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New research says you haven't peaked in your 20s.

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Researchers reveal the age most hit their 'functional peak' and it's not their 20s

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Woman smiles with morning energy booster.

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Breakthrough study discovers the perfect way to wake-up with a blend of coffee and tea

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Prince staged a legendary cover of Radiohead's "Creep" at Coachella 2008. But for years, it was impossible to watch.

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Prince dazzled Coachella with Radiohead's 'Creep.' Years later, fan videos finally found a home.

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17 once-trendy ‘80s girl names that just ‘didn't age well’

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Man in wheelchair crowd-surfs at Coldplay concert. Then Chris Martin makes it really special.

Rob O'Byrne was just trying to get a better view; a mishap with two fans led to him crowd-surfing and ending up on stage with Chris Martin.

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Doctors say the ‘fart walk’ trend could help you live longer

‘Crop dust’ for your digestion’s sake.

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Domino's pizza guy saves woman's life, then gets to meet Taylor Swift

He spotted her subtle cry for help over her kidnapper's shoulder and took immediate action.

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An expecting couple's ultrasound photo has family members all saying the same, hilarious thing

Expecting couple checks their sonogram and does a double take—they see their dog staring back at them

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5 surprising truths that show romantic and platonic relationships are more alike than we think

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Taryn Compton shares her disbelief after being told her bank no longer handles cash withdrawals.

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She tried to withdraw her own cash but the bank had a rule she never saw coming

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A teacher's simple music trick helps a 16-year-old boy overcome a debilitating stutter

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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

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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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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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When is the best time to go grocery shopping for your brain and wallet?

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Experts say this is the best time and day to do your grocery shopping

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Contestant gives a brilliant answer to the final question asked during Miss Colombia 1994.

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Miss Colombia has great reply when asked if she'd save famous paintings or a guard dog in a fire

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'Magical' clip showing octopus communicating with scientist is just incredible

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Mind-blowing video shows the moment a crew member was found alive in a sunken ship after 3 days

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Drone pilot helps missing dog escape from a coyote in dramatic rescue video

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After 11 hours of failed attempts, a local teen hero saved a 3-year-old from a well

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It might seem like an odd idea, but this trick has a real shot to save lives.

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His wife sent him to the dermatologist covered in circles, she may have saved his life

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Bride honors late son at her wedding and is stunned by who shows up to take his seat

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