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Goth woman rescues a flightless carpenter bee and gives it the most heartwarmingly wonderful life

Goth woman rescues a flightless carpenter bee and gives it the most heartwarmingly wonderful life

Nadia Dubceac is known to many in social media circles as a fitness guru with an edgy twist. Her dark hair, Gothic eye makeup, black fingernails, and...

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Cecily Knobler

19 viral photos show what happens after drinking 1, 2, and 3 glasses of wine

19 viral photos show what happens after drinking 1, 2, and 3 glasses of wine

Marcos Alberti’s “3 Glasses” project began with a joke and a few drinks with his friends. The photo project originally depicted Alberti’s...

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Millennial parents are pleading with Boomer grandparents to stop giving excessive gifts to grandkids

Millennial parents are pleading with Boomer grandparents to stop giving excessive gifts to grandkids

Millennial parents and Boomer grandparents don’t always see eye to eye on parenting and grandparenting. Now, Millennial parents are uniting on a...

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Emily Shiffer

The 90-second emotional reset that’s changing lives and is backed by Harvard science

The 90-second emotional reset that’s changing lives and is backed by Harvard science

We’ve all been there: it’s 90 degrees outside, absolutely sweltering, and you’re walking home from a new smoothie shop less than a mile away...

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Kat Hong

New study finds that ‘good enough’ parenting seems to be making a comeback and why that’s absolutely okay

New study finds that ‘good enough’ parenting seems to be making a comeback and why that’s absolutely okay

Since the beginning of time, it’s probably safe to say that many parents are simply exhausted as they navigate child-rearing. It’s a delicate...

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Cecily Knobler

Dad is praised for his patient explanation of their mom’s period to his two young sons

Dad is praised for his patient explanation of their mom’s period to his two young sons

Period education can be an awkward topic for parents to tackle, but not for Payal Desai’s husband, Hiren. The mom of two boys caught a sweet...

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Emily Shiffer

100 people who’ve lived to 100 were asked the secret to a long, happy life. Here are their answers.

100 people who’ve lived to 100 were asked the secret to a long, happy life. Here are their answers.

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) recently interviewed 100 centenarians, or people who have lived to the ripe age of 100. Fascinatingly, 100-year-olds feel...

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Evan Porter

Why some shoppers avoid self-checkout (even when it’s faster), according to psychologists

Why some shoppers avoid self-checkout (even when it’s faster), according to psychologists

Which lane do you choose at the grocery store? To your left, the self-checkout area: a collection of blinking, beeping, whirring, computer-speaking...

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Kat Hong

A baby was born landing at JFK. The pilot ran with the traffic controller’s name pick on the spot.

A baby was born landing at JFK. The pilot ran with the traffic controller’s name pick on the spot.

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when professionals doing routine work get hit with a genuinely extraordinary situation. The instinct...

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Adam albright-hanna

Two vacationing paramedics deliver a baby at 30,000 feet with a shoelace and borrowed blankets

Two vacationing paramedics deliver a baby at 30,000 feet with a shoelace and borrowed blankets

The best flights are uneventful. Timely, smooth, and relaxing. Even a little boring. However, that’s not always in the cards. A lot of things can...

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Evan Porter

Couple shares photo of cherry tree they planted as teens has now ‘mirrored’ their pregnancy

Couple shares photo of cherry tree they planted as teens has now ‘mirrored’ their pregnancy

In 2007, Wes Dixon gave his teenage girlfriend Kelsey Dixon (@kelseyrileydixon) a cherry tree sapling for their first anniversary. They planted it...

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Adam albright-hanna

Jimmy Fallon asked people to share their wildest stories from their bad summer jobs

Jimmy Fallon asked people to share their wildest stories from their bad summer jobs

Call it a rite of passage, a baptism by fire, or simply a necessary evil, but a terrible summer job is pretty much a staple of young adulthood. Those...

