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The Upside of Getting Lost
I was in the woods with my family and we'd lost our way. My phone was dead. It was getting dark. How could this possibly be a good thing?
NIGHTMARE ALLEY
A couple, fleeing the shelling in Ukraine, are captured by Russian troops. It's up to their frantic son-living 1,500 miles away-to get them free.
STRESS LESS
Yes, it's possible. Every part of your body will thank you.
MY CLIENT, MY PREDATOR
REAL ESTATE AGENTS OFTEN WORK ALONE-AND SCARED
THE POWER OF 26 LETTERS
My son's split-second decision may have changed a stranger's life
WHAT A GREAT IDEA!
From genius minds around the world, 12 inventions that will improve our lives
13 THINGS Magical Facts About the World of Disney
1 The Walt Disney Co. turned 100 this year. What started in 1923 as a tiny animation studio has become the world's second-largest media and entertainment conglomerate, after Apple.
The Cat Who Came Home for Christmas And the making of a believer
It was Christmas Eve morning, and I awoke with a mission: to find my lost cat, Baby-Girl. As I got ready, I could hear icy rain pelting the windows. I said a quick prayer for BabyGirl. She was out there somewhere in the storm, I could just feel it. Sure, it had been six months since she'd gone missing, but I still had faith. It was the season for miracles, after all.
FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE HOBBY
Have more fun. Learn new things. These aren't bad New Year's resolutions! Here's how to get started.
PARADISE ON FIRE
The historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii, was burning, overwhelmed by the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history For many, the only escape was to leap into the ocean.
SO THAT'S WHY WE DO THAT!
Where did all these common habits and inventions come from?
I WANT TO LIVE
The \"most wonderful time of the year\" is hard for many. Here, suicide survivors share what keeps them going.
10 NUTRITION Myths
Plus what health experts want you to know instead
THE BEST GIFT I EVER GOT
Handmade or bought, these presents don't skimp on thought
A Scout Plays Santa
He sold more popcorn than almost anybody, but he had a bigger goal in mind
Blizzard Rescue
A disabled man was stuck in a snowbank-until a stranger heard his cries
When a Doorbell's Ring Means Hope
Who was leaving these mysterious gifts on our doorstep each night?
Holiday Eating to Boost Immunity
Don't worry, you can still enjoy yourself!
A Cup of Comfort
The delicious beginnings of a beloved winter tradition: drinking hot chocolate
How to Write an Unforgettable Holiday Letter
Nothing tells family and friends you're thinking of them more than a form letter. But how to begin? Don't fret! Writing the annual holiday missive isn't difficult. To help you get started, we've jotted down a few simple rules to guide you, alongside an annotated version of the letter we're sending out this year.
A Ride for a Lifetime
An Uber trip took a detour when the driver offered his ailing passenger one of his kidneys
Adventures in Babysitting
Treasured memories from modern-day Mary Poppinses and daffy but dear Mrs. Doubtfires
Dementia Breakthroughs
After decades of disappointments, new treatments and tests are finally here
MY DAY OF NO PLASTIC
Is that even possible? One man went to extremes to find out.
How To GET ALONG WITH ANYONE
Whether you get cornered by a chatterbox or embarrassed by a jokester, you can turn things in your favor
I SURVIVED!
THE PEOPLE IN THESE THREE STORIES HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON EXCEPT FOR ONE THING THEY FACED DEATH AND LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT
News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
A TASTY WAY TO BOOST GUT HEALTH
Where That Color Comes From
Are warning labels for food dyes coming soon?
High-Flying Facts About Drones
1 UNMANNED AERIAL vehicles may seem like recent technology, but the earliest version took flight back in 1849, during the First Italian War of Independence.
World, Meet Poutine
This Canadian fave could be the biggest new comfort-food trend