Friendship
friendship

People vouch for giving these practical but thoughtful gifts that solve 'small daily annoyances'

These presents show "awareness, not effort or spending power"

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Modern Families
dating

People reveal the surprising discoveries they made dating someone from a different culture

Dating someone from a different background can reveal whole new ways of life.

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Community

Gen X-ers share the college experiences that 'couldn’t happen today' and people are feeling it

Word processors, Zima and not a trace of a cell phone.

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Health
philosophy

Philosophy expert shares Aristotle's simple way to know if you have a 'great mind'

What was true over 2,300 years ago still holds today.

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Family
parenting

People are admitting that these 15 parenting trends need to end 'immediately'

"Your kids aren't your best friends. They are your kids."

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Community
money saving habits

Frugal people share the 20 money-saving habits they picked up by accident

They stumbled upon these thrifty money hacks.

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Humor
funny names

People share 23 of the most hilarious and awkward names they've ever heard

At least they're unforgettable.

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Joy
humanity

A Muslim man met a rabbi on the street. Their beautiful exchange is an example for us all.

More of this, please.

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Humor
beauty

Pilot has the perfect response to  question about airline passengers wearing collagen face masks

"Set flaps to MOISTURIZED"

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Art
photography

Photographer made it his life work to track down amazing doppelgängers. Here are his best finds.

With over 8 billion people on Earth, you might not be as unique as you think.

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Family
teachers

Teacher challenges his young student to repeat sexist 'chopped' comment for the best reason

"The reason why you don't wanna repeat it to me is because you know it's wrong.”

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Pop Culture
elton john

Elton John was challenged to write a song on the spot using only an oven manual. It was great.

It's hilarious and catchy at the same time.

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Parenting
parenting

Mom sends teen son to his first solo doctor's visit. His 'frantic' texts to her are so endearing.

It's a rite of passage we've all been through.

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Pop Culture
women's health

Drew Barrymore's viral hot flash offers a rare glimpse into what so many women go through silently

“I don’t know that I have ever heard a celebrity talk about a hot flash in the moment. Thank you for being so real."

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Pop Culture
jessica biel

Fans gushed over Jessica Biel's body in a backless dress. She responded with a reality check.

"That peak shape in that show is not maintainable."

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Art
art

11 fascinating facts about Vincent van Gogh and his famous 'Starry Night' painting

Most of us know bits and pieces about the man and his art, but perhaps don't have the full picture.

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Learning
life hacks

Chill dude shares life-changing hacks he didn't learn until his 30s. Here are 11 of the best.

Now we all know the right way to use a sun visor in the car.

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Joy
millennials

Older Millennials share 13 'crucial regrets' so younger people don't make them

"Being more focused on romantic relationships rather than good quality friendships."

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Culture
early 80s vs late 80s

Boomers and Gen Xers share the biggest differences between the early 1980s vs. the late 80s

"The early 80s was like a hangover from the 70s. The late 80s were the gateway to the 90s."