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Elder female sperm whales seen acting as midwives in historic new video

“All the biologists on the boat were losing their minds.”

Jacalyn Wetzel – 4/2/2026

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82-year-old Kentucky farmer rejects $26 million AI data center offer

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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after 150 years. Scientists say it changes everything.

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12 carry-on packing secrets frequent travelers and flight attendants swear by

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Springer Spaniel accidentally reveals husband’s secret when wife takes him out for a walk

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Pizza delivery man scored ‘best tip ever’ and it’s warming hearts

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species

Only a few mammals live beyond child bearing years and human females are one of them.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 01/28/25

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species — Menopause might be evolutionary for human survival

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Elderly cats are being saved from being euthanized with adorable cat retirement village

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 3/30/2026

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Woman shares the magical, human-like thing her dog does when she speaks

Tod Perry – 3/30/2026

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Dog in Madrid leaves people stunned after performing impressive CPR drill

Heather Wake – 3/30/2026

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Madrid art student sews a gorgeous, wearable dress out of hand-picked leaves

Erik Barnes – 3/26/2026

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United’s new ‘Relax Row’ will allow coach passengers to stretch out and sleep with their families

Tod Perry – 3/26/2026

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Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025

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Vet delivers best response after being told it’s ‘disgusting’ to let cats on the furniture

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 3/24/2026

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He made a teeny house for a stray cat visitor, and it turned into an adorable kitty village

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 3/20/2026

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Shade up or shade down? Flight attendant settles the plane window etiquette debate.

Cecily Knobler – 3/20/2026