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It's as easy as following your bliss.| GOOD
English is wildly inconsistent and often maddening, especially if you’re learning it as a second language. Plus, depending on where you live—say, the U.S. versus the U.K.—you may utilize it in very different ways. (This is technically even true in other parts of America. I used to teach public speaking at the college level, and I often asked my students to share common idioms from their home state. I’d estimate I recognized about 20% of them at best.) Suppose you’re a British-born p...| GOOD
It's a moment familiar to almost any parent: asking your child to draw a picture of you, bracing for a delightful, if not entirely accurate, creation. For mom Rebecca Rand(@officiallysidity), this simple challenge with her 5-year-old daughter, who has autism, led to a viral moment of pure joy and profound insight. In a TikTok video, Rand explained that she is always trying to encourage her daughter’s creativity. "We had just got this new whiteboard, so I was like, 'Okay, mommy is going to s...| GOOD
Some stories of public confrontation are so perfectly structured they feel like a movie scene. This tale, shared by a retired detective on Reddit, is one of them—a masterclass in what happens when someone tries to wield authority they don't have against a quiet expert. The detective, posting under the username u/Country_Fence, set the scene on a local public lake where he and his family often took their ski boat. "One day, after a few hours on the lake, my daughter mentioned she needed to u...| GOOD
Air travel is stressful enough without entitled passengers making it worse. Whether it's armrest hoggers or seat recliners, there's always someone who makes the journey unpleasant. But one airline passenger took things to another level—flat-out refusing to move from a seat she didn't pay for. Reddit user u/compile_commit shared the wild story, which involved his cousin flying from Ahmedabad to Kolkata on Indigo Airlines. He had specifically booked an exit row aisle seat and even paid extra ...| GOOD
Life can be incredibly stressful and overwhelm a person with anxiety, stress, and burnout. It could come in the form of an argument with your kids, an unforeseen bill, dealing with a bad boss, or anything else. You don’t want to burden your friends with constant moaning about your life’s troubles, but it can get to the point where you just want to scream. If that sounds like you, join the club. No, seriously, you can join a literal screaming club. A new trend is emerging worldwide, from A...| GOOD
In the world of workplace stories, tales of "malicious compliance" are a genre unto themselves. They’re the oddly satisfying accounts of employees following a manager’s ill-advised rule so perfectly that it completely breaks the system. One story that has resonated for years, recently resurfacing on Reddit, serves as a masterclass in this quiet form of protest—but with a surprisingly positive twist. The story was shared by a Redditor, u/my-reddit-saga, about a job he held 15 years ago a...| GOOD
It's easy to get caught up in the fast pace of life. We often look to outside things to make us happy. Many people use expensive toys or habits to make themselves feel better, but with a weird economy, outside solutions are available to fewer and fewer people today. With less funds in the "fun box," it's essential to find ways to spend less and get more out of it. Learning how to embrace "simple living" and pursue a more stress-free lifestyle not only brings increased peace of mind but also m...| GOOD
Tipping is awkward because there are so many unwritten, ever-shifting social niceties at play. This is a somewhat embarrassing confession, but I didn’t realize until about 10 years ago—as a full-grown man with a mortgage—that many people add a bit extra for haircuts. I grew up in a small town with two tiny barber shops, and absolutely no one tipped for that service. I would have happily done so if I’d known better, but there wasn't a sign on the wall. (As with most things in life, my ...| GOOD
It was a scene that causes everyone on a subway car to hold their breath. The air grows thick with tension, unspoken fear, and the desperate hope that nothing escalates. A man, standing well over six feet tall, was in a state of clear distress. His movements were erratic, his voice loud and aggressive as he cursed and shouted into the cramped space. Other passengers reacted as anyone might: they recoiled, creating a wide, invisible barrier around him. They averted their eyes, clutching their ...| GOOD
Every so often, a community gathers itself and puts aside petty annoyances and arguments to celebrate the things that really matter. That’s what happened in Kansas City when the community found out that three-year-old Tucker Langford was sent home on hospice care. Tiny Tucker was diagnosed with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), a rare skin condition that makes even the most gentle touch painful. In fact, when he was born, he was missing skin on his feet, hands, lips, and chest. Not on...| GOOD
Sometimes, our opportunity to help is right in front of our eyes; we just need to have the heart to see it. A woman named Ginger Sprouse recalled seeing a homeless man, Victor Hubbard, quite often, as reported by CBS News. For three years, she would find the man in the same spot on the streets on her way to work. At first, she wondered why he couldn’t get a job or try to change his life. She asked him a question out of curiosity, and it made all the difference in transforming his life. Spro...| GOOD
