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Nobody is really thinking about that mistake.

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Health

Psychologists reveal confidence-boosting reality check that can stop everyone from worrying

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Soon your dog might be able to call you from your home.

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Animals

FaceTime for dogs? Man's best friend will soon be your favorite phone contact.

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In a classic early role, Robert Redford beautifully portrayed Death on 'The Twilight Zone.'

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Culture

Robert Redford's tender 'Twilight Zone' portrayal of Death: 'It isn't me you're afraid of'

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A seven-year-old boy.

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A single data point taken at 7 could accurately predict an early death

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Animals

Sorry, Milo. You just missed being the number one cat name again.

Here are the top 10 most popular cat names in America.

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Science

NASA can't find 'another explanation' for unusual Mars rock formations than ancient life

"So this very well could be the clearest sign of life that we've ever found on Mars."

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Culture

'Coping' with going bald, they shaved their head and self-esteem surged. The Internet was amazed.

"I was literally watching bundles of insecurities being cut off of me"

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Animals

Should you sleep with your dog? Vets share the one thing you must do to keep everyone healthy.

There's a right way and a wrong way to sleep with your fur baby.

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A man attempts to get out of a deep pit

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This video of a man defying gravity isn't a camera trick. It's ancient martial arts and physics.

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Fake baby assignment in school leads to hilarious student meltdowns

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Past Events

He was kidnapped at 4. At 37, a map he drew from memory led him back to his mother.

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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Heroes

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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Heroes

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

Money

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There are websites that can help lower some monthly expenses.

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Money

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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Money

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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Money

Dave Ramsey calls cost of living raises 'insulting' and shares how he decides what to pay people

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Past Events

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

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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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Money

Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

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Science & Tech

5 genius ideas from the past decade that were supposed to 'change everything' and flopped

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Amazon's entry into the robotaxi market, Zoox, has just launched in Las Vegas and the driverless vehicle promises to shake up the industry with its boxy car that looks a bit like a toaster

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Zoox Robotaxis just launched and the cute, boxy cars are driving us into the future

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Health

New study claims eating a late breakfast can reveal severe, life-threatening health problems

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Do A.I. cameras actually prevent children from getting hit by other cars?

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News

Maryland is putting A.I. cameras on school buses. Critics call them a blatant cash grab.

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Wallethub's new report ranks the happiest states in the U.S.

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Culture

New report ranks the happiest states in America

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All is not lost in communicating with your kids, here are some simple phrases that get them to listen

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Family

Experts share 5 'magical' phrases that will make any kid listen to their parents

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Beyonce crushed a live version of Kings of Leon's "Sex on Fire" in 2011.

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Culture

Beyoncé transformed Kings of Leon's 'Sex on Fire' into a smoldering power-ballad in 2011

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Nebraska made a giant jump in happiness.

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Health

Experts say that you’re likely going to be happier if you live in Nebraska

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Health

Scientists discover tiny 'switch' on bone cells to fight Osteoporosis by reversing bone loss

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