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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
Loki the Lab
ALMOST NINE YEARS ago, Loki came from his mother into my waiting hands.
Tiny New Neighbors
A couple were astonished to see who had taken up residence in their mailbox
GLAD TO HEAR IT
3 STORIES TO Make Your Day
Lending a WellTrained Hand
A martial artist who has a troubled history with cops stops to save one
Falling into Fall
Embrace the uncertainty of this crisp, colorful season of change
NIGHTMARE AT THE NIGHTCLUB
WHEN THE SHOOTING STARTED, A COMBAT VETERAN'S LIFESAVING INSTINCTS KICKED IN
How I Tried to STOP SNORING
I wanted a quick fix, even if it meant strapping a glorified bike pump to my face
MARK BBQ IN COLCHESTER, VERMONT
WHEN DARRELL LANGWORTHY was growing up, Thanksgiving meant 30 neighbors sharing a potluck meal in the family driveway.
ΑΙ MEANS NEVER HAVING TO SAY GOODBYE
New technology lets us talk to dead people. But is that really a good idea?
UNITY PARK IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
EIGHTY-TWO YEARS WE waited for the park,\" says City Councilwoman Lillian Brock Flemming. \"The little children don't know the history, but they know they'll have a good time when they get there.\"