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Representative Image: You'd think finding water in the ocean would be easy, you might be mistaken.

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Science

Scientists stunned after discovering gigantic missing "blob" of water in the Atlantic Ocean

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Pizza time

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Culture

A worker was scolded for helping a homeless man—so a customer stepped in with a better idea

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Nuns of Spokane, Washington make a habit of hitting the slopes.

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Culture

In a viral skiing video, nuns of Spokane, Washington make a habit of hitting the slopes

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Representative Image: It is said that the dress makes the night, but who makes the dress?

Alejandro Martinez
Family

Brother sews incredible prom dress for sister after finding out parents can’t afford one

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Family

Psychologist explains 'eggshell parenting' and its impact on kids during their formative years

'Eggshell parenting' refers to an unhealthy power dynamic between parents and their children.

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Culture

Receptionist delivers perfect comeback after customer demands a 4th-floor room in a 3-floor hotel

One guest’s outrageous demand led to one of the best comebacks ever.

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Good People

Gun shooting victim was told he’d never walk again. Then he competed in the London Marathon.

“Movement is a wonderful medicine.”

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Culture

'Humble people from Cleveland' invited Pope Francis to their wedding. They received a thoughtful response.

Francis touched a lot of people's lives.

Culture

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View of Cuevas del Drach, in Porto Cristo, Manacor, Mallorca, Spain

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Environment

Explorers drop GoPro camera into America's deepest pit, the clip is absolutely chilling

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The age of happiness

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Culture

What age are people happiest? Research says it’s probably not what you think.

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After suffering two tragic losses, Rush drummer Neil Peart grieved by hitting the open road.

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Culture

Rush's Neil Peart, after suffering two tragic losses, grieved during a profound motorcycle trip

Heroes

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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

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Gary is the Internet's most famous adventure cat.

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Heroes

Meet Gary, the Internet's most famous and adorable adventure cat

Money

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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

Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments
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Money

Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments

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Representative Image: Science has taken strides toward bolstering mental strength.

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Health

How to beat anxiety and become mentally strong according to science

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Culture

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

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Thrift store hunting.

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Culture

She found $300 in a thrift-store purse—along with a handwritten note that left her speechless

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Carl Sagan's words and philosophy behind space travel could help you make deep relationships.

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Science

1985 Carl Sagan interview on finding alien life is a perfect metaphor for friendship on Earth

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David Bowie once radically reworked his song "Dead Man Walking" on late-night TV.

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Culture

When David Bowie radically reworked 'Dead Man Walking' into a hypnotic acoustic anthem

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While often confused with one another, niceness and kindness are wildly different.

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Ideas

Mom shares why raising her daughter to be 'kind' instead of 'nice' makes all the difference

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The fireman William Ziegler of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Humor

A fireman’s kids wrote the hilariously honest obituary he would have wanted

Copy of Medieval sleep routine could be the answer to people who struggle to sleep at night
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Ideas

Copy of Medieval sleep routine could be the answer to people who struggle to sleep at night

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Pam's little brother is so sweet.

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Family

People are dying over this kid's emotional reaction to learning his sister isn't fully his

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