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Fighting for her right to perform, transgender entertainer Sir Lady Java pushed equality forward
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Fighting for her right to perform, transgender entertainer Sir Lady Java pushed equality forward

Paralympian John McFall

John McFall

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Paralympian doctor approved for space mission to break final frontier for people with physical disabilities

A person in a Tooth Fairy costume and a frightened child

Parents are debating whether the Tooth Fairy tradition is creepy, helpful—or both.

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Parents spark Tooth Fairy debate by saying the custom creeps out their kids

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Texas teens win major victory against censorship law targeting LGBTQ youth
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Texas teens win major victory against censorship law targeting LGBTQ youth

Small Alaska town sends the perfect 'love letter' to their closest Canadian neighbors
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Small Alaska town sends the perfect 'love letter' to their closest Canadian neighbors

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Gigantic ocean discovered 400 miles beneath Earth’s surface challenges what we know about the planet's water
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Gigantic ocean discovered 400 miles beneath Earth’s surface challenges what we know about the planet's water

The ocean was discovered 430 miles deep into the Earth's mantle, which was usually thought to be a hot rocky layer devoid of water.

Stunning discovery of 9000-year-old rock art shows humans may have interacted with dinosaur footprints
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Stunning discovery of 9000-year-old rock art shows humans may have interacted with dinosaur footprints

Researchers said ancient humans created petroglyphs indicating curiosity in the dinosaur footprints.

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

Bogey’s Buddies took an innovative, selfless step to help animals in need of shelter.

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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

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

Collage of different movies

Sometimes you need a movie to just chill and relax along with you.

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

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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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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

A person listens to music on headphones with their eyes closed, with album covers superimposed on top

People online have shared recommendations for songs that helped them ease anxiety.

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People say these 5 songs can help ease an anxiety attack

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

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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

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

Man reading to his daughter while she sits on his lap

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

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Family

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

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