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Joyful music could reduce your motion sickness symptoms.

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Scientists say that joyful music can reduce motion sickness by 57 percent

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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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Seismic data found Earth's core is reversing its direction. Why it matters for all of us.

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8 common appliances people have been using wrong their entire lives without knowing it

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A woman told a cashier, "I'm calling my husband." It did not go the way she planned.

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Pregnant mom asks for first-class seats, the internet couldn’t wait to deliver a reality check

A pregnant mom asked if front-row passengers should move so she could sit with her toddler on a flight—but the internet wasn’t on her side.

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Millionaire goes broke to prove he can make $1M in a year. Reality hits hard.

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Her boss fired her with a petty request that backfired perfectly

He told her to leave immediately and regretted it moments later.

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Kids jump rope outside

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HOA president told a dad to keep his kids inside. Dad instantly shuts her down.

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A 12-year-old saw a man lead her neighbor away. Her next two words stopped a kidnapping.

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These are some of the saddest songs ever.

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These are the saddest songs ever recorded, according to researchers and listeners

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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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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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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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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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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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Pools can go from fun to dangerous quickly.

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HVAC expert says to keep your A/C on or you'll pay more.

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HVAC expert says leaving the air conditioner on when you're away actually saves energy and money

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A sick cat in Morocco walked up to a vet office and found the ideal gig.

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A sick cat in Morocco wandered up to a vet clinic and wound up with the perfect job

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TikTok chalk artist mom has a brilliant response after HOA tried to shut her down

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Body language experts reveal the secret of people who walk with their hands behind their backs

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