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Photos of a silly cat and a scientist

Scientists are enlisting cat owners to help them with an ambitious genetic study.

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Science

Scientists seeking info about pet cats for ambitious study on behavior and genetics

Penguins work together to commit an outrageous heist involving a pelican
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Animals

Penguins work together to commit an outrageous heist involving a pelican

The Thinker statue on a toilet next to a woman with an idea lightbulb

New evidence is showing that you get a brain boost after you poop.

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Health

New scientific study shows you’re smarter after you just pooped

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The film Flow has led to a surge in black cat adoptions

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In Brazil, black cats are finding new homes thanks to the Oscar-winning film ​Flow​

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Culture

Jack White and Bill Murray randomly sat next to each other at a Chicago Cubs game in Japan

I can tell that they are gonna be friends.

Photos of Conan O'Brien, Amy Poehler playing Stacy in a '90s 'Late Night' sketch, and Amy Poehler in 2025
Culture

Conan O'Brien says this '90s 'Late Night' bit proves Amy Poehler is comedically 'fearless'

"It's one of the biggest laughs I've heard in-studio."

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Family

6 amazing video games that count as quality bonding time with your children

There are some great games that count as both screen time and family time!

San Francisco libraries reveal genius way to support local musicians getting screwed by Spotify
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San Francisco libraries reveal genius way to support local musicians getting screwed by Spotify

Libraries really do represent the best of America.

Culture

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Happy people in Finland

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Culture

A Scandinavian nation is named the happiest country in the world for 8th year in a row

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Phil Colins and Peter Gabriel

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Culture

The magical 1982 Genesis reunion with Peter Gabriel was actually to save him from crushing debt

​U2, singer, Bono, embraces, fan

U2 singer Bono embraces a fan pulled out of the crowd during the band's 1985 performance at Live Aid.

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Culture

40 years ago Bono's Live Aid stage antics ended up saving a female fan from being crushed

Heroes

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Andrée Borrel was a nurse, paratrooper, spy, and overall asset for the Allies during World War 2.

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Heroes

A WWII nurse parachuted into France as a special spy agent for the Allies

Diamond Dallas Page world title win celebration/training with Lex Luger

After chasing pro wrestling glory, DDP is helping others literally get back on their feet.

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Heroes

Pro wrestler turned yogi is saving the lives of addicts and the injured

A corgi dog with a rear-leg wheelchair gets ready for a "race" on a basketball court

A 14-year-old corgi in a rear-leg wheelchair competed in a dog "race" during halftime of a college basketball game.

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Heroes

Heroic senior Corgi in a wheelchair competes in halftime dog race

Money

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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.

Collage of Michael Sheen, credit cards, and woman in debt

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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Money

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

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

Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired
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Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired

Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments
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Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments

Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point
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Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point

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The Lavender League has been a major success in Portland

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Culture

There's a new soccer league in Portland for trans, nonbinary and queer players and it's thriving

With 20 gold medals, Iichi Marumo is the oldest speedskater in the world
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With 20 gold medals, Iichi Marumo is the oldest speedskater in the world

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Therapy dog eases cadets' worries > U.S. Air Force

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Animals

Turns out dogs love baby talk after all and we've got science to prove it

Photos of Herbie Hancock and a futuristic AI humanoid

Herbie Hancock has an optimistic outlook about the rise of AI.

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Culture

Jazz icon Herbie Hancock's intriguing philosophy about AI: Humans should show it kindness

A photo of a lunar sunset from the Moon

NASA and Firefly Aerospace have released incredible hi-def photos of a sunset from the moon.

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Science

NASA releases stunning hi-def photos of sunset from the Moon

European research proves you’re not wasting your life playing video games

Play video games as long as you want (if you're doing it for enriching reasons).

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Culture

European research proves you’re not wasting your life playing video games

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A compound within marijuana could replace opioids for pain relief.

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Health

Scientists find a THC-free marijuana compound that could replace opioids

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Exposure to nature can dull your pain.

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Health

New study reveals that watching nature videos can help relieve pain

A school bus in Calgary picks up dogs for daily adventures and training sessions
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Animals

A school bus in Calgary picks up dogs for daily adventures and training sessions

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