The Teacher Who Changed 10,000 Lives Through Free Coding Classes
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The Teacher Who Changed 10,000 Lives Through Free Coding Classes

A retired software engineer in Texas transforms underserved communities by teaching coding skills completely free of charge.

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Why Millions of Americans Are Embracing the 'Slow Morning' Movement
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Why Millions of Americans Are Embracing the 'Slow Morning' Movement

The latest wellness trend sweeping the nation involves waking up earlier—but doing absolutely nothing productive.

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The Mysterious Town Where Everyone Speaks in Rhyme Every Tuesday
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The Mysterious Town Where Everyone Speaks in Rhyme Every Tuesday

Population 3,000. Every Tuesday, the entire town communicates only in rhyming couplets. Visitors are baffled.

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This 19-Year-Old Turned His Grandmother's Recipe Into a $50M Business
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This 19-Year-Old Turned His Grandmother's Recipe Into a $50M Business

College dropout Jake Morrison built an empire from his grandmother's secret sauce—literally.

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The Secret Underground Library Where Banned Books Find New Life
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The Secret Underground Library Where Banned Books Find New Life

In response to rising book bans, activists have created a clandestine library system operating in 47 states.

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Why Gen Z Is Ditching Smartphones for Flip Phones Lifestyle

Why Gen Z Is Ditching Smartphones for Flip Phones

The newest trend among young Americans? Going back to 'dumb phones' to reclaim their attention and mental health.

Alex Thompson

Feb 2, 2026

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The Couple Who Bought a Ghost Town Real Stories

The Couple Who Bought a Ghost Town and Made It a Thriving Community

They purchased an abandoned mining town for $1.4 million. Now 200 people call it home.

Marcus Johnson

Feb 1, 2026

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Inside the Booming Business of Professional Cuddling Lifestyle

Inside the Booming Business of Professional Cuddling

Certified cuddlers are charging $80/hour for platonic touch. And business is booming.

Samantha Lee

Jan 31, 2026

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The High School Dropout Who Became America's Top Truffle Hunter Real Stories

The High School Dropout Who Became America's Top Truffle Hunter

At 24, he's making $300,000 a year finding rare mushrooms in the Oregon wilderness.

Rachel Green

Jan 30, 2026

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Why Americans Are Hosting 'Dinner Party for Strangers' Events

A new social movement is fighting loneliness one meal at a time.

Omar Hassan

Jan 29, 2026

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The Mystery of the Neighborhood Where No One Gets Sick

Scientists are studying a California community with inexplicably low disease rates.

Dr. Linda Chen

Jan 28, 2026

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This Woman Turned Her Fired Experience Into a $10M Career Coaching Empire Real Stories

This Woman Turned Her Fired Experience Into a $10M Career Coaching Empire

After being fired at 43, Cheryl Davis built the country's most successful career pivot program.

Kevin Martinez

Jan 27, 2026

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The Viral 'Silent Walking' Trend
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The Viral 'Silent Walking' Trend: No Podcasts, No Music, Just Thoughts

Millions are discovering the lost art of walking without any audio stimulation.

Bethany Cole Feb 2
The Man Who Lives in 7 Different Cities
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The Man Who Lives in 7 Different Cities Every Year

Meet the ultimate 'anywhere worker' who has perfected the art of perpetual travel.

Nicole Foster Feb 1
Why Librarians Are Suddenly America's Most In-Demand Professionals
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Why Librarians Are Suddenly America's Most In-Demand Professionals

Library science graduates are getting job offers before graduation, with signing bonuses.

Tom Richardson Jan 31
The Neighbor Who Leaves Mystery Gifts
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The Neighbor Who Leaves Mystery Gifts: A Small Town's Delightful Secret

For 3 years, someone in Mapleton has been leaving anonymous, personalized gifts on doorsteps.

Ashley Brooks Jan 30
Inside America's Growing 'Sober Curious' Bar Scene
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Inside America's Growing 'Sober Curious' Bar Scene

Non-alcoholic bars are opening in every major city, serving $15 mocktails to packed crowds.

Chris Anderson Jan 29
The Grandma Who Became a Gaming Streamer
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The Grandma Who Became a Gaming Streamer at 79

Shirley Curry has 1.2 million YouTube subscribers watching her play Skyrim.

Daniel Kim Jan 28
The Town That Banned Smartphones
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The Town That Banned Smartphones in Public Places

Residents of Greenvale voted to restrict phone use in restaurants, stores, and parks.

Stephanie White Jan 27
Why Thousands Are Abandoning Gyms for 'Stone Lifting' Workouts
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Why Thousands Are Abandoning Gyms for 'Stone Lifting' Workouts

Ancient strength training using rocks and stones is making a surprising comeback.

Maria Sanchez Jan 26

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The Mystery Pianist
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The Mystery Pianist Playing Public Pianos Across America

A virtuoso has been appearing at public pianos in cities nationwide, playing concerts, then vanishing.

Jonathan Price Feb 2, 2026
Couple Lives Debt-Free by Bartering
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This Couple Lives Completely Debt-Free by Bartering Everything

They haven't used money in 18 months—trading skills and goods for everything they need.

Paul Evans Feb 1, 2026
Secret Society of Urban Beekeepers
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The Secret Society of Urban Beekeepers Operating in Major Cities

Guerrilla beekeepers are installing hives on rooftops and vacant lots to save pollinators.

Elizabeth Moore Jan 31, 2026
Doom Spending Trend
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Why Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed with 'Doom Spending'

Economists are tracking a worrying trend: people spending recklessly because they believe the future is hopeless.

Robert Chang Jan 30, 2026
Underground Railroad for Library Books
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The Underground Railroad for Library Books: Smuggling Stories Across State Lines

Volunteer networks are secretly moving banned books across state borders.

Patricia Wilson Jan 29, 2026
24/7 Silence Retreats
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Meet the Americans Living in 24/7 Silence Retreats

A growing movement of people are spending months in complete silence, and they say it's life-changing.

Carmen Rodriguez Jan 28, 2026

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