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Amazing video shows 1950s mom of 7 without arms doing it all - Upworthy
There's nothing quite like the love and determination of a mother and one mom who raised her children in the 1950s is an example of the lengths some people will go to care for their children. Even though she has no arms, she makes it work and you see exactly how in a mind boggling video.
Did kids really roam free and unsupervised in the 1980s? - Upworthy
Childhood in the 70s and 80s is often portrayed in the movies as a time of freedom and adventure, with kids spending hours and hours outside with nary an adult in sight. Is that really the way it was? Someone asked that question on X, and over 40,000 responses indicate it's true. But some Gen X nostalgia is coming through rose-colored glasses.
How Beowulf's secret meaning inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings - Upworthy
In a bit of forgotten history—not many know that J.R.R. Tolkien drew inspiration for his Lord of the Rings trilogy no only from linguistics, WWI history and Norse mythology, but also from the classic poem Beowulf. He was the first to argue that the story's themes of heroism and fighting for good, which of course became LOTR's central theme.
97-year-old former cheerleader joins squad for final routine - Upworthy
Sometimes being young at heart is all it takes to relive a dream. Thanks to staff at an assisted living facility and a local high school cheerleading squad, an elderly woman got a chance to don her old uniform and cheer one last time.
How David Copperfield made the Statue of Liberty vanish - Upworthy
Back in 1983, David Copperfield stunned the world by making the Statue of Liberty disappear. How did he do it? He didn't move the statue; he moved the people in the audience so it appeared to have vanished. The illusion is one of the most spectacular in the history of magic.
Son surprises dad with the '67 Camaro he sold 41 years ago for 'diaper money' - Upworthy
Over forty years ago, a Texas man named Earl Guynes sold his beloved 1967 Marina blue Chevrolet Camaro in order to afford raising a family. His son surprised him with a renovated Camaro on his 65th birthday that looked exactly like his old car.
Older brother steps in for sister's father-daughter dance and steals the show - Upworthy
A now-viral video posted to Instagram by Patrice Thompson show how her 14-year-old son Micah stepped up to replace his dad, who couldn't make the father-daughter dance with his sister Harper. tHe two nail their "Barbie and Ken" routine and created a positive core memory.
This 4-year-old's reaction is all of us after a long day - Upworthy
Just about everybody knows what it feels like to be tired after working a long day. That's why this little boy's reaction to a long day of school is so relatable it hilarious. Rest assured little guy, one day you'll miss having the option of daily nap times.
The word Americans screw up when doing British accents - Upworthy
British comedian Benedict Townsend reveals the one word that Americans have a hard time with when they do a British accent, "daughter." The commenters also shared the word that British pole always get wrong when doing an American accent, "anything."
Mom does perfect impression of every wellness influencer you've ever seen on social media - Upworthy
A mom named Caitlin Murray made a hilarious video saying every bit of conflicting health, fitness, and wellness advice you normally her from influencer on social media. Everything from pushing protein to 10,000 steps a day but no cardio to everything causing cortisol spikes.
Jelly Roll has inmates perform with him, moving people to tears - Upworthy
Jelly Roll is known for being outspoken about his rough start and turning his life around. He often stops at correctional facilities while on tour to talk to the inmates, sometimes performing for them. Recently, he switched things up by inviting them to perform at his concert.
Dog gives owner CPR saving him from massive heart attack - Upworthy
Not all dogs are heroes but the ones that are seem to go above any expectation their humans could've had for them. One dog who has zero service training at all saved his owner's life after he had a massive heart attack that left him unresponsive.
Why are Ray-Ban sunglasses in so many movies? - Upworthy
Toni's Film Club examines how Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses became so popular in movies and television. They were first invented in 1952, became big in the 1960s and then disappeared in the 1970s. But a 1980 film made them more popular than ever.
Kate Winslet shares why women get more beautiful as they age - Upworthy
In a video for Harper's Bazaar UK, actor Kate Winslet shared some life lessons she's learned in her 49 years. One thing she says she's learned about beauty is that women become more beautiful as they get older. "Our faces become more a part of who we are, they sit better on our bone structure, they have more life, they have more history," she said.
2-year--old steals phone at wedding and dances to Lil Jon - Upworthy
Weddings are a time for joy and blending families. It just so happens the bride in this wedding is getting a cheeky nephew who may have given them the best wedding memory to share for years, now the internet can't stop talking about it.
Divorce lawyer cries recalling case he shouldn't have won - Upworthy
Not all lawyers are created equal and most of the time the thing stopping someone from getting the best representation possible is money. The difference in attorneys can alter the course of someone's life for better or worse so when an attorney began to cry recalling a case he won people were moved by his empathy.