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The people of Petaluma are reusing beverage cups in restaurant chains.

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Ideas

City tries a return-and-reuse cup policy for fast food chains. The results were overwhelming.

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The blackout in Madrid, April 2025.

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Social media flooded with photos of people thriving during massive power blackout in Spain

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Bees and flowers hope to recapture the ecosystem at Freshkills landfill.

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Environment

Staten Island transforms giant garbage dump into a stunning oasis for bees and butterflies

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John Stamos improvised his own drum part to a famous nu-metal song.

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Culture

Watch John Stamos improvise a wild drum part to a 2000s nu-metal hit he's never heard

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Humor

People are hilariously putting Ford emblems on their Tesla Cybertrucks

Who are they fooling?

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Science

Scientists stunned after discovering gigantic missing "blob" of water in the Atlantic Ocean

The giant mass of water stretches from the tip of Brazil to the Gulf of Guinea.

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Culture

A worker was scolded for helping a homeless man—so a customer stepped in with a better idea

The restaurant said no. The customer found a loophole—with pizza.

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Culture

In a viral skiing video, nuns of Spokane, Washington make a habit of hitting the slopes

“Would you say skiing is a spiritual experience?”

Culture

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Receptionist at hotel helps a guest

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Culture

Receptionist delivers perfect comeback after customer demands a 4th-floor room in a 3-floor hotel

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Pope Francis touched many lives, even by mail.

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Culture

'Humble people from Cleveland' invited Pope Francis to their wedding. They received a thoughtful response.

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View of Cuevas del Drach, in Porto Cristo, Manacor, Mallorca, Spain

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Environment

Explorers drop GoPro camera into America's deepest pit, the clip is absolutely chilling

Heroes

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Representative Image: One family made a bold choice to break a cycle for their newest family member.

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Family

Woman learns husband’s ex-wife’s baby is going to foster care, makes heart-melting choice

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Officer Eric Robbins had to get past a great fear in order to save a child from falling 20 to 30 feet.

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Heroes

Philadelphia policeman overcomes his extreme fear of heights to save a child's life

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Gary is the Internet's most famous adventure cat.

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Heroes

Meet Gary, the Internet's most famous and adorable adventure cat

Money

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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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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

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Representative Image: It is said that the dress makes the night, but who makes the dress?

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Family

Brother sews incredible prom dress for sister after finding out parents can’t afford one

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Eggshell dynamic

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Family

Psychologist explains 'eggshell parenting' and its impact on kids during their formative years

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Darren Awol participated in the London Marathon in spite of being paraplegic.

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Good People

Gun shooting victim was told he’d never walk again. Then he competed in the London Marathon.

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The age of happiness

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Culture

What age are people happiest? Research says it’s probably not what you think.

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Representative Image: Science has taken strides toward bolstering mental strength.

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Health

How to beat anxiety and become mentally strong according to science

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After suffering two tragic losses, Rush drummer Neil Peart grieved by hitting the open road.

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Culture

Rush's Neil Peart, after suffering two tragic losses, grieved during a profound motorcycle trip

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Culture

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

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Thrift store hunting.

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Culture

She found $300 in a thrift-store purse—along with a handwritten note that left her speechless

Carl Sagan, space, science, relationships, loneliness

Carl Sagan's words and philosophy behind space travel could help you make deep relationships.

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Science

1985 Carl Sagan interview on finding alien life is a perfect metaphor for friendship on Earth

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