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Upworthy

Upworthy - positive stories that inspire and uplift. From heartwarming moments to thought-provoking content, we’re sharing the best of humanity with the world, one story at a time.

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

He found an abandoned newborn in a box and called him "Baby Jesus." Twenty-four years later, the phone rang with an answer he never expected.

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #MalalaFund

A record store owner sat on a lost Beatles audition tape for years without knowing it. Then Paul McCartney got involved.

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #MalalaFund

She "nagged" her husband about the car seat. Moments later, he called her from a crash.

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GlobalChange

A Navy veteran died with no known family to claim him. Then hundreds of strangers showed up.

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

You were born with a playlist already in your soul: Why science says musicality is hardwired

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

When an autistic 12-year-old showed up to back his mom in court, his reactions to her violations stopped the room

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

His neighbor's kid kept parking illegally in front of his driveway. After 20 inches of snow, he found the perfect response.

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #EmpowerWomen #SocialChange

His wife texted from 30,000 feet that she was flying over him. His security camera caught the whole embarrassing, romantic thing.

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GlobalEducation

A dubbed-over spoof of the Spice Girls' 'Wannabe' video is comedic gold

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

Fans boo after 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant gets 'unfair' puzzle worth $1 million

Upworthy Mar 21

#EducationForAll #GirlsEmpowerment #EndChildMarriage

He made a teeny house for a stray cat visitor, and it turned into an adorable kitty village

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

'Old soul' kid chooses his own name, then cracks himself up for a full minute

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #EndInequality

14 'latchkey kid cuisine' essentials Gen Xers whipped up in the '80s

Upworthy Mar 21

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

FC Barcelona debuts jerseys designed by fan with Down syndrome to raise awareness

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #HumanRights

Shocked to see her DoorDash driver was 78, woman raises $960K so he can 'rest again'

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #EndInequality

Man shares 'traumatic' PSAs from his childhood in New Zealand. People can't look away.

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

Shade up or shade down? Flight attendant settles the plane window etiquette debate.

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

Video of young fan and baseball player opening a pack of cards together is sports at its very best

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

Deaf filmmaker noticed 'Sinners' director casually signing at the Oscars. She was moved.

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

The 1 mistake grandparents who don't see their grandkids enough make with their daughter-in-law

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

Expert reveals why chatting about the weather exposes more about people than you think

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #Equality

Doctors couldn't figure out why a Florida woman kept having strokes. The answer turned out to be the way she curled up in bed.

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #GenderEquality #Empowerment

A neighbor complained that her rooftop yoga was "inappropriate for children" and promoted "Eastern religion." She made them regret it.

Upworthy Mar 20

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #MalalaFund

Mom took her teenage son to the ER, and the doctor seriously doubted their relationship

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

Chemical engineer breaks down the science behind the 'impossible' ice cream transfer trick

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #HumanRights

One simple question to the hospital's billing department saved a patient $482

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

Communication expert shares 3-2-1 trick to stop rambling when put on the spot

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

His last name was spelled backwards on his Facebook Dating profile. Her mom figured out why from the parking lot just in time.

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

Her husband got kissed by a stranger at a bar. Her response got more criticism than the woman who did it.

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

Harvard linguist shares the etymology of the word 'girl' and how it evolved into a gendered term

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

Educational space-themed pajamas have 5 glaring flaws any 6-year-old could spot

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #HumanRights

A woman found the Oscars red carpet in a dumpster and knew just what to do with it

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #GenderEquality #Empowerment

Therapist explains surprisingly scientific reason we never stop loving the songs from our youth

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

Delightful clip from 1955 shows how globes were once painstakingly made by hand

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

Psychologist uncovers the unexpected reason we procrastinate and the trick to stopping it

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

An adorable compilation of cats interrupting serious news reports is pure joy

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

Costco cashier shares exactly how much they get paid, and people are stunned

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

The two-step test that accurately predicts longevity in women over 60

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

Psychologists reveal the positive personality trait that childfree people share

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

Behavioral expert reveals the number one question to instantly read someone

Upworthy Mar 19

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #YouthVoices

She had three packs of meat left and no money for groceries. Her landlord's response has been shared half a million times.

Upworthy Mar 18

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialImpact

One simple word makes children 30% more likely to cooperate. It works on adults, too.

Upworthy Mar 18

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #GenderEquality

A hundred years ago, everyone wore hats. In 1960, they suddenly stopped. Here's why.

Upworthy Mar 18

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #MalalaFund

Gen Z thinks capital letters are just 'too intense.' And a linguist agrees.

Upworthy Mar 18

#GirlsEducation #GenderEquality #Empowerment

Siblings rap version of 'The Little Mermaid' song has people hooked

Upworthy Mar 18

#GirlsEducation #Empowerment #SocialChange

A mom noticed her dog acting strange around her son for days. His explanation left her speechless.

Upworthy Jan 5

#MigrantMother #GreatDepression #Photography

Woman featured in iconic Great Depression photo didn't know she was famous until 40 years later

Upworthy Jan 5

#MigrantMother #GreatDepression #Photography

Woman featured in iconic Great Depression photo didn't know she was famous until 40 years later

Upworthy Jan 5

#PositiveNews #HopefulFuture #CommunitySupport

A viral post asked for positive things happening in America. Here are 10 of the best responses.

Upworthy Jan 5

#PositiveNews #HopefulFuture #CommunitySupport

A viral post asked for positive things happening in America. Here are 10 of the best responses.