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Women Show Boyfriends How Tampons Work in Viral Challenge
Acts of Kindness•2h ago

Women Show Boyfriends How Tampons Work in Viral Challenge

A viral TikTok challenge is turning period education into a teachable moment, helping men understand what women experience monthly. The lighthearted videos are sparking real conversations about closing gaps in health education.

Upworthy•2 min read
Grief Influencers Help Millions Find Hope After Loss
Acts of Kindness•1d ago

Grief Influencers Help Millions Find Hope After Loss

After her mother's murder, Kait Granger turned to TikTok with three words that launched a movement: "Let's not rot." Now grief influencers are breaking the silence around loss and helping millions heal together.

Google News - Health•2 min read
Coursera Launches TikTok-Style App for 90-Second Lessons
Innovation•1d ago

Coursera Launches TikTok-Style App for 90-Second Lessons

Learning just got as addictive as social media. Coursera's new app Ollie turns university courses into 90-second videos you can watch while waiting in line at the grocery store.

Fast Company - Innovation•2 min read
Nurse Turns Dad's Delivery Room Blunders Into Viral Art
Videos•2d ago

Nurse Turns Dad's Delivery Room Blunders Into Viral Art

A labor and delivery nurse transformed tone-deaf comments from partners into "inspirational" TikTok videos that have sparked millions of views. Her creative response to inappropriate delivery room behavior is teaching partners everywhere what not to say.

Upworthy•3 min read
4 Words That Keep Any Conversation Flowing Smoothly
Acts of Kindness•2d ago

4 Words That Keep Any Conversation Flowing Smoothly

A TikTok creator's simple F.O.R.M. framework turns awkward silences into engaging conversations. The secret? Asking better questions, not having better answers.

Upworthy•2 min read
Ancient China Had Celebrity Fans Throwing Fruit at Poets
Daily Mix•May 26

Ancient China Had Celebrity Fans Throwing Fruit at Poets

Long before K-pop and TikTok, China's earliest heartthrobs had fans literally throwing gifts at them in the streets. Writer Pan Yue's ancient celebrity shows that fandom culture is thousands of years old.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
Letter in $1,000 Beetle Sparks Cross-State Reunion
Acts of Kindness•May 22

Letter in $1,000 Beetle Sparks Cross-State Reunion

A goodbye note tucked under a sun visor turned a parts car into a restored treasure. What started as a $1,000 auction buy ended with a father's memory rolling home.

Upworthy•2 min read
99-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Crowd Surf at Concert
Community Heroes•May 21

99-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Crowd Surf at Concert

Pauline Kana, better known as "Gangster Granny" on TikTok, just earned a Guinness World Record at age 99 by crowd surfing across 20,000 fans at a Texas music festival. The viral sensation says she's not chasing fame but loves connecting with people around the world.

Google News - World Record•2 min read
99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Crowd Surfs Into Record Books
Community Heroes•May 21

99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Crowd Surfs Into Record Books

Pauline Kana celebrated her 99th year on Earth by floating above 20,000 cheering concertgoers, becoming the oldest crowd surfer in Guinness World Records history. The TikTok star with 25 million followers proved age is just a number at a Texas country concert.

Google News - World Record•2 min read
99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Becomes Oldest Crowd Surfer
Sports•May 20

99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Becomes Oldest Crowd Surfer

Pauline Kana just became a Guinness World Record holder at 99 years old by crowd surfing at a country concert in Texas. The TikTok star known as "Gangster Granny" proves age is just a number when it comes to living life to the fullest.

Google News - World Record•2 min read
Why 'Fibermaxxing' Is Trending on TikTok Right Now
Health & Wellness•May 19

Why 'Fibermaxxing' Is Trending on TikTok Right Now

Social media has discovered what nutrition scientists have known all along: fiber is a health superhero. The viral "fibermaxxing" trend is helping people boost their daily fiber intake with simple food swaps that could add years to their lives.

Google News - Health•3 min read
Gen Z Finds Calm in Mark Rothko's Color Field Paintings
Daily Mix•May 18

Gen Z Finds Calm in Mark Rothko's Color Field Paintings

Young people are flocking to Mark Rothko's abstract art online, racking up hundreds of thousands of views. In an age of digital overwhelm, his meditative color blocks offer a moment of peace.

Google News - Entertainment•2 min read
Cat's POV Camera Delights 50 Million TikTok Viewers
Acts of Kindness•May 17

Cat's POV Camera Delights 50 Million TikTok Viewers

A cat owner attached a camera to their pet's collar and accidentally created one of TikTok's most wholesome sensations. Mr. Kitters the Cat now shares his daily adventures with millions of delighted fans worldwide.

Upworthy•2 min read
Android's New Feature Fights Doomscrolling With 10-Second Pause
Innovation•May 12

Android's New Feature Fights Doomscrolling With 10-Second Pause

Google just added a built-in feature to Android that makes you wait 10 seconds before opening apps like TikTok or Instagram. The pause gives your brain time to decide if scrolling is really what you want to do.

Google News - Technology•3 min read
Bookstore Proposal Goes Viral with 1M Views on TikTok
Acts of Kindness•May 8

Bookstore Proposal Goes Viral with 1M Views on TikTok

A Lexington bookstore became the backdrop for a proposal that captured hearts across the internet. Joseph's creative use of the store's PA system to play their special song helped the moment reach over a million viewers.

Google: proposal viral•2 min read
TikToker Rallies 36K to Crowdfund Collapsed Spirit Airlines
Acts of Kindness•May 4

TikToker Rallies 36K to Crowdfund Collapsed Spirit Airlines

When Spirit Airlines suddenly shut down over the weekend, one creative TikToker asked a wild question: what if regular people just bought the airline themselves? Within 24 hours, 36,000 people pledged $23 million to make "Spirit 2.0" a reality.

TechCrunch•2 min read
Australia Makes Big Tech Pay for News or Face Tax
Solutions•Apr 29

Australia Makes Big Tech Pay for News or Face Tax

Australia just closed a loophole that let tech giants dodge paying for journalism. Under new draft legislation, Meta, Google, and TikTok must pay news publishers or face a 2.25% tax on local revenue.

TechCrunch•2 min read
Polish Livestream Raises $69M for Kids with Cancer
Acts of Kindness•Apr 28

Polish Livestream Raises $69M for Kids with Cancer

A nine-day charity livestream in Poland just raised $69 million for children battling cancer, smashing the previous world record by more than three times. What started with TikTok likes turned into one of Europe's biggest social media charity drives ever.

Google News - Charity Donation Million•2 min read
77-Year-Old Hip-Hop Dancer Still Crushing It on TikTok
Community Heroes•Apr 27

77-Year-Old Hip-Hop Dancer Still Crushing It on TikTok

Stephanie Walsh didn't take her first dance class until age 30, but now at 77, she's going viral for her incredible hip-hop moves. Her story proves it's never too late to chase your dreams and shows age is truly just a number.

Upworthy•2 min read
Golden Retriever Gets the Zoomies When Toddler Takes First Steps
Videos•Apr 27

Golden Retriever Gets the Zoomies When Toddler Takes First Steps

A Golden Retriever named Taco waited patiently for his baby sister Vanora to walk, and his joyful reaction has melted 2 million hearts on TikTok. The excited pup couldn't contain himself when she finally took her first unassisted steps.

Upworthy•2 min read

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