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Heather Wake

Woman goes to great lengths to adopt baby from husband’s ex-wife to save him from foster care

Woman goes to great lengths to adopt baby from husband’s ex-wife to save him from foster care

Christie and Wesley Werts have taken the idea of a blended family to the next level. When the couple fell in love and married, they brought together...

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Tod Perry

Pass down the crown, Labradors. America has a new favorite dog breed.

Pass down the crown, Labradors. America has a new favorite dog breed.

The dog world shifted in 2022 as the sweet-faced, loveable Labrador Retriever was toppled as America’s favorite dog breed. The breed best known for...

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Tod Perry

Older millennials share their biggest mistakes so you can learn from them

Older millennials share their biggest mistakes so you can learn from them

It wasn’t long ago that a millennial was seen as a college kid that baby boomers chided for being entitled and Gen Xers thought were way too sincere...

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Tod Perry

She didn’t tell anyone about the divorce. Then a neighbor noticed the running.

She didn’t tell anyone about the divorce. Then a neighbor noticed the running.

Hope MacGregor (@hopemacgregormusic) had been going through her divorce quietly. No announcements or no dramatic posts, just long walks with her dog...

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Adam albright-hanna

A pregnant diver jumped in to help a bleeding dolphin. The dolphin rolled over and held still.

A pregnant diver jumped in to help a bleeding dolphin. The dolphin rolled over and held still.

Nicole Isaacs was out on the ocean off Los Angeles when a dolphin surfaced next to the boat and didn’t leave. Something was clearly wrong. Isaacs,...

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Adam albright-hanna

Lesbian couple shares news of their breakup with a funny photoshoot

Lesbian couple shares news of their breakup with a funny photoshoot

Back in the day, when a couple broke up, you either heard about it firsthand or had to endure an uncomfortable moment at an event where you asked...

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Tod Perry

Neil deGrasse Tyson reveals the science of why he wants to be buried instead of cremated

Neil deGrasse Tyson reveals the science of why he wants to be buried instead of cremated

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is seemingly driven by an endless amount of curiosity. Whether it’s about the tiniest sea quark or the biggest...

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Cecily Knobler

A school counselor comforted her crying student new to the United States. Her tender response is an emotional lesson in empathy.

A school counselor comforted her crying student new to the United States. Her tender response is an emotional lesson in empathy.

Korynn Patterson, an elementary school counselor and social worker in Maryland, knew exactly what she needed to do when a brand new student walked...

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Emily Shiffer

The strange, forgotten reason so many movies have that ‘all characters are fictitious’ disclaimer

The strange, forgotten reason so many movies have that ‘all characters are fictitious’ disclaimer

If you’ve ever watched an outrageously outlandish movie with the warning “All characters in this movie are fictitious…” and thought, “Well,...

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Heather Wake

This mom’s controversial parenting take that her kids don’t have to ‘share’ has the Internet divided

This mom’s controversial parenting take that her kids don’t have to ‘share’ has the Internet divided

Teaching kids to share is often part of Parenting 101. According to the Cleveland Clinic, educating kids about sharing in early childhood helps them...

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Emily Shiffer

Love spicy food? Research shows it could reduce your risk of death by 25%.

Love spicy food? Research shows it could reduce your risk of death by 25%.

American food doesn’t have a reputation for being very spicy. But if things keep going the way they have over the past 20 years, that could change....

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Tod Perry

Buffalo fans come together to sing Canadian national anthem after singer’s mic cuts out

Buffalo fans come together to sing Canadian national anthem after singer’s mic cuts out

National anthem fails can be really uncomfortable. Sometimes, a singer just can’t hit the notes, or worse, they forget the words mid-song. The...

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Evan Porter

Seth Rogen was asked if having kids would make him ‘happier.’ He answered honestly.

Seth Rogen was asked if having kids would make him ‘happier.’ He answered honestly.

Breaking news: There’s a big double standard in Hollywood. Childless women in the public eye are often plagued by the question: “So, why don’t...

