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

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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