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Knocking out loads of laundry is a feeling of accomplishment that is unmatched. Depending on what needs to be washed, washing machines offer a...
Public speaking often tops people's lists of biggest fears, probably because they imagine it means giving a speech on stage in front of thousands...
We might be prone to overdoing it on the nostalgia sometimes, but it's often for good reason. "The good old days" may be a tired cliche, but that...
The stereotype that women are more talkative than men is pervasive across many cultures and generations . Professional dialect coach Erik Singer...
In the aftermath of The Beatles' earth-shattering 1970 breakup, each member of the Fab 4 started solo careers in their own lane. John Lennon chose...
A story from Indiana illustrates a point we often make on Upworthy: even though some people do wrong, there are far more folks willing to do what’s...
Many people have noticed an uptick in feeling like something is just on the tip of their tongue, but their brain is unable to grasp it. Brain fog...
Keeping a clean house is not easy. Approximately 21% of Americans report that they find cleaning tasks overwhelming according to a survey from the...
When Kerwin Pittman was 18 years old, he was convicted and served 11 years and six months in prison for conspiracy to commit murder. Now, eight...
Ever been told that you mumble? Or that your way of speaking is quiet or lacking confidence? It could be affecting you in a range of situations,...
Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) is defined by many things: a love of the color yellow, "work minimalism," and the Gen Z stare. Recently,...
The Baby Boomer generation (those born from 1946 to 1964) often gets flak from younger generations. From their unique texting style to their...
Given today's shaky economy, things are tough for young job-seekers. The unemployment rate for those aged 16 to 24 climbed to 10.5% at the end of...
If you step into almost any building built before World War II, you'll see all manner of artistic detail, from the flowery ornateness of the...
Mark Twain once said that "under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer. " And many folks might be inclined to...
Cruises are fertile ground for community and wholesome, silly fun. People aboard ships, free from work, news from the outside world, and other...
With prices higher than ever, saving money on groceries isn't easy these days. Being a money-savvy grocery shopper takes skill and planning, plus a...
There are a few things that are harder than saying goodbye to a pet; it can be as difficult as losing a close friend or family member. But for some...
New slang can sometimes sound like an entirely new language. In that case, having a translator can be helpful. Content creator Blue Franklin has...
If you're trying to save money, a good place to start is taking note of your shopping habits. Small purchases can add up over time, and people...
For those of us who grew up impatiently waiting for new-music Tuesdays and saving spare cash to spend on CDs at the local Sam Goody , nothing will...
Ribal Zebian, a student from the city of London in Ontario, Canada, already made headlines last year when he built an electric car out of wood and...
Language is fascinating. The way humans have come up with literally thousands of languages to communicate with one another, the grammatical...
As someone named Annie, I've spent decades fielding jokes made about my name, from references to "Little Orphan Annie" to "Annie Get Your Gun" to "...
You’d be hard-pressed to find a Gen Xer or Millennial who doesn’t have fond memories of making giant mushroom caps, rolling and bouncing beach...
Recently, a mom named Kelsey Pomeroy shared what she called a "bit of a controversial parenting take." While it might sound prickly at first, it...
Other people behaving badly can easily disrupt someone's day. People can become angry, sad, or simply unsettled by something someone else says or...
Being pulled over by the police is always nerve-racking, and it's probably even more awkward when the driver is a pop star with multiple...
Forget the corner office. Gen Z is rewriting the rules of professional success—and their approach might save us all from burnout. While previous...
Millennials trying to buy homes in today's economy are up against a rock and a hard place. Unlike for their Boomer parents, the dream of buying a...
Xennials (those born 1977 to 1983) are a microgeneration between Gen X (those born 1965 to 1980) and Millennials (those born 1981 to 1996). These...