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A photo of the Bogey's Buddies bus, the Pet Adoption Wagon

An animal rescue in Georgia has gone the extra mile to help pet owners battling homelessness.

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Animal rescue brings renovated bus to warming centers, helping pets escape the cold

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Unknown Artist, "The Days' Doings," New York, August 12, 1876

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How transgender heroine Frances Thompson created civil rights reform in the 19th century American South

Researchers are blowing people's minds after sharing the ideal shower length
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Researchers are blowing people's minds after sharing the ideal shower length

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For James Beard Semifinialist Daniel Garwood, mental health advocacy isn’t a tall order

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For James Beard Semifinialist Daniel Garwood, mental health advocacy isn’t a tall order

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5 movies to help you chill out and relieve stress but that aren’t boring

Sometimes you need a movie that keeps you engaged without constant white-knuckling conflict.

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People say these 5 songs can help ease an anxiety attack

One is widely called "the world’s most relaxing" track

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Older dads sound off on when they’re confused for grandpa around their young children

“Get upset or relish in embarrassing the person.”

After a mysterious disappearance, transgender R&B icon Jackie Shane's legacy lives on

After a mysterious disappearance, transgender R&B icon Jackie Shane's legacy lives on

"Sticks and Stones," indeed.

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Groom stops midway through vows to hand bride a scribbled note — it contained a promise
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Groom stops midway through vows to hand bride a scribbled note — it contained a promise

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Mark Hamill gives a forceful response when asked about Luke Skywalker's sexuality

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Mark Hamill was asked if Luke Skywalker is gay. His response was perfect.

Woman falling in love over high-school sweetheart's 'mac & cheese soup' is pure romance
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Woman falling in love over high-school sweetheart's 'mac & cheese soup' is pure romance

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Howard Snitzer next to a man performing CPR

Howard Snitzer survived a heart attack thanks to over 20 people performing CPR on him.

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After a rural Minnesota man had a heart attack, 20 strangers performed CPR to save his life

Teacher asked to pay for students' school trip has the best comeback
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Teacher asked to pay for students' school trip has the best comeback

Incredible reason why millionaire invited a homeless couple to live in his $4M mansion
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Incredible reason why millionaire invited a homeless couple to live in his $4M mansion

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Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date
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Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date

Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired
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Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired

Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments
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Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments

Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point
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Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point

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Who knew dreams varied by location?

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Research finds that what we dream about depends on where we live

Archaeologists discover lost cities that mysteriously 'disappeared.' It changes the history of civilization
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Archaeologists discover lost cities that mysteriously 'disappeared.' It changes the history of civilization

2000-year-old temple featured in 'Indiana Jones' found in the depths of Gulf of Puzzuoli
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2000-year-old temple featured in 'Indiana Jones' found in the depths of Gulf of Puzzuoli

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Library Dads get together to read to their children and bond as fathers.

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Atlanta fathers step up for literacy as “Library Dads” for the community

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John Cena poses for a picture with a group of children

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John Cena's response on why he doesn't want kids is resonating with the Gen Z

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People with autism shared things they considered "normal" until neurotypical folks told them otherwise.

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People with autism share the 5 unique behaviors they thought were 'normal' for everyone

12 years since 30 Rock ended 6 classic lines from the show are more relevant than ever
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12 years since 30 Rock ended 6 classic lines from the show are more relevant than ever

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Video captures scientists' euphoria after spotting bird believed extinct for 140 years

A man proposes to his girlfriend on air in her newsroom

Camila Orti was doing a segment on a wedding proposal, entirely unaware she was the subject

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News anchor unwittingly introduces boyfriend's wedding proposal on the air

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