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This old school method could help people cope with knee arthritis.

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Health

Doctors rediscover effective old-school method to relieve arthritis pain without pills or surgery

landscaping, environment, trees, economy, homeowners

Are you adding too much mulch?

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Environment

‘An epidemic in landscaping': Expert shares why a new landscaping trend is devastating for trees

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Each country has their own beauty standards.

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How 18 different countries photoshopped one woman to fit their idea of 'beautiful'

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Man who lives on a cruise ship reveals the one downside to life at sea

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Woman's mystery illness was undiagnosed for 10 years until a bathroom remodel uncovered the truth

Doctors couldn't find the cause of her debilitating symptoms, but the answer was hiding in the walls of her own home.

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

The brother assembled everything needed and made the gorgeous dress from scratch.

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Psychologist explains 'eggshell parenting' and how it impacts kids during their formative years

'Eggshell parenting' refers to an unhealthy power dynamic between parents and kids.

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

The server retributed the impolite customer's action intelligently. And in return, they received a $50 tip!

Culture

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Female shopper looking for help

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21 products that are gaslighting us into thinking they’re essential when they’re not

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An 85-year-old invited his neighbors to an epic party with one hilariously badass condition

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(L) A woman walks two dogs; (R) a man exercises outside

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14 anxiety-busting hacks people actually use, from dog walks to screaming into the void

Heroes

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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

Michael Jordan at a podium

Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

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Heroes

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

Money

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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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Money

Walmart executive reveals ultimate 'red flag' that holds people back and 5 ways to get ahead

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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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You can cool your home without breaking the bank.

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The best ways to beat the heat on the cheap in your house during the summer

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Why a millionaire heiress gave away her $27 million inheritance to strangers

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The least expensive furniture might not come from a store at all.

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Want new furniture for less money? The best spot is not a store or an online shop.

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Sister who had to wait years to adopt brother from foster care surprises him with a trip of a lifetime

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Women share the first things they did after their husbands died and the internet is in awe

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When HR tried to slash his pay quietly, this employee blew up their whole plan

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Widow keeps entire inheritance while stepdaughter faces eviction, but she gets ultimate reality check

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Stanford researchers announce breakthrough drug that can reduce autism symptoms

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What's the best song to get you to work harder and faster?

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Science

Scientific study says this is the most motivating and energizing song of all time

viral stories, history, social commentary, 1960s, feminism, women's rights, retro, newspaper, politics

Newspaper clipping from the 1960s

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A 1963 newspaper went viral for one man's answer to 'Would a woman be a good president?'

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