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

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

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Toilet paper at the ready.

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Experts claim we're all wiping our butts the wrong way

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Older man advises younger boy.

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7 lessons ‘old people’ talk about that are life hacks for any age

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The Bee Gees harmonize beautifully on a live acoustic version of "Massachusetts."

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The Bee Gees' perfect harmonies and humor charmed Johnny Carson in acoustic performance

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SI's first out lesbian Swimsuit cover model shares the powerful photos that didn't make it to print

"These angles just don’t make it to the pages of the magazine."

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In-laws demanded a prenup to protect their son’s money—but she was secretly richer

They spent years calling her a gold-digger—then the tables turned in the best way possible.

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Pregnant mom asks passengers to swap for first-class seats—and the internet isn't having it

She thought her request was reasonable, but online commenters quickly gave her a reality check.

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The way a teacher corrected a kid's answer on a quiz has enraged math nerds everywhere.

The teacher was totally being pedantic.

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The Bee Gees performed an incredible a cappella version of "How Deep Is Your Love" in 1998.

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The Bee Gees' blissful a cappella 'How Deep Is Your Love' might beat the classic original

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Genesis and Peter Gabriel revamped a '70s epic decades later. It's still one of their most underrated songs.

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In 1999, Genesis revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel. It remains sadly overlooked.

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The Bee Gees paid tribute to The Beatles in 1973, playing a five-song acoustic medley on late-night TV.

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The Bee Gees honored The Beatles with stunning covers medley in 1973

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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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An office worker saves tons of money by packing the same cheap lunch each day.

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Office worker saves $2,500 a year by packing this simple, nutritious $1.25-a-day meal

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How can you get promoted during a job market slump?

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

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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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Celeste Yvonne wrote a letter to her husband asking for help.
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Exhausted mom posts a letter begging husband for help, then it went viral

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A dad was sent to buy pads for his daughter, his text questions show hilarious effort to be a good dad

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Going on a slow "fart walk" after dinner provides several health benefits.

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Doctors say the ‘fart walk’ trend could help you live longer

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Jack White once hid 100 vinyl copies of a song inside reupholstered furniture.

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Jack White's old garage-punk band recorded a single and hid 100 vinyl copies inside furniture

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This chart shows how old Americans were when they lost their virginity

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A young girl's letter to Steph Curry asking about women's shoe sizes

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A 9-year-old girl asked Steph Curry why his shoes weren’t in girls’ sizes—his response was perfect

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A picture is worth 1,000 words, as long as the right words exist.

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Why ancient civilizations couldn’t see the color blue

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Mom stunned by her son's drawing showing their daily life together

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School punishes girl for ‘unnatural’ hair color. But then she outsmarts them perfectly.

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