Joy
neighbors

Stranger leaves the perfect note for upstairs neighbor about their noisy cat running around

"I can hear the pitter-patter of their feets on my ceiling."

cat, apartment, note, pet owner, neighbor
mailman paycheck, mail carriers pay, job market, job hunting, mailman shares check, pay transparency, jobs, economy
Education
employment

Real mailman reveals his huge paycheck to help recruit much-needed postal workers

Working for the USPS looks like a sweet gig.

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Art
prodigies

A dad posted his 5-year-old's paintings online. He never imagined a response this big.

This is top notch parenting.

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Innovation
sustainability

Innovative farm in Virginia can grow 4 million pounds of strawberries on less than an acre

This method uses 97 percent less land and up to 90 percent less water than conventional farming.

strawberry, strawberries, vertical farm, berry farm, farming
Joy
americans

People from around the globe share 15 signs that someone is obviously an American

"An Italian told me that Americans walk confidently in the wrong direction."

tourists, american tourists, us tourists, vacation, american style
Community
generations

People born before 1970 share what they ate for dinner growing up, and it's a blast from the past

So much meatloaf and Shake 'n Bake.

1970s, '70s, generations, food, meals
Pop Culture
weaponized incompetence

Dentist has hilarious solution for husbands who show up for their appointments not knowing why

What procedure you get will be a surprise.

men; dental care; weaponized incompetence; wife; marriage; men's healthcare
90s, 1990s, blockbuster, 1990s nostalgia, living in the 90s, living in the 1990s
Culture
90s

Gen Xers and Boomers debunk the myth of '90s perfection with funny 'downers' of the decade

"Late fees at Blockbuster."

reporters, journalists, tv, press conference, NFL, football, sports, coach, kindness, humanity
Friendship
sports

An NFL reporter was criticized for consoling the losing coach, then fans came out to defend her

"You can call me fake all you want to, honey. I’ve been doing this a long time.”

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Culture
cars

The 'honk if you…' bumper sticker sparks spirited debate about what honking really means

"I am almost 80 and have never heard the second interpretation. That is ridiculous."

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Education
communication tips

Communication expert shares 3-step reset method for dealing with extremely negative people

Some folks live to rain on your parade.

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Joy
grocery prices

Mom finds long-lost grocery receipt from 1997. She bought 122 items for a shockingly low price.

"That is WILD 😭😭😭."

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Education
cleaning hacks

People swear that one of the very best house-cleaning tools available is a leaf blower

No, really.

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Friendship
friendship

Real people say this post-hangout question helps keep friendships alive

"It's such a simple and effective way to show love..."

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Education
critical thinking

​Neurologist explains why thinking feels harder today. Reveals 10-second rule to fix it.

"When you sit with uncertainty, your brain builds resilience."

pen drill, life hack, speech tips, enunciation, pronunciation
Learning
life hack

Doctor reveals the 1-minute daily hack that can radically improve public speaking skills

It all starts with putting a pen in your mouth.

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Community
housekeeping

People share the 18 best cleaning and organizing tips they've learned from housekeepers

"Baseboards wiped with a dryer sheet 🙏🏻."

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Education
intelligence

The one sign that someone is highly intelligent, according to author Oscar Wilde

Of course, he said it with his signature wit.

communication, public speaking, speaking skills, speaker, presentation
Education & Information
communication

Communications expert explains how a 5-minute self-tape can drastically improve speaking skills

Vinh Giang shares 3 simple steps for analyzing your speaking habits.