There’s no shame in keeping it traditional for New Year’s Eve—you may just invite some friends over, stuff yourself with snacks, sip a couple glasses of wine, watch the ball drop on TV, fall asleep on the couch, and wake up to a filthy house. There are worse ways to spend an evening. But in case you’re itching to switch things up next time, the internet has plenty of intriguing (and/or amusing) suggestionsA 33-year-old couple kick-started this conversation on Reddit by asking, "What's your unconventional NYE tradition?" They continued, "There is enough time away to do something that requires planning and might be different from just watching the clock. Is there something fun, funny, or unconventional you do with the loved ones that you might recommend as a new tradition?" - YouTube www.youtube.com Unusual NYE traditions that people loveThe Reddit thread’s top response wasn’t even party-related—instead, it focused on a more meditative plan for New Year’s Day. "I’m a morning person, so I stopped staying up to midnight, and instead I wake up early on Jan 1 to watch the first sunrise of the year," someone wrote. "I like this much better." (Multiple people noted that they aren’t morning people but, given their tendency to stay up super late on NYE, they could easily see the sunrise anyway.) Many of the other top replies, naturally, involved food: "We once went to a terrible New Year's Eve party where the host hadn't prepared anything and hastily put out some boxes of Pop Tarts. So now we always have Pop Tarts on New Year's Eve.""My family stays in and does a movie marathon and eat junk food we never have otherwise eat. We do 3 movies, either a series, all staring the same actor, or all by the same director.""We have tater tots. One year I made an easy dinner before we went out to party and packed up the leftover tater tots. We got home pretty drunk (shoutout to the taxi driver), and we both remembered the tots at the same time, and ran to put them in the toaster oven to reheat. So we start and end each year with tater tots. Plus we picked January 1 as our dog's birthday (we don’t know it but adopted him in March when he was maybe 12 weeks old), so he gets birthday tots! Now we are older and don’t go out to party any more, so we have tots with dinner and sneak a few tots before breakfast the next day. But the tots are tradition!!""Maybe unconventional everywhere but Spain, but we eat 12 grapes in the countdown to the New Year and you MUST finish before the last bell tolls, which is no small feat and inspires a lot of giggles. You also do this while wearing red underwear, which must be given to you by somebody else. All for good luck in the new year, of course!" - YouTube www.youtube.com Sunsets and symbolismSome of the traditions are super thoughtful. "I like learning languages for fun, so I do my countdown in a different language each year. This year, it's Slovak.""I have a tradition of watching the last or first sunset of the year, either at the beach or somewhere with a nice view. It’s a great way to pause and reflect on the new year ahead. My wife and I have kept this tradition going since we met. Happy New Year!""I insist on starting the new year off with a deep-cleaned house, bath, and new pajamas. It's a weird symbolism of starting the new year 'new and clean.' Also my family insists on eating cabbage on New Year's Day. It's supposed to bring good luck and money. I burn some candles as an 'offering' to people close to me who've passed as a way to remember them through the new year. I also burn a letter to them every single year as a way to remember them. I normally write the letters New Year's Eve and burn them in the early hours after midnight."Sticking to your resolutionsOne person wrote that they "make Peking Duck, drink champagne, and list our resolutions"—but they put a unique twist on the latter. "Instead of focusing on personal change, we list uplifting things for each other like lists of 12 great books to read in the coming year, 12 recipes to try, etc," they wrote. "It’s great fun, generally inexpensive, creative, and really nice to receive these thoughtful lists from your family & friends."But if you choose to make resolutions, how can you really, truly stick to them? Back in 2022, Upworthy gained some insight from Dr. Mark Jellicoe, a senior lecturer in psychology at The University of Law in the U.K. "Often goals can be too vague, or, in reality, the resolution might be a wish that we are just not that committed to,” he said, giving us five evidence-based tips for achieving our New Year’s goals. - YouTube www.youtube.com

