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Family was mourning grandpa at his funeral. Then a 'Hello' from his coffin stunned them.
A funeral is a time to bid goodbye to the ones we love, but they are also be moments to celebrate the life and memories made with our lost loved...
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The farmworkers who feed America have a message for all of us
This holiday season, as you gather around the table with your loved ones, it’s important to remember the people who put food on our tables and the...
Mom shocked by funny school photos after daughter insists she try her 'own pose'
Let’s face it, most children aren’t models, and when parents get their kids’ school pictures, they just hope the child has a decent smile, not a...
Woman flawlessly reenacts how pre–holiday visit planning with her mother-in-law should go
Janelle Marie, who has all kinds of videos related to healthy (and unhealthy) in-law/grandparent dynamics, recently tackled an issue that many...
Superfan's stunning recreation of Beach Boys immaculate harmonies is leaving people in awe
I don’t think anyone scoffs at The Beach Boys’ brilliant, ornately layered vocal harmonies, thinking, "So what? I could do that!" But after...
How 2 Friends Helped 70000 Farmers Cut Costs, Ditch Chemicals & Grow Healthier Crops
Every harvest season, Hemraj waited with unease. The cotton and fruit farmer from Yenikoni village would pour money into fertilisers and...
The 2026 Tiny Buddha Calendar Is Ready for Holiday Gifting!
Hi friend! As we head into the holiday season, I know many of us are starting to think about gifts for the people we love (and maybe a few things...
The Story Behind The Devil's Tower, a Giant Rock in the Middle of a Field
This is a transcript of an episode of Untold Earth, a series from Atlas Obscura in partnership with Nature and PBS Digital Studios, which explores...
5 smart ways to spend the most wholesome time with partner
Spending quality, wholesome time with your partner strengthens the bond and creates lasting memories. In today’s busy world, carving out moments...
Watch: How Auto Driver’s Daughter Minakshi Hooda Punched Through Poverty to Become World Champion
At 24, Minakshi Hooda from Rohtak scripted history by becoming world champion in the women’s 48kg category at the 2025 World Boxing Championships...
Boomer dad plays 'Rocket Man' for daughter going through divorce and it's simply perfect
There’s no shortage of stories out there showing how emotionally distant or out of touch some baby boomers can be. Younger generations are so fed...
11-yr-old erupts in contagious laughter over National Spelling Bee word and then nails it
Almost 100 years ago, nine newspapers joined forces to create a national spelling bee to help promote literacy. Now, the Scripps National Spelling...
Doctor who adopted and raised a teen boy teared up when he discovered the kid's true identity
It all started with a Facebook post about needing a home for a teenage boy who had lost both his parents. Doctor James C. Wittig, a single,...
Boyfriend shows up with flowers after being 'ignored.' When the door opened, his heart stopped.
It’s not unusual for two people in a relationship to be thinking about each other at the same time without knowing it. One might show up to help...
Once Mocked for His Accent, Today He Designs for Gucci & Dior
Saurabh Pandey was once the boy who never fit in. Born in a small village in Uttar Pradesh, he grew up with dreams that did not match the...
Boy’s Great Tagline Helps Raise Thousands For Underprivileged Kids to Afford Hockey
A hockey-loving boy from a hockey-loving family is selling special hockey merch to help other hockey lovers—and he’s loving it. His family took a...
Hands United: Where language meets love for Deaf immigrant families
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Language, Identity & Belonging Welcome to the second week of The Optimist Daily’s Annual Local Changemakers...
How Swim Sista Swim Is Redefining Water Confidence for Black Women in the UK
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Language, Identity & Belonging Welcome to the second week of The Optimist Daily’s Annual Local Changemakers...
Satish Shah Got a Kidney Transplant — Just to Extend Life And Care For His Ailing Wife
#thebetterindia He got a kidney transplant — not to live longer for himself, but to care for his ailing wife. Satish and Madhu’s love story began...
Hilarious Christmas Movies That’ll Make The Grinch Laugh
Oh, the joy of hilarious Christmas movies — the real gifts that keep on giving! Forget the perfect snowflakes and calm carols; I’m talking about...
If You Forget Me: Pablo Neruda’s Staggering (Un)breakup Poem
Love is a fire that takes two to keep burning, but one to extinguish — if the hearth of either heart is too damp with doubt, both wake up one day...
