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ZazzMe
How one act of chimpanzee affection can teach us all to hug more.
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Read more: http://www.upworthy.com/how-one-act-of-chimpanzee-affection-can-teach-us-all-to-hug-more?c=tpstream
ZazzMe
The Way Uncle Henry Reacts In Glee To His Christmas Present Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again
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This Christmas video by Miami Red Skin has instantly gone viral with over one million views! Online viewers can’t help but watch and smile as Uncle Henry opens his Christmas present and reacts in utter delight. Just to clarify, Henry is partially hearing and speech impaired. Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2014/01/07/the-way-uncle-henry-reacts-in-glee-to-his-christmas-present-will-make-you-feel-like-a-kids-again/
ZazzMe
The People of Youtube Get Happy with Pharrell Williams (Video)
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ZazzMe
Why you should care that 2 states are raising the minimum wage to $15.
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Read more: http://www.upworthy.com/why-you-should-care-that-2-states-are-raising-the-minimum-wage-to-15?c=tpstream
Community, Health, Science & Technology
Don't Like The C-Word? Here's The Best Response You Could Hope For.
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A group of smartypants scientists don’t like the C-word either and decided to try something new to help. They’re working “together” instead of competing against each other in order to get quicker results. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ0aksbiiXw?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Here’s the kind of impact the research can have. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYmcCG1hqlE?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/dont-like-the-c-word-heres-the-best-response-you-could-hope-for
ZazzMe
5 things I learned as a foster dog parent and the 1 reason why I keep doing it
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As a foster parent with Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue, I take dogs into my home and care for them until they find their forever homes. These dogs come from high-kill shelters in the southern U.S., and so far, I have fostered two dogs, both of whom found fantastic forever homes. Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue likes…
Entertainment & Culture, Science & Technology
Why Is This Artist Telling You To Throw Away Your Phone? And So Beautifully?
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I’m a computer and smartphone fiend. But sometimes we’ve gotta put those chips down and go outside for a bit. Interact with people, ya know? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkRoEfqxt-Q?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=853&h=480] Read more: http://upworthy.com/why-is-this-artist-telling-you-to-throw-away-your-phone-and-so-beautifully
Community, Science & Technology
If A Company E-Mails You Your Password When You Say You Forgot It? Run.
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Look, we all have to stay on top of this password thing by using ones that aren’t guessable and changing them from time to time to stay safe. That said, you don’t have to worry about most big-name websites, including Facebook and Google, giving anyone your password. Why? Because they don’t know it. Really. They…
ZazzMe
If the urge to clean out your closet strikes, don’t toss your old clothes.
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Read more: http://www.upworthy.com/if-the-urge-to-clean-out-your-closet-strikes-dont-toss-your-old-clothes?c=tpstream
Economy, Entertainment & Culture, Environment
A Murphy Bed Is A Thing You Don't Know You Need … Here's An Apartment With 3 Of Them
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ZazzMe
Boy Can’t Stop Laughing During Music Class. Once You See This, You’ll Laugh Too!
by Staff •
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); There is nothing like a child’s laughter to bring happiness to the world. Sometimes even the most random and inane things can make children roll on the floor with laughter. In this hysterical little boy’s case, he just couldn’t keep it together during music class when his teacher started strumming on…
LGBTQQ
Which State Just Became The 11th-Coolest Or 39th-Lamest?
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Delaware just became the 11th state to legalize same-sex marriage, and supporters of equality couldn’t be happier. With more and more states joining the movement — Minnesota, anyone? — nationwide legalization is only a matter of time. Read more: http://upworthy.com/which-state-just-became-the-11th-coolest-or-39th-lamest-2
LGBTQQ
The Only Thing Wrong In This Little Girl's World Is The People Who Won't Accept Her For Who She Is
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I love to see a happy, well-adjusted childhood, don’t you? I encourage you to watch this whole interview because Jazz and her family are really quite lovely. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJw3s85EcxM?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Share this by clicking on the Facebook and Twitter buttons below. Read more: http://upworthy.com/the-only-thing-wrong-in-this-little-girls-world-is-the-people-who-wont-accept-her-for-who-she-is
Economy, Politics
This Is What They're Teaching the Kids In Schools These Days?
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No matter who you are, you might be outraged by this. But you probably shouldn’t be. Unless you are tired of hearing this song being covered. Regardless, it’s kind of awesome. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVkfNUxRh7g?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=776&h=437]CLARIFICATION: I love these kids and think they are totally fantastic. I was joking about the whole outrage thing. Now share it so…
ZazzMe
A string quartet found themselves caught in a traffic jam, then decided to do something about it…
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There are few experiences on this planet more mind-numbingly frustrating, more head-poundingly excruciating than being stuck in traffic. The boredom, the lack of a bathroom, the GIANT SNAILS. It’s a thoroughly discouraging scenario that just makes you want to GIF via “The Office” It’s also a situation that hundreds of drivers on England’s M5 a…
Community, Parenting
An Amazing, Exciting, Fantastic New Way To Finally Get Older Children Adopted Into Loving Homes
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Most parents who adopt want to adopt babies, which means the odds of finding a family keep going down for kids as they get older. Different places try to help these older kids in different ways, but there’s nothing like a forever family, right? That’s what makes this promising new “hosting” program so exciting. [youtube…
Community, Health, Inspirational, Parenting
A Woman With A Great Mind Asks You To Take A Moment To Appreciate Her Body
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Celebrate your body, just by watching this video. Then celebrate with friends, by sharing it. [vimeo 36987057 w=810 h=608] Lucille Clifton was a writer, an educator, and the Poet Laureate of Maryland. She passed away in 2010. Read more: http://upworthy.com/a-woman-with-a-great-mind-asks-you-to-take-a-moment-to-appreciate-her-body-5
Science & Technology
I Couldn't Look Away From This Visually Stunning Depiction Of Nikola Tesla's Work
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Edison Schmedison. If you think he was the grand master of inventions in the 20th century, you are in for a treat. https://embed-ssl.ted.com/talks/marco_tempest_the_electric_rise_and_fall_of_nikola_tesla.html Read more: http://upworthy.com/i-couldnt-look-away-from-this-visually-stunning-depiction-of-nikola-teslas-work
Health
GIRL POWER: What Happens When Thousands Of Teen Girls Ask Seventeen To Stop Selling Them Out?
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I thought this would get some attention, but this is above and beyond. Back in April, SPARKteam member and all-around cool girl Julia Bluhm asked Seventeen to post one unaltered photo spread a month. Then, SPARK teamed up with Miss Representation, LoveSocial,, and I Am That Girl for the #KeepItReal campaign, and thousands of people…