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'The Jeffersons' star was such a prog rock fan, he danced to an obscure song on the show.

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When 'The Jeffersons' star Sherman Hemsley danced to obscure prog-rock on his hit sitcom

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A doctor talking to a woman coming out of anesthesia.

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Woman coming out of anesthesia has an adorable reaction to learning how many kids she has

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Whitney Meyer and her twin daughters Kalani and Jarani.

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Rare twins with different skin tones show beauty in diversity

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Jonna Roslund turned a typically trivial chore into a triumph over depression.

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2 photos of a woman's bedroom reveal just how powerful depression can be

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John Lennon had a UFO sighting so vivid, he referenced the phenomenon in a song

"It wasn’t a helicopter, and it wasn’t a balloon, and it was so near."

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Ivy League psychologist says everyone under 25 must master this skill to be employable

Smartphones have taken a lot from us.

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Nobel Prize winner reveals 21 'mind trap' thinking errors that could be holding you back

Once you see the traps they are much easier to avoid.

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Scientists think your lazy robot vacuum could provide home security, pet care, and more

Your robot vacuum is idle for 22 hours per day. Let’s fix that.

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The project leaders for Volvo's "Your Concept Car."

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Volvo had 9 women design a car and the common-sense features were like nothing we've seen before

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Nirvana's subversive 'Top of the Pops' performance belongs in a TV-music time capsule.

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Nirvana's subversive performance on a teen pop show is one of the funniest TV-music moments ever

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Josephine Baker, above, was a source of inspiration for many stars at the 2025 Met Gala.
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'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' Met Gala outfits were fabulous, but their stories were even better

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Tim Friede survived 200 snake bites and 700 venom injections.

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

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Dave Ramsey dished out a harsh truth to a caller.

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

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

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A kid accidentally ordered 30 massive cases of lollipops on his mom's phone.

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An 8-year-old ordered 70,000 lollipops on his mom's phone. Here's how she got out of the mess.

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With eyecatching prosthetics, Christina King crafts a look less ordinary.

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From glitter to leopard print,  Portland ocularist Christina King gives prosthetic eyes a new life

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Can you name a Jason Statham character?

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A guy challenged anyone to name a Jason Statham movie character and the results were hilarious

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Magda Berg found out about her past and got some siblings along with it.

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Family

It took 44 years, but a British receptionist finally finds her long-lost sisters in Poland

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Problematic homework question

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Teacher stunned as student brilliantly shuts down sexist homework question

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Carrie Fisher became an enduring icon as Princess Leia in Star Wars, which now extends to Billie Lourd's children.

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Carrie Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd shows her children entering the Star Wars universe

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Powerful response to rude stranger

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An amputee was shamed for parking in a handicapped spot. Her response quickly went viral.

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David Gilmour avoided a guitar-strap disaster with masterful calm.

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David Gilmour's guitar strap broke during 'Comfortably Numb.' He handled it masterfully.

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Your salon trip might be missing something: a cat.

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At Kate Carretta's Brooklyn hair studio, cat snuggles are free with your cut

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