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Someone asked Gen X for their version of ‘OK Boomer.’ Here are the 8 best answers.

Someone asked Gen X for their version of ‘OK Boomer.’ Here are the 8 best answers.

Generation X is often known, or at least broadly categorized, as the middle child of generations. So many of us kept our heads down as we latch-keyed...

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Mother with Alzheimer’s who lost her speech harmonizes with daughter in beautiful videos

Mother with Alzheimer’s who lost her speech harmonizes with daughter in beautiful videos

Like for many of us, having connected moments with her mother are timeless and special for musician Ester Wiesnerova. She’s incredibly vulnerable...

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Elderly people are asked to define ‘love,’ and their answers are truly raw and heartfelt

Elderly people are asked to define ‘love,’ and their answers are truly raw and heartfelt

When we’re young, we’re so often overwhelmed by new love. The beginnings of things can feel like we’re being whisked into another dimension, and...

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Brits give some hilariously unique homespun flu remedies in resurfaced footage from the 1950s

Brits give some hilariously unique homespun flu remedies in resurfaced footage from the 1950s

Nearly everyone has suffered from the dreaded flu and can agree that the hacking coughs, achy bones, and sneezing are more than just a tad miserable....

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Mom shares 19 gems of knowledge for her daughter’s 19th birthday

Mom shares 19 gems of knowledge for her daughter’s 19th birthday

A woman who uses the Instagram handle Hope with Holly often makes videos in which she imparts wisdom from her own experiences. She’s candid in her...

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The ‘Knight Rider’ car somehow got a speeding ticket even though museum owners swear it hasn’t moved in years

The ‘Knight Rider’ car somehow got a speeding ticket even though museum owners swear it hasn’t moved in years

“Give me every ounce of turbo boost you’ve got,” Michael Knight often demanded of his black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, KITT. If you didn’t...

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Woman tests drive-thru barista by tipping him $1 for every second he listens to daughter’s story

Woman tests drive-thru barista by tipping him $1 for every second he listens to daughter’s story

Imagine passing a test with flying colors when you didn’t even know you were taking one. A mother-daughter duo, known as Martina and Alexa, visits...

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Psychologists say these four ‘savoring techniques’ trick our minds into feeling instantly happier

Psychologists say these four ‘savoring techniques’ trick our minds into feeling instantly happier

When it comes to happiness, we’ve got to try every angle possible. Some people are born with serotonin-soaked synapses, while others aren’t so...

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‘Socially illiterate,’ Gen Z teens are attending phone-free parties to break free of their social media habits

‘Socially illiterate,’ Gen Z teens are attending phone-free parties to break free of their social media habits

Gen Z, born approximately between 1997 and 2010, is referred to by some as “Generation Text.” They were the first group of teens, alongside some...

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A trans man beautifully harmonizes to the song ‘Kiss Me’ alongside a 2018 clip of himself

A trans man beautifully harmonizes to the song ‘Kiss Me’ alongside a 2018 clip of himself

British singer-songwriter Dylan Holloway, who performs as Dylan and the Moon, has been wowing audiences with his voice for quite some time. But what...

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The ‘Michelangelo Effect’ is a phenomenon that can positively strengthen all relationships

The ‘Michelangelo Effect’ is a phenomenon that can positively strengthen all relationships

The beloved sculptor Michelangelo once said, “Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”...

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300 women bought a French chateau for $7,700 each and made it an ‘adult summer camp’ for all women

300 women bought a French chateau for $7,700 each and made it an ‘adult summer camp’ for all women

Wise people often advise us to put our dreams into action. It’s a nice thought, and possible, if, say, your dream is to buy a new blender. But how...

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Man builds the ‘world’s smallest tiny house’ and somehow makes it work in 19 square feet

Levi Kelly wanted to go small. Very small. As someone who loves building and touring tiny homes, along with unique Airbnbs and cabins, he wanted to...

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Fashion expert explains why ‘survival bias’ makes it seem like 19th century Victorian gowns were much smaller than they were

It’s often fascinating how history is written. Perhaps it’s not for nefarious reasons, but it can lead to misconceptions about the reality of the...

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Gen Xer asks if people can ‘hear a still photo’ and the responses are undoubtedly so very Gen X

There are specific flashbacks to objects that can become so embedded in our memories that all five of our senses get triggered. At times, these...

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A woman noticed a window sign that asked her to ‘Shout Max!’ What came next was pure joy.

Imagine you’re strolling along, taking in a beautiful day, when suddenly, your eyes catch a large window. Propped up in front of it is a cardboard,...

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Anxiety experts explain the fascinating reason 6:30 p.m. is a perfect time to enter the ‘no worry zone’

Anxiety can be a funny thing. It loops through our frontal lobes, and if left unchecked, it doesn’t always willingly see itself out. Psychologists...

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At 6:30 a.m., Japanese radio plays ten minutes of ‘Radio Taiso’ and it’s getting people moving

It’s early morning and you’re snuggled tightly under the warm covers. Your alarm buzz isn’t quite enough to entice you to get up and en route to...

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Experts rank the most ‘loyal dog breeds’ and it’s stirring a debate among canine lovers

Another year, another list ranking dog breeds. Earlier in 2025, Care.com put out their latest, specifically ranking which dog breeds are considered...

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Elderly people are asked their ‘favorite age of life,’ and their answers are truly beautiful

When we think back to what we might deem the best of times, at least in terms of age, the answers are multilayered and, of course, subjective. For...

