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SO THAT'S WHY WE DO THAT!
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SO THAT'S WHY WE DO THAT!

Where did all these common habits and inventions come from?

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6 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
I WANT TO LIVE
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I WANT TO LIVE

The \"most wonderful time of the year\" is hard for many. Here, suicide survivors share what keeps them going.

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4 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
10 NUTRITION Myths
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10 NUTRITION Myths

Plus what health experts want you to know instead

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6 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
THE BEST GIFT I EVER GOT
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THE BEST GIFT I EVER GOT

Handmade or bought, these presents don't skimp on thought

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5 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
A Scout Plays Santa
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A Scout Plays Santa

He sold more popcorn than almost anybody, but he had a bigger goal in mind

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3 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
Blizzard Rescue
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Blizzard Rescue

A disabled man was stuck in a snowbank-until a stranger heard his cries

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3 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
When a Doorbell's Ring Means Hope
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When a Doorbell's Ring Means Hope

Who was leaving these mysterious gifts on our doorstep each night?

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5 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
Holiday Eating to Boost Immunity
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Holiday Eating to Boost Immunity

Don't worry, you can still enjoy yourself!

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4 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
A Cup of Comfort
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A Cup of Comfort

The delicious beginnings of a beloved winter tradition: drinking hot chocolate

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2 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
How to Write an Unforgettable Holiday Letter
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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.

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4 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
A Ride for a Lifetime
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A Ride for a Lifetime

An Uber trip took a detour when the driver offered his ailing passenger one of his kidneys

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3 mins  |
December 2023 - January 2024
Adventures in Babysitting
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Adventures in Babysitting

Treasured memories from modern-day Mary Poppinses and daffy but dear Mrs. Doubtfires

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4 mins  |
October 2023
Dementia Breakthroughs
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Dementia Breakthroughs

After decades of disappointments, new treatments and tests are finally here

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9 mins  |
November 2023
MY DAY OF NO PLASTIC
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MY DAY OF NO PLASTIC

Is that even possible? One man went to extremes to find out.

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10 mins  |
November 2023
How To GET ALONG WITH ANYONE
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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

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10+ mins  |
November 2023
I SURVIVED!
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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

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10+ mins  |
November 2023
News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
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News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE

A TASTY WAY TO BOOST GUT HEALTH

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2 mins  |
November 2023
Where That Color Comes From
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Where That Color Comes From

Are warning labels for food dyes coming soon?

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3 mins  |
November 2023
High-Flying Facts About Drones
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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.

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3 mins  |
November 2023
World, Meet Poutine
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World, Meet Poutine

This Canadian fave could be the biggest new comfort-food trend

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2 mins  |
November 2023
Loki the Lab
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Loki the Lab

ALMOST NINE YEARS ago, Loki came from his mother into my waiting hands.

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1 min  |
November 2023
Tiny New Neighbors
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Tiny New Neighbors

A couple were astonished to see who had taken up residence in their mailbox

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4 mins  |
November 2023
GLAD TO HEAR IT
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GLAD TO HEAR IT

3 STORIES TO Make Your Day

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1 min  |
November 2023
Lending a WellTrained Hand
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Lending a WellTrained Hand

A martial artist who has a troubled history with cops stops to save one

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3 mins  |
November 2023
Falling into Fall
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Falling into Fall

Embrace the uncertainty of this crisp, colorful season of change

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5 mins  |
October 2023
NIGHTMARE AT THE NIGHTCLUB
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NIGHTMARE AT THE NIGHTCLUB

WHEN THE SHOOTING STARTED, A COMBAT VETERAN'S LIFESAVING INSTINCTS KICKED IN

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6 mins  |
October 2023
How I Tried to STOP SNORING
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How I Tried to STOP SNORING

I wanted a quick fix, even if it meant strapping a glorified bike pump to my face

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8 mins  |
October 2023
MARK BBQ IN COLCHESTER, VERMONT
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MARK BBQ IN COLCHESTER, VERMONT

WHEN DARRELL LANGWORTHY was growing up, Thanksgiving meant 30 neighbors sharing a potluck meal in the family driveway.

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1 min  |
October 2023
ΑΙ MEANS NEVER HAVING TO SAY GOODBYE
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ΑΙ MEANS NEVER HAVING TO SAY GOODBYE

New technology lets us talk to dead people. But is that really a good idea?

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10+ mins  |
October 2023
UNITY PARK IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
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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.\"

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2 mins  |
October 2023