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

Designers from around the globe transformed a single stock photo, offering a fascinating and sometimes shocking look at beauty standards.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scientists found a brilliantly simple hack for spotting a liar

New research confirms that lying is so cognitively demanding, this one trick will cause a mental overload.

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She found a bunch of cash in a thrift-store purse along with a stunning handwritten note

$7 for a bag in OK condition seemed like a decent deal, but then she discovered a lucrative bonus.

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Barack Obama wrote a beautiful letter to a 10-year-old girl being bullied for having gay parents

A 10-year-old's letter about being bullied for having two dads earned a powerful, personal response from the president.

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10 honest reasons women are single that have nothing to do with 'not finding the one'

She worked at NASA. Her Hinge date asked if she was the receptionist. Her response is legendary.

Only 3 objects have ever been found inside the Great Pyramid. One of them vanished for a century.

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A BBC crew broke the 'cardinal rule' of nature documentaries to save trapped penguins

Aaron Paul recalls heartbreaking exchange with his daughter that made him rethink smartphone use

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A simple misconception keeps young people feeling lonely. Here's how to break out of it.

Why 6174 is 'the coolest number in the universe' and people remain amazed by this math formula

"Not everything has to be useful to be appealing and fun"

5 foods that swing wildly between ‘best thing ever’ and ‘absolutely awful’

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

People share the 5 things they say are actually more valuable than time or money

"Friends willing to go on cool adventures with me."

Scientists found a brilliantly simple hack for spotting a liar

New research confirms that lying is so cognitively demanding, this one trick will cause a mental overload.

She found a bunch of cash in a thrift-store purse along with a stunning handwritten note

$7 for a bag in OK condition seemed like a decent deal, but then she discovered a lucrative bonus.

Barack Obama wrote a beautiful letter to a 10-year-old girl being bullied for having gay parents

A 10-year-old's letter about being bullied for having two dads earned a powerful, personal response from the president.

Mom found out son called a girl ‘ugly.' So she decided to teach him a lesson in decency.

After a mom discovered her son's cruel text messages, she leaped into action.

A mom's 'tough love' letter to her 'YouTuber' son went viral. Then the online shaming began.

"I am not ashamed of what I wrote."

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Videos showed the children living normally for the first two days, but then the experiment took a chaotic turn.

"Not everything has to be useful to be appealing and fun"

Designers from around the globe transformed a single stock photo, offering a fascinating and sometimes shocking look at beauty standards.

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

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

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.

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

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

From de-escalating arguments to ending awkward conversations, these "Jedi mind tricks" are surprisingly effective.

"Friends willing to go on cool adventures with me."

"[A]sking someone’s name a third time. Congrats, you’re 'buddy' forever now."

New research confirms that lying is so cognitively demanding, this one trick will cause a mental overload.

$7 for a bag in OK condition seemed like a decent deal, but then she discovered a lucrative bonus.

A 10-year-old's letter about being bullied for having two dads earned a powerful, personal response from the president.

After a mom discovered her son's cruel text messages, she leaped into action.

"I am not ashamed of what I wrote."

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