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Watch this baby deliver a perfect 39-second lesson on the power of perseverance

Being the brand-new humans that they are, babies aren't experts in anything, right? Eh, not so fast.However unconscious they are of their own expertise, babies are arguably experts at learning, We...

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Teacher donates kidney to a first-grade student so that she can "lead a...

“You could never tell this little girl has three tubes in her."Natasha Fuller is just 8 years old, but her grandmother, Chris Burleton, told the Fond du Lac Reporter that she doesn't let her medical...

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These stunningly beautiful libraries are practically their own tourist...

In movies, libraries are often beautiful, magical treasure troves.National Treasure starring Nicholas cage took the concept quite literally. The fantastical Harry Potter movie series and comedies like...

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Money blogger shares how she paid off $34,000 in debt by embracing 'no spend'...

Elyse Lyons, a 28-year-old from Nebraska, is a money blogger and budgeting whiz who conquered a whopping $34,000 in debt over two years by having “no-spend months.” During no-spend months, the goal is...

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Knowing the differences between 'delayed drowning' and 'dry drowning' could...

In 2008, a young boy named Johnny Jackson went swimming and accidentally swallowed some water. He had a short coughing fit, toweled off, and then went home. No big deal. Or so his parents thought.A...

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How the famous 'growth vs. fixed' mindset came to be

Do you think you're born with all the smarts you'll ever have or that you can get smarter over time?It may sound like a silly question, but many kids aren't aware of the power of their own brains....

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‘Fun fact’ guy explains why tailgaters are the big reason for 'phantom...

Have you ever been stuck in a traffic jam, and when you reached the point where everything cleared up, there didn’t appear to be any reason why traffic stopped in the first place? You swear to...

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The 25-year-old money-saving 'bible' that millennials and Gen Zers absolutely...

Let me start by saying that young adults these days absolutely do have economics stacked against them. There's no question that stagnant wages, the unaffordability of housing, outrageous college...

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People are sharing the one 'simple rule that would fix the world if people...

The world would be a much better place if humans weren’t so … human. We all fall short of perfection. Common sense is, sadly, not too common. And there’s one guy out there who always manages to screw...

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People are raving about how much easier it is to read with 'bionic reading' font

Reading is a fundamental tool of learning for most people, which is why it's one of the first things kids learn in school and why nations set literacy goals.But even those of us who are able to read...

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Finance expert explains how much money Jeff Bezos has using a giant sack of rice

The high percentage of wealth concentrated in a tiny fraction of hands in America is a big concern for many people. The top 1 percent of wealthiest Americans owned 32.3% of the nation’s total wealth...

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Gen Z is 74% more likely than other generations to want to homeschool their kids

It used to be that if you said the word "homeschooler," people would conjure up images of a Bible-carrying homesteader whose parents kept them out of school so they wouldn't learn about "dangerous"...

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Correcting these 7 body language mistakes could make you instantly more likeable

You might be the most awesome person in the world—kind, thoughtful, pleasant, funny—and still not make a good first impression on people. The immediate, unconscious judgments our brains make based on...

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Gardener shares her easy, 3-part planting formula to keep your plants healthy...

Gardening influencer Ashley Nicole (@momjeansandgardenthings) has an easy tip for everyone having a hard time with their plants dying and getting destroyed by pests. It’s a time-honored technique...

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Math professor shows how adding and subtracting left to right is actually...

Math is weird. On the one hand, it's consistent—the solutions to basic math problems are the same in every country in the world. On the other hand, there are multiple strategies to get to those...

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Gen Z is anything but lazy — they’re smart, strategic and eager to launch...

Every adult generation has its version of a “kids these days” lament, labeling the up-and-coming generation as less resilient or hardworking compared to their own youth. But Gen Z—currently middle...

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Career coach's 'Dinner Table Test' is a simple way to determine if you need a...

When we do the same job every day, sometimes it can be hard to put things into perspective. We can become accustomed to high-stress levels or too easily accepting of a day-to-day grind that isn’t very...

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Popular life hack has people putting their toilet paper in the refrigerator

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, people took toilet paper—especially its availability—for granted. Everyone who experienced those hectic days probably has a new appreciation when they roll down the aisle...

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Communications expert shares the 3 common phrases you may be using that come...

It’s interesting how the little things we say in our day-to-day conversations can sometimes seem harsh, even without us meaning to be. Sometimes, even when trying to be friendly, we can say the wrong...

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A mom was frustrated that there weren't shows for kids with developmental...

If there's one thing a determined parent will do, it's make sure their kid is getting their needs met. Even if that means they have to reinvent the wheel to do it. Rachel Griffin Accurso, or as...

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8 changes that were made to a classic Richard Scarry book to keep up with the...

Remember those beloved Richard Scarry books?Books from when you were a kid?Like a lot of people, I grew up reading them.And now, I read them to my kids.If that doesn't ring a bell, perhaps this...

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A story about two pairs of boots illustrates how rich people get richer in...

Any time conversations about wealth and poverty come up, people inevitably start talking about boots.The standard phrase that comes up is "pull yourself up by your bootstraps," which is usually...

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Jeff Bezos explains why he always speaks last in meetings. It's great advice...

Amazon and Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos recently sat with podcaster Lex Fridman for a rare, long-form interview. Over 2-plus hours, he discussed his thinking process, space exploration, Day 1 mentality,...

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Experienced travelers share their 'Why didn't I think of that?' packing...

Have you ever been on vacation and realized you need something you wished you'd brought? Unless you travel frequently, it's inevitable that you'll have some packing regrets, either over things you...

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Stanford expert shares the number one phrase that people who are good at...

Many people don’t like small talk because it forces them to have conversations about trivial topics such as the weather, what they saw on TV the night before, or their weekend plans. Other people...

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8 classes that should be required for all students before they hit adulthood

I remember sitting in advanced algebra and trigonometry class in high school wondering if I was really ever going to use any of what I was learning. Math at that level meant nothing to me in a...

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'Millionaire Habits' author shares 9 simple tips for nailing any job interview

Anyone who has applied for a job knows that putting together an impressive resume can get you in the door, but how a job interview goes is what makes or breaks a potential job offer.Unfortunately,...

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Woman's video showing her first two weeks of crocheting is surprisingly...

Learning a new skill takes time, patience and a willingness to not be good at something for a while. Unfortunately, that third thing often leads people to quit early in the learning process, as nobody...

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PhD student shares her plan for a 'no buy year' that could save her thousands

Everyone wants to save money. But with continuously rising costs, virtually no one knows how to make those lofty “10K in savings by 2025!” aspirations really happen. One thing’s for sure—without some...

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A guy and his friends shared their travel plans. The results perfectly...

Sometimes you see something so mind-boggling you have to take a minute to digest what just happened in your brain. Be prepared to take that moment while watching these videos.Real estate investor and...

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