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Professor uses two balls and string to show how far the Moon actually is from Earth

Annie Reneau – 4/8/2026

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14 boring habits that can quietly rebuild your life, according to science

Kat Hong – 4/8/2026

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

Tolstoy and his wife, Sophia, had 13 children.

Emily Shiffer – 4/8/2026

Responses to silly ‘depluralize a movie’ prompt showcase how delightfully clever people can be

Why parents should be celebrating the Gen Z ‘boy kibble’ craze

Mom wonders if she should ‘manufacture hardship’ for her kids to build resilience. Other parents sound off.

Man explains the counterintuitive reason Norwegians love fishnet underwear

Woman baffled by pet snake’s ‘passionate hatred’ toward YouTuber Markiplier

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

Cecily Knobler – 4/10/2026

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

Cecily Knobler – 4/10/2026

A safe, stable home can change lives for the better. Here’s how Habitat for Humanity wants to make that possible for everyone.

Sarah Watts – 3/25/2026

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Tornado forces couple to have their wedding in a gym next to an active volleyball game

Erik Barnes – 4/10/2026

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Disney World hosts 19th Dreamers Academy for 100 ambitious teens who dream big

Disney World hosts 19th Dreamers Academy for 100 ambitious teens who dream big

Chasing their dreams just became a reality.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 04/07/26

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

Please turn this into a cookbook.

Cecily Knobler – 4/10/2026

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Real people share their practical ways to increase your gas mileage and save money

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President Jimmy Carter’s thoughts about the Bible and homosexuality resurfaces

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Former Secret Service agent reveals ingenious ‘spy trick’ to gain the upper hand in any conversation

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People are dumbfounded when they learn this little known secret to burning candles correctly

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing

Native wisdom and ancient rock paintings save the day.

Kat Hong – 09/25/25

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing — Checking in on California's beaver project.

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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and American astronaut Christina Koch before leaving on the Artemis II mission

Canadian astronaut shares ‘Seven Sacred Laws’ Indigenous elders sent with him to space

Annie Reneau – 4/9/2026

A safe, stable home can change lives for the better. Here’s how Habitat for Humanity wants to make that possible for everyone.

Sarah Watts – 3/25/2026

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88-year-old Scottish grandmother absolutely nails her first set as a stand-up comedian

Erik Barnes – 4/9/2026

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People are celebrating the mutually beneficial role childless ‘aunties and uncles’ play in raising kids

Jacalyn Wetzel – 4/9/2026

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Michael J. Fox has the best response after CNN accidentally prompts death scare

Heather Wake – 4/9/2026

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