English may boast one of the lengthiest vocabularies in the world, but there are still entire emotional universes Merriam-Webster can’t quite encapsulate. Thankfully, other cultures can. Our ability to understand these layered, sometimes conflicting feelings proves that beneath our differences, we share the same emotional language.Here are some of the most beautifully specific emotions that have no English equivalent, grouped by the inner worlds they illuminate. Together, they show one thing: human feelings are far more connected than we might assume,1. The many faces of love, longing, and heartache Woman in denim jacket covers face with sleeve, standing outdoors with blurred background.Photo credit: CanvaChappell Roan said it best: “love is a kaleidoscope.” One of tenderness, ache, inevitability, and memory. These words perfectly capture the emotional fine print of human connection.Saudade (Portuguese) – A deep nostalgic longing for someone or something loved and lost. The love that lingers long after the moment is gone.Tu’burni (Arabic) – “I hope I die before you,” said not morbidly but because life without the beloved would be unbearable.Onsra (Boro, India) – Loving for what you know will be the last time.Mágoa (Portuguese) – A heartbreak so profound that its traces remain visible in gestures and expressions.Sielvartas (Lithuanian) – A seemingly endless grief or emotional turmoil, often tied to loss.Toska (Russian) – Spiritual anguish with no clear cause—sometimes love-sickness, sometimes existential ache.Koi No Yokan (Japanese) – The feeling that you’re destined to fall in love with someone. Not love at first sight, but the inevitability of it.Forelsket (Norwegian) – The consuming, euphoric high of new love. Technically, we do have an English equivalent (puppy love).Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) – A shared look between two people, both hoping the other will initiate something they both want.Gigil (Tagalog) – The irresistible urge to squeeze someone because they’re impossibly cute or beloved.Jeong (Korean) – A deep, multifaceted emotional bond encompassing love, affection, empathy, and attachment.These words prove that love cannot be reduced to a single emotion.2. Awe, inspiration, and emotional transcendence Woman with outstretched arms in a sunlit field, enjoying the outdoors.Photo credit: CanvaSome emotions lift us out of our everyday selves—through nature, art, music, or inner stillness. These words celebrate those moments when the world feels bigger, deeper, or more alive.Tarab (Arabic) – A musical ecstasy that transports you.Duende (Spanish) – The visceral, spine-tingling feeling you get from powerful art.Shinrin-yoku (Japanese) – The restorative calm from “forest-bathing.”Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) – Deep, contemplative, respectful listening.Querencia (Spanish) – A place where your soul rests and regathers strength.Ailyak (Bulgarian) – Doing things calmly and slowly, resisting the rush of life.Ataraxia (Ancient Greek) – A serene calm that comes from acceptance and clarity.Sukha (Sanskrit) – True, lasting happiness not dependent on circumstances.Eudaimonia (Greek) – A form of human flourishing that includes joy, purpose, and even the ability to hold suffering with grace.These are the emotions that open us up to natural beauty and to the deeper parts of ourselves.3. Yearning, wanderlust, and the emotional pull of place Lush forest with vibrant green and orange foliage in soft, misty sunlight.Photo credit: CanvaThese words capture the feelings that tie us to geography—whether we’re longing to leave, ecstatic to go, or transformed when we arrive somewhere new.Fernweh (German) – A longing for faraway places you haven’t visited yet.Dépaysement (French) – The disorientation (good or bad) of being somewhere entirely unfamiliar. Think of it as reverse déjà vu.Resfeber (Swedish) – The nervous excitement right before a journey begins.Vårkänsla (Swedish) – The giddy, heart-lifting feeling when spring finally returns.Iktsuarpok (Inuit) – The restless anticipation of waiting for someone to arrive.Waldeinsamkeit (German) – Also belongs here for its nature-rooted serenity.These words remind us that our surroundings shape our inner world.4. Connection, community, and shared human vibes Friends laughing and drinking coffee at a cozy cafe table.Photo credit: CanvaSome feelings only exist between people in crowds, in friendships, in shared silences, or in the subtle emotional temperature of a room.Gezelligheid (Dutch) – Cozy, heartwarming togetherness.분위기 / Boon-wee-gi (Korean) – The overall atmosphere or vibe of a situation.Fika (Swedish) – A ritualized break to slow down and connect (usually over coffee).Mokita (Kivila) – A painful truth everyone knows but agrees not to mention.Commuovere (Italian) – Being moved to tears by someone’s story or kindness.Human life is held together by shared awareness, and these words embody some of those shared experiences. 5. Strength, resilience, and grit Woman with curly hair in sunlight, eyes closed, wearing a purple top.Photo credit: CanvaThese words show that courage and resourcefulness take many forms.Sisu (Finnish) – Deep perseverance and courage in adversity.Orenda (Huron) – The human will’s power to shape the world despite fate.Jijivisha (Hindi) – A zest for life; desire to live fully and vibrantly.