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Tod Perry

13-year-old’s unique ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rendition was so impressive it even wowed Queen

13-year-old’s unique ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rendition was so impressive it even wowed Queen

We’ve shared a lot of memorable “America’s Got Talent” auditions over the years here at Upworthy, from physics-defying dance performances to...

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Annie Reneau

‘It’s not Little Sun’: Mom can’t believe she’s having trouble pronouncing her newborn’s name

‘It’s not Little Sun’: Mom can’t believe she’s having trouble pronouncing her newborn’s name

One of the many surprises that come with parenthood is how the world reacts to your child’s name. It’s less of a surprise if your child has a...

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Tod Perry

Man seeking divorce changes mind after losing high-paying job. Wife has a perfect response.

Man seeking divorce changes mind after losing high-paying job. Wife has a perfect response.

A husband filed for divorce from his wife and burned bridges in the process by making incredibly disrespectful remarks to her. This came 10 months...

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Tod Perry

He saw a driver put in $7 of gas and felt something click. By the time he left, several strangers were in tears.

He saw a driver put in $7 of gas and felt something click. By the time he left, several strangers were in tears.

It was 10:30 at night at a BP station in Currambine, a suburb north of Perth, Australia. Monty Van Der Berg, 34, was waiting in line to fill up his...

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Adam albright-hanna

Why Dwayne Johnson’s advice for new dads comes down to one simple thing: take off your shirt

Why Dwayne Johnson’s advice for new dads comes down to one simple thing: take off your shirt

When Canadian TV host Chris Van Vliet (@CVVClips) told Dwayne Johnson he was about to become a father for the first time and asked for advice, Johnson...

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Adam albright-hanna

A stylist noticed a subtle change in client’s hair and immediately asked if she was pregnant

A stylist noticed a subtle change in client’s hair and immediately asked if she was pregnant

Beth Lunn was doing what hairstylists do: examining a client’s hair, moving pieces up and checking the texture and color. Then she stopped. She...

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Adam albright-hanna

Mom shares ‘kind can’ idea after 7-year-old expresses struggles with friends at school

Mom shares ‘kind can’ idea after 7-year-old expresses struggles with friends at school

At some point, most parents have to field questions, concerns, worries, anxieties, and, sometimes, outright despair from their kids about their...

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Annie Reneau

Happiness expert shares the ‘real science’ in placing a hand over your heart to lower anxiety

Happiness expert shares the ‘real science’ in placing a hand over your heart to lower anxiety

Navigating ways to address anxiety can be one of the most beneficial lessons a person can learn. Sometimes we can “trick” the very neurochemicals...

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Cecily Knobler

Chicken noodle in, Frosted Flakes out. A new trend has people ditching cereal for soup.

Chicken noodle in, Frosted Flakes out. A new trend has people ditching cereal for soup.

The traditional American breakfast of cereal, pancakes, and waffles is basically dessert in disguise. It’s extremely high in sugar and...

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Tod Perry

Albert Einstein’s advice to his son is applicable wisdom for parents today raising resilient kids

Albert Einstein’s advice to his son is applicable wisdom for parents today raising resilient kids

Kids today are struggling with resilience. A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that only 40% of school-age children...

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Emily Shiffer

All 60 employees of Toledo restaurant win the ‘boss lottery’ with a free Caribbean cruise

All 60 employees of Toledo restaurant win the ‘boss lottery’ with a free Caribbean cruise

A good restaurant owner knows that it takes the entire team to ensure success. From the head chef creating the menu to the front of the house that...

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Erik Barnes

NFL fan laughed so hard at kicker’s flub he had a seizure. Then doctors made a lifesaving catch.

NFL fan laughed so hard at kicker’s flub he had a seizure. Then doctors made a lifesaving catch.

Football is a dangerous sport. From ACL tears to concussions, athletes risk it all from the moment they step foot on the field. An NFL career without...

