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In 1997, Beatles producer George Martin was stunned by this Brazilian all-girls choir rendition of ‘Because’

He was walking through the Brazilian airport with his wife.

Ryan Reed – 2/27/2026

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If you see a person and two dogs in this photo, look again. It’s an optical illusion.

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Why the iconic Boston accent is disappearing as the pronunciation of ‘R’ makes a comeback

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Brazilian pianist covers Guns N’ Roses with the weirdest instrument of all: rubber chickens

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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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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Legendary 2000s pop punk band fights the ticket monopoly with throwback ‘house party’ tour

Evan Porter – 5/27/2025

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Artist makes everyday spaces magical by cleverly adding pixelated, old-school pop-culture icons

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 2/5/2025

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High school teacher gives his students a pop quiz on 90s slang words and it was ‘on fleek’

Heather Wake – 3/6/2025

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Drummer creates amazing cover videos from wheelchair with innovative mouth-trigger kick pedal

Ryan Reed – 2/25/2026

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Reese Witherspoon’s blunt advice for young fan’s career change: ‘Don’t chase your dreams’

Heather Wake – 2/24/2026

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Drumming mom brings down the house at daughter’s wedding with family take on Weezer classic

Ryan Reed – 2/24/2026

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Ethan Hawke shares why he didn’t get along with Robin Williams filming ‘Dead Poets Society’

Annie Reneau – 2/23/2026

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Gen Xers share 17 nostalgic dishes they ate growing up—and still make for dinner

Emily Shiffer – 2/22/2026

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