Joy
baby boomer generation

Gen Z asked people about the best things Boomers have done and the replies were refreshing

Boomers are finally getting their flowers.

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Love Stories
love

Watch a grandma's Alzheimer's 'disappear' for 5 minutes on her granddaughter's graduation day

Not a dry eye anywhere in sight.

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Education
communication tips

Public speaking expert shares the 3 'magic' phrases that instantly make you more likable

It's all about being genuinely open and curious.

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Science
vcr tapes

Guy sparks debate by claiming he can tell you were born after 1995 if you say 'VHS player'

"Tape player, if you're nasty."

VHS, VCR, Tape player, 1970s, 1980s, Gen X, Boomer
Joy
what is gen z

Gen Z shares their most hilarious 'Boomer' opinions, revealing just how much they have in common

"Sometimes the music is TOO LOUD."

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Culture
cruise

People keep dressing as flamboyant 'Three's Company' character on cruises and it's so delightful

A Carnival Cruise brand ambassador says the phenomenon is "getting out of control."

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Pop Culture
humor

Guy 'translates' Gen Z slang for older generations and people are absolutely loving it

"You're working hard to bring real peace among the generations."

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Education
employment

CEO Steven Bartlett hired a woman with zero experience because a tiny detail meant everything

Six months later, she was one of the best employees he's ever had.

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Culture
gen z boomer

Boomers share 17 pieces of helpful life advice for Gen Z

"We are here on this Earth to make life easier for each other and to have some fun. Let those things be priorities for you."

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Pop Culture
interesting

People share their favorite witty insults that are full of punch but still family-friendly

"Oscar Wilde: 'Some people bring joy wherever they go. Others, whenever.'"

mtv, cds, tower records, '90s nostalgia, '90s music
Music
music

Unearthed 1994 MTV interview captures the delight of people buying CDs at Tower Records

"Man, I miss the excitement of buying a CD in a store and jamming out to it song by song on the drive home."

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Culture
frugal shopping

Frugal shoppers share the 16 things they never buy anymore since becoming more mindful spenders

They re-evaluated their spending habits.

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Joy
waterbed

Boomers and Gen Xers discuss the awesome absurdity of owning waterbeds back in the day

"I can hear this photo."

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Culture
design

'Cultural Tutor' explores when and how we stopped trying to make ordinary things beautiful

The stark contrast between two lampposts tells a whole story.

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Culture
brand name vs generic

Frugal people say these 27 generic foods taste better than the name-brand version

Save money without sacrificing flavor at the grocery store.

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Culture
patriotism

Episcopal priest beautifully explains patriotism vs. nationalism and what sets them apart

One is love, the other idolatry.

Gen Alpha; Gen Z; millennials; life in 80s; 80s life; 1980s; Oregon trail generation
Internet
oregon trail generation

A teacher asked 7th graders the worst part of the 80s, and their answers have us howling

"I think it's the Great Depression."

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Learning
communication

Linguist clearly demonstrates how 'thinking is walking' in English and it's just so cool

You'll never see "by the way" and "of course" the same way again.

anger management; angry; controlling anger; emotional control; emotional regulation
Mental Health
anger management

These simple techniques can stop you from being bothered by other people's actions

"Every difficult person in your life is showing you exactly where you need to grow."