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Evan Porter

‘Wheel of Fortune’ fan conducts wild 6-year study and finds bizarre pattern with male contestants

‘Wheel of Fortune’ fan conducts wild 6-year study and finds bizarre pattern with male contestants

Sure, there are several hacks Wheel of Fortune players might use to increase their odds of success—calling out common letters, using “Express...

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Heather Wake

How women in fake beards made one of the most iconic scenes in ‘Lord of the Rings’ history

How women in fake beards made one of the most iconic scenes in ‘Lord of the Rings’ history

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is widely regarded as the most action-packed installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Battle of...

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Heather Wake

9-year-old turns Mom into villain in brilliantly creative comic. She can’t stop laughing.

9-year-old turns Mom into villain in brilliantly creative comic. She can’t stop laughing.

As a parent, if your kids don’t occasionally hate you, you’re probably not doing your job. It’s never fun, but it is a mom or dad’s main...

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Evan Porter

The heartbreaking reason why this man is running marathons with a 55-lb fridge strapped to his back

The heartbreaking reason why this man is running marathons with a 55-lb fridge strapped to his back

Among the thousands of runners participating in this year’s London Marathon, one figure stood out in a way that was impossible to ignore. As...

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Heather Wake

Why a common World War II experience made Americans choose toilet paper over bidets

Why a common World War II experience made Americans choose toilet paper over bidets

The bidet dates back to 18th-century France and, by all accounts, is more hygienic than toilet paper and better for the environment. But, much like...

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Tod Perry

Harvard linguist explains perfectly logical reason Boomers insist on using ellipses in texts

Harvard linguist explains perfectly logical reason Boomers insist on using ellipses in texts

One generation’s texting habit that baffles every generation is the Boomers‘ seemingly excessive use of ellipses. Do you have more to say, Aunt...

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Jacalyn Wetzel

Is it rude not to share a family recipe? Here’s how to decline the right way.

Is it rude not to share a family recipe? Here’s how to decline the right way.

The office potluck was a success! People went back for seconds; someone joked about licking the pan (and actually got a few laughs). And now you...

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Kat Hong

Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger wins Wackiest Cat Name contest, but these 9 runner-ups are clever, too

Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger wins Wackiest Cat Name contest, but these 9 runner-ups are clever, too

There are many reasons people love giving their pets goofy names. A big one is that, unlike humans, they’ll never have to put it on top of a...

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Tod Perry

Spanish nuns are fighting to preserve a giant rabbit breed in danger of extinction

Spanish nuns are fighting to preserve a giant rabbit breed in danger of extinction

Nuns at the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua in Central Spain are on a mission beyond their spiritual calling: to save a rare breed of giant rabbit...

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Emily Shiffer

Single dad gets suspicious letter from his late wife and rushes to get a DNA test

Single dad gets suspicious letter from his late wife and rushes to get a DNA test

Ten months after a man’s wife passed away, he finally got the courage to read a letter she left him, which contained a devastating admission. The...

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Tod Perry

Nate Bargatze reveals the true story behind his legendary George Washington SNL sketch

Nate Bargatze reveals the true story behind his legendary George Washington SNL sketch

America is definitely not afraid to do its own thing, even when its own thing is pretty weird. Ever stop to think how bizarre it is that the United...

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Heather Wake

Debunking doesn’t stop misinformation online. But researchers found ‘pre-bunking’ can.

Debunking doesn’t stop misinformation online. But researchers found ‘pre-bunking’ can.

The rise of misinformation on social media has been a monumental stress test for the world’s critical thinking skills. Misinformation has had a huge...

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Tod Perry

What parents teach kids when we allow them to take a ‘mental health day’

What parents teach kids when we allow them to take a ‘mental health day’

When I was in high school, I woke up one morning feeling overwhelmed. I was an honors student, I was involved in various activities and clubs, and for...

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Annie Reneau