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An elderly couple waves good-bye

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Photographer captures parents' goodbyes for 27 years—the last photo is heartbreaking

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An ancient city has now been revealed to the public.

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History

Archeologists dig up a 3,500-year-old lost ancient city in Peru

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A family did a DNA test on their newly adopted senior dog, and their minds were blown.

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Animals

After their beloved dog died, a family adopted a lookalike. A DNA test blew their minds.

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Robot ponders and river flows through a forrest.

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Environment

These 4 high-tech inventions are giving Mother Nature a fighting chance at a brighter future

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Wholesome

Couple tracks down author of moving 35-year-old toiler paper note left behind in their new home

"Hope you enjoy staying here, love from a friend."

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Culture

Stellan Skarsgård puts Norway on blast with a great point about cheap lunches on film sets

"They’re the richest country, but they don’t want to spend money on food.”

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History

Chinese city allows tourists to enjoy and trade brews like stocks in a 'Beer Exchange'

As glass bottoms go up, so does the beer’s price.

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Health

Psychologist says doing this one 'individual reset' on weekdays can save a relationship

Don’t wait for the weekend.

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After 50 years, Jack White finally has a cell phone.

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Culture

Jack White proudly went 50 years without a cell phone. Then his wife bought him one.

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The Beastie Boys smashed their own gold-record plaque and found something strange.

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Culture

The Beastie Boys smashed their own gold-record plaque and made a weird, hilarious discovery

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Freddie Mercury wrote a bouncy—but divisive—Queen song about his beloved cat.

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Culture

Freddie Mercury's cat inspired this playful Queen song that their drummer 'hates'

Heroes

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A seventh grader's heroism saved his family.

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Heroes

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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Heroes

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

Money

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This can be yours for under $11K.

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Money

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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Money

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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Money

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

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Woman takes in the view from her balcony with a glass of wine

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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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Money

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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Money

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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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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A bad photoshop attempt turned into a hilarious viral moment

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Husband hilariously fails at using Photoshop to convince wife not to get bangs—now everyone wants her to

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Woman walking with her dog

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Health

A major new scientific study says walking exactly 8,250 steps a day greatly boosts your health

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A young woman cups her ear

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Woman wakes up unable to hear men’s voices—doctors stunned by rare condition

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A couple of cool looking boomers.

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Culture

10 boomer classic hobbies that are trending with Gen Z and suddenly cooler than ever

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Everyone should avoid being the stereotypical annoying people at rock concerts.

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Culture

The 8 most irritating people at every rock concert and how to avoid being one of them

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What would get you to go to the movies?

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Culture

Too many trailers? Here are 4 easy ways to save the moviegoing experience.

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Wife pretending to sleep on a couch in front of her husband and daughter

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Wife pretends to nap, husband's reaction leaves millions swooning

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Taylor Hawkins helped Jon Davison go from Yes tribute singer to joining the actual band.

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Culture

How rock legend Taylor Hawkins helped a former Yes tribute singer join the real band

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Boomer and Gen Z

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Culture

Boomers think these 7 habits make them polite but younger generations are begging them to stop

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