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Child experts reveal the 5 phrases that don't work on kids—and the 5 that do

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Underground tunnels

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Archaeologists stunned after finding secret rooms under a 1,500-year-old Istanbul church

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Neuroscientists say this might be the most relaxing song ever recorded

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A man collects an over-size novelty lottery check

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Man finds $24 million lottery ticket in his shirt right before the winning numbers expired

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Experts reveal how to flip 'what's your greatest weakness?' cliche into a winning job interview answer

"You want people nodding their heads"

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4 magical things millennials got to do growing up that Gen Alpha's taking next level

Gen Alpha is "emerging as an exceptionally practical and autonomous generation."

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Chris Hemsworth made 'one lifestyle change' amid Alzheimer's diagnosis that we all need to commit to

He shared how this one change helped him take control of his stress and protect his brain health.

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There’s one key aspect to a healthy marriage that could make your relationship last a lifetime

“The goal of your marriage is not passion.”

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John Waite poses with members of the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office

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Police pulled over an '80s pop icon for speeding and it turned into a hilarious photo shoot

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Man's 15-year search for parents ends after discovering owner of his favorite bakery is his mother

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Millennials reveal 14 of their favorite Gen Z slang terms

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

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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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Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

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Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

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Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

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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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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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Men share the 10 biggest 'green flags' they have seen in women and it's eye-opening

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A boss demanded his employee come in 5 minutes early. The worker's 5-word question shut it right down.

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The bottle contained a message from the past.

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14-year-old tossed a 'message in a bottle' into the sea, nearly 50 years later, he received the call

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6-year-old girl returns from school wearing a massive 'diamond ring'

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Seriously, cashiers don't get paid enough.

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Cashiers share the 10 craziest, most bizarre interactions they’ve had with customers

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A bartender saved a woman from a dangerous date after she used a discreet bar code for help

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Are men more afraid of the dark than women? One study says yes.

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Men are more afraid of the dark than women, plus more sleep secrets no one talks about​

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New research says you haven't peaked in your 20s.

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Researchers reveal the age most hit their 'functional peak' and it's not their 20s

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Woman smiles with morning energy booster.

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Breakthrough study discovers the perfect way to wake-up with a blend of coffee and tea

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