Emily Shiffer

Emily Shiffer is a contributing writer to Upworthy. She is based in South Carolina.

Photo credit: The Oldest Sweet Shop In The World/YouTube – The Oldest Sweet Shop opened its doors in 1827.

Culture, Nostalgia

The world’s oldest candy shop is located in the United Kingdom. Its bestselling sweets are old-school classics.

Emily Shiffer

6/5/2026
John Harkes at the Summer of '94 Community Event.

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Culture, Skills

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
Photo credit: Canva – Mom Rachelle Farquhar decided to take iPads away from her toddlers, sharing the changes she saw in her kids and how she did it.

Family, Parenting, Uncategorized

Mom of toddlers shares “huge” behavior results 2 months after taking their iPads away

Emily Shiffer

6/5/2026
Photo credit: Canva – A husband is comforted by his wife in the hospital.

Health, Science

Texas firefighter battling terminal pancreatic cancer has final mission to find his wife a kidney donor

Emily Shiffer

6/4/2026
Photo credit: Instagram/@mrsmunchsmunchkins – Melody Munch held annual "End of Year Awards" for her students.

Culture, Wholesome

Oklahoma second-grade teacher’s annual ‘awards show’ on last day of school leaves students treasured

Emily Shiffer

6/3/2026
Photo credit: YouTube/Vampire Robot – Camera follows high school students in 1987 at Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Kansas.

Culture, Generations

In 1987, a camera followed high school students in Kansas. Gen Xers are eating it up.

Emily Shiffer

6/3/2026
https://www.canva.com/photos/MAG6RDlYRlk-boston-firetruck-on-city-street-with-ladder/Retired firefighter Douglas Satterfield is helping first responders with his Fire & Ice Cream truck.

Culture, Wholesome

Retired firefighter with PTSD builds fire engine ice cream truck to support first responders

Emily Shiffer

6/2/2026
Image via Milan Radulovic’s Image A list of the most beautiful names.

Family, Kids

People share 36 of the most beautiful first names they’ve ever heard

Emily Shiffer

6/2/2026
Photo credit: TikTok/@kaylee_abernatha – First grade students share their best marriage advice with engaged teacher.

Culture, Wholesome

Engaged teacher asks first-grade students for their best marriage advice with tearjerking results

Emily Shiffer

6/1/2026
Family, Home Life

Budget shoppers share tips for spending $100 or less on groceries a week

Emily Shiffer

6/1/2026
Photo credit: Canva – A Delaware woman named Susan Young Browne turned 108 years old and is still able to drive.

Culture, Uncategorized, Wholesome

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

Emily Shiffer

5/29/2026
Photo credit: NASA – Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa brought seeds to space and planted them back on Earth.

Natural Wonder, Nature

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

Emily Shiffer

5/29/2026
Photo credit: Instagram/@isaiahgarza (with permission) – Isaiah Garza helps 9-year-old Neuroblastoma patient Jazzy and her mom.

Culture, Wholesome

A kind stranger met a 9-year-old girl who is homeless and battling brain cancer. They raised over $600,000 for her.

Emily Shiffer

5/29/2026
https://www.canva.com/photos/MAFbp-NYtTk-black-man-having-hair-cut-in-barbershop/Craig Hunt's barbershop offers free blood pressure checks.

Culture, Wholesome

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

Emily Shiffer

5/28/2026
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_I_of_England#/media/File:King_Charles_I,_with_the_Order_of_the_Garter_-_Anthony_van_Dyck.jpgKing Charles I and Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' are examples of the Renaissance's obsession with wearing one pearl earring.

Culture, Nostalgia

Historians explain the Renaissance obsession of only wearing one pearl earring

Emily Shiffer

5/27/2026
Photo credit: TikTok/@francescarietti – Francesca Rietti teaches her grandparents how to use Uber Eats.

Culture, Wholesome

Granddaughter teaches 102-year-old grandpa and 89-year-old grandma how to order Uber Eats

Emily Shiffer

5/27/2026

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