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‘Old Ladies’ are free-diving on Cape Cod. They’ve excavated 6,000 pounds of trash.

“I don’t quilt, I don’t crochet, that’s not how I’m going to fit in as I age. This feeds you in a different way.”

Kat Hong – 7/31/2026

Isabel Klee, Simon, dog, pet loss

Millions celebrate Simon, the world’s best foster dog brother, as he crosses the Rainbow Bridge

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Scientists left cinderblocks in a barren part of the sea. 3 months later they were ecstatic.

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‘Peter Rabbit’ author Beatrix Potter’s surprising second job: Groundbreaking mushroom scientist

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He let the weed everyone was fighting take over. It grew into a forest, then died out on its own.

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Engineers blew up 4 dams on a dying river. Now the salmon population is exploding.

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species

Only a few mammals live beyond child bearing years and human females are one of them.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 01/28/25

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species — Menopause might be evolutionary for human survival

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Twice a year, Hawaii experiences a ‘Zero Shadow Day,’ creating mind-boggling optical illusions

Heather Wake – 7/27/2026

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Woman feeds squirrel daily and then it leaves a surprise treat at her door

Upworthy Staff – 7/26/2026

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Northern Virginia homeowners are hiring a flock of sheep instead of a lawn service

Adam Albright-Hanna – 7/25/2026

Miyawaki method, reforestation, conservation

Japanese botanist found the secret to reforestation in ancient shrines. The results were undeniable.

Heather Wake – 7/22/2026

Yes, even cats have a favorite person. How they choose and how to tell they’ve picked you.

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 7/22/2026

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Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025

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A study tested cats and dogs to see if they’d help humans in trouble. We love cats anyway.

Cecily Knobler – 7/19/2026

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Pit bull has a rare genetic mutation that makes him look like he’s wearing a teddy bear costume

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 7/19/2026

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Seattle’s newest and weirdest local celebrity is a stubby mutant raccoon named Jimothy

Heather Wake – 7/17/2026