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Elizabeth Dunn on her Ted Talk

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Life hacks

Elizabeth Dunn shares why all giving doesn't make people happy. But one kind always works.

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Tom Jones once recruited Pink Floyd's David Gilmour to cover Prince's "Purple Rain."

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Culture

27 years ago Tom Jones and David Gilmour performed an astounding version of Prince's 'Purple Rain'

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Burglars are getting creative in using smart phones to spy on their targets.

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News

Woman finds mysterious phone planted in her lawn. Police say it's a disturbing nationwide trend.

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Humans beat A.I. overwhelmingly in this category.

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Science

Humans still win: The one crucial factor that keeps A.I. from competing with the human brain

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Work & Money

‘I turned around and went home’: Why managers making ultimatums to employees never works

“Per your instruction, I’m not coming in since I couldn’t be on time.”

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Culture

Four years after The Beatles' breakup, John Lennon and Paul McCartney had a chaotic final studio jam

Stevie Wonder and Harry Nilsson also joined for the L.A. romp.

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Culture

Why Harrison Ford immediately agreed to work with Jason Segel after seeing him naked

He wasn’t a “Shrinking” violet.

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The Planet

What residents most love about New York City, tourists actually hate

"The views are amazing and it smells like hot garbage."

Culture

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Texas server goes viral for calling out non-tippers: ‘Zero dollars!’

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Remembering when Paul McCartney visited Brian Wilson and played him a new Beatles song.

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Culture

Brian Wilson was profoundly moved when Paul McCartney visited him and played a new Beatles song

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Newborn in the maternity ward

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She took a DNA test for fun. Then learned she had the wrong family.

Heroes

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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

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

Mitchell Overton, via "Trans is Natural"
Heroes

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

Money

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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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Money

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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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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BJ Novak provided proof that Cadbury eggs were shrinking in size back in 2007

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Frozen vegetables and fruits are vastly underrated.

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Health

Dietitians and chefs like Bobby Flay agree: You’re thinking about frozen produce all wrong

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Woman arguing about rent with stepfather

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Her stepdad demanded rent. So she made him pay instead.

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Newer police officers find touching the tail light unnecessary.

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Ideas

Why old school police officers tap your tail light when you’re pulled over but newer cops don’t

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Staying in bed longer only makes you want to...stay in bed longer.

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Health

Staying in bed longer is actually bad for you, but here’s how to get out of bed comfortably

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Students and professors at Rutgers surround a tomato plant

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Culture

How a small 1934 college experiment completely changed our relationship with tomatoes

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David Foster Wallace was asked to define "Lynchian." His answer involved peanut butter.

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Culture

Asked about David Lynch's surrealism, David Foster Wallace's perfect response involved peanut butter

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A job applicant got the last word in after being CC'd on the wrong email.

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Work & Money

Job applicant accidentally CC'd on email before canceled interview. He responded perfectly.

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Generational differences.

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The Planet

Gen Z and Boomers 'completely disagree' on vacation planning. Here are their 4 main differences.

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Tina Fey at a movie premiere

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Past Events

Tina Fey once roasted a troll so hard, it still stings years later

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