Pop Culture
music

10-year-old girl goes viral with soothing virtuoso song on her 'UFO' handpan drum

"I want this on a continuous loop playing in my office."

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Education
communication tips

Stop struggling with awkward eye contact by using the 'Triangle Method'

This will make your next conversation a lot more comfortable.

algorithms, life hacks, scrolling, cell phones, smart phones, computers, social media
Wellness
algorithm

3 easy, expert-proven tips on how to reset your social media algorithm and deliver joy

It might be time for a healthy reset.

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Joy
history

In 1998, Americans predicted what life in 2025 would look like. Here's how they scored overall.

75 percent of people accurately predicted a transformative moment in American history.

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Planet
weather

'Florida girl' documents darkest day of the year in North Pole, Alaska, and people have questions

"Why would anyone live here?"

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Family
foster care

A case worker was told she couldn't adopt a foster girl. She waited 6 years to make it happen.

"A family is made of love. Love knows No color or age."

adoption, foster care, adoption stories, orphans, foster parents, adoptees, family, kids, children, adults, moms, motherhood
Pets
cats

Man tries to rescue stray kitten on the side of the road, then 12 more show up out of nowhere

"I got ambushed."

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Humor
grief

Giggling siblings share the odd reality of 'grief humor' after losing their baby brother

Laughter is an unexpected, but not uncommon, response to loss.

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Pop Culture
mtv

As MTV begins shutting down music-only channels, people discuss what the 'final video' should be

"TikTok Killed the Video Star"

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History (Education)
etymology

The reason we say 'you guys' for everyone started with a foiled murder plot in 1605

The famously generic term used to be a very specific insult.

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Pop Culture
cars

Brilliant 1967 Volkswagen commercial has people longing for the days when ads felt more honest

Bring back commercials like this, please.

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Pop Culture
variety show

Gen Jones argues why the goofy variety shows from the '70s and '80s absolutely deserve a comeback

"'Sonny & Cher' & 'The Flip Wilson Show' were my jam!"

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Modern Families
marriage

Study of 3,000 couples found the more expensive the wedding, the less 'happily ever after'

Couples who save together, stay together.

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Internet
dr. seuss

Man skillfully rapping Dr. Seuss rhymes over Dr. Dre beats is a must-see mashup

It's seriously impressive.

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Community
generations

Millennial man breaks down his generation's inherently unique midlife crisis solution

Honestly, this is great advice.

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Pop Culture
music

104-year-old WWII veteran's haunting saxophone 'Star Spangled Banner' rendition stuns stadium crowd

Dominick Critelli brought the crowd of 17,000 to their feet in patriotic unity.

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Art
interior design

Many interior designers are returning to the '70/30 rule' and for some, it's a game changer

"The key to getting this look right is removing the fear of doing it wrong."

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Internet
airplane seat

People rally for plane passenger who defended his right to sit in the seat he paid for

A mom had given her child the man's seat with the flight attendant's blessing.

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Joy
communication

Communications expert shares how to confidently interrupt someone who won't stop talking

The key here is acknowledgement.