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Carolin the Rat is enjoying her retirement.

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Animals

Giant African rat celebrates retirement as a hero against tuberculosis

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In this hilarious 'Severance' parody, one innie is very disappointed to learn their outie "sucks."

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This hilarious 'Severance' parody has a clever premise: Your outie makes you cringe

The myth of Lydia Taft, said to be America's first woman voter, and what it means now
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The myth of Lydia Taft, said to be America's first woman voter, and what it means now

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Alzheimer's disease brain comparison.

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Researchers reveal 'pivotal' Alzheimer's breakthrough that could delay onset of symptoms

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Health

Science says wearing socks to bed improves your sleep

Look, we didn’t make the rules: Socks on = lights out.

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A medical breakthrough t-shirt helps cancer surgery patients leave the hospital sooner

You don’t even have to wear it all day.

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Conan O'Brien salutes 'selfless' Kennedy Center workers while accepting Mark Twain Prize

The late-night legend received the honor following Trump's reshaping of cultural institution.

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Scientists seeking info about pet cats for ambitious study on behavior and genetics

Database will hopefully shed new light on our furry friends.

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The film Flow has led to a surge in black cat adoptions

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In Brazil, black cats are finding new homes thanks to the Oscar-winning film ​Flow​

Jack White and Bill Murray

Jack White and Bill Murray wound up randomly sitting next to each other at an MLB game.

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Jack White and Bill Murray randomly sat next to each other at a Chicago Cubs game in Japan

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Conan O'Brien points to a classic 'Late Night' bit to exemplify Amy Poehler's comedic fearlessness.

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Conan O'Brien says this '90s 'Late Night' bit proves Amy Poehler is comedically 'fearless'

Heroes

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Andrée Borrel was a nurse, paratrooper, spy, and overall asset for the Allies during World War 2.

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Heroes

A WWII nurse parachuted into France as a special spy agent for the Allies

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After chasing pro wrestling glory, DDP is helping others literally get back on their feet.

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Heroes

Pro wrestler turned yogi is saving the lives of addicts and the injured

A corgi dog with a rear-leg wheelchair gets ready for a "race" on a basketball court

A 14-year-old corgi in a rear-leg wheelchair competed in a dog "race" during halftime of a college basketball game.

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Heroes

Heroic senior Corgi in a wheelchair competes in halftime dog race

Money

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Tesco is reducing food waste by giving away expiring food to customers.

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The UK's largest grocery store chain has a revolutionary new strategy: giving away free food

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Gen Z is facing the same economic issues Millennials did at their age.

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Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

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Michael Sheen generously paid off the debts of 900 people.

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Michael Sheen writes off over $1 million of debt for 900 Welsh people to combat greedy banks

BJ Novak provided proof that Cadbury eggs were shrinking in size back in 2007
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BJ Novak provided proof that Cadbury eggs were shrinking in size back in 2007

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'
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Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'

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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Penguins work together to commit an outrageous heist involving a pelican
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Penguins work together to commit an outrageous heist involving a pelican

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New evidence is showing that you get a brain boost after you poop.

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New scientific study shows you’re smarter after you just pooped

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Video games are a great, fun way for families to bond and develop life skills.

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Family

6 amazing video games that count as quality bonding time with your children

San Francisco libraries reveal genius way to support local musicians getting screwed by Spotify
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San Francisco libraries reveal genius way to support local musicians getting screwed by Spotify

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Happy people in Finland

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A Scandinavian nation is named the happiest country in the world for 8th year in a row

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Phil Colins and Peter Gabriel

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The magical 1982 Genesis reunion with Peter Gabriel was actually to save him from crushing debt

​U2, singer, Bono, embraces, fan

U2 singer Bono embraces a fan pulled out of the crowd during the band's 1985 performance at Live Aid.

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40 years ago Bono's Live Aid stage antics ended up saving a female fan from being crushed

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The Lavender League has been a major success in Portland

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There's a new soccer league in Portland for trans, nonbinary and queer players and it's thriving

With 20 gold medals, Iichi Marumo is the oldest speedskater in the world
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With 20 gold medals, Iichi Marumo is the oldest speedskater in the world

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