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A shipwreck underwater

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Mind-blowing video shows the moment a crew member was found alive in a sunken ship after 3 days

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Drone pilot helps missing dog escape from a coyote in dramatic rescue video

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After 11 hours of failed attempts, a local teen hero saved a 3-year-old from a well

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His wife sent him to the dermatologist covered in circles, she may have saved his life

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A grieving mother left a seat open for her late son at her wedding—then a stranger with his heart walked in.

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21 products that are gaslighting us into thinking they’re essential. They’re not.

From 'whole body deodorant' to the entire wedding industry, thousands of people recently shared the products they believe are completely unnecessary.

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Woman texts ‘brutally ugly’ date by mistake—and he leaves her with the bill

She meant to message her friend, but her date saw the insulting text first. His response was perfect.

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Food historian reveals the reason why some foods taste better as leftovers

"Time is an ingredient."

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Scatman John managed his stutter through music, including his breakout hit.

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Scatman's 1994 hit finds a new generation after inspiring video about his stutter resurfaces

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A 10-year study found a 900-degree difference between an open and closed door in a fire

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The Bee Gees harmonize beautifully on a live acoustic version of "Massachusetts."

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The Bee Gees' perfect harmonies and humor charmed Johnny Carson in a classic acoustic performance

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

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Pizza will find a way.

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Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

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Model Lauren Chan's 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover, photographed by Ben Watts.

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Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

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Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

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Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

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It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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There are some states where you can live entirely off of Social Security benefits.

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A surprising new map shows the 10 states where people can live entirely on their Social Security

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A retired teacher says it's cheaper to live on a cruise ship than at home.

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77-year-old retired teacher moves onto a cruise ship because it's cheaper than a traditional home

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Steve Wozniak has no regrets selling his Apple stock early.

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Steve Wozniak responds to Internet commenter's criticism with a profound answer about happiness

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Dave Ramsey doesn't believe cost of living wage increases are fair.

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Dave Ramsey calls cost of living raises 'insulting' and shares how he decides what to pay people

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Paralyzed at just 18, a breakthrough robotic exoskeleton device has her walking again

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There are ways to get your kid away from their tablet.

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Genesis embraced their sensitive side with this 1978 hit.

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How Genesis embraced their sensitive side, scoring a crossover hit when they needed it most

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She thought it was jaundice. The real reason her skin changed color was in her lunchbox.

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