加油 / Jiā yóu (Chinese) – “Add oil!” A cheer of encouragement and solidarity.Desenrascanço (Portuguese) – Cleverly untangling yourself from trouble using creativity.Pihentagyú (Hungarian) – A relaxed-brain quick-wittedness; clever mental play.Some emotions are fuel to keep us going.6. Humor, embarrassment, and the awkwardness of existence Man smiling with hand over face, standing outdoors against a blue sky background.Photo credit: CanvaHumans are messy. These words capture the cringiness that makes us lovable.Jayus (Indonesian) – A joke so bad it's good.Age-otori (Japanese) – When your haircut makes you look worse.Litost (Czech) – The sting of suddenly realizing your own misery—often with a dash of revenge fantasy.Lebensmüde (German) – “Life tiredness” that sometimes explains reckless behavior.They celebrate the ways we laugh our way through being human.7. Serenity, fulfillment, and slower ways of living Hand painting a still life on canvas with blue and orange tones.Photo credit: CanvaThese words name feelings we desperately need more English words for—the grounded peace that comes from completing something meaningful or living at a human pace.Yuan bei (Chinese) – Perfect, satisfying accomplishment.Ailyak (Bulgarian) – Calm, unhurried living.Meraki (Greek) – Pouring your soul, passion, and creativity into what you do.Querencia (Spanish) – A place of inner refuge and strength.Ataraxia (Greek) – Acceptance-based tranquility.These words are all about the intrinsic fullness that comes from finishing something well, doing things with heart, and letting yourself breathe.8. The hard-to-define emotional in-betweens Woman sitting on a chair in the water, writing in a notebook at sunset.Photo credit: CanvaSome feelings sit in liminal spaces, hard to define but unmistakably human.Torschlusspanik (German) – The fear that the door of opportunity is closing as you age.Desbundar (Portuguese) – Letting loose and shedding your inhibitions.Dadirri (Aboriginal) – Quiet, contemplative inner listening.Dépaysement (French) – Emotional disorientation abroad (also fits here)."Bittersweet" is an English word that comes to mind, but how nice to have even more words to choose from. Why these words matter more than everMaybe the real beauty of these untranslatable emotions isn’t that other languages have them and English doesn’t. It's that humans everywhere feel them, even if we don’t always know how to say them out loud.So the next time you experience something too complicated to explain, take heart: there’s probably a word for it somewhere in the world…and someone who’s felt it, too.Sources: Berlitz, BBC, Thought Catalog, Collective Hub

While streaming services are convenient, there is nothing like the experience of a good movie in a fully packed theater. Unfortunately, due to a combination of factors, including the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and affordability issues, attendance at movie theaters has tanked significantly. The experience of going to theaters to enjoy a movie or movies in general is endangered to the point that the Pope weighed in to endorse going out to see films at the local cinema.It’s difficult to compete against the convenience of streaming movies at home, but streaming cannot compare to the communal experience of the movie theater. The shock of the big reveal, a giant out-of-nowhere scare, or a gut-busting joke just lands harder and makes more impact when you are around friends and even strangers sharing the experience. A room full of people who could be totally different from you in every way just had the same reaction that you did, whether it’s multiple yelps of fear, a giant wave of laughter, or a collective gasp. - YouTube youtu.be That last one, the collective gasp, is the kicker. Filmgoers on Reddit shared the movie moments that made them and their fellow audience members gasp in the dark. Here are some of the best ones that remind us why it’s worth going to the movies (Spoilers ahead, be forewarned):“Thanos actually snapping, followed by a deafening silence while everyone got dusted [from Avengers: Infinity War].”“The chest-bursting scene in Alien.”“The magic trick in The Dark Knight. It took a beat for most of the audience to realize what had happened, and then they all seemed to figure it out at the same time.” - YouTube youtu.be “Signs. That scene from the kids' birthday party in Brazil. You know the one.”“The end of the first Saw movie.”“The end of The Mist. I was working at the theater, so saw it three times and every time, you could feel the air get sucked out of the room at THAT part.” - YouTube youtu.be “‘The call is coming from inside the house.’ When A Stranger Calls. This one ages me. I remember hearing the entire audience gasp.”“In JoJo Rabbit. When he sees the shoes.”“In Interstellar, when those mountains turn out not to be mountains.”“The Keyser Soze reveal in The Usual Suspects.”“Jurassic Park when the dinosaurs first came on the screen. Even so much time later, it’s really an impressive scene. The music they were playing still lives in my mind.” - YouTube youtu.be "’What's in the box?’ [from Se7en] Women behind me were sobbing hysterically. Much of the theater was shaken up.”“When Rue is killed in The Hunger Games. A bunch of people obviously didn’t read the book first.”“Opening weekend of Get Out, when Chris is strangling Rose and the police car shows up. We've all watched him fight his way through the worst racists, barely managing to escape, and then for a moment we're reminded ‘Oh yeah, the world exists’... and THEN when Rod steps out and it's a TSA car the audience lost their minds with relief.”“I would say the reveal at the end of the Sixth Sense. Was a pretty cool experience to see in the theater.”“Gandalf falling [in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]. There were quite a few younger kids watching, silence, then tears. I remember afterwards one 8-year-old couldn’t stop crying so 18-year-old me bent down and I told him it was okay, that he comes back. The kid looks up and says, ‘Promise?’ And gave me a hug. His mom was like ‘If you’re lying so help me God…’”"’No, I am your father.’ [from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back] Really. Saw this in the theater, along with the rest of the world, in 1980.” - YouTube youtu.be Those are just some “gasp” memories that people had at the movie theater. There are hundreds to thousands more to talk about over a moviegoer’s lifetime, which is exciting. Maybe you shared some of those gasps, too, when you first saw those films. If you look back on those memories fondly, it might be worth checking out a show at your local theater this weekend to make new movie memories. See you at the cinema!

Finding the perfect partner might take an entire lifetime. Some people discover their high school sweetheart who brings them all the way to the finish line. Others find themselves searching for that relationship well into adulthood. Still others are never able to find the perfect match.It takes time to truly understand the qualities a person wants in a prospective partner. It can be the failed relationships of the past or valuable therapy sessions that uncover the perfect ideals we seek. In a r/AskReddit thread, an important question was posed: "What is your unconventional 'I need this in a partner' that you will not negotiate on?" People offered up some really unique and insightful opinions. Dinosaur bones.Photo credit Canva "The Dinosaur Test"There can be numerous details that signal compatibility. One consistent idea was shared intelligence and belief systems. A 2022 study in Stanford Medicine found that marital relationships were more successful when partners shared similar cognitive processing. Relationship happiness was affected by higher synchronization and similar neural response times. Here are some of the more intellectually inclined responses:"This is weird, but it’s a question I always ask right away: if they believe in dinosaurs. I once dated a guy so religious he didnt believe they existed because they are not mentioned in the Bible. Now I make sure they have the minimum level of intelligence.""Has to share my annoyance at historical inaccuracies.""I need a partner who loves learning, not their own dogmatic interpretation of reality.""I would argue that flat earth is an order of magnitude worse... Whereas with the spherical earth, I have done the research. I can see the moon, sun, and some of the planets are spherical. I don't have good enough a telescope for then all I've been out in the ocean. I can perform the thought experiment 'if gravity doesn't exist, and everything just falls down, why do i fall faster than the ground when i jump' and 'why hasn't all the water fallen over the edge?'""I was coming here to say 'they must be willing to learn' but this sums it up perfectly.""If I was on a date and somebody asked me if I believe in dinosaurs I'd be like 'you mean do I believe in dinosaurs achieving their goals and dreams?'" A jump and juggle.Photo credit Canva "Special Set of Skills"Some people are just a little more uniquely talented than others. There can be physical gifts or habits that have developed abilities the typical person may never acquire. A 2025 study in the National Library of Medicine found that engaging in novel activities can reduce boredom and improve relationship quality."Ok. Its kinda weird but I find juggling hot. Theres something both absolutely mesmerizing about it and the whole being able to concentrate and focus so well is just a crazy turn on. My partner doesnt do it often but lord when I catch him doing it. Mmm.""i love weird hobbies! doesnt matter if im into them at all - i will enjoy it! harmonica playing, figurine painting, aquascaping, mushroom growing, unicycle riding... its the unashamed passion that gets me. Well, that and the fact that i have my own weird hobbies""As someone who unexpectedly crushed on three separate men with circus and French clown training in my 20s: I know exactly what you mean. Invite me