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Are you a good tipper? What generation you're in might have something to do with it.

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Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum

More Americans think college isn't worth the trouble, the the data shows the value is still there.

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CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives

From The Office to Grey's Anatomy, what TV gets right and wrong about this life-saving technique.

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Her company spied on her with RAM-hogging software, so she pulled a brilliant 'uno reverse'

She realized a background program was recording her screen 24/7 and destroying her computer's speed, so she used a clever file-swapping trick to stop it cold.

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Tow truck driver gets perfect revenge on rude teen neighbors who blocked her driveway

She politely asked them to move their cars. They threw a beer at her. So she made one call and taught them an expensive lesson.

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She was thrilled to date a Harvard grad until the restaurant he chose had her heading home in less than an hour

He picked the restaurant, showed up late, and forgot a reservation. When she couldn't fix his mess, he told her he was "disappointed" in her problem-solving skills.

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

"They’re as curious about you as you are about them," a scientist said of her 'magical' interaction with an octopus.

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Parents told rent-paying daughter to move out. But then they realized everything actually belonged to her.

She replaced every high-end fixture with a standard one before leaving, proving that the "luxury" they enjoyed was hers, not theirs.

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When do Americans actually lose their virginity? This chart might surprise you.

Historically, if it hasn’t happened by age 22, you are in a shrinking minority, but new data shows that minority is growing faster than ever.

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In 1964, Wizard of Oz co-stars Judy Garland and Ray Bolger reunited for a profound interview

They knew they had made history.

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Her 'mystery illness' was relentless. 6 years later, she finally got the diagnosis that changed her life.

For six years, doctors couldn't explain her debilitating symptoms, until one neurologist finally uncovered the truth.

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A racist slur on an oil change sticker led to an unbelievable act of kindness

The woman felt disrespected after spotting the racial slur, but another dealership had a powerful surprise in store for her.

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She thought expecting her to pay was the red flag until she saw what was under his hoodie

It started as a "wholesome" morning coffee date, but quickly devolved into a nightmare involving unpaid tabs, strange behavior, and a shocking discovery under his sleeve.

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Woman comes up with creative hack to combat dangerous (and obnoxious) LED car headlights

Half of Americans say they've cut their screen time. And it's Gen Z leading the way, not Boomers.

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A father thought his daughter was 'too pretty' to be his. A DNA test revealed a shocking secret.

18 countries photoshopped one woman differently to fit their definition of 'beautiful'

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Are you a good tipper? What generation you're in might have something to do with it.

Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum

More Americans think college isn't worth the trouble, the the data shows the value is still there.

CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives

From The Office to Grey's Anatomy, what TV gets right and wrong about this life-saving technique.

Men explained why they no longer ask women for their numbers in public. The answers are eye-opening.

“Social media has proven public encounters are off limits.”

Her company spied on her with RAM-hogging software, so she pulled a brilliant 'uno reverse'

She realized a background program was recording her screen 24/7 and destroying her computer's speed, so she used a clever file-swapping trick to stop it cold.

Tow truck driver gets perfect revenge on rude teen neighbors who blocked her driveway

She politely asked them to move their cars. They threw a beer at her. So she made one call and taught them an expensive lesson.

She was thrilled to date a Harvard grad until the restaurant he chose had her heading home in less than an hour

He picked the restaurant, showed up late, and forgot a reservation. When she couldn't fix his mess, he told her he was "disappointed" in her problem-solving skills.

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

"They’re as curious about you as you are about them," a scientist said of her 'magical' interaction with an octopus.

Parents told rent-paying daughter to move out. But then they realized everything actually belonged to her.

She replaced every high-end fixture with a standard one before leaving, proving that the "luxury" they enjoyed was hers, not theirs.

When do Americans actually lose their virginity? This chart might surprise you.

Historically, if it hasn’t happened by age 22, you are in a shrinking minority, but new data shows that minority is growing faster than ever.

In 1964, Wizard of Oz co-stars Judy Garland and Ray Bolger reunited for a profound interview

They knew they had made history.

Her 'mystery illness' was relentless. 6 years later, she finally got the diagnosis that changed her life.

For six years, doctors couldn't explain her debilitating symptoms, until one neurologist finally uncovered the truth.

A racist slur on an oil change sticker led to an unbelievable act of kindness

The woman felt disrespected after spotting the racial slur, but another dealership had a powerful surprise in store for her.

She thought expecting her to pay was the red flag until she saw what was under his hoodie

It started as a "wholesome" morning coffee date, but quickly devolved into a nightmare involving unpaid tabs, strange behavior, and a shocking discovery under his sleeve.

She rejected him because he was 5'8". Now they've been married for 13 years.

Jovana told the 5'8" stranger that he "didn't make the cut," but his confident response changed the trajectory of her life.

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More Americans think college isn't worth the trouble, the the data shows the value is still there.

He believed UBI could go a long way toward helping those oppressed by unjust systems.

Lea thought she was young and trendy until her sister explained that "arms up" dancing and the "French tuck" are dead giveaways of her age.

From The Office to Grey's Anatomy, what TV gets right and wrong about this life-saving technique.

“Social media has proven public encounters are off limits.”

She realized a background program was recording her screen 24/7 and destroying her computer's speed, so she used a clever file-swapping trick to stop it cold.

She politely asked them to move their cars. They threw a beer at her. So she made one call and taught them an expensive lesson.

He picked the restaurant, showed up late, and forgot a reservation. When she couldn't fix his mess, he told her he was "disappointed" in her problem-solving skills.

"They’re as curious about you as you are about them," a scientist said of her 'magical' interaction with an octopus.

She replaced every high-end fixture with a standard one before leaving, proving that the "luxury" they enjoyed was hers, not theirs.

Historically, if it hasn’t happened by age 22, you are in a shrinking minority, but new data shows that minority is growing faster than ever.

They knew they had made history.

For six years, doctors couldn't explain her debilitating symptoms, until one neurologist finally uncovered the truth.

The woman felt disrespected after spotting the racial slur, but another dealership had a powerful surprise in store for her.

It started as a "wholesome" morning coffee date, but quickly devolved into a nightmare involving unpaid tabs, strange behavior, and a shocking discovery under his sleeve.

Jovana told the 5'8" stranger that he "didn't make the cut," but his confident response changed the trajectory of her life.

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