strong female friends, study finds

We're stronger together.

Upworthy Staff
12.03.23
Pop Culture

Millennials nearing 40 are sharing their biggest mistakes so everyone can learn from them

Here are 21 of the most powerful responses.

Tod Perry
12.03.23
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Stop blaming the 'Karens.' The people who complain the most have a different name.

The stereotype has been wrong all along.

Tod Perry
12.03.23
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Family
mom life

People are mortified to find out how many moms daydream about being hospitalized

Yes, it's a real thing.

Annie Reneau
12.03.23
Lying in bed and looking out the window with no one asking for anything? Yes, please.

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Pop Culture

13-year-old boy soprano stunned Britain's Got Talent with his angelic 'Pie Jesu' audition

Simon Cowell said, "It was like being in heaven."

Annie Reneau
12.03.23
Malakai Boyah has the voice of an angel.

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Mom’s blistering rant on how men are responsible for all unwanted pregnancies is on the nose

“ALL unwanted pregnancies are caused by the irresponsible ejaculations of men. Period. Don't believe me? Let me walk you through it."

Tod Perry
12.02.23
Mom has something to say... strongly say.

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Science

She tattooed half her face and you'd never know it. Her skills are just that good.

This incredible medical tattoo technology is giving renewed hope to burn victims.

Upworthy Staff
12.02.23
Basma Hameed runs a tattoo shop, of sorts...
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Education

8 changes that were made to a classic Richard Scarry book to keep up with the times. Progress!

All the misogyny and racism you may not have noticed are now gone.

Upworthy Staff
12.02.23
Updating the kitchen.

Images via Alan Taylor/Flickr, used with permission.

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Voice recordings of people who were enslaved offer incredible first-person accounts of U.S. history

"The results of these digitally enhanced recordings are arresting, almost unbelievable. The idea of hearing the voices of actual slaves from the plantations of the Old South is as powerful—as startling, really—as if you could hear Abraham Lincoln or Robert E. Lee speak." - Ted Koppel

Annie Reneau
12.02.23
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retirement

A couple in their 50s live permanently on a cruise ship because it's cheaper than a mortgage

They hope to spend around $36,000 a year.

Tod Perry
12.02.23
The Emperor of the Seas.

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parenting

Dad takes 7-week paternity leave after his second child is born and is stunned by the results

"These past seven weeks really opened up my eyes on how the household has actually ran, and 110% of that is because of my wife."

Heather Wake
12.02.23
There's a lot to be gleaned from this.

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Woman who lives on a cruise ship shares the hardest part about her perfect life

She's a little afraid to leave her cabin.

Tod Perry
12.02.23
Christine Kesteloo has one big problem living on a cruise ship.

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pregnancy loss

Woman's felony charge for 'abuse of a corpse' sheds light on the realities of miscarriage

Let's start with the unspoken and uncomfortable fact that miscarriages at home usually happen in a toilet.

Jacalyn Wetzel
12.02.23
Woman's felony charge after miscarriage highlights need for education.

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Woman's wild story of surviving 14,500 ft skydive fall because of fire ants is a must read

It's usually a bad thing to land in a mound of fire ants at 80 mph. But not if you're Joan Murray.

Heather Wake
12.02.23
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This company lets children transform ordinary backpacks into creative masterpieces

Dommei’s innovative designs are empowering children to unleash their artistic potential.

Upworthy Staff
12.01.23