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

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

A 1963 newspaper went viral for one man's answer to 'Would a woman be a good president?'

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The unbelievable 1982 Genesis reunion with Peter Gabriel was to save him from crushing debt

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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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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.

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Teacher hilariously had to explain to deaf students that people can hear their farts

The hilarious conversation created a wonderful teaching moment about a much more serious issue.

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Mom wears summer dress for years before finally noticing the risqué pattern in plain sight

It's a dress she wore all the time, but a closer look revealed a detail that's impossible to ignore.

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Archaeologists stunned after finding secret rooms under a 1,500-year-old Istanbul church

A network of mysterious, mosaic-filled tunnels and rooms was discovered during excavation work at an ancient church.

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

Michael Sheen bought $1 million of debt for 900 strangers just to teach greedy banks a lesson

A 'Severance' fan with Stage 4 cancer made a 'bucket list' request. Ben Stiller's reply is perfect.

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27 honest things older people say they care less about as they age

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The unbelievable 1982 Genesis reunion with Peter Gabriel was to save him from crushing debt

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.

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

She had a beautiful "one-word response."

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."

Teacher hilariously had to explain to deaf students that people can hear their farts

The hilarious conversation created a wonderful teaching moment about a much more serious issue.

Soon-to-be ex-teacher goes off on parents who 'enable and coddle' their kids

'Maybe I can be the voice of reason. THIS HAS TO STOP.'

Mom wears summer dress for years before finally noticing the risqué pattern in plain sight

It's a dress she wore all the time, but a closer look revealed a detail that's impossible to ignore.

Child experts reveal the 5 phrases that don't work on kids—and the 5 that do

Did “because I said so” ever actually work on you?

Millennial-era 'butt rock' is making a comeback. Here are 6 songs even haters should love.

Are you ready to embrace these "with arms wide open"?

Archaeologists stunned after finding secret rooms under a 1,500-year-old Istanbul church

A network of mysterious, mosaic-filled tunnels and rooms was discovered during excavation work at an ancient church.

Man finds $24 million lottery ticket in his shirt right before the winning numbers expired

The unbelievable story of the man who waited a year to check his lottery tickets.

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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.

She had a beautiful "one-word response."

$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."

The hilarious conversation created a wonderful teaching moment about a much more serious issue.

'Maybe I can be the voice of reason. THIS HAS TO STOP.'

It's a dress she wore all the time, but a closer look revealed a detail that's impossible to ignore.

Did “because I said so” ever actually work on you?

Are you ready to embrace these "with arms wide open"?

A network of mysterious, mosaic-filled tunnels and rooms was discovered during excavation work at an ancient church.

The unbelievable story of the man who waited a year to check his lottery tickets.

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