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After Spirit Airlines’ captain’s retirement flight was canceled, Southwest celebrated him with class

Tod Perry – 5/4/2026

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The one question Nietzsche believes everyone should ask themselves before getting married

Emily Shiffer – 5/4/2026

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Parents start family tradition where kids pitch their ideas for the next vacation

“You could see his confidence building as he presented.”

Emily Shiffer – 5/5/2026

Master linguist visits town with world’s most ‘perplexing’ accent and finally meets his match

Three lions have the most beautiful reaction to a man singing a Guns N’ Roses song to them

‘Why women leave’: Woman who ‘does everything’ shares why she left her husband who did nothing

Grandma goes viral with 3 perfect, hilarious rules for her funeral

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Anxiety experts explain the fascinating reason 6:30 p.m. is a perfect time to enter the ‘no worry zone’

Cecily Knobler – 5/5/2026

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New mom shares texts from her mother-in-law that exemplify postpartum depression support

Annie Reneau – 5/5/2026

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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New Canadian law means millions of Americans are now eligible for Canadian citizenship

Tod Perry – 5/5/2026

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Tired of the same old tips on how to be happy? Try ‘7 Tactics to Maximize Misery’ instead.

Tired of the same old tips on how to be happy? Try ‘7 Tactics to Maximize Misery’ instead.

A little reverse psychology can be surprisingly effective.

Annie Reneau – 04/21/26

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People are bewildered to learn that half of Canada lives south of North Dakota

And more fun facts about the U.S.-Canada border.

Annie Reneau – 5/5/2026

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Why people have been accidentally giving Einstein credit for this powerful quote about fairytales

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She emailed her boss to request time off. The ‘gibberish’ she wrote saved her life.

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American working in Finland made videos comparing work cultures. The differences are wild.

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Woman with an unfortunate name has a hilarious warning for all parents-to-be

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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She refused to ‘sacrifice’ her upgraded seat so a mom could sit next to her preteen kids

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 5/5/2026

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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“You deserve better”: Mom leaves her husband after he refuses to clean up for 6 days straight

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 5/5/2026

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His mother gave him the ‘husbands in training’ course every parent should give their kids

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 5/5/2026

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1981 Afterschool Special, ‘The Wave’, still holds up with its lessons about fascism

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 5/5/2026

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