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A man earned an estimated $45,000 through recycling, saving up for a down payment on a house.

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Man in his 30s recycles nearly half a million cans to earn a down payment on a house

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A passenger refused to move for a toddler’s tantrum on a flight, sparking fierce debate

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Why does the Terminator own a bust of Vladimir Lenin?

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Politics

Arnold Schwarzenegger keeps a statue of an evil dictator in his home. His reasoning is perfect.

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In major fertility breakthrough, scientists film first-ever embryo implantation

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Prince broke a borrowed guitar with a wild onstage toss in 2013. But the story ended well.

"I went through some complicated emotions," said The Roots' "Captain" Kirk Douglas

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Scientists stunned after discovering gigantic missing blob of water in the Atlantic Ocean

The mass of water stretches from the tip of Brazil to the Gulf of Guinea.

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Man's dog suddenly becomes protective of his wife, Internet clocks the reason right away

The online community came through in a big way.

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A resurfaced Eric Clapton interview reveals the devastating details that inspired "Tears in Heaven"

The iconic song was part of Clapton's healing process after his son Conor's tragic death in 1991.

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A Tim Hortons and a biker.

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A mom told her daughter not to talk to a ‘dirty biker.’ His epic response is pure class.

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Man flirts with woman on the street

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Men kept mistaking her kindness for flirting, so she asked the internet for help. It delivered.

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A soldier takes a nap

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This military technique can help you fall asleep in just 2 minutes

Heroes

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Model Lauren Chan's 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover, photographed by Ben Watts.

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

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Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

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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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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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One question prevented Jim Kitchen from a deadly fate.

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He nearly boarded the doomed Titan submarine until one safety question froze him in his tracks

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Women with beautiful apartments share their secrets for co-habitating with a boyfriend.

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A woman kisses a small baby

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Woman learns her husband’s ex-wife’s baby is going to foster care, adopts him for a heart-melting reason

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Mom defends tough-love letter to 13-year-old son after getting shamed online

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At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues

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A couple hugs in their new apartment

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How an ingenious couple transformed their cramped 1-bedroom Manhattan apartment into a spacious family home

happiness, single life, child-free, women's health, marriage, relationships, behavioral science, psychology, sociology

A woman walks joyfully towards the sinset

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Child-free unmarried women are the happiest people in society, a behavioral expert says

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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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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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