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Ray Flores

\t I don’t know what brought you here, but thank you. Government video nerd. Army veteran. An intergalactic solar system for two stunning little nuglets who fill my heart with joy. Got my start here by creating a couple of Upworthy stories. I’m here to share good work. Have no doubt: I want you to cry, be shocked, die laughing, and fall in love with the beauty that surrounds us all. Check out the goods on my Facebook page..

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CLARIFICATION: Doctors Treat A Dying Girl With Modified HIV. The Reason Why Will Amaze You.

CLARIFICATION: Our original headline and intro on this post weren't quite right. Doctors didn't technically inject HIV into this girl — they treated some of her cells with modified HIV before injecting them back in. Lots more context is at the Cancer Research UK blog. Who knew something called a "serial killer" cell could bring so much unforgettable joy and happiness?

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These Kids Finally Say What They Really Think About Mom. And Her Reaction? Priceless.

There isn’t a single day that I don’t question my abilities as a parent. And when these mothers start reflecting on their issues and doubts — yeah, that struck a nerve. But when their kids start saying what they really think about momma bear? I. Was. A. Total. Wreck.

CLARIFICATION: Doctors Treat A Dying Girl With Modified HIV. The Reason Why Will Amaze You.

When You See What This Restaurant Serves, You Won't Need A Food Review To Go

The next time I’m in San Francisco, I know where my dining dollars are going. I wish there were a Yelp category for what these kids are doing at the Old Skool Cafe.

Ellen thanks Ashton Kutcher for giving a great speech. His reply? A great speech.

Watch What This Make-Believe Girl Means To 1,000 Sexual Predators

A Dutch child-rights organization has opened my eyes to a new form of child exploitation. This video is safe for work but will hurt your stomach. Watch how they gauged the scale of the problem with a 10-week online sting using the help of someone named "Sweetie."

Every Time I Hear This Guy Talk, It's Like A Love Letter To A City

Watch this young buck make things happen in a city that has fallen on hard times. Make sure you stick around till 2:00. His vision for Detroit sounds not only hopeful, but also ... doable.

It Looks Like Something You Should Never See. Meet A Medical Advancement That Is Hard To Forget.

It’s really hard for me to believe that a tailgate-style cooler packed with ice is what saves lives every day. This solution? Holy. Cow. Warning: The device is awesome, but it is visually shocking.

Astronaut shares the profound 'big lie' he realized after seeing the Earth from space

Researchers studied kindergarteners' behavior and followed up 19 years later. Here are the findings.

Watch: Joyful 18-month-old toddler learns how to do the Maori haka dance

Study discovers people don't age steadily, but in dramatic bursts at two specific ages

A story about two pairs of boots illustrates how rich people get richer in ways poor people can't

Psychologist shares 15-second trick to make kids of any age less rude and more cooperative