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Woman who lost her 'pretty privilege' overnight says it changed how she saw everyone - Upworthy
A woman who benefitted from pretty privilege went on medication and gained a lot of weight. Almost overnight, people began to treat her differently and she realized just how big of an advantage it is to be good looking in this world.
Job candidate put his 671-day Duolingo streak on his resume - Upworthy
A job recruiter was so impressed by one job seeker’s clever idea of listing their 671-day Duolingo streak—alongside a fluency in English and limited American Sign Language —under the "languages" section in their resume that he decided to share it. Others agreed that it said something about the candidate's dedication.
Singer astounds AGT judges with a song Prince wrote for her - Upworthy
R&B singer Liv Warfield stole the show on America's Got Talent with her rendition of “The Unexpected,” a song that just so happened to be written specifically for her by Prince. Warfield had been a backup singer for Prince's New Power Generation and credits him with helping her develop as a musician.
JPMorgan offered return-to-office perks that are remarkably similar to the show 'Severance' - Upworthy
A woman noted how JP Morgan's list of "perks" meant to justify the companies decision to force employees to return to the office 5 days a week were remarkably similar to the perk Lumon provided its employees on Apple TV's 'Severance.' Considering Severance is a dark commentary on corporate culture, this didn't seem to be a good thing.
Mom asked daughter what she liked about her 2nd grade teacher, and got a touching reply - Upworthy
A mom asked her daughter who she suspects in on the autism spectrum what she liked most about her 2nd grade teacher so that she could write a personalized thank-you note. The response was so touching she had to share it online.
Man moves in with squatters who won't leave his new home - Upworthy
You're selling a home that's been sitting vacant and when the realtor gets there to show the property, someone has moved in. What do you do? The logical answer would be to call the police, clearly there are intruders in your home who have made it their own. You have all the paperwork showing you own the property so it should be a no brainer. Wrong.
15 things that Americans never knew were are an 'American thing' - Upworthy
Traveling opens your eyes to new cultures, and makes you appreciate home in surprising ways. From missing little comforts to realizing that phrases like “see ya later, alligator” or calling football “soccer” are uniquely American, you come home with fresh gratitude for the quirks you once took for granted.
Four word phrase that instantly improves your small talk - Upworthy
Do you ever struggle to engage in small talk with someone? Do you go around in circles, talking about the weather? A great way to improve your small talk conversations is by using a simple 4-word phrase that can transition from small talk to a more meaningful conversation.
Man shares the brilliant ‘Les Mis’ flash mob he gave his husband on their 10th anniversary - Upworthy
Writer/producer Gary Janetti surprised his husband Brad Goreski with a flash mob performance of "One Day More" from the musical Les Misérables. Janetti shares the clip on their 24th wedding anniversary.
Non-Americans share completely normal things in their country that would 'shock' Americans - Upworthy
Someone asked: “What’s something totally normal in your country that would shock most Americans?” and folks from Spain, Bulgaria, Japan, Finland, Denmark, Canada, Germany, Ecuador, and more gave their answers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.