to stand on your shoulders at the end of a date?""Occasionally I juggle things like potatoes or tennis balls to make sure I still can. I also juggle in front of people as a party trick. I always thought that it would be amusing at best and a silly thing that people will try to see if they can do it as well. I never thought that it would be a turn on for somebody." The widow.Photo credit Canva "Widow meets Widower"Finding a connection through shared traumatic experiences, some argue, is a valuable benefit when seeking a partner. A 2025 study in Sage Journals reported that "dual-trauma" couples revealed increased emotional difficulties, relational dysfunction, and intimacy issues. Here is what some Redditors had to say about it:"As a widow, I feel like I'd need a widower. It seems like we'd both be a bit more understanding of each other.""I think one of the biggest challenges is not just empathizing with the loss, but understanding that you may never take their place.""Divorced is not the same as widowed- I promise""For perspective I was widowed at 37 2.5 years years ago . Left with three kids ages 5 to 16. His death was sudden. I am now 40 and have an amazing man in my life . Was never married nor had kids . He has taken us all on with nothing but love and kindness . He even honors their father and his memory. Sometimes, someone with just a kind gentle soul, with no background in anything like yours , comes along! So while widowers may understand better , some who haven’t been down that same hurt road understand and go above and beyond too !""I can imagine how hard it would be with a non-widowed partner who starts feeling insecure about the deceased spouse, comparing themselves to them, etc. Then the whole removing remnants of them in the house thing. I wouldn't be able to handle that.""I'm a widow (5 years) in a two-year relationship with a widower (3 years), and it is perfect for us. Our late spouses are an important part of our lives, and we talk about them (and even to them) frequently. We understand the grief of not only losing our beloved spouses, but also losing the future we planned with our life mates." Overlooking a mountain adventure.Photo credit Canva "The Mobile Adventurer"People can get a bit restless if they aren't allowed to get out into the world and stretch their legs. A 2021 study in Science Direct suggested people drawn to adventure and travel showed overall improved psychological wellness and significantly boosted mood and life satisfaction."I need someone who either understands and supports my need to occasionally disappear into the mountains for days on end, or will do it with me.""I disappear every year into rural India. Keeps me sane the other 11 months. It's non-negotiable. I save all year so it doesn't financially affect anyone else. My husband is welcome to come with me if he wants and we can afford it.""I also work remotely, so I can move year after year. I don't think living like that year round is in the cards for me, but a good break every so often where I can get away from it all while still working would be so peaceful.""Yup. I go on all day bike rides some times. Ex get up at 5 and bike to the next state line and then take the long way home. My husband told me when we first started dating that his friends thought I might be cheating. He told them that I actually was working out""There are just a few people in the world who I’ve met who I could tolerate along side me disappearing into the mountains but it’s nice to see that it’s not such an uncommon need""Initially this caused some insecurity with my current partner but after he joined me a few times he understands it now. I just need to disappear into the wilderness." Looks like 6 feet under the covers.Photo credit Canva "Love is a Potluck"For some, there can be only two people in an intimate relationship. Others want the ability to have multiple partners. A 2025 study in Phys.Org investigated which type of relationships are more successful. It concluded that unconventional relationships are just as satisfying as monogamous partnerships. A healthy relationship structure shares similar characteristics, such as honesty, communication, trust, and clear boundaries. "I've never been open to non monogamy when I'm in a committed relationship. I'm either single and do whatever or I'm all in.""Human relationships have no set rules, of any kind. The ones we made up about romantic relationships being a distinct kind of relationship, and about sex being an intimate activity that is completely distinct from other intimate activities, are made up. Of course they are different, but they do not warrant another set of rules completely just because they are a different thing.""I don't do monogamy, that's the first bar to clear.""Unconventional? I guess some people find my requirement for polyamory/ or at the very least some form of ethical non monogamy unconventional, although I find it normal.""I want a partner who will at least be down to go to a swingers