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After 50 years, Jack White finally has a cell phone.

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Jack White proudly went 50 years without a cell phone. Then his wife bought him one.

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The Beastie Boys smashed their own gold-record plaque and found something strange.

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The Beastie Boys smashed their own gold-record plaque and made a weird, hilarious discovery

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A major new scientific study says walking exactly 8,250 steps a day greatly boosts your health

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Freddie Mercury wrote a bouncy—but divisive—Queen song about his beloved cat.

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Freddie Mercury's cat inspired this playful Queen song that their drummer 'hates'

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Woman wakes up unable to hear men’s voices—doctors stunned by rare condition

Only one in 12,000 people experiences this peculiar form of hearing loss.

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Culture

10 boomer classic hobbies that are trending with Gen Z and suddenly cooler than ever

"Gen Z finds them super fun and timeless. Lit!"

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The 8 most irritating people at every rock concert and how to avoid being one of them

From The Bulldozer to The Band-splainer.

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Too many trailers? Here are 4 easy ways to save the moviegoing experience.

We love movies but can we save the movie theater?

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Wife pretends to nap, husband's reaction leaves millions swooning

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Taylor Hawkins helped Jon Davison go from Yes tribute singer to joining the actual band.

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How rock legend Taylor Hawkins helped a former Yes tribute singer join the real band

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Boomer and Gen Z

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Boomers think these 7 habits make them polite but younger generations are begging them to stop

Heroes

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A seventh grader's heroism saved his family.

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Virginian 12-year-old wins honor after saving his family from a fiery blaze

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Fisherman casts his line and reels in a drowning woman, saving her life

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There are transgender heroes in all branches of the armed forces.

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As Democrats try to reverse transgender military ban, trans military heroes speak out

Money

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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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The IRS free tax filing software is available to everyone.

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IRS provides tax filing software for free, thwarting TurboTax and lobbyists

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Being a frugal date and using a coupon could be an attractive quality.

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New research shows a surprising number of Americans think coupons are okay for a first date

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Dave Ramsey dished out a harsh truth to a caller.

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Dave Ramsey bluntly shuts down woman asking if boyfriend should spend or save his settlement

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TikTokers are revealing the actual cost of items from top brands.

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China releases viral TikTok videos exposes how European 'luxury' items are really made

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Even though it was a Disney film, Tron: Legacy still had its sexy moments.

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Disney and Playboy once collaborated on a photoshoot. The results were electrifying.

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One woman lonely in a crowd.

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Health

10 seemingly good things kind people do that are leaving them without any friends

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Why do we revisit shows repeatedly?

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Psychologists reveal why your brain likes watching the same TV show again and again

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A young girl wearing hi-tech goggles

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Deaf girl’s reaction to new caption glasses goes viral

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Seven phrases could help cement trust and love with your partner.

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Harvard psychologist says couples saying these 7 phrases daily deepens trust and romance

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EMTs are among the least paid professions in the U.S.

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Work & Money

People everywhere agree that these four mission critical professions are shockingly underpaid

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Scientists from the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo undertook a 140-mile, 45-hour journey in a dugout canoe.
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History

Scientists crafted a prehistoric canoe, sailed 140 miles, and made a historic discovery

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A grandfather reads a funny note

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Grandpa gets hilarious early morning surprise when toddler granddaughter arrives with note

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The "most important meal of the day" is more important than you may realize.

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Health

Scientific study shows that skipping breakfast can be terrible for your mental health

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