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beauty standards, Perceptions of Perfection, Superdrug Online Doctors, photoshop experiment, body image, ideal body, global beauty, BMI, societal pressure, viral study

(L-R) Original image of a woman, same woman Photoshopped in Mexico, same woman in China

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Boys and Girls Alone, social experiment, reality TV, Channel 4, Lord of the Flies, parenting, gender differences, child psychology, viral video, nature vs nurture

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Aaron Arias, Jamal Harris, kidnapping rescue, Dallas teens, Charles Atkins Lewis, 911 call, Good Samaritans, viral rescue story, bystander intervention
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Teens rescue a kidnapped woman after noticing her mouth 'help me' from the backseat

Aaron Arias and Jamal Harris thought they were just checking out a cute girl, but soon realized she was frantically signaling for help.

Robert Redford, Twilight Zone, Nothing in the Dark, Gladys Cooper, death portrayal, classic TV, George Clayton Johnson, Robert Redford tribute, Hollywood legend, 1962 television
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Robert Redford's haunting portrayal of Death in 'Twilight Zone': 'It isn't me you're afraid of'

Following the actor's passing, his classic performance as a compassionate Reaper resonates on a deeper level.

mtv, cds, tower records, '90s nostalgia, '90s music
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People are savoring an unearthed 1994 MTV interview with people who just bought CDs at Tower Records

"Man, I miss the excitement of buying a CD in a store and jamming out to it song by song on the drive home."

single women, dating, relationships, self-love, independence, Reddit, viral thread, dating apps, mental health, career focus
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10 honest reasons women are single that have nothing to do with 'not finding the one'

While finding a partner is often seen as the default, many women are explaining exactly why they are opting out of relationships to focus on themselves.

sexism, dating app, Hinge, Dr. Lauren McKeown, NASA, planetary scientist, viral response, women in STEM, London Natural History Museum, online dating
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She worked at NASA. Her Hinge date asked if she was the receptionist. Her response is legendary.

He tried to undermine her intelligence with a "joke," but her response shut him down instantly.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Dixon Relics, Abeer Eladany, University of Aberdeen, archaeology, ancient Egypt, Khufu, carbon dating, lost artifact, Waynman Dixon
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Only 3 objects have ever been found inside the Great Pyramid. One of them vanished for a century.

Aside from these three artifacts, the chambers of the Great Pyramid have been entirely empty—and one of them was missing for over 100 years.

empathy, compassion, mental health, loneliness, technology, friends, Stanford University, peers
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A simple misconception keeps young people feeling lonely. Here's how to break out of it.

“What if the people around you are far kinder than you think?”

BBC Earth, Dynasties, Emperor penguins, David Attenborough, nature documentary, Will Lawson, intervention, wildlife rescue, Antarctica, Mike Gunton
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A BBC crew broke the 'cardinal rule' of nature documentaries to save trapped penguins

Even the show's narrator, David Attenborough, supported the controversial decision to step in.

tasty food, awful food, food, preparation, cooks, kitchen, personal choice, delicious choices
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5 foods that swing wildly between ‘best thing ever’ and ‘absolutely awful’

“Almost anything can blow your mind when prepared just right.”

Michael Sheen, debt relief, not-for-profit actor, Wales, household debt, debt acquisition, Good Omens, financial crisis, predatory lending, celebrity philanthropy
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Michael Sheen bought $1 million of debt for 900 strangers just to teach greedy banks a lesson

"Once you’re underwater it’s very hard to get out again," the actor said, proving there are alternatives to the current system.

Ben Stiller, Severance, Emily Powell-Heaton, Stage 4 cancer, bucket list, viral story, metastatic breast cancer, Apple TV+, heartwarming, X
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A 'Severance' fan with Stage 4 cancer made a 'bucket list' request. Ben Stiller's reply is perfect.

After a fan reached out with a "bucket list" wish to meet the cast, Stiller's immediate response proved the internet can still be a force for good.

aging, seniors, life advice, getting older, wisdom, mental health, happiness, letting go, stress relief, growing up
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27 honest things older people say they care less about as they age

From worrying about others’ opinions to chasing trends, seniors are revealing the burdens they are happily letting go of.

Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, WOMAD, 1982 reunion, Six of the Best, progressive rock, Steve Hackett, music history, Tony Banks
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The unbelievable 1982 Genesis reunion with Peter Gabriel was to save him from crushing debt

Gabriel found himself in an alarming situation, receiving “horrible phone calls and death threats” from creditors before his bandmates stepped in.