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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

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

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

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

"Do one thing completely. Whether washing a bowl or answering a call, give your full attention."

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

While other passengers were frozen by an erratic stranger, one older woman calmly reached out and offered the one thing he seemed to need most.

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

The woman couldn't understand why people chose to be homeless rather than get a job.

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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 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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A 97-year-old was relaxing when 5 teens suddenly appeared in her home. Then they saved her life.

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Make the most out of your Swiffer supplies.

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Life hacks

6 Swiffer hacks for an immaculate home that'll save you money, too

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Do brother or sister pairs stay closer over the years?

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Which sibling pairs are closer, brothers or sisters? Research answers the age-old debate.

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