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how to lower heating bill

Frugal people share the 19 ways they save money on heating their homes during winter

"I wish I’d done this like 3 winters ago."

heating bill, heating costs, save on heat, save money on heating home, how to cut heating costs
xennial, xennials, xennial culture, 90s culture, 00s culture
Joy
xennial slang

Xennials share the 29 forgotten slang phrases they always said in the 90s and 00s

"All that and a bag of chips."

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Family
fatherhood

A boy got stuck on the roof. His dad's words gave him courage in this truly heartwarming clip.

"There's nowhere you're gonna go I'm not gonna catch you."

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science

In 1879 a scientist buried bottles filled with seeds. Every 20 years, one is dug up and studied.

This incredibly long-running experiment will come to an end around 2100.

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Pop Culture
movies

Watch Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson try to top each other's dad jokes with wholesome perfection

Perfectly out of control.

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Parenting
parenting

Real parents share 13 'cheat codes' that work on their kids every single time

The "Broken Record" technique is undefeated.

parenting, parents, life hacks, cheat codes, kids, family, dads, moms, motherhood, fatherhood
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pop culture

Country music duo hilariously makes a '2025 appropriate' version of 'Baby It's Cold Outside'

"I really can't stay"…"ok!" 😂

Country music duo hilariously makes a '2025 appropriate' version of 'Baby It's Cold Outside'
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Health
psychology

Co-rumination: Why venting about the same person or problem over and over again causes trouble

When getting something off your chest can lead to a downward spiral.

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Community
cat

Man adopts cat after neighbor's unexpected death. People give him the most wholesome advice.

"She will love you back, I'm sure of it."

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Pop Culture
explainers

Doctor has compelling theory as to what exactly is wrong with Tiny Tim in 'A Christmas Carol'

What kind of illness can be cured by a really big turkey??

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Friendship
friendship

Social skills expert explains the 'empathy perception gap' that's keeping Gen Z from making friends

A Stanford study found a simple shift in mindset makes a big difference.

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Health
dating

'Underdressed' woman praised for trusting her instincts and leaving bad date after just 2 minutes

She saw his plan unravel quickly.

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Celebrity
robin williams

Robin Williams constantly phoned Steven Spielberg during 'Schindler's List' to lift his spirits

“I would call him and just riff for him.”

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Art
poetry

21-year-old's poem about having dinner with himself at every age is bringing people to tears

A simple story with a deeply profound message for us all.

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Family
children

Adorable 5-year-old gives his mom 6 pieces of advice for her handling anxiety

We have quite the mini philosopher on our hands.

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Pop Culture
movies

Macaulay Culkin says his kids have seen 'Home Alone' but he hasn't told them Kevin is their dad

"I'm trying to keep up the illusion as long as possible, like Santa Claus."

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Parenting
parenting

Psychologist shares 6 conversations parents should have with their kids before gatherings

These rules can help protect kids' mental and physical well-being at family and friend get togethers.

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millennial culture

Millennials react to being labeled the 'Just Push Through It' generation

"Big on the 'life goes on, I’ll figure it out' mentality."