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Bill Nye the Science Guy explains why he blocked HHS Secretary RFK Jr. - Upworthy
If there was one thing Nye was going to do, it was stand with scientific evidence no matter what. Due to his love of science, it wasn't surprising that the Secretary of Health and Human Services would have his phone number, but what is surprising is that Nye blocked him.
15 'subtle signs someone is super smart - Upworthy
Ever meet someone at a party and instantly sense they were really smart, even without them quoting Einstein or debating economics? It’s usually their thoughtful curiosity, the way they listen, and how they’re not afraid to say, “I don’t know.” That kind of humility screams intelligence.
Man's side-splitting monologue on why "women don't want to date anymore" is eerily accurate - Upworthy
You wouldn't think a man's 2-minute monologue on why women don't want to date anymore would be the most accurate source of information, but women would tell you you're wrong. A hilarious rant on TikTok has gone viral for its eery accuracy in describing the joy of being a single woman in the modern world.
25 'bizarre but effective' life hacks that have actually made people's lives smoother - Upworthy
Life hacks are quick and easy ways that people can make their lives a bit better. Here are 25 "bizarre" life hacks that people say made their lives much smooth. Some of them have to do with cleaning, some are about productivity, many of them have to do with laundry. Just about all of them are useful.
25 everyday items that only your grandparents would recognize - Upworthy
People from older generations—mostly boomers and Gen Xers—were asked to share now vintage everyday items that are long forgotten. Answers included McDonald's fries cooked din beef tallow, belt maxi pads, L'eggs pantyhose, toothpaste and mascara that came in little boxes, just to name a few.
Man explains 11 tips that helped him stop being socially awkward - Upworthy
Being socially awkward is common, but it can hurt relationships, jobs and self-esteem. To overcome his social awkwardness, one man shared how reading Dale Carnegie's book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" helped him. He shared 11 tips for how he beat being awkward socially to help others struggling with conversations and social anxiety.
Woman gets blasted for putting eggs in 'dairy free' cake and it prompts an age-old debate - Upworthy
A woman recently shared about getting blasted by her friend for bringing a cake with eggs when asked to bring a dessert with no diary, prompting a discussion about whether eggs are dairy, as well what the differences are between vegetarian vs vegan vs diary-free diets.
Gen Z sees periods in texts as aggressive. Nope. They're not. - Upworthy
My Gen Z teen and young adult kids have informed me, their Gen X mother, that they feel like I'm mad at them when I use periods in texts. There's a lot that I admired about the younger generation, but as a former English teacher, I cannot abide the mischaracterization and weaponization of normal, grammatically correct punctuation.
Smart shoppers share best products they've 'bought for life' - Upworthy
Buying quality products that last a lifetime can be great financial investments. Some products come with a lifetime warranty, while some are meant to 'buy for life'. Smart shoppers shared the products they have purchased that have stood the test of time and wear that are worth buying. From cast iron to knives and more, save money with these items.
Man's dating advice to find the guy who will 'guide you through death' is striking a chord - Upworthy
A man's viral TikTok video argues that instead of muscles, woman should look for man that will help guide them through the grief of losing both their parents. This is a real litmus test for choosing the the right life partner, because it is an inevitability that no one wants to endure alone.
Gen X reveals their retirement plan, it's not found in financial news - Upworthy
Retirement is something just about everyone looks forward to once they cruise into middle age. But Gen X has a plan that they consider foolproof. The children of baby boomers don't have company pensions to fall back on as a whole like many from previous generations so they've had to come up with something on their own.
Bear breaks into nursing home trying out beds like Goldilocks - Upworthy
The bear, while large is still a cub, broke one of the windows at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana County before snooping around the facility. He found residents' bedrooms and crawled into several different beds presumably to get comfortable or look for food. It wasn't until a staff member heard a loud bang that the bear was discovered.
17 things we do now that people in the future will be embarrassed about - Upworthy
If you look to the past, 30 years ago, there were many things that we wouldn't accept today, such as smoking indoors and LGBTQ discrimination. But what are the things we do today that people in 30 years will look back at and wince? Here are 17 things that we accept now that future generations will find embarrassing.
A baby shower invite for a child named after Chernobyl has people utterly gobsmacked - Upworthy
A baby shower invite for a child to be named Chernobyl Hope has left people baffled, and making all types of nuclear-related puns. But others seriously noted that the parents should have done some research before naming their child after such a catastrophic event.
Elder Millennials discuss the major cultural differences they have with 'core' Millennials - Upworthy
Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, can be divided up into different groups. Elder Millennials are those that were born in the early 1980s, and their childhoods looked a lot different than Millennials who were born in the late 80s and early 1990s. They discuss the differences they experienced from technology to culture to music.
