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15 unexpected signs someone is much, much smarter than you think - Upworthy
Some signs of high intelligence are obvious, like solving complex math or explaining mRNA vaccines. But at social gatherings, intelligence often shines through in how someone interacts with people and ideas, not just their knowledge on specific topics. Here are 15 "non-obvious" signs someone is very smart.
Gen Zer tried to school his parents on using an exclamation emoji correctly. It backfired. - Upworthy
Recently, Jason Saperstone, a 22-year-old publicist in New York City, whose content consists mainly of cheeky, satirical PowerPoint presentations, created one centered on educating his parents on proper use of the emphasis tapback. However, his attempt to school them backfired.
Woman who lost her cat tried the 'Japanese Missing Cat Method' with delightful results - Upworthy
A woman named Mel Moon went viral on social media after her cat went missing. She tried the 'Japanese Missing Cat Method" wherein one whispers to street cats to help find their missing cat. And it worked. Many people back up her claim.
Why Americans can't have quaint, European-style apartments - Upworthy
One of the things people love about Europe are the walkable communities marked by quaint, walk-up apartments. In the U.S. and Canada, apartment buildings have turned into large, sprawling structures that feel like they lack character.
Contractor refuses to attend mandatory meetings, people applaud - Upworthy
Contractors are vital parts of many company structures. They allow people to come in with a particular expertise for a specific period of time, while still allowing the person the flexibility to continue being their own boss. One contractor refused to be treated as an employee, and people are loving his response to demands that he attend morning meetings.
Under or over? There actually is a 'right' way to hang a toilet paper roll. - Upworthy
For ages, people have debated over whether toilet paper should be hung on the wall in the over or under position. In this article we reveal the correct way to hang a roll of toilet paper going back to the invention of perforated paper over a hundred years ago.
Oasis reunited after 16 years. If you think older fans were emotional, you haven't seen Gen Z. - Upworthy
After Liam and Noel Gallagher announced their Oasis reunion tour, the band's popularity exploded, bringing millions of younger fans to their sold-out concerts for an experience filled with tears and joy.
Man critiques hairstyles from his 1988 high school yearbook - Upworthy
A man who goes by Weird Paul on TikTok shared photos from his 1988 senior yearbook, highlighting the sky-high hairstyles that were "in" at the time, and you can practically smell the Aqua Net coming through the screen. If youngsters want to know what Gen X youth in the 80s looked like in real life, this is it, in all its unrivaled glory.
Gen Z couple learns how much money they'd need to earn to buy a house and can't stop laughing - Upworthy
One Gen Z couple did the math on how much minimum wage would need to be in 2025 to have the same buying power, and the figure is staggering. In the late 60s through mid-70s, when many Boomers were purchasing their own homes, minimum wage was just $1.60, before it was raised to $2.10 in 1975.
Linguists explain why some slang words stick and some don't - Upworthy
Ever wonder why some slang words stick around across generations while others go by like a flash in a pan? Linguists Nicole Holliday and Ben Zimmer shared the history of slang with WIRED and explained what gives certain words staying power while others fizzle out quickly. Modern slang comes and goes more quickly due to social media.
Macaulay Culkin recalls how John Candy flagged his dad's 'monster' behavior before anyone else - Upworthy
Colin Hank's documentary John Candy: I Like Me premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. In it, a slew of famous folks that once shared the screen with John Candy, including Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Macaulay Culkin, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara and Andrea Martin, shared touching memories of the late actor.
15 of the most Gen X things people ever experienced - Upworthy
Gen X is often called the forgotten generation, but those who were born between 1965 and 1980 lived through a pretty radical time. The "latchkey" generation got to rent videos at Blockbuster, wear sweet Swatches, and had very little parental supervision.
Woman explains why grieving people are nostalgic for the first year of grief - Upworthy
Losing a loved one is hard and can feel isolating. No one grieves exactly the same, leaving individuals to feel like they're alone in their journey. While grief is an individual journey, the stages of grief are the same, but for one woman, there's an unspoken grief stage that she believes some people go through.
My rideshare driver asks passengers to share 'Lyfting Advice' and it restores faith in humanity - Upworthy
A Lyft driver put a blank notebook in his backseat and asked passengers to write down words of wisdom. People totally came through. The driver says he reads through the book at the end of every day.
25-year-old manager explains why he loves that his Gen Z employees 'don't care anymore' - Upworthy
A Gen Z manager explains why he loves that Gen Z employees "don't care" about respect a system that doesn't respect them back, and how Gen Z managers should find more ways to help create an environment that promotes work life balance.
