Parenting
parenting

Eliana, Aurora, Luca, Malachi: The baby names that ruled 2025 and what to expect in 2026

From TV shows to classic literature, here's what is influencing the names parents are choosing.

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Students
schools

A 9-year-old girl stood before the school board and absolutely eviscerated standardized tests

A few years after her speech, everything changed.

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Animals & Wildlife
whales

The oldest whales in the ocean were alive before 'Moby-Dick' and have the harpoons to prove it

These gentle giants have lived through history.

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Joy
past events

15 quirky boomer habits that frustrate millennials to the core

"Will text something foreboding like 'we need to talk;' then turns out she forgot a recipe."

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Public Health
pooping

People are finally revealing their secret strategies for pooping at someone else's house

Some anxious poopers have elaborate rituals to hide the evidence of their "go."

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Sustainability
sustainable farming

'Forgotten' water harvesting system transforms 'barren wasteland' into thriving farmland

The half moons even help replenish the water table.

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Golden Years
advice

7 'old people' sayings that are actually solid life advice at every age

"Make all your words sweet because tomorrow you may have to eat them."

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boomers, millennials, generations, grandparents, boomer grandparents, millennial parents, 90s, 2000s, technology, humor
Modern Families
boomers

Millennials share their boomer parents’ 15 odd (and hilarious) habits they just don't get

Secretly, they are the most smartphone-addicted generation.

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Golden Years
mental health

'Boomer panic' is a real phenomenon, and there's a heartbreaking reason for it

This isn't just young generations bashing the old.

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Family
kids

24 kids come to trash a birthday party that none of them RVSPd for. Dad was understandably PO'd.

On the bright side: other parents gave brilliant tips for tweaking invites so these catastrophes don't happen.

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Joy
food

13 'poor person meals' people loved growing up and still fantasize about today

"Mayonnaise sandwich. Mayo and bread. That is the recipe."

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Education & Information
saving money

Experts share 8 budget hacks people can implement in one day to stop wasting money

It's easier than it might seem.

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Science
cancer treatement

Breakthrough chemotherapy treatment eliminates side effects and is 20,000 times stronger

"Scientists say it could revolutionize cancer treatments."

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Pop Culture
food

Modern cook makes Depression-era 'water pie' and can't believe how delicious it is

"Not the prettiest pie, but…"

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Education & Information
history

Woodworker explains how raised panels are functional, not just decorative, and minds are blown

Impress your friends with this fun piece of historical trivia.

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Pets
why do dogs sleep so much

The 5 dog breeds that nap and sleep the most, according to veterinarians

These pups love to snooze.

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Education
teachers

First-grade teacher's one-minute daily affirmations are everything a kid needs to hear

"It takes less than a minute, but the impact? Seriously huge."

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Music
music

Elton John shares 'truly priceless' piece of his own musical history gifted to him by a stranger

That’s real generosity.

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Community
recipes

7 revamped recipes from the 1800s that are still mouth-wateringly delicious


"Having a mom that can cook over an open fire in a wood cabin is just so cool."