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15 'psychological tricks' that can help you 'win' in almost every social situation

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After a woman lost her job and home, she surrendered her dog to a shelter. Then the community rallied to help.

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Good People

She surrendered her dog but wrote the shelter every day. Community rallied to help them reunite.

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Time to get past conversations to shut up.

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Can’t stop replaying conversations in your head? Experts share how to quiet them.

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7 beautiful quotes about depression from the great Robin Williams

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The U.S. Navy's secret to falling asleep in 120 seconds is a game-changer for insomniacs

Developed for fighter pilots facing high-stress combat, this simple 4-step hack reportedly has a 96% success rate after six weeks of practice.

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Culture

People share the 5 things they say are actually more valuable than time or money

"Friends willing to go on cool adventures with me."

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The super small social rules that people say are 'absolutely impossible' to follow

"[A]sking someone’s name a third time. Congrats, you’re 'buddy' forever now."

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Terrifying sounds captured from below the Earth as scientists were digging the deepest hole ever

The hole's depth is calculated to be around 40,230 feet, and the audio recorded from the depths fueled a legendary mystery.

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Science & Tech

Scientists found a brilliantly simple hack for spotting a liar

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Aaron Paul recalls how his daughter made him rethink his smartphone use.

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Aaron Paul recalls heartbreaking exchange with his daughter that made him rethink smartphone use

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Woman looks in mirror at thrift store

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She found a bunch of cash in a thrift-store purse along with a stunning handwritten note

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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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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

Money

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

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Money

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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Money

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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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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A curious approach is a winning approach.

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Psychology and business experts agree on one 'curious' key to winning arguments

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Explain it like they're five.

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Big tech geniuses say the best way to learn complex subjects is to think like a kindergartner

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Scientists may have found a 'third state' of existence that begins right after death

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'Please call me': A boss's attempt to 'fire' a contract worker backfires spectacularly

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Behold the tyranny of the time card.

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Boss demands worker 'clock out' every time she's not at the desk, she made him eat his words

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A spectrum of various colors

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This 'impossible' 10-question color test is so tough that only 1 percent of people can ace it

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(L) A child's handwritten letter to President Obama; (R) Barack Obama in 2025

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Barack Obama wrote a beautiful letter to a 10-year-old girl being bullied for having gay parents

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A mom scolds her child

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Mom found out son called a girl ‘ugly.' So she decided to teach him a lesson in decency.

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Incredible video shows people speaking English in 65 accents

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