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Culture

Why these innocent, soothing '80s and '90s TV commercials hit people like nostalgic comfort food

Are ads more stressful these days?

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Past Events

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

We have some interesting news for Gen Z.

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Culture

'SNL' fans rediscover 1991 'Home Alone' parody with Macaulay Culkin and a table-smashing Chris Farley

"Why do I get treated like scum?" "You’re a host."

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Work & Money

One woman's 'meme' application helped her land a gig after two years of job hunting

It’s a lesson in the power of "human connection."

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Culture

7 things people thought they were forced to do in life until someone showed them otherwise

"Quitting an event that sucks rather than sticking it out because you’ve already paid for it is maximum freedom."

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Culture

New owners of the beloved 'Home Alone' house want to restore its nostalgic '90s magic

"Our vision is to bring back the warmth and just the love from the movie," says the project manager.

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Science

Bugs are vanishing at 'alarming' rates. Researcher shares what's behind the 'bug apocalypse.'

"We're at a new point in human history."

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Past Events

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.

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Culture

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."

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Animals

Animal control helps 'drunk' raccoon that rampaged through liquor store and passed out in bathroom

The shelter is now selling "Trashed Panda" T-shirts.

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Culture

A new report ranks the 10 best and worst U.S. cities for single people to meet someone

There are 35 elements at play.

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Humor

Adults share 11 startlingly funny things that random kids have said to them

"You look like someone who eats the icing first."

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Culture

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"

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Past Events

Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

"I got this overwhelming feeling that he wanted me to follow him," the Good Samaritan said of the heroic dog.

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Health

If you're a music junkie over age 70, you may have a lower risk of dementia

That goes for listening to tunes and playing instruments

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Past Events

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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Past Events

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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