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

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Thrift store hunting.

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She found $300 in a thrift-store purse—along with a handwritten note that left her speechless

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Carl Sagan's words and philosophy behind space travel could help you make deep relationships.

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1985 Carl Sagan interview on finding alien life is a perfect metaphor for friendship on Earth

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David Bowie once radically reworked his song "Dead Man Walking" on late-night TV.

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When David Bowie radically reworked 'Dead Man Walking' into a hypnotic acoustic anthem

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Mom shares why raising her daughter to be 'kind' instead of 'nice' makes all the difference

"Kind and nice are two different worlds."

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A fireman’s kids wrote the hilariously honest obituary he would have wanted

After reading it, you'll wish you had met the guy.

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Copy of Medieval sleep routine could be the answer to people who struggle to sleep at night

Segmented sleep patterns were once common among eminent people, but they may not help today.

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People are dying over this kid's emotional reaction to learning his sister isn't fully his

Pam's brother doesn’t quite grasp the concept of half-siblings.

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Elton John didn't remember writing this track, until a former bandmate surprised him with a demo recording.

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Elton John didn't recall writing this '60s song, until a former bandmate gifted him the demo

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Grieving father makes an unbelievable discovery while cleaning out his deceased daughter's room

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What's this for?

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Someone finally explained what that weird car ceiling handle is actually for

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Woman learns husband’s ex-wife’s baby is going to foster care, makes heart-melting choice

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Officer Eric Robbins had to get past a great fear in order to save a child from falling 20 to 30 feet.

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Philadelphia policeman overcomes his extreme fear of heights to save a child's life

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Gary is the Internet's most famous adventure cat.

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Meet Gary, the Internet's most famous and adorable adventure cat

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TikTokers are revealing the actual cost of items from top brands.

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China releases viral TikTok videos exposes how European 'luxury' items are really made

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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

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This letter is a masterclass in "tough love"

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Mom defends tough-love letter to 13-year-old son after online shaming

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Your relationship with your dog might be the most satisfying one in your life.

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Study explains why you might love your dog more than your spouse

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How a woman tackles rude comments about her scars.

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Confident woman with a unique facial scar shares how she handles rude comments

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Representative Image: Though mostly submerged now, Zealandia is a real place.

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Earth's missing continent rediscovered 375 years after sailors first set foot there

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Plants great for filtering the air in your home.
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NASA found the 18 best plants  for naturally filtering the air in your home

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Danny DeVito's bizarre comedic improv pushed 'It's Always Sunny' to reverse-engineer a song.

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When Danny DeVito made up goofy lyrics on 'It's Always Sunny,' they put them in a disco song

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Three teens can keep medicinal items cool without electricity.

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Teens invent electricity-free refrigerators that run on a common household item

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Your boss isn't what keeps you from staying or leaving your job.

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Study finds the person most likely to influence you to quit your job and it’s not your boss

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Dr. Deejay goes all out to show how much he loves North Face.

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Stylish dad's deadpan anti-influencer videos prove North Face jackets are unstoppable

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