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10 everyday habits secretly draining your happiness and an expert's simple tips to fix it

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Robin Williams on the Johnny Carson show in 1981

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7 wonderful moments where Robin Williams made talk show hosts and audiences crack up

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John Lennon once wrote a fascinating letter to a then-obscure folk artist. It wasn't delivered for decades.

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Culture

John Lennon wrote a wise letter to an aspiring folk artist. It went undelivered for decades.

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Woman reveals her daily 'happiness list' ritual—and it's transforming people's mental health

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What naked bicyclists at a Seattle parade can teach us about celebrating life in living color

"Is this legal?"

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Why Mitzi Perdue, heiress to Perdue and Sheraton fortunes, prefers to fly coach

“If you want to be happy, think what you can do for somebody else.”

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Dolly Parton added bluegrass magic to Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' live in 2002

The country icon has a long history with this rock classic.

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Watch Chris Cornell transform Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' in haunting acoustic cover

The Soundgarden singer brought bluesy darkness to the pop hit.

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Mom and daughter 'fire'... I mean 'rizz.'

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Millennials reveal their 14 favorite Gen Z slang terms

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Culture

The 8 everyday Japanese habits that quietly show deep respect and profound gratitude

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On John Mulaney's recent Daily Show appearance with Jon Stewart, Mulaney shared his secrets for staying young.

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John Mulaney tells Jon Stewart his secret for eternal youth: fighting teenage boys

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Fisherman casts his line and reels in a drowning woman, saving her life

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There are transgender heroes in all branches of the armed forces.

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As Democrats try to reverse transgender military ban, trans military heroes speak out

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"We can only make progress when we embrace diversity, not erase it.”

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Environmental activists made a massive statement of transgender support on one of America's natural wonders

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Why a millionaire heiress gave away her $27 million inheritance to strangers

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The least expensive furniture might not come from a store at all.

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Want new furniture for less money? The best spot is not a store or an online shop.

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The IRS free tax filing software is available to everyone.

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IRS provides tax filing software for free, thwarting TurboTax and lobbyists

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Being a frugal date and using a coupon could be an attractive quality.

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New research shows a surprising number of Americans think coupons are okay for a first date

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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

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One simple song lyric can tell if you are a Millennial, Gen Z, or Boomer

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Trent Reznor had a perfectly surreal first meeting with his "hero" David Lynch.

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Trent Reznor's perfectly surreal and strange story about meeting his 'hero' David Lynch

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Jim Gaffigan's jokes also offer some valuable parenting tips.

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Humor

4 pieces of funny parenting wisdom from comedian Jim Gaffigan that's backed up by experts

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A simple daily task could statistically help you increase your income.

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This morning chore increases your chance of becoming a millionaire by 206 percent

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Ideas

5 controversial concepts this millennial boss uses to create the perfect work environment

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Man stunned after former landlord sends him huge 'share' check following property sale

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Unmarried child-free women are the happiest people in society, expert says

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Your location might determine what age you'll be happiest.

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Health

At what age are people usually happiest? Well, it depends on where you live.

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Does your favorite color reveal your level of intelligence?

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Science

Psychologists believe this is the favorite color of the most intelligent people

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