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When John Lennon and Paul McCartney reunited for a 1974 studio jam, the results were chaotic.

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Four years after The Beatles' breakup, John Lennon and Paul McCartney had a chaotic final studio jam

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After over 60 years in Hollywood, Harrison Ford DGAF.

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Why Harrison Ford immediately agreed to work with Jason Segel after seeing him naked

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What residents most love about New York City, tourists actually hate

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Texas server goes viral for calling out non-tippers: ‘Zero dollars!’

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Want new furniture for less money? The best spot is not a store or an online shop.

If you live by a university and need some home goods, you might be in luck.

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Brian Wilson was profoundly moved when Paul McCartney visited him and played a new Beatles song

The intimate encounter had a lasting impact: "[It] let me see my own songs more clearly."

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She took a DNA test for fun. Then learned she had the wrong family.

A son’s gift of a home DNA test uncovered a shocking truth: his mother had been given to the wrong family at birth.

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Dietitians and chefs like Bobby Flay agree: You’re thinking about frozen produce all wrong

Some frozen veggies are more nutritious than fresh ones.

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Her stepdad demanded rent. So she made him pay instead.

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Students and professors at Rutgers surround a tomato plant

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How a small 1934 college experiment completely changed our relationship with tomatoes

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David Foster Wallace was asked to define "Lynchian." His answer involved peanut butter.

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Asked about David Lynch's surrealism, David Foster Wallace's perfect response involved peanut butter

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Fisherman casts his line and reels in a drowning woman, saving her life

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There are transgender heroes in all branches of the armed forces.

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As Democrats try to reverse transgender military ban, trans military heroes speak out

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"We can only make progress when we embrace diversity, not erase it.”

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Environmental activists made a massive statement of transgender support on one of America's natural wonders

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The IRS free tax filing software is available to everyone.

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IRS provides tax filing software for free, thwarting TurboTax and lobbyists

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Being a frugal date and using a coupon could be an attractive quality.

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New research shows a surprising number of Americans think coupons are okay for a first date

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Dave Ramsey dished out a harsh truth to a caller.

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Dave Ramsey bluntly shuts down woman asking if boyfriend should spend or save his settlement

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TikTokers are revealing the actual cost of items from top brands.

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China releases viral TikTok videos exposes how European 'luxury' items are really made

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Tesco is reducing food waste by giving away expiring food to customers.

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The UK's largest grocery store chain has a revolutionary new strategy: giving away free food

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Gen Z is facing the same economic issues Millennials did at their age.

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Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

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Michael Sheen generously paid off the debts of 900 people.

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Michael Sheen writes off over $1 million of debt for 900 Welsh people to combat greedy banks

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BJ Novak provided proof that Cadbury eggs were shrinking in size back in 2007

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'
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Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'

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Newer police officers find touching the tail light unnecessary.

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Why old school police officers tap your tail light when you’re pulled over but newer cops don’t

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Staying in bed longer only makes you want to...stay in bed longer.

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Staying in bed longer is actually bad for you, but here’s how to get out of bed comfortably

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A job applicant got the last word in after being CC'd on the wrong email.

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Job applicant accidentally CC'd on email before canceled interview. He responded perfectly.

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Generational differences.

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Gen Z and Boomers 'completely disagree' on vacation planning. Here are their 4 main differences.

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Tina Fey once roasted a troll so hard, it still stings years later

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Knuckles the cat wasn't going to take his illness lying down.

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After a challenging diagnosis, a cat saved his own life by taking to the treadmill

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Family enjoying cupcakes at outdoor summer event.

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Parents share 7 great, cheap ideas for when their kids are home all summer

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She went to the ER in Spain. The bill made her question everything about U.S. healthcare.

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Fleetwood Mac may have cut "Silver Springs," but Stevie Nicks never gave up on it.

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Fleetwood Mac cut this haunting ballad from 'Rumours.' Then Stevie Nicks gave it new life.

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