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Sometimes you can't help but root for the bad guy.

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Culture

16 of the most despicable, deplorable movie villains film buffs can’t help but cheer for

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Eating alone is no longer a bad thing.

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Culture

Japan’s flourishing Ohitorisama culture crafts new dining experiences

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To be a better communicator, asking more questions is key.

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Good People

Communications expert shares '3-question hack' so you're never 'stuck' in conversations

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A woman took a chance and freed a trapped shark with her bare hands.

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Animals

Paddle-boarding woman frees shark from rope with her bare hands in suspenseful video

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Culture

In 1999, Genesis revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel. It remains sadly overlooked.

The song still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

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Environment

Breakthrough eco-friendly diapers are designed to eat themselves in landfills

“If we can break down a diaper, we can break down anything.”

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Good People

Canadian social worker does nationwide tour listening to people for free. Here's what they reveal.

"You are not alone. I will listen."

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Culture

Radiohead's Thom Yorke was so inspired by Queen as a kid, he tried to build his own guitar

"I didn't have any proper tools. I just had a f***ing hacksaw and brass thingies to smooth the edges.”

Culture

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The Bee Gees paid tribute to The Beatles in 1973, playing a five-song acoustic medley on late-night TV.

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Culture

The Bee Gees honored The Beatles with stunning covers medley in 1973

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Early on in Tom Cruise's career, a chance meeting led to a profound experience.

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Culture

A young Tom Cruise saw Dustin Hoffman at a restaurant and what he did next changed his life

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The Harry Potter crew

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Parents pretend Harry Potter is real and raise their daughter to believe she’s a witch

Heroes

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Tim Friede survived 200 snake bites and 700 venom injections.

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Heroes

A man willingly got bitten by 200 different snakes to save lives

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Representative Image: One family made a bold choice to break a cycle for their newest family member.

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Family

Woman learns husband’s ex-wife’s baby is going to foster care, makes heart-melting choice

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Officer Eric Robbins had to get past a great fear in order to save a child from falling 20 to 30 feet.

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Heroes

Philadelphia policeman overcomes his extreme fear of heights to save a child's life

Money

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Dave Ramsey dished out a harsh truth to a caller.

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Money

Dave Ramsey bluntly shuts down woman asking if boyfriend should spend or save his settlement

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TikTokers are revealing the actual cost of items from top brands.

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Money

China releases viral TikTok videos exposes how European 'luxury' items are really made

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Tesco is reducing food waste by giving away expiring food to customers.

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Money

The UK's largest grocery store chain has a revolutionary new strategy: giving away free food

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Gen Z is facing the same economic issues Millennials did at their age.

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Money

Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

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Michael Sheen generously paid off the debts of 900 people.

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Money

Michael Sheen writes off over $1 million of debt for 900 Welsh people to combat greedy banks

BJ Novak provided proof that Cadbury eggs were shrinking in size back in 2007
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Money

BJ Novak provided proof that Cadbury eggs were shrinking in size back in 2007

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'
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Money

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'

Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date
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Money

Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date

Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired
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Money

Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired

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People are rethinking their approach to dating after seeing this kiss.

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Wholesome

'First kiss' scene shows the beautiful innocence of true love between autistic people

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A wooden compound could be a new source of drinking water.

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Science

Scientists' incredible breakthrough could solve worldwide water crisis with balsa wood

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Representative Image: One family came home to a letter that changed their feelings about their new neighborhood.

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Past Events

A coward left hate in their mailbox, this family found something stronger on their block

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Your best friend is likely NOT your romantic partner.

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Culture

People who admit their spouse isn't their 'best friend' are shockingly in the majority

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After Conan O'Brien lost his job hosting 'The Tonight Show,' Robin Williams gave him an "absurd" but thoughtful gift.

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Culture

After Conan O'Brien lost 'The Tonight Show,' Robin Williams gifted him an 'absurd' pick-me-up

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“It was always a dream of mine since she was little."

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Good People

Woman's cat quinceañera inspires a community to give back in a way she never imagined

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The anti-racist shirt

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Past Events

Customer complains about anti-racist shirt, gets roasted by the internet

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Double standard

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Past Events

Black child denied entry over 'dress code' while white child in same outfit dines freely

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