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Michael J. Fox has the best response after CNN accidentally prompts death scare

Don’t worry, “Michael is doing great.”

Heather Wake – 4/9/2026

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Watch dancers with ‘insane core strength’ appear to float in mid-air for iconic AGT audition

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Netherland-based dance troupe performs epic routine to “Somebody That I Used to Know”

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Marriage counselor uses viral ‘Love on the Spectrum’ moment to explain triggers in relationships

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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U.S. women’s rugby player dropped the mic on viewer who mocked her BMI

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 4/8/2026

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Emma Thompson’s witty, heartfelt tribute to Alan Rickman is truly one for the ages

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 4/7/2026

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A surprisingly impressive dancing dog duo brought the house down on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Upworthy Staff & Heather Wake – 4/7/2026

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Comedian struggles to accurately explain how people used to get online with AOL

Jacalyn Wetzel – 4/7/2026

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The Bee Gees perform ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ live and a capella in resurfaced 1998 clip

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 4/6/2026

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