Woman spots the 2 ways everybody 'smiles differently now' and it's impossible to unsee - Upworthy
A woman recently went viral after sharing the 2 ways everybody's smile seems to have changed. She noted how people used to only smile showing their teeth, or with a closed mouth grin. but now, possibly due to veneers, lip fillers and lips flips, smiles are becoming more subtle.
Boomers and Gen Xers share favorite Gen Alpha and Gen Z slang - Upworthy
Older generations are keeping up with the new slang today. Gen Alpha slang and Gen Z slang is loved by the Boomers and Gen Xers. Today's slang words still 'slap'. Old people share their favorite new slang words, from 'mid' to 'rizz' to 'crashed out'. They explain which slang terms are their favorite and how they use them.
Hugh Grant finally tells Renée Zellweger what he always thought of her, post Bridget Jones - Upworthy
Hugh Grant infamously isn't shy about telling former co-stars and collaborators what he thinks of their work or as people. So, when he was asked to get real about Renee Zellweger the tensions were high.
A mom lost her son on a cruise ship. Turns out he was going viral from the karaoke room. - Upworthy
Cruise ships are often the perfect family vacation. But cruise ships are big, we're talking so large that they make the Titanic look like a tug boat, so it's fairly easy to get lost on one. This is what one mom thought happened when her young adult son disappeared from the group for a while. Tyler Heyworth went on a bit of a side quest.
'She's a hero'. 4-year-old's quick thinking saves her teacher's life after she collapsed - Upworthy
As reported by WSMV Nashville, a four-year-old named Kyndal Bradley knew to immediately run out to get help after her daycare teacher collapsed due to a seizure. When her mom came to pick her up, the staff was calling her a "hero."
Former NYC cop handles his first Florida alligator, and its a delightful 'squealing' mess - Upworthy
A former NYC cop now living in Florida went viral after handling his first alligator. The clip, posted to Facebook, shows Officer Martinez "jumping and squealing" while trying to handle the rogue critter.
Why do people in old photos look so much older than people do today? - Upworthy
Ever notice how your parents' high school yearbooks make teens look like they’re 30? Whether it’s ’60s horn-rimmed glasses or ’80s feathered hair, they seem way older than kids today. Bright Side explains it’s a mix of outdated styles and people aging better nowadays.
Woman tries to sell her 'blue' chair online, and it quickly becomes a fierce color debate - Upworthy
A woman tried to sell what she thought was a blue chair on Facebook Marketplace. But when a potential buyer informed her that the chair was gray, she posted the chair on TikTok, where it quickly became a viral color debate leading her to take a colorblind test.
Guy reveals why the 'old man praying’ painting you see may not be what it seems - Upworthy
A video reveals that the super popular "Grace" painting that has adorned walls all over America for decades, isn't about what most people think. It's not a painting of a faithful man praying over the Bible. It's their own drunk sitting in front of a dictionary.
Watch 10,000 people sing along with Freddie Mercury soundalike - Upworthy
Marc Martel is a singer whose voice sounds uncannily like Freddie Mercury, and he makes the most of it singing Queen's hits. Like Mercury himself, Martel is able to get an audience to sing along with him, as evidenced by a stadium of 10,000 people in Santiago, Chile, spontaneously singing Queen's "Love of My Life" together.
The fascinating real-life love story of Maria and Georg Von Trapp - Upworthy
"The Sound of Music" has been a beloved story for generations, but the real-life love story between the real Maria and Georg Von Trapp was markedly different than the film. In fact, Maria wasn't even in love with Georg when they got married. She married him because she loved his children, but she did grow to love him genuinely and deeply over time.
Mom breaks down in tears after another parent called her about her daughter's lunch - Upworthy
America is made up of many different cultures, but there are times when people are made to feel badly about something specifically related to their culture. One Korean mom received an unexpected phone call about her daughter's lunches that left her in tears.
Brit shares the one-word 'dead giveaway' that American actors can't do an English accent - 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."
Boomers and Gen Xers wish young people could experience these 7 things they grew up with - Upworthy
Boomers and Gen X grew up in an entirely different world than millennials and Gen Z before the internet saturated our lives. Someone on Reddit asked people born before 1980 to share what things they grew up with that they wish younger people could experience, and responses ranged from being unreachable to being able to wonder to boredom.
Boomers and Gen Xers share financial advice for hard times - Upworthy
Boomers and Gen Xers opened up to younger generations on how they survived and overcame hard financial times. When asked how they persevered through recessions and challenging economies by a Millennial, Boomers and Gen Xers offered their money wisdom and insight during difficult financial periods.
Adam Scott makes appearance in his teen daughter's TikTok, leaving fans stunned about his age - Upworthy
'Severance' and 'Parks & Rec' actor Adam Scott recently appeared on his teen daughter Frankie Scott''s TikTok and it had folks stunned to learn that he is 52. Many thought he was still in his thirties. he's clearly aging like Robe Lowe or Paul Rudd.