Watch Mary Tyler Moore sink a tricky pool shot by accident - Upworthy
In a 1962 episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Tyler Moore shocked everyone, including herself, by sinking a tricky pool shot. The setup for the scene included a professional pool player to actually make the shot, but they didn't end up needing him as she made the shot herself by accident. Miraculously, Dick Van Dyke didn't even flinch.
I spent the day following people over 80 around and I could barely keep up - Upworthy
Studies have shown that staying active is good for the elderly's cognitive and physical health. I got to spend time at my mom's senior living facility and was impressed by how involved in activities many of them were.
Group of Memphis grandmas save toddlers and hold man until police come - Upworthy
In South Memphis, a group of grandmothers witnessed something horrific. Instead of looking the other way, the women worked together to become heroes of the community. The incident happened outside of a local gas station across the street from an apartment complex.
These women in Miami are scratching backs for money and business is booming - Upworthy
Sometimes you find yourself with an uncomfortable itch right in the middle of your back that you can't seem to reach without assistance. Or you just want someone to slowly and gently rake their nails across your back due to the soothing nature of it all. Either way, there's a salon in Miami where the ladies make a living scratching people's backs.
Delta flight attendant shares her weirdest passenger interactions - Upworthy
A flight attendant for Delta Airlines named Savannah has been sharing her weird, wild, funny stories of interactions with passengers and people are loving it. Airplanes are places where you can see a cross-section of humanity, which results in a lot of entertaining stories.
Man does spot-on 'impersonations' of 13 major airports - Upworthy
A creator named Chris Olsen has frequent and infrequent travelers alike rolling over his take on airport woes as he shares what he imagines 13 different major airports would say if they could talk. Let's just say he nails each and every one, from Heathrow to LAX to O'Hare to DFW.
Writer Aubrey Hirsch asked what's a 'universal thing men like' and got hilarious answers - Upworthy
The interesting thing about the responses is that they weren’t the typical stereotypes about men. She didn’t get a ton of people talking about sex, sports or toxic masculinity. Instead, there were a lot of folks that mentioned very specific male behaviors as if they were talking about a bizarre species they discovered in the wild.
John Cena flips the script on a reporter in the most wholesome way while on the red carpet - Upworthy
While on the red carpet for Amazon Prime's Heads of State, John Cena flipped the script on a journalist in the most wholesome way, which inspired a lovely conversation and a sweet display of just how humble the wrestler/actor is.
Tributes pour in honoring legacy of Judge Frank Caprio - Upworthy
If you've perused the Internet at any point over the last decade or so, you've likely come across a video of Judge Frank Caprio. His cheerful disposition, compassion and kindness when ruling on traffic cases quickly made him a viral sensation. People who were fortunate enough to have him as their judge appreciated his approach. Now they're honoring him.
British people love teasing their friends and say it actually creates deeper bonds and loyalty - Upworthy
A meme making the rounds falsely claimed that friends who tease one another are "300 percent more likely to be loyal." However, research shows that playful teasing in the right setting can be healthy. People of different cultures (mainly Americans and Brits) had opinions.
Woman shares the shockingly tone deaf notes a company accidentally sent her after job interview - Upworthy
A job candidate shared how they had accidentally been sent a full rundown of their Zoom job interview, which noted their "lack of energy." the job candidate wonder if they should mention anything in their follow-up interview.
Pizza Hut Classic restaurants bring back 90s nostalgia - Upworthy
Pizza Hut is a sacred place from the childhoods of many Gen Xers and Millennials. From the pizza itself to the buffet, iconic lamps, glasses, and other decor, retro Pizza Hut restaurants bring back lots of nostalgia. Pizza Hut has been launching Pizza Hut Classic restaurants, designed to look like they did in the 90s.
People vote for which fictional character would be the best president - Upworthy
In 2021, a thread on Ask Reddit posed the question, "Which fictional character would make a great U.S.A. president?" Some answers were simple and lighthearted. Others were drawn out and thoughtful. Some characters are well-known. Others are a bit more obscure. Regardless, it’s a fun read and offers an insightful way to look at what it really means to be a leader.
Robin Williams' style is still praised today by fashion fans - Upworthy
Robin Williams passed away on August 11, 2014. But fans today are still remembering his iconic fashion choices, and hailing him as a "fashion icon". The actor and comedian was known to wear many Japanese and couture brands. Fans today call Robin Williams style "ahead of its time", nothing he had "serious drip".
How a mom-daughter duo transformed their ordinary backyard into a 'lush habitat garden' - Upworthy
A mom and daughter duo in Southern California completely transformed their backyard into a lush habitat garden by replacing the grass lawn with native plants. They also added impressive art experiences to make the properties even more beautiful.