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Earth, space, a beating Heart in the solar system.

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Science

Convincing video makes wild claim that the Earth has a literal heartbeat. So, does it?

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On June 1, 2025, Shepherdstown, West Virginia will have its first ever Pride parade.

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Culture

How Shepherdstown, West Virginia got its first Pride parade this year

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Fisherman casts his line and reels in a drowning woman, saving her life

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In ancient fish, teeth were exterior features, almost like armor.

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Science

Got tooth pain? It's probably because you're related to this 465-million-year-old fish.

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Passenger reads a book on a flight, unaware the author is sitting right next to her

A woman on a flight was deep into a novel—completely unaware the author was watching her read it.

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Ideas

Artist uses 100 different typewriters to methodically create unique artistic masterpieces

His creations can sell for anywhere from $2,500 to almost $20,000.

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Culture

4th graders put their big life questions into a box. They’re profound, funny and very weird.

How many do you think you can answer?

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First grader's love triangle ends with a real diamond and one stunned mom

TikTok can’t get enough of the tiny romance that started with a recess proposal.

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Rush's weirdest moment is probably a rap verse from 1991.

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Culture

Rush's weirdest moment isn't prog-rock. It's rapping inspired by LL Cool J and Public Enemy

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Culture

Conservatives pushed for a study to ban trans health care. It backfired spectacularly.

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

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Culture

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

Heroes

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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

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

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Heroes

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

Money

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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

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'
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Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'

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Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date

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Employee leaving work for final time

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Her boss told her to “take everything that’s yours.” So she did—and it wrecked the company.

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1879 photo of Pretty Nose infused with color and then animated with AI.

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History

Artist transforms 200-year-old images of Native Americans into incredibly lifelike videos

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Marlene Dumas has been painting for over 50 years.

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Culture

Marlene Dumas just had the highest sale ever recorded for a living female artist

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Airyn De Niro shares that her father is a "live and let live guy."

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Robert De Niro's daughter shares the advice he gave before she transitioned

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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi once set drummer Bill Ward on fire as a joke, but they wound up needing an ambulance.

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Culture

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, in a 'party piece' joke gone wrong, once set a bandmate on fire

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Man's jaw stops clicking after years with ai's help

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Past Events

His jaw clicked for 5 years. AI gave him a fix that worked in one minute.

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An elementary school-aged oversharer is actually par for the course.

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Culture

Bewildered second-grade teacher shares the 'mind-blowing' things his kids say

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