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August 26, 2023

101-Year-Old Woman Who Loves Her Part-Time Job Shares Her Advice for a Long Life

Making it to 100 years old is a monumental feat on its own, but being active at that age is absolutely worthy of praise and admiration. Jayne Burns, who just turned 101 years old, still has a part-time job at a craft store in Ohio, drives herself to work, and simply doesn't see herself retiring anytime soon.

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Entertainment

August 25, 2023

RIP Ron Cephas Jones: Emmy-Winning ‘This Is Us’ Star Dies at 66

Actor Ron Cephas Jones, best known for his role on the TV show This Is Us, has died at the...

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Funny

August 25, 2023

This Social Media Account Finds Fine Art Pieces That Match Sports Scenes

For many, art and sports are almost opposites.

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Wildlife Photography

August 25, 2023

Robert Irwin Continues Family Legacy of Conservation Through Award-Winning Wildlife Photography [Interview]

For some people, being born into one of the world's most famous animal conservation families would come with a great amount of pressure. But not for Robert Irwin. His family, led by the late Steve Irwin, are pioneers in the field and renowned for the work they do.

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Sports

August 25, 2023

Baseball Player Steps up to the Plate With a Bat That Looks Like a Giant Pencil

Since most professional team sports require their players to wear a uniform, athletes have found creative ways to add a...

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Funny

August 25, 2023

Annual “Elaine Dance Contest” Crowns the Fan Who Best Captures the Iconic Dance From ‘Seinfeld’

It's been over 20 years since Seinfeld ended, but the beloved 90s sitcom still holds a special place in people's...

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Endangered Animals

August 25, 2023

Biologist Teaches Endangered Birds New Migration Path To Save Them From Extinction

Austrian biologist Johannes Fritz has dedicated his career to helping northern bald ibises, also called Waldrapp. This rare species of bird was completely extinct in the wild 50 years ago; however, through careful reintroduction, he's been able to “rewild” 277 ibises in his home country. To ensure that they survive the temperatures of the winter, Fritz even taught young birds a new migration path from Austria to Italy with the help of a flying machine.

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Wedding

August 24, 2023

News Anchor Unknowingly Reports Her Own Proposal to Her Fellow TV Journalist Boyfriend Live on Camera

Some people find love in the most unexpected places.

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Astronomy

August 24, 2023

India Makes History as the First Country to Land on the South Pole of the Moon

On August 23, 2023, India became the fourth country to land successfully on the Moon with their unmanned spacecraft Chandrayaan-3.

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Movies

August 24, 2023

Michael Cera Emailed Greta Gerwig to Get Role in ‘Barbie’ After His Manager Turned It Down

Since Barbie is on track to become the top grossing film of 2023, it feels like everyone wants a taste of its success. That's why, looking back, it's wild to think someone would miss out on being part of it. But it almost happened, and one of the audience's favorite characters from the movie almost looked entirely different.

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