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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Love Stories
love stories

Jamie Lee Curtis shares the bonkers story of how she met Christopher Guest, her husband of 41 years

It was love at first sight, but with a twist.

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Community
usa

A viral post asked for positive things happening in America. Here are 10 of the best responses.

There are great things happening if you know where to look.

Delivering you the best of humanity every day. 💫
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Education
communication tips

What makes people likable at parties? Researchers found it comes down to one specific trait.

Your opinion going into the party is usually right.

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Teachers
education

American teacher in Spain describes how different her school is from the U.S. system

Perhaps we need to expand our vision of what education can look like.

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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.

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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."

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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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Popular
high school in the 00s

Video of students walking into high school in 2006 is bringing Millennials back to a more carefree time

"I miss the simplicity. Not so much school or the people."

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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.