Vibrant, Beaded Portraits by Felandus Thames Honor Memories and the Black Diaspora
From thousands of colorful hair beads, Felandus Thames conjures vibrant patterns and portraits. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?...
This IG Account Specializes In Aviation Humor And These 68 Memes Are Hilarious
The lives of those working on planes or in airports can be incredibly serious. After all, they’re responsible for people’s safety, comfort, and...
💰 Best fits for top MLB free agents
Free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET Thursday. Here are some pairings we'd love to see as this winter gets underway.
Vladimir Putin awards Order of Friendship medal to German pianist Justus Frantz
Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany's classical music world over his close relationship with Russia's...
Here’s How Corporate Social Responsibility Can Create a Great Workplace
A national expert on how companies can support their communities says those practices attract better talent and deepen engagement.
46 Best Gifts for Women on All Special Occasions in 2025
Put the gift card down and get them something they’ll actually love
At Her Beloved Alpine Hideaway, Rosita Missoni’s Eye for Beauty Lives On
The storied family home brims with the matriarch's love of foraged mushrooms, folksy flea market finds, and, of course, vibrant patterns
Karin Boye Statue in Gothenburg, Sweden
Next to the City Library stands this proud statue of the lesbian legend; the poet Karin Boye. The bronze portrait was made by Peter Linde, and was...
NBC’s ‘Stumble’: Why does Hollywood insist on treating narcolepsy as a punch line?
NBC recently debuted a new show called Stumble, a comedy about a former championship-winning junior college cheer coach who’s now leading a team...
12 Novels About Siblings That’ll Make You Want to Call Your Brother or Sister
We love our brothers and sisters (mostly), and the best novels about siblings remind us why. We've curated 12 books that celebrate the bond. The...
17 Best Gifts for Pets and the People Who Love Them
These are the best gifts that will make the pet people in your life say “woof.”
95-Year-Old Man Starts Taylor Swift Fan Club in Retirement Home and Draws Nationwide Swiftie Support
Taylor Swift just released her latest album The Life of a Showgirl and her popularity has reached every demographics—including a certain...
This church in Charlotte is training parishioners to protect immigrants during ICE crackdown: 'Loving your neighbors is holy'
Hosted by Siembra NC at Dilworth United Methodist Church, the training gave community members tangible ways to support neighbors amid a citywide...
When the Person You Love Is Disappearing into Addiction
“Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and myself at the same time.” ~Prentis Hemphill I thought I had seen the worst of it. I...
New Report: These Are the Top 10 States to Raise a Family In
Raising a kid is tough, so you want to do it in the best place possible. Did your state make the list of the best states for raising a family? The...
Housewarming Gifts They Won’t Regift to Their Aunt
Let’s be real — picking housewarming gifts isn’t just about showing up with something wrapped in shiny paper. It’s about walking into someone’s...
This farmer rescues 'gay sheep' and sells their wool to support LGBTQ+ charities
All proceeds support Germany’s largest queer rights organization.
3 Emotional Patterns People Mistake For Love, By A Psychologist
When love begins to feel like an old habit you can’t break, you have to check-in with yourself and ask these three questions.
Consumers Plan Broad Support for Small Business Saturday
A survey showed people are eager to support local entrepreneurs as the make-or-break holiday shopping season approaches.
15 Silent Red Flags That Might Mean Your Relationship Is In Trouble
Uh oh. Have you noticed something troubling in your romantic relationship? Is your spidey sense activated on high alert? No one is perfect, and...
A 400-Year-Old Ring that Unfolds to Track the Movements of the Heavens
Rings with a discreet dual purpose have been in use since before the common era, when Hannibal, facing extradition, allegedly ingested the...
Vietnamese Food Restaurants Your Pho Cravings Deserve
Let me guess. You just finished watching some TikTok of someone slurping up a hot, steamy bowl of pho with a mountain of fresh herbs and a side of...
De Rosee Sa embraces "quietness and subtlety" for The Cornwall Retreat
Architecture studio De Rosee Sa has completed a house in Cornwall, UK, with barn-like volumes and natural materials that draw on the surrounding...
3 Vulnerable Relationship Questions To Deepen Your Love, By A Psychologist
Ask this set of relationship questions in the right way, with the right intentions, and it won’t be long until you start seeing real change in...
