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Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control
22+ min ago (1734+ words) Social media is designed to be addictive, but there are ways to break free. It's called the'infinite scroll" a design feature on social media, shopping, video and many other apps that continuously loads content as you reach the bottom of…...
Catherine O'Hara's tear-jerking eulogy for John Candy was a master class in memorializing a true friend
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1814+ words) Upworthy shares the best of humanity every day through stories that remind us of what we all have in common. Now that O'Hara has also passed, the beautiful words she spoke for Candy resonate in a new and painful way....
Expert shares ancient monk's mindset for keeping your composure when life 'bumps' you
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (1466+ words) Upworthy shares the best of humanity every day through stories that remind us of what we all have in common. "What am I carrying inside of me today?" A snap reaction in a heated moment can be difficult to control....
She tipped a dollar on a $5 coffee and the barista called her out in front of the whole café. The internet couldn't agree on who was wrong.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1710+ words) Upworthy shares the best of humanity every day through stories that remind us of what we all have in common. The incident touched a nerve because almost everyone has stood at a tip screen lately wondering what they actually owe....
This hand-written Walmart note about employee hours is a real head-scratcher
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1719+ words) Upworthy is a media brand on a mission to share uplifting stories that foster positive connections " with the community, the world and our partners. "It's about the principle." Walmart's own ethics page states explicitly that the company is "committed to…...
Scientists have created a leather clothing alternative made entirely from mushrooms that looks and feels like the real thing
1+ mon, 35+ min ago (1170+ words) Upworthy is a media brand on a mission to share uplifting stories that foster positive connections " with the community, the world and our partners. They can grow the material in a matter of days. Austria's scientists have created a leather…...
Restaurant owner turns a fake 1-star tamale review into a social media frenzy
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1732+ words) Upworthy is a media brand on a mission to share uplifting stories that foster positive connections " with the community, the world and our partners. A restaurant owner shared a strategic, fake one-star review that became a social media frenzy. Posing…...
HOA demanded she remove her garden. Her response shows how to fight back the right way.
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (1712+ words) Upworthy is a media brand on a mission to share uplifting stories that foster positive connections " with the community, the world and our partners. "You have no power here." It can be confusing to understand what rights a homeowner has…...
Black child denied entry over 'dress code' while white child in same outfit dines freely
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1708+ words) Upworthy is a media brand on a mission to share uplifting stories that foster positive connections " with the community, the world and our partners. The viral video sparked outrage and forced the restaurant group to change its policy. A video…...
Why eating cheap chocolate can feel embarrassing – even though no one else cares
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1768+ words) The complex feelings behind consumption stigma run deeper than we realize. How you feel about a treat can change based on the judgment of others. If the scenario above feels familiar, you're not alone. Many people experience subtle embarrassment or…...