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A leaf and a researcher examines a solar cell system.

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Breakthrough solar-powered 'leaf' eliminates need for fossil fuels in everyday essentials

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Writing down three good things each day can lead to months of happiness.

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Doctor's ‘Three Good Things’ hack can rewire your brain for long-lasting happiness

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George Harrison took the Art Garfunkel role for Paul Simon's 1976 'SNL' version of "Homeward Bound."

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Culture

In 1976, George Harrison joined Paul Simon for a haunting 'SNL' duet of 'Homeward Bound'

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A British woman in the U.S. shared some favorite sayings that have a surprising positivity.

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British woman in the U.S. shares her new 'favorite' sayings that she will never stop using

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A mom asked her 5-year-old with autism to draw her and the result was not what she expected

A mom asked her 5-year-old daughter with autism for a portrait and was left speechless by the hilarious, surprisingly accurate result.

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Retired detective schools an angry woman and her son after she tries to kick his family off a public lake

When a woman tried to force his family off a public lake by calling her deputy son for backup, she had no idea the man she was yelling at was a retired detective.

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Entitled woman stole his plane seat so he tricked her in the best way

She refused to move from his seat, but his brilliant revenge left her humbled in front of everyone.

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A manager demanded his employee leave at 4 p.m. on the dot and the fallout was glorious

After being accused of ‘taking advantage’ of flexible hours, a dedicated employee decided to follow his boss's new, rigid rule to the letter.

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Living life to the fullest.

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People dedicated to 'simple living' share the 10 rules for a happy, stress-free life

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When a 70-year-old mom saw an aggressive man on the subway, her simple act left him in tears

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A car dealership crew humiliated a pizza guy over $7. The internet's revenge was brutal.

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Pizza will find a way.

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Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

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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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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

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It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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Money

6 frugal meals for families that feel like you’re eating like a king

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There are some states where you can live entirely off of Social Security benefits.

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A surprising new map shows the 10 states where people can live entirely on their Social Security

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There are websites that can help lower some monthly expenses.

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Consumers share 6 little known websites that offer valuable, money-saving services for free

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A retired teacher says it's cheaper to live on a cruise ship than at home.

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77-year-old retired teacher moves onto a cruise ship because it's cheaper than a traditional home

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Steve Wozniak has no regrets selling his Apple stock early.

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Steve Wozniak responds to Internet commenter's criticism with a profound answer about happiness

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Dave Ramsey doesn't believe cost of living wage increases are fair.

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Dave Ramsey calls cost of living raises 'insulting' and shares how he decides what to pay people

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

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For three years she passed the same homeless man, then one question changed everything

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Michael J. Fox knows why Back to the Future resonates with so many people.

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Michael J. Fox reveals the true meaning of 'Back to the Future' and why it's still important now

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Navy SEAL recommends this mindfulness trick for parents to keep their cool

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What wouldn't your ex do with you?

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The brokenhearted share the one tip that helped them all heal from their breakup

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A culture expert compares the ornate aesthetics of the Victorian era with the boring design of today.

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Culture expert compares Victorian and modern design to explain how the world got 'so ugly'

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A wife’s frustration turned to tears when she saw why her husband stayed late

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Their toddler damaged a neighbor's car. The 'invoice' they got was a total shock.

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Her manager at Walmart forced her to work on her day off. It made her a millionaire.

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9-year-old with autism shocks the world with an IQ higher than Einstein

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