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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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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Pizza delivery man scored ‘best tip ever’ and it’s warming hearts

Pizza delivery man scored ‘best tip ever’ and it’s warming hearts

In this weakening economy, tipping has become a hot-button issue. So when a pizza delivery man took to Reddit to share how he received “the best tip...

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LAPD’s 90-year-old ‘Volunteer of the Year’ just happens to be Bruce Willis’ mom

LAPD’s 90-year-old ‘Volunteer of the Year’ just happens to be Bruce Willis’ mom

Picture this: A 90-year-old woman has been diligently volunteering with the Los Angeles Police Department for 22 years simply because “she loves to...

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Woman thanks ‘boiled peanuts’ for helping her survive divorce, and people love her resilience

Woman thanks ‘boiled peanuts’ for helping her survive divorce, and people love her resilience

Sometimes our coping mechanisms are found where we least expect them. Such was the case for a woman named Ruby Gregory, who went through a breakup so...

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Happiness expert shares simple ’20-Second Rule’ to make bad habits harder and good ones easier

Happiness expert shares simple ’20-Second Rule’ to make bad habits harder and good ones easier

Life can be full of roadblocks, but what if there were little things we could do to make it a little easier? While nothing is guaranteed, what if...

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People share inconveniences from back in the day that would ‘break’ us in 10 minutes now

People share inconveniences from back in the day that would ‘break’ us in 10 minutes now

It’s perfectly normal to forget how much the world changes month by month. It can feel like we blinked, and suddenly there are self-driving cars,...

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People share the one thing that makes them laugh without fail. Here are some of the funniest responses.

Arielle Nissenblatt has many questions for her followers on Threads. But one in particular stood out last week, and it led to days of laughter. She...

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Mom stopped taking teen’s phone as punishment and switched to something more helpful

When it comes to disciplining teens, every generation and every parent has their own style. Back in the Gen X days, when someone got grounded, we...

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101-year-old woman answers kids’ questions about the old days in this delightful clip

In a compilation that has resurfaced and gone viral (yet again) on social media, a 101-year-old woman named Alice is seen meeting a gaggle of young...

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Instagram post compares Robert De Niro’s face over the years to explain why everyone’s ears change

Our bodies are miraculous, and much of the time, we don’t even know why. As we age, without any surgical help, our face shapes can change, shoulders...

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‘Old soul’ kid chooses his own name, then cracks himself up for a full minute

Donna Whelan describes her young son, Jacob, as an “old soul,” and well over a million people on social media seem to agree. She shares many...

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Shade up or shade down? Flight attendant settles the plane window etiquette debate.

Even though commercial airlines have been taking flight for 112 years, questions about etiquette still spark heated debates. Who gets the middle seat...

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Psychologist uncovers the unexpected reason we procrastinate and the trick to stopping it

Procrastination is more common than some might think. In fact, according to an article by Forbes senior contributor Bryan Robinson, more than 78...

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An adorable compilation of cats interrupting serious news reports is pure joy

Cats have an interesting way of showing up when you least expect them. Sometimes their mere presence at the oddest of times provides the perfect break...

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Siblings rap version of ‘The Little Mermaid’ song has people hooked

It was just an average Friday night for Tara Annan and her family of seven. Everyone was enjoying downtime in the living room when suddenly the two...

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A new hopeful payphone project invites ‘Boomers’ and ‘Zoomers’ to connect one conversation at a time

Imagine you’re young and strolling through a university campus, wishing you could randomly chat with someone much older. Perhaps you’re looking...

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Wholesome comedian Pete Holmes shares 3 words that have been a game changer in how he views life

If you’re familiar with comedian Pete Holmes, you probably know he’s not afraid to go deep. He’s seemingly on a constant journey of...

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Researchers dug beneath a 2,400-year-old tree and were shocked by the treasures they found

Close your eyes and let your imagination take you to the seaside coast of the southern Chilean rainforest. Now picture a giant cypress tree—an...

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I spent a week chatting with people over 80. Here are 4 pieces of wisdom they shared.

There are only a few things in this life we can’t evade. One of them is aging. Sure, there’s Botox and facelifts and all that jazz to help us look...

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Torchy Swinson, a Southern great-grandmother, gives the most iconic advice and people are riveted

Torchy Swinson, a self-described great-grandmother of seven, has figured out a formula for imparting wisdom in both a heartfelt and hilarious way. In...

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Caregivers at senior living home share the 3 hard truths they wish everyone knew

While caring for the elderly can be extremely rewarding, it comes with a specific set of challenges that aren’t often discussed. Delivering...

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4 everyday phrases that may indicate someone is highly intelligent

So often, we equate intelligence with standardized testing, or say, degrees or rank in a graduating class. The person who has a 4.0 GPA and high SAT...

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Man walks around Brooklyn after blizzard to show off the most wonderful snow creatures

Art is magical because it can be found anywhere at any time. So when New Yorkers got close to three feet of snow dumped on their city, many dug deep...

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Seniors ranting about their friend Barbara cheating at Mahjong is the Internet's best new reality show

If you've ever watched seniors play Mahjong, you know they're not messing around. Some might find it complicated. A player's guide...

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Malala Yousafzai's brother reveals beautiful sentiment about living in his sister's shadow

Malala Yousafzai most certainly has a lot of light. At the young age of 11, she began advocating for education for girls after the Taliban took over...

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Caregivers at senior living home share the 3 hard truths they wish everyone knew

While caring for the elderly can be extremely rewarding, it comes with a specific set of challenges that aren't often discussed. Delivering...

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Elderly woman hilariously shares her 'not to do' list and it’s truly inspiring

Shannon Nelson, better known by her online alias Pinky Nel, describes herself as a “Boomer grandma with an edge.” She also notes in her online bio...

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A fun personality test determines 'how you love' based on your animal archetype

In the never-ending quest to understand ourselves better, or at least have just one more distraction from whatever it is we should be doing, here...

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1st grade teacher asked students to color their 'favorite' hat. She then secretly created each one for real.

Putting a dream into action can sometimes provide that little bit of magic children crave. So, when first grade teacher Ashley Lowry genuinely...

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Wilco's Jeff Tweedy surprises crowd by singing one of his band's most beloved songs at karaoke

On a January evening at a restaurant in Mexico, El Jefe patiently waited for his name to be called by the karaoke host. When it was, he gently walked...

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Experts explain why the 'Infinity Tracing Technique' can be a game changer for people with insomnia

It's 2:00 a.m., and you simply can't get your mind to shut down. You've tried counting sheep, but they just keep crash-landing into...

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Man hires Austin Powers impersonator 'just for himself' and it's delightfully awkward

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Cat owner adorably finds out his cat Gloria is living many secret lives

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A cozy bookstore in Scotland lets you sleep upstairs while you 'live out a dream' selling books

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Woman's silly typo in a philosophical post is bringing thousands of people unexpected, pure joy

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Child therapist shares 3 principles of 'Shitsuke' that are key to Japanese parenting

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An emotional Brendan Fraser calls autistic, Superman fan 'the hero that we need' in moving interview

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People from outside America share the 'most common childhood meal' from where they grew up

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Child neurologist explains the reason children lie, and it's surprisingly wholesome

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There's a new personality type called the 'otrovert' and one major trait sets it apart

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Actor reveals Alan Rickman's loving gesture when terminally ill children visited the Harry Potter set

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Experts share 6 easy ways to stay calm when you feel bombarded by scary news

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