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Stunning photo taken from Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman has rebooted the world’s love of space

Mark Wales – 4/3/2026

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Veterinary scientists develop a daily pill that’s giving senior dog owners hope

Erik Barnes – 4/7/2026

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‘Eternal Loop’ question asks how you’d spend eternity if you could only do one thing over and over

What does it say about you?

Mark Wales – 4/7/2026

Just thinking about tequila, whiskey or wine shifts your mindset – new research

Making good choices when life gets messy – practical wisdom relies on human judgment, not rules

Cashiers share the 10 craziest, most bizarre customer interactions they’ve ever had

Professional speaker offers 5 polite yet effective ways to prevent people from interrupting you

A pet‑friendly homeless shelter pilot reduced the rate of homelessness among the people it helped in California

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About 82% of Americans said in response to a survey that they give to charity or to people in need.

Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

Good Partner – 4/6/2026

A ‘triangle test’ involves mixing up two of the original products with one of the new reformulation – or vice versa – to see whether taste testers notice the difference.

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice

Good Partner – 4/6/2026

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Researchers are blowing people’s minds after revealing the ideal shower length

GOOD Staff & Adam Albright-Hanna – 4/5/2026

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Glimpses of the bright blue meteor were later recorded in parts of Portugal and Spain.

Zoheb Alam – 05/20/24

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Happiness expert’s refreshing take that the best friendships are useless

“If you want to be happier you need more useless.”

Mark Wales – 4/3/2026

Mindfulness meditation is a process of noticing difficult thoughts and feelings rather than shutting them out.

Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation – here’s what it is and how to practice it

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During one of Peter Gabriel’s final Genesis shows, a roadie got naked for one amazing prank

U2, Live Aid 1985, Bono, rock history, concert moments

41 years ago Bono’s Live Aid stage antics ended up saving a female fan from being crushed

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She was afraid that becoming paralyzed would end her marriage. He refused to leave.

Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control

Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash.

One sister expected endless free childcare—the other just wanted her time to be valued.

Adam Albright Hanna & GOOD Staff – 09/19/25

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash. — Babysitter plays with two children

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How dolphins communicate – new discoveries from a long‑term study in Sarasota, Florida

Good Partner – 4/2/2026

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Goodbye, knee pain. In a medical first, scientists have found a way to regrow damaged cartilage.

Mark Wales – 4/2/2026

Catherine O'Hara, John Candy, eulogy, SCTV, friendship

Catherine O’Hara’s tear-jerking eulogy for John Candy was a master class in memorializing a true friend

Adam Albright-Hanna & GOOD Staff – 4/1/2026

A woman stands in a drugstore aisle, choosing between two brands of tampons. Public health, Regulation, Menstruation, Personal care products, Heavy metals, Tampons, Toxic shock syndrome, PFAS, Phthalates, Toxic chemicals, Period products, Menstrual products, Women's health care

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Good Partner – 4/1/2026

Charity, Philosophy, Ethics, Conflict, Virtues, Understanding, Interpretation, Disagreements, Motives, Character virtue

I’m a philosopher who tries to see the best in others – but I know there are limits

Good Partner – 4/1/2026

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