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Chore + fun = all done.

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Doctor says 'temptation bundling' can help cement good habits and make chores enjoyable

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[L] A woman argues with her mom; [R] A woman argues with her father

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Parents told rent-paying daughter to move out. But then they realized everything actually belonged to her.

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When do Americans actually lose their virginity? This chart might surprise you.

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In 1964, Wizard of Oz co-stars Judy Garland and Ray Bolger reunited for a profound interview

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Her 'mystery illness' was relentless. 6 years later, she finally got the diagnosis that changed her life.

For six years, doctors couldn't explain her debilitating symptoms, until one neurologist finally uncovered the truth.

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A racist slur on an oil change sticker led to an unbelievable act of kindness

The woman felt disrespected after spotting the racial slur, but another dealership had a powerful surprise in store for her.

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She thought expecting her to pay was the red flag until she saw what was under his hoodie

It started as a "wholesome" morning coffee date, but quickly devolved into a nightmare involving unpaid tabs, strange behavior, and a shocking discovery under his sleeve.

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Teacher shatters Guinness World Record after working at the same high school for 61 years

Glenda Akin taught at Westmoreland High School in Tennessee from 1963 to 2024.

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She rejected him because he was 5'8". Now they've been married for 13 years.

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A toddler walked into his parents' bedroom at 4:30 a.m. and saved their lives with two words

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A couple poses on vacation.

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Culture

New study shows that like attracts like, especially when it comes to mental health

Heroes

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(L) A pitbull on a leash; (R) Paramedics look after an injured woman

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Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

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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

Money

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Giving a secondhand gift is more thoughtful than one would think.

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People now say that secondhand gifts are classier than those that are brand new

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A rideshare driver is pointing out that Uber is treating both drivers and riders unfairly.

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Man breaks down how much he makes from Uber, enraging both drivers and passengers

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No more new pennies.

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After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

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How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

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Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

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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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Neuroscientists say this might be the most relaxing song ever created

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(LEFT) Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, (RIGHT) Jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie.

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Rock legend Flea shares his deep fears about creative worthiness in the eyes of jazz musicians

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New study finds psilocybin could be a breakthrough in reducing depression in cancer patients

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Woman blindfolds a man and an hand feels a wheat field.

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Remote touch sounds impossible, but we can, in fact, sense objects without physical contact

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Cross off to-do lists from your to-do lists.

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Instead of 'to-do' lists, these successful people leverage 'done' lists to be more productive

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Macaulay Culkin hosted 'SNL' in 1991, starring in a hilarious 'Home Alone' parody sketch.

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'SNL' fans rediscover 1991 'Home Alone' parody with Macaulay Culkin and a table-smashing Chris Farley

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He stopped to pick up some trash by the road. Inside was a parent's worst nightmare.

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Be bold in your small choices today to build confidence for the bigger ones.

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Business coach shares how tiny everyday 'micro-decisions' can build your self-confidence

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The 'name your brain' neuroscience hack can stop negative thoughts and ruminating

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