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Generation Jones explains how their childhood memories differ from Gen X

Generation Jones explains how their childhood memories differ from Gen X

Generation Jones is sandwiched immediately between Boomers and Gen X. Born from 1954 to 1965, Generation Jones is also sometimes referred to as...

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Frugal people share 25 things they stopped buying completely to save money

Frugal people share 25 things they stopped buying completely to save money

Saving money is never a bad thing. And for those looking for economical solutions for how to cut back on spending, a smart place to start is taking an...

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32 fascinating jobs The Greatest Generation, Silent Generation and Baby Boomers did that shaped America today

32 fascinating jobs The Greatest Generation, Silent Generation and Baby Boomers did that shaped America today

The job market for The Greatest Generation (born between 1901 and 1927), The Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945), and Baby Boomers (born...

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The CIA says this one body language gesture is a dead giveaway you are an American

The CIA says this one body language gesture is a dead giveaway you are an American

Americans have unique body language and gestures that set them apart from other countries and cultures. These American quirks, such as pointing and...

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Communication experts say highly likable people do 10 things in conversations to build relationships

Communication experts say highly likable people do 10 things in conversations to build relationships

Making friends and developing deeper, stronger relationships starts with good conversation. Sometimes that means small talk at work, while other times...

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Communication expert explains Dolly Parton’s trick to handle people who talked down to her

Communication expert explains Dolly Parton’s trick to handle people who talked down to her

Dolly Parton was a master musician, accomplished cook, and, perhaps most importantly, an excellent communicator. Parton could masterfully handle any...

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People share 36 of the most beautiful first names they’ve ever heard

People share 36 of the most beautiful first names they’ve ever heard

There is a lot of pressure to name a baby the absolute perfect name. And for many, the goal is to come up with a seriously beautiful name that is...

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Boomers share 20 life skills they’re proud they learned but are rarely used today

Boomers share 20 life skills they’re proud they learned but are rarely used today

Baby Boomers (those born from 1946 to 1964) grew up during a time that required them to learn lots of life skills to get by. Without the technology...

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Chronic disorganization expert shares 6 tips to end the ADHD clutter shame cycle

Chronic disorganization expert shares 6 tips to end the ADHD clutter shame cycle

People with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often struggle with organizational skills. According to a 2020 study, this may be due to...

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This major American company started in 1925. It hasn’t laid off a single employee since.

This major American company started in 1925. It hasn’t laid off a single employee since.

The entrepreneurial spirit has always been alive and well in the United States. Starting a business and seeing it succeed is the “American Dream.”...

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Boomer is roasted for opening low-tech AI storefront business to guide AI beginners. But many love it.

Boomer is roasted for opening low-tech AI storefront business to guide AI beginners. But many love it.

For older generations, keeping up with technology can be a struggle—especially with swiftly-moving developments like AI (artificial intelligence)....

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51-year-old empty nester who struggled to declutter her house shares 8 tips that finally worked

51-year-old empty nester who struggled to declutter her house shares 8 tips that finally worked

Deep cleaning and decluttering a home is a daunting task, especially for empty nesters. After spending a lifetime creating memories and living...

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Home Alone’s Daniel Stern unveils lifelike bronze ‘Marv’ sculpture for film’s fully restored house

Home Alone remains one of the most popular movies in the United States. In fact, a 2026 YouGov survey reported it as America’s third-favorite film...

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Psychologist explains 7 personality traits of people who walk fast

There are two camps when it comes to walking speed: fast walkers and slow walkers. In a crowd of commuters, it’s easy to differentiate who is who....

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Artist who lost her mom shares how ‘grieving like a buffalo’ helped her overcome the pain of loss

There is no “right” way to grieve. But finding new ways to heal when grief rears its head is a mission for artist Katie Southworth. Southworth...

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Daughter tells dad she’s pregnant with triplets. His comedic reaction has touched millions.

Getting pregnant with triplets is rare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, triplet (or higher) births happen in an average...

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7 tips to keep your house smelling good without air fresheners

There’s nothing better than walking into a clean, fresh-smelling house. Breathing in a delightful smell as soon as you walk in can make you feel...

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Kelly Clarkson sings killer rendition of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ hit ‘Golden’ on talk show finale

Kelly Clarkson gave her Kelly Clarkson Show viewers one of the most memorable Kellyoke performances in the final episode of her daytime talk show on...

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Portlanders host hilarious ‘Parallel Parking Competition’ with pool noodle bumpers and prizes

Parallel parking can trigger serious anxiety. With so little space and so many angles to perfect, nailing a parallel parking job deserves a prize. The...

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Nearly 10 years after her death, nun’s quirky 90’s art history show is flooding Gen Z feeds

Sister Wendy Beckett educated the world about art and art history throughout the 1990s. A Carmelite nun who spent most of her time cloistered in...

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On his last show in 2001, Mister Rogers shared his final lesson: What it really means to grow up

Mister Rogers was a monumental part of childhood for many in the Gen X and Millennial generations. And his legacy as a loving and compassionate...

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Millennial therapist tells Boomer clients why their adult children have ‘distanced’ themselves

Boomer parents and their Millennial adult children navigate many modern relationship dynamics. A recent trend has included cutting off contact...

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6 frugal hobbies from the Great Depression that are still just as fun today

The Great Depression began in the United States in 1929 and ended in 1939. One silver lining of the Great Depression was the expansion of hobbies....

