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Mc Hammer helped popularize an expression that you probably use all the time.

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We've been saying 'it's all good' for 30 years and it turns out we have MC Hammer to thank for it

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If you left a plastic water bottle in a hot car for hours, you may want to discard it.

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Doctors warn why you shouldn't drink from water bottles left in a hot car

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Ghosting is more than just rude.

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Relationship study reveals the psychological damage of ghosting a date

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Scientists created a black hole in a lab to test a theory—then it unexpectedly began glowing

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George Harrison's elaborate prank on Phil Collins may be the funniest joke in rock history

George Harrison wasn't just a great musician, he was hilarious.

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Walmart executive reveals ultimate 'red flag' that holds people back and 5 ways to get ahead

She manages more than 2.1 million Walmart employees.

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Jack White once said he's never tried drugs and his reasoning is genuinely insightful

It's all about authenticity.

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Woman notices something odd in a news photo—25 years after her brother vanished

Her sharp eye turned a decades-old mystery into a family miracle.

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Elton John didn't remember writing this track, until a former bandmate surprised him with a demo recording.

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Elton John didn't recall writing this '60s song, until a former bandmate gifted him the demo

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After Rick Allen lost his arm in a car accident, Phil Collins sent inspiring words of encouragement.

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After Def Leppard drummer tragically lost his arm, Phil Collins sent him an 'incredible' letter

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If we could "reform" The Traveling Wilburys in 2025, here are 5 rock stars who'd be perfect for the supergroup.

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If The Traveling Wilburys 'reformed,' people say these 5 modern-day rock stars make the cut

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A seventh grader's heroism saved his family.

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Virginian 12-year-old wins honor after saving his family from a fiery blaze

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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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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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This can be yours for under $11K.

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America's most luxurious affordable home: A tiny house that sells for under $11,000 on Amazon

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Should "mystery boxes" be sold at an upcycling community thrift store?

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Baffled customer calls out $60 'Amazon mystery boxes' being sold at local Goodwill

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You can cool your home without breaking the bank.

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The best ways to beat the heat on the cheap in your house during the summer

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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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The smartest people may not actually be the smartest people.

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Legendary Nobel Prize winning physicist explains why intelligent people make the worst decisions

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Sydney Stoner's lie to her physician got her the treatment she needed.

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Woman lies to get a colonoscopy from dismissive doctors and it saves her life

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A freed slave’s response to his former master is still shaking readers today

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Her boss fired her with one silly request. She followed it—and it backfired perfectly.

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

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The earth has a pulse and science isn't sure why.

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Scientists puzzled by Earth's 'heartbeat' that causes tremors every 26 seconds

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Rude passenger steals a man's plane seat—so he teaches her a perfect lesson

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These 16 non-political questions can predict whether you’re a Democrat or Republican

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Server brilliantly settles score with customer who tipped a fake $100 bill

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