It remains one of the internet's most satisfying tales of instant karma, a story from 2015 that perfectly illustrates how a moment of cruelty can backfire spectacularly in the digital age. It began with a pizza delivery, a $7 dispute, and ended with a business's reputation in flames. The incident, originally reported by CNN, involved Jarrid Tansey, a delivery driver for Palace Pizza, and the staff at F&R Auto Sales, a car dealership in Westport, Massachusetts. Tansey delivered a $42 order and...| GOOD
Since 1985, the Back to the Future movie series has entertained audiences with a mix of science fiction, comedy, nostalgia, and even old-school westerns. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first film, Michael J. Fox appeared on Good Morning America to discuss his book Future Boy, what he thinks makes time-travel movies so ironically timeless, and the series’ overall relatable message. "It's about bullies," Fox said to GMA. "It's about standing up to bullies. We live in a really bullyi...| GOOD
Navy SEALS are some of the most highly trained military professionals on the planet. Very few people make it through the training to become special operations ready. It takes more than just elite physical capabilities; it takes focus and a disciplined mindset. In a 2025 article for National Geographic, Errol Doebler, a former Navy SEAL, expressed that the robust skill set he gained through his military training had incredible value when put to good use in his daily life as a father and husban...| GOOD
There are a few undeniable facts of life: the sky is blue, water is wet, and breakups suck. Even if it's for good, healthy reasons, breaking up can be incredibly heartbreaking and difficult. Because of how hard it can be to get over a broken relationship, professionals and everyday people have suggested several tips to help you move forward. However, there is one particular tip that many of the brokenhearted stand by. People online suggest one way to get over a breakup is to do activities tha...| GOOD
I recently visited Boston for the first time, and I was overwhelmed by how much American history was preserved downtown—and, additionally, by how the regal beauty of those historical buildings and sites contrasted with the sleekness of the newer constructions. My wife and I spent an hour or so strolling through the Granary Burying Ground, marveling at the ornately gothic designs of the headstones. Something about that idea felt profound—even these markers of death deserved to be infused w...| GOOD
Sometimes, people do not realize what their loved ones are sacrificing without a complaint. A farmer's wife realized that about her husband when she saw him having dinner while entertaining their daughter after a long day of work. The wife, Katie Spence Pugh, shared that realization about her cotton farmer husband, Eugene, in a now-deleted post on Facebook, per the Daily Mail. She also revealed the profound moment she realized that her husband was actually making more sacrifices than her, eve...| GOOD
It’s a moment every parent of a young child dreads: the accidental, and potentially expensive, damaging of someone else’s property. For one family, that moment came when their three-year-old opened a car door a little too enthusiastically, dinging the neighbor’s vehicle parked nearby. As reported by Metro, the parents immediately did the right thing. Feeling terrible about the accident, they found their neighbor, explained what had happened, and offered to pay for all the repairs out of...| GOOD
For Rebeca Gonzalez, a Walmart employee in Los Angeles, this past Labor Day was supposed to be a relaxing holiday spent barbecuing with her family. But a last-minute call from her manager demanding she come in for a three-hour shift turned her day of rest into a day of work—and ultimately, the luckiest day of her life. “It was Labor Day, and they only needed me for three hours. I wanted to obviously be home with my family because we planned to barbecue,” Gonzalez recalled. Frustrated bu...| GOOD
At just nine years old, Adhara Pérez Sánchez of Mexico City has an IQ of 162—a score higher than the estimated IQs of both Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. But her journey to becoming a celebrated child prodigy was paved with cruelty and misunderstanding. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum, Pérez struggled to fit in at school. Her unique way of interacting with the world made her a target for bullies. Her mother, Nallely Sanchez, recalled a parti...| GOOD
A group of five teenagers on vacation in Hampshire, England, are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking saved a 97-year-old woman from a potentially fatal house fire, as reported by Island Echo. The teens—Sacha Hewson, Mark Meyer, Izzy Meade, Matt Pritchard, and Elliott Brown—were walking back from the beach when they noticed something alarming. “We were walking back from the beach and walked past the lady’s house and we noticed there was smoke filtering from the front door...| GOOD
One of the most enduring home cleaning products is the Swiffer, a mop with disposable dry and wet cloths to clean dirt and messes from hard-surface floors. However, in the spirit of saving money and making the most out of your purchases, you may not be using the Swiffer to its full potential. In fact, there are many other applications Swiffer’s mop handle and cloths can be used for to make your home cleaner, beyond just your floors. Here are some things your Swiffer can also clean: @home_re...| GOOD