I Tried This Winter Boot With Arch Support to See If It Lived Up to Its Claims
The brand calls these massive winter boots “SUV-like” for their luxurious comfort and support. Here are my thoughts.
100 Years of Love in 5 Years of Life
Notre Dame QB CJ Carr remembers his late brother: “After watching him be so tough, my context of what is truly hard is very different.”
For Collectors Jen Rubio and Stewart Butterfield, a Historic Hamptons House With Interiors by Jake Arnold is the Perfect Canvas
With help from AD100 designer Jake Arnold, the family-friendly getaway avoids beachy clichés
Is It Wrong to Love a Toilet This Much?
My co-op board wants me to replace my flushometer for a more efficient model. Can it even do that?
Gerwyn Davies’ Vivid Costumed Photographs Toy with the Intent of Portraiture
What does it mean, in a portrait, to be hyper-visible yet unseen? Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today...
MGAO centres 1950s Anglesea beach house around courtyard garden
Architecture studio MGAO has overhauled a mid-century beach house in Victoria, Australia, enhancing the connection with its courtyard garden...
Why Self-Love Affirmations Work & How to Use Them to Your Advantage
In 1954, a kid peddled across the neighborhood on his bicycle in search of free food. There was an exhibition for black businesses and free candy,...
Simon Laveuve’s Scaled-Down Tableaux Reveal Post-Apocalyptic Lifestyles
Laveuve is known for his meticulously sculpted miniatures rendered in 1/24 and 1/35 scale. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become...
Dispatch from COP30: Thursday, Nov. 20
At COP30 two days are dedicated to themes of agriculture, food systems and food security, fisheries, and family farming—and so far, we’ve seen...
Pastoral Landscapes Brim with Patterns in Luminous Paintings by David Brian Smith
Landscape painting is "re-envisioned through a hallucinatory, technicolor lens." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal...
Tomislav Topić Meticulously Layers Hundreds of Panels into Prismatic Mesh Installations
'Echoverse,' for one, consists of 57 different colors on 451 panels and stretches nearly 100 feet long. Do stories and artists like this matter to...
10 Early Black Friday Sneaker Deals to Help Support Your Feet, From Arch to Heel
Save up to 50% off.
Princess Diana Listened to This ’80s Rock Ballad on Repeat During Her Marriage to Prince Charles
Find out what song had Diana hitting replay, plus details of the party where this power track had special meaning for her. The post Princess Diana...
In India, Navneet Jayakumar Documents the Ancient, Elaborate Custom of Theyyam
In the Malabar region of Kerala, India, an ancient Hindu ritual centers around performers in elaborate costumes. Do stories and artists like this...
Jacquard Weavings by Malaika Temba Explore Material, Community, and Global Trade
"Whether I am working on a small weaving or a large-scale installation, I am always asking what materials remember and who gets remembered through...
Should You Take Elderberry for Immune Support? Here’s What Doctors Say
Plus, what you need to know before adding it to your routine.
'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.
The EU made Apple adopt new Wi-Fi standards, and now Android can support AirDrop
Google's Pixel 10 works with AirDrop, and other phones should follow later.
'Great bloke': Clarkson and May lead tributes to ex-Top Gear host Quentin Willson
The presenter and campaigner, who has died aged 68, was described by his family as a "true national treasure".
The Search for Meaning Cast in Clay: 19 Years of The Marginalian in 19 Ceramic Sentences
The Marginalian was born on October 23, 2006 as a kind of field notebook on my expedition through the wilderness of life, searching for signposts....
Clever Tricks for Stealing Some Alone Time During Holiday Get-Togethers
You love your family, but sometimes you need a break. Especially around the holidays. Here are expert-approved tips for getting some peace. The...
‘We’ve Been Called the Crazy Ones:’ Iowa Farmers Going Against the Norm
The Wilson family fits the typical, idyllic vision of an American family farm: multiple generations working together to continue the family...
The Lonely Ache of Self-Worth That No One Talks About
“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” ~Kahlil Gibran They don’t talk about this part. The hardest part...
Sims streamers are distancing themselves from EA, but for some the choice is hard
The Sims 4 community is in turmoil. Its biggest stars are distancing themselves from the game with the support of their millions of subscribers....