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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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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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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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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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A woman’s outrageously infectious laugh once left Robin Williams mesmerized during his own interview

Comedian Robin Williams never seemed to stop his lifelong quest to make people laugh. He succeeded so often that it must have simply felt like second...

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40-something woman who grew up in foster care beats the odds in college graduation video

Jade Tompkins, who goes by @Craftyhag on social media, made a simple video on TikTok. In a moment of pure vulnerability, she humbly shared her story....

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Language experts explain the fascinating reason we say ‘goodbye’ and the journey it took from the 1600s

Goodbye. It’s a word so many of us use daily. Some shorten it and simply say, “Bye!” If you’re a toddler, you might say, “Bye bye.” If...

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Pete Holmes makes it anything but weird in conversation with Upworthy

Comedian Pete Holmes isn’t just funny. He’s a deep thinker who digs so far beneath the crust of your average every day “observational” comic...

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‘No convincing’: Teacher praised for getting to the heart of ‘no means no’ lesson

The important one-sentence rule, “no means no” remains one of the most steadfast lessons for human beings. It has been a key learning tool,...

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A dad is moved by outpouring of love after sharing a video of his daughter seeing a rainbow

It’s not surprising that the whimsy of a young girl seeing a rainbow for the first time garnered a lot of likes on social media. And, of course, the...

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Millennials are ditching ‘boring grey’ for this joyful mid-century color

Everything old is pink again, to paraphrase a famous adage. This applies even in bathrooms. Neutral colors have ruled the interior design of powder...

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Watch a 10-year-old Sabrina Carpenter cover The Beatles “Come Together” for Miley Cyrus

Sabrina Carpenter seems to have been born on stage. There’s a clear ease with which she performs, often adding a cheeky layer of humor to her...

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A young girl tells Carol Burnett ‘hello’ from her neighbor. It happened to have been Carol’s biggest crush.

When a person consistently brings the world joy, it’s extra special when we see them experience it tenfold. This is what happened for iconic...

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In 1958, NASA recruited 11 Deaf men to test how zero gravity affects humans

We are constantly being reminded of Isaac Newton’s famous quote, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Eleven...

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Columbia shuttle astronaut shared a moving take on humanity shortly before reentry tragedy

On February 1, 2003, a tragic reminder of how delicate life is struck those watching the landing of Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-107). Commander Rick...

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56 years after it first debuted, Robert Plant performs a majestic version of ‘Ramble On’

In 1969, Juggy Sound Studio in New York City was forever changed. That year, Led Zeppelin recorded part of their album Led Zeppelin II there,...

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Spike Lee steps in to help woman with ALS complete final bucket list wish

When Marypat Velasco was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) near the end of 2024, what she...

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Chef creates nursing home menu sourced from the family recipes of senior residents

Chef Craig Bowerson had a wonderful idea. He had noticed that the residents in the nursing home where he oversaw the dining menu had quite a few...

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11-year-old girl is on the hunt to meet every other ‘Kirsty’ in the world who can help her fight brain cancer

There is something about finding connection with fellow humans that can help make even the hardest obstacles seem more bearable. So when Kirsty Waugh...

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People swear these Gen X and Millennial names are ‘due for a resurgence’

If you’re a Gen X-er or a Millennial, ask yourself how many Jennifers did you grow up with? How about Brians? Stephanies, maybe? It seems like it...

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30 ‘lost’ verses from philosopher Empedocles finally come to light

Before there was Plato, Aristotle, or even Socrates, there was a group of Greek philosophers who imparted their wisdom onto others in the early 5th...

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Gen Xers share how to avoid a midlife crisis so younger people don’t have to

Take it from a Gen Xer: midlife regrets are no fun. But what if it were possible to learn from our elders and avoid making the same mistakes? We’ve...

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Woman makes boyfriend sign ‘Performance Improvement Plan’ after he forgot her birthday

It happens to the best of us. Sometimes we mark down important dates in our calendars only to completely space out and oops, the day has come and...

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Resurfaced 80s training video on ‘how to tip’ has people laughing with Gen X nostalgia

Tipping culture is ever-changing and, for many, has always been a bit confusing. Perhaps that’s why a training video was made circa the 1980s to...

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Math researchers confirm ’20 year rule’ in fashion trends and it’s uncanny

Everything old is officially new again after mathematicians determined that trends tend to resurface “every 20 years or so.” So, while a...

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Skincare mogul says her ‘high touch’ theory will be the most important job-saving skill in the age of AI

Like it or not, AI technology is almost certainly here to stay. While that might bring new conveniences we never thought possible, it still causes...

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Hipster guy’s surprise ranking for each of Snoopy’s relatives has become a viral phenomenon

Snoopy, everyone’s favorite beagle from the mind of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, is the joyous gift that keeps on giving. So, when content...

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Fashion icon Betsey Johnson has the most punk rock message about turning 83

Fashion designer Betsey Johnson was punk rock before punk rock was even a thing. In the 1960s, she won the Mademoiselle Guest Editor contest. By 1969,...

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A 13-year-old shares how he bravely protected a girl for being mocked for having her period

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear black Savage jackets. And some aren’t even 14 yet. Such is the case for Josue Carrizosa, who shared a piece of...

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A guy puts his AI chatbot into the most awkward conversations possible, and it’s pure comedy

Just because AI is confusing to many of us doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun with it. A content creator named Husk does just that by putting...

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