club with me." "Bow chicka bow wow!" media0.giphy.com "Some Random Needs"People can hold a wide range of unique desires. These feelings often determine whether someone is more likely to enter into a relationship. Here are some more out-of-the-box ideas offered by Redditors:"I love watching period shows and googling along to see what really happened.""I only date mathematicians""Ability to make decent potato salad.""I look for the ability to make pancakes.""I can’t date someone with a racist family.""They gotta be like, unquestionably an asset not a liability in a zombie apocalypse""Loose cartilage in the tip of their nose so it wiggles a little when they talk.""He needs to have so much body hair people should question if he’s really human.""Left my last girlfriend because she did completely open anything... i hate having that tin foil cover under the lid to the sour cream. Its now a requirement, and the first thing i ask about anybody i date.""Sleeping in separate rooms. I am an extremely sensitive sleeper and for the life of me cannot fall asleep if someone else is in the room.""For me, it's fear of birds. What a freaking turn off it is to feel your man flinch while making out because a bird in a cage chirped.""I can’t be with a man who wears pointy-toed shoes. Or boots. It’s just a gut feeling. I just can’t trust a man with witchy feet.""How they drive is really important to me. If they tailgate, have road rage, or speed up when people try to pass them, I’m out.""Gotta like horror movies. I spend a lot of time watching or reading horror." Two people sharing a milkshake. Photo credit Canva Whatever your particular quirks and needs, bringing them to the table early is probably in your best interest. A 2025 study in University Lab Sites found that telling the truth, especially about sensitive and even potentially threatening topics, contributed to stronger relationships. Honesty is a highly valued virtue that benefits all relationships, even when the truth may hurt.

During the Season 12 finale of his rapid-fire deep-dive HBO series, Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver took a 35-minute look at the state of public media in 2025. It all culminated in a signature wash of absurdity and thoughtfulness: The comedian announced an online auction, pledging the proceeds from dozens of hilariously wacky show props and nifty fan experiences to Public Media Bridge Fund, which serves at-risk communities. According to Variety, that initiative earned over $1.5 million—an amazing figure, especially given the weirdness of many of these auctioned items. Before we dive into that, it’s worth noting the cultural backdrop: a recent law slashing a reported $1.1 billion in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the 2027 fiscal year. Throughout the episode, Oliver spent a half-hour diving into the history of public media, the impact these budget cuts could have on everyday Americans, and—in a signature slice of Oliver silliness—the wonders of Mr. Bean. Then he unveiled the auction, hosted at a site amazingly called JohnOliversJunk.com. - YouTube www.youtube.com A Bob Ross painting was auctioned for big moneyThat $1.5 million auction figure is impressive, and a massive chunk of it comes from "Cabin at Sunset," an original Bob Ross painting created during a 1986 episode of his beloved PBS series, The Joy of Painting. Per Variety’s final tallies, the characteristically serene landscape fetched "around $1,044,000 after 35 bids." As an impressive sidebar, per NBC News, this follows the $600,000-plus total earned from three Ross originals auctioned only weeks earlier in a similar effort to aid public broadcasting. Now here’s where the bizarre stuff comes in. Numerous items from Last Week Tonight’s auction were actually featured in comedic asides, miniature sketches, and running bits from the show—including a jock strap apparently "worn by [actor] Russell Crowe in the major motion picture Cinderella Man (2005) and later purchased by Last Week Tonight with John Oliver during season 5 of the show." Naturally, it earned $21,000. - YouTube www.youtube.com Absurd(ly funny) items from the Last Week Tonight auction Other highlights include a massive "sculpture of President Lyndon B. Johnson's scrotum" ($25,500), numerous wax figures of various U.S. presidents (the Bill Clinton was sold for $6,000), and "Mrs. Cabbage Oliver." (The latter—well, you need to watch the episode in question to understand, but it involves Steve Buscemi officiating a wedding between Oliver and a cabbage as part of a Season 9 piece about AI-generated art. Really. It sold for $11,111.) The funniest piece could well be a bidet signed by Blöthar the Berserker, singer of the famously costumed metal band GWAR. While the final numbers are no longer viewable on the auction site, Consequence reports that they viewed a winning bid of $6,000 "the last time [they] checked."Last Week Tonight also auctioned off a number of fan experiences, including two VIP tickets to attend an in-person taping and appear on the show as an "over the shoulder" graphic ($100,025, per Variety). If you’re an Oliver superfan—or just someone who wants to support the overall mission—you can always donate directly through the Public Media site, which outlines their overall mission to "secure local public media service across the country, with an early focus on rural and underserved communities where public media organizations face the greatest risks." - YouTube www.youtube.com