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Mom shares ‘extreme $25 grocery budget’ to feed family of 4, 3 meals a day for a week

Shopping for groceries these days is anything but inexpensive. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports, the...

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88 years ago, she defied a judge’s order to wear a dress in court. She went to jail in pants.

Helen Hulick went to jail in 1938 for wearing pants. Although it may sound ludicrous, it’s a true story. Hulick was a 28-year-old kindergarten...

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8 Dolly Parton recipes celebrating her Southern roots that she’d love you to cook in her memory

Dolly Parton was a singer, an actress, and a “really, really good cook“. Parton, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, shared her...

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Woman finds a purple skeleton in a California tide pool. It belongs to a surprisingly endangered species.

Coming across an animal skeleton in the wild will stop anyone in their tracks with awe and wonder. But when marine biologist Madison McKay saw a...

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A 90-year-old woman wanted a lap dog. A blind rescue Chihuahua needed a lap.

Ninety-year-old Donna James came to her daughter with a sweet request: a lap dog. Little did she know, Mocha, a blind rescue Chihuahua, was looking...

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Generation Jones explains their major cultural differences with Boomers

Generation Jones, people born from 1954 to 1965, is considered a ‘micro-generation’ between Boomers and Generation X. Though typically lumped in...

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A Millennial mom argues that the joy of back-to-school time has been ruined by its ‘eventification’

Getting ready to go back to school marks the bittersweet end of summer and the excitement of a new school year. Prepping usually involves running...

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You can buy kangaroo jerky, ostrich eggs—and even get married—at one of America’s largest grocery stores

Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield, Ohio, is like no other grocery store in the United States. For starters, it’s massive. It measures...

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Wendy’s iconic ’80s sunrooms weren’t just for looks. They served 5 purposes you probably didn’t know.

Wendy’s is one of America’s most beloved fast food chains. In the 1980s, Wendy’s restaurants adopted an iconic architectural design that set...

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Happiness expert shares 3-step formula to build deeper connections

The key to finding happiness has been widely researched. The data on happiness suggest that it comes down to our connections with others. Dr. Sonja...

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83 years ago, a Christian woman faked a pregnancy to save a Jewish baby from the Holocaust

The Holocaust lasted from 1933-1945. Since then, incredible stories of people helping Jews and other persecuted groups survive have continued to be...

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Mom’s persuasive letter reminding her son to ‘be a good boy’ helped women gain the right to vote

From the first organized movement for women’s suffrage in the United States, it was many long years before the 19th Amendment officially granted...

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Over 100 years before the first computer, Ada Lovelace wrote the first program in 1842

Computer science has come a long way. The very first electronic digital computer is credited to physicist and mathematician John Vincent Atanasoff and...

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20 words that are commonly used incorrectly in the English language

It’s easy to make mistakes if you speak English. From mispronouncing common words that come up in conversation (we’re looking at you, mischievous)...

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Parents share 24 unhinged sentences they never imagined saying before having kids

Being a parent brings unexpected surprises everyday. From sudden unexpected talent show appearances to their hilarious locker decor and expert...

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14 weird English words that sound made up, but aren’t

Whether you are a native English speaker or trying to learn how to speak English for the first time, there is no denying that the English language is...

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Communication expert shares 3-step method to perfectly respond to complainers

Complaining can creep its way into conversation, and it happens very frequently. According to Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World, people...

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After years of living in homeless shelters and his car, Hawaiian teenager graduates high school

Graduating from high school is a major milestone, but for a high school student in Oahu, Hawaii, it was a hard fought achievement. Eric Schultz, 18,...

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A confidence expert shares a simple body language gesture that signals if a person is trustworthy and confident

Confidence is not always easy to have in social settings, especially when meeting new people. In 2021, a YouGov study found that 37% of Americans...

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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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Granddaughter teaches 102-year-old grandpa and 89-year-old grandma how to order Uber Eats

Younger generations swiftly adapt when learning the latest technologies. Whether it’s the latest iPhone, Meta Glasses, or a new app, it’s usually...

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Philosopher Socrates offered the perfect advice for anyone struggling with self-identity

Struggling to find a sense of self is part of the human condition. What makes each person unique and “themself” is a complex topic in psychology...

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36 ‘old people names’ that are coming back in style

Baby name trends change every year. In 2025, the top baby names are Olivia and Noah. But another big trend in baby naming is the rising popularity of...

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Philosopher Leo Tolstoy was married nearly 50 years. His marriage advice still stands today.

Russian writer and philosopher Leo Tolstoy created many literary masterpieces during his lifetime, including Anna Karenina and War and Peace. Works of...

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Mark Twain’s timeless advice on how to become a critical thinker is still wise over 100 years later

Mark Twain is one of the most celebrated authors in American history. Throughout his long career as a writer and lecturer, he instilled his wisdom...

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A dog trainer noticed a man walking every day with a dog leash but no dog. She asked why, and his reply brought them both to tears.

Dog trainer Jerri Scherff kept seeing a man in her neighborhood walking with a dog leash in his hand, but without a dog. After driving by multiple...

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20 forgotten foods and drinks from the 1980s that Gen Xers are still hankering for

In the 1980s, food was entering a new era of convenience. A big reason was more women continuing to enter the workforce throughout the ’80s, a trend...

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