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Black and white 1920s woman on the phone. – Photo credit: Canva

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26 words that have gone nearly ‘extinct’ in the English language

Emily Shiffer

2/19/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026
A guy says he can tell when he's getting sick based on the taste of his pee. Ancient doctors would probably agree. – Photo credit: National Library of Wales/Wikimedia Commons & Canva Photos

Democracy, History, Popular

A guy went viral for tracking the taste of his own urine. Doctors used to do it all the time.

Evan Porter

2/11/2026
Millennial man says "luxuries" aren't the reason young people can't afford to live. – Photo credit: via Canva

Democracy, History

Millennial shuts down judgy boomers by comparing cost of ‘luxuries’ in 1980 vs 2025

Tod Perry

7/2/2025
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Walking Alongside Martu: A journey with one of the world’s oldest living cultures

Lindsey Kneuven

4/29/2025
The Challenger space shuttle tragedy and the killing of Lee Harvey Oswald were both shown live on television. – Photo credit: CNN/YouTube & Robert H. Jackson (29) – Flickr

Democracy, History, Popular

12 of the most unbelievable moments ever captured on live TV

Evan Porter

4/26/2025