The sibling dynamic brings out the best in some people. At least in theory, if two people share blood, shouldn’t that result in a feeling of closeness? Growing up, I always envied my peers who had legitimate friendships within their families. In contrast, I fought constantly with my immediate older brother—we’ve only settled into a healthier, more comfortable relationship as adults, with teenage angst in the rear view. But everyone’s situation is different. Some people lose touch with...| GOOD
One of the major challenges facing renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar energy, is storage. It's one thing to collect the energy; it's a whole other massive undertaking to find ways to store it until needed. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may have completely resolved this issue. They've discovered a scientific breakthrough in concrete, and it could change everything about how we store and use green energy. Man standing on concrete wall.Photo credit Canva ...| GOOD
For 256 days, Kantaro Inagaki walked across Japan alone, documenting his incredible journey for a growing online audience. But on day 257, his solo adventure took a heartwarming turn that would make him and his new companion internet famous. Inagaki’s journey, which he calls the “Walking Tour of Japan,” began from a simple desire to better understand his own country. “I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the world, but at some point, I realized that I didn’t know my own country, Jap...| GOOD
When the Kaikyokan Aquarium in Shimonoseki, Japan, temporarily closed for renovations late last year, the staff noticed one of their most popular residents was not doing well. A beloved ocean sunfish had stopped eating and started exhibiting strange behaviors, and no one could figure out why. After exhausting the usual medical explanations, a staff member floated a wild theory. “Maybe it’s lonely because it misses the visitors?” they suggested, according to a post on the aquarium's X ac...| GOOD
Will Ferrell is one of the most celebrated and successful comedians in the world, with several years of making audiences laugh on Saturday Night Live and decades of making popular comedies on the big screen. From Anchorman to Elf, Ferrell’s work has and will continue to stand the test of time. One would figure that his success comes from constant encouragement from his family and belief in himself, but he actually had the complete opposite happen to him. In an interview on Off Camera with S...| GOOD
At the end of a long year, a gesture of appreciation from an employer can go a long way. But for one McDonald's worker, the company's attempt at a "bonus" was so underwhelming it went viral, sparking a wave of online outrage and commiseration. In a post on Reddit, user u/MMS37 shared a photo of the gift they received from the fast-food giant. "I work for one of the biggest companies in the world. This was my bonus," they wrote. The so-called bonus package included a flimsy cardboard bag that ...| GOOD
Many of us are trying to get better. Better at managing our emotions. Better at treating other people with kindness and respect. Better at stewarding our mental health in healthy, effective ways. All of that requires availability, access, a positive environment, and time to address our unique issues. With that in mind, Mental Health America conducted research and released a report ranking all 50 states and Washington, D.C., to identify which have the most mentally healthy citizens and provide...| GOOD
How a self-described ‘geek’ dad took over his daughter's soccer team and surprised everyone| GOOD
A simple exercise could determine healthy aging.| GOOD
Let a good book transport you to a more peaceful, compassionate state of mind| GOOD
Here’s what real estate experts are saying.| GOOD
After HR tried to slash his salary by 30%, he got a better job and left his old company scrambling.| GOOD
A manager's made-up rule backfired in the most hilariously satisfying—and costly—way.| GOOD
I know how it feels to know that the police are watching you.| GOOD
Her computer was being 'recorded 24/7.' Her solution was simple, risky, and genius.| GOOD
Baby boy’s ride or die sibling moment is melting the internet’s cold dead heart.| GOOD
"This is a totally different way of seeing kindness."| GOOD
An angry customer was throwing a tantrum in Walmart, but a 2-year-old's perfect impression of him stole the show.| GOOD
It can still be done if you know where to look.| GOOD
How to be more charming without saying a word, according to science.| GOOD
The heartwarming recording revived the woman's childhood memories from over two decades ago.| GOOD
'Eggshell parenting' refers to an unhealthy power dynamic between parents and kids.| GOOD
"He learned to work with children by studying hospital clowning."| GOOD
Creative new uses are turning the haunting structures into vital community solutions| GOOD
She was battling online criticism and self-doubt when a stranger in the gym offered a perspective that shifted her entire day.| GOOD
"It's true in childhood and adulthood."| GOOD
Hint: it isn't because of Amazon.| GOOD
The story, including the Beatle's sage advice, wound up inspiring a film.| GOOD
Their humor, he says, "made everybody love them."| GOOD
"George, I can't believe this is happening!"| GOOD
How do you define "Beatle"?| GOOD
"This is pure gold. Protect this teacher at all costs."| GOOD
He was supposed to be saying a difficult goodbye, but he decided to join them on their journey instead.| GOOD
New Media was dead, but a corpse called “Digital” rose to take its place. It was bloodless, technocratic, and made of big data| GOOD
