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ALT HL: When mail addresses are too hard to read, they get sent to this strange and fascinating facility ALT HL: The crack team of 800 specialists that works around the clock to decipher sloppy handwriting on US mail Our handwriting is getting worse. More and more of our writing and communications a...
Some people are just born lucky. It seems like no matter where they go or what they do, good fortune seems to find them. A Rochelle, IL, man found himself in a very lucky spot not too long ago. But according to him, the luck came from an unexpected encounter with his grandmother. The unidentified ma...
We all know teachers have one of the hardest jobs in America: Educating our country's children while often working without enough resources, institutional support, or even a livable salary. But a story from 2018, showcases one of the most egregious examples of unfair pay in the public school system....
One of our favorite parts of The Kelly Clarkson Show is when she grabs the mic and sings for her guests. If Kelly gets a hold of your song and gives it the Kellyoke treatment, you know you’ve made it. Kelly is one of those artists who can sing just about every genre, and she does it well. She recent...
British pop artist Jessie J learned she had breast cancer in March 2025. The news scared the 37-year-old mother who had big plans before cancer showed up. She opened up with Good Morning America about her diagnosis and her connection to Kate Middleton. Jessie J and Kate Middleton Met at the Royal Va...
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About Ninety years since his heyday, Jesse Owens is still regarded as one of the greatest track and field athletes to have ever lived. He is perhaps most well-known for winning an unprecedented four gold medals in track and field events at the 1936 Olympic Games. He accomp...
Between long lines at security checkpoints, coats and mittens stuffing already-cramped seats, and stressful weather delays, traveling for the holidays is often an arduous journey.So, Delta Airlines is rewarding the people who go out of their way to make it a little easier.This holiday season, Delta ...
South Africa’s Stevenson Gallery will close the Johannesburg branch of the gallery after 17 years in operation. The Johannesburg gallery s last day will be December 12, according to a post on Instagram. “We are deeply grateful to every artist, collector, friend and community member who has been with...
Diana Ross performing at Alex Prager's Mirage Factory, commissioned by Capital One and the Cultivist. Photo Bre Johnson/BFA.com An elegant, all-green room, meant to evoke a garden party in Los Angeles’s Griffith Park, was the setting for an intimate per...
Vanessa, a TikTok user who goes by (@soberspouse), is an inspiration to many because of the way she handled an incredibly uncomfortable situation on a flight from Tampa, Florida, to New York on Delta Airlines. It all started when she sat down beside a man, who immediately rolled his eyes at her. Whe...
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When you see someone jump out of their car at a red light to talk with another motorist, usually it's bad news. Most of the time, it's the moment when road rage gets personal. However, 26-year-old Celina Romera caught a video of probably one of the most adorable red-light interactions between motori...
Nauroti Devi spent her early years breaking stones for a few rupees. Years later, she learned to read, embraced technology, and earned her village’s trust. Knowledge opened doors she once could not reach....
Earlier this week, ahead of the 20th annual UNICEF Gala, presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman was announced as the organization’s newest ambassador. Her post comes after years of support for UNICEF USA, including a recent visit to the organization’s humanitarian warehouse, where she packed supp...
The school calendar is chock-full of activities that both parents and teachers have to rally for, but December is particularly teeming with holiday-themed events. Between the labor-intensive donation drives, the parties requiring a bajillion different snacks and decorations, and the festive field tr...
Ask for a restaurant recommendation whilst in Windhoek and invariably you’ll be told to visit Joe’s Beerhouse before you’ve even finished your question. Known as much for its whimsical décor as for its food, Joe’s is iconic, in part for being the home of what is likely the world’s sturdiest Mini Coo...
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Does money really buy happiness? Are Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos happier than a school teacher living in Arkansas or a fireman in Nevada? Studies show that more money can make people incrementally happier, but Dr. Jordan Grumet, hospice doctor and author of The Purpose Code, says that the important thin...
At 88 years old, Ed Bambas still goes to work 5 days a week for 8 hours a day. It’s not because Ed loves his job, but because he can’t make ends meet without his employment. In a viral TikTok video posted by @itssozer, Ed explains he is a veteran who retired from General Motors in 1999. When the com...
In 1913, Henry Ford cut the time it took to build a Model T from 12 hours to just over 90 minutes. He accomplished this feat through a revolutionary breakthrough in process design: Instead of skilled craftsmen building a car from scratch by hand, Ford created an assembly line where standardized task...
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Holiday gift giving for teachers can be stressful, but etiquette experts suggest a range of $10-$25 per family for class gifts, and it's okay not to contribute if your budget is tight. The key is to give what feels comfortable without feeling pressured.