If all goes as planned, Dick Van Dyke will celebrate his 100th birthday on December 13, 2025—a remarkable milestone for the remarkable entertainer who has been wowing us since the original Mary Poppins film. Van Dyke has been in show business longer than most humans live, and as he nears a full century of life, he's sharing some reflections. In an interview with People, Van Dyke said he feels "really good for 100," with no pain and no discomfort. He said people ask him what he did right, and he says, "Don't ask. I don't know." He said he's "rather lazy." However, he did put forth a theory about what may be at least partially responsible for his longevity. Hard to imagine Dick Van Dyke being "lazy." Giphy "I've always thought that anger is one thing that eats up a person's insides," he said. "And hate. I never really was able to work up a feeling of hate. You know, there are things I don't like, people I don't like and disapprove of, but I never really was able to do a white heat kind of hate."He said his father was "a person who was constantly upset by the state of things in his life and everything." He died at 74 years old. "I think that is one of the chief things that kept me going," Van Dyke said. See on Instagram Can a lack of anger really give you a longer life? While there are no surefire secrets to living to 100, there are some things we know can affect people's health in ways that might shorten their lives. One of those things is anger. We all feel angry sometimes, of course, but excessive anger or unmanaged anger over time can have serious health consequences. In one 2024 study, researchers found that people who were asked to recount memories that made them angry (as opposed to anxious, sad, or emotionally neutral) had significant impairment in blood vessel dilation compared to the other groups. "The researchers propose that repeated episodes of negative emotions like anger might have a cumulative effect on cardiovascular health," the researchers wrote. "Over time, ongoing anger might lead to permanent damage and increased risk for cardiovascular disease." - YouTube www.youtube.com What about the health effects of hate? Hate is a bit harder of a feeling to pin down than anger as there's a wide range of what it means. Obviously, hate can lead to harm for people on the receiving end of it. But does hate hurt the hater, too? "Little research has been done to analyze hate’s specific symptoms or physical effects," writes Laura Williams for EverydayHealth. "But hate often coincides with other strong emotions, like anger, humiliation, or powerlessness, all of which take a toll."There is evidence that the opposite of anger and hate—positive emotions like joy and love, which are part of healthy relationships and community—can have a positive impact on our health. So while we can't say for certain that Dick Van Dyke's lack of anger and hate has led to his century-long life, we can logically deduce that the joy and love he is known for may have helped him maintain good health for this long. Vad Dyke also told People that he's not afraid of death when it comes. "I don't have any fear of it for some reason," he said. "I can't explain that, but I don't. I've had such a wonderfully full and exciting life that I can't complain. It's almost like it's accidental. I was having the time of my life doing all this stuff and creating a legacy at the same time. What I've left in the way of children's entertainment and children's music, I believe that's my legacy." See on Instagram And what a legacy it is. Van Dyke's wife, Arlene, has planned a big birthday celebration for him, which he says he's looking forward to as long as he feels up for it. We'll all be there celebrating with him in spirit.

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by Donald Jeffries, ”I Protest”: Family dysfunction is so widespread in America 2.0 that they had to invent a new term to describe it More and more childless, often lonely ‘Murricans are celebrating “Friendsgiving.” Not Thanksgiving. When your family is hopelessly fractured, you turn to friends, if you have any. Hopefully, you still give thanks […]

by Daisy Luther, The Organic Prepper: Nearly every household in America has at least a few of the ubiquitous red-and-white cans in the pantry, but perhaps not for much longer. I’m talking of course, about Campbell’s soup, a brand so iconic that Andy Warhol captured it in one of his most famous works of pop art. […]

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