Susan Young Browne turned 108 years old on April 24, 2026. The great-grandmother from Delaware is living a full, active life at an age few will ever see. According to 2020 data from the United States Census Bureau, only two out of 10,000 people in the United States make it to 100 years old. Browne is one centenarian who beat the odds. And remarkably, Browne is still driving herself to her morning workouts at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover, Delaware. “When I get up in the morning, I have an exercise routine that I’ve been doing for the last 20 years,” she told CBS News Philadelphia. She also recently renewed her driver’s license through her 115th birthday. “They renewed my driver’s license until 2033,” she told the outlet. Who is Susan Young Browne? Browne was born on April 24, 1918, in Lincoln, Delaware. Her parents, George and Susie Brown, had 12 children. Susan was the couple’s 10th child. Her father was a tenant, and she spent most of her life on a 40-acre farm, according to Delaware State University (DSU). Browne grew up in a segregated education system. “I went to school in a one-room school in Houston, Del., and we lived five miles from the (colored) school,” Susan told DSU. After graduating high school and starting a family with her husband, James Young, she pursued her teaching degree. She attended Delaware State College for Colored Students, which is known today as Delaware State University. “Most of the young ladies were from the country, where we didn’t have any electricity or running water; we didn’t have bathrooms,” she shared about her experience. “We were glad to be (on campus) and to be continuing our education at the Delaware State College for Colored Students High School.” After seven years, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She started working as a teacher in 1945, and helmed a one-room schoolhouse for 30 years. “When I retired and I walked around that classroom for 30 years, I am not going to sit down,” Browne shared. She taught in both white and segregated schools during her career. “I had to adjust the same as the children had to adjust,” she told DSU. “Students accepted you as their teacher. I didn’t have any problem with them.” Browne keeps moving To celebrate her milestone birthday, a huge part was thrown on May 2, 2026. Over 130 people attended the bash, including Delaware Governor Matt Meyer. “I came to learn from you what I need to do to live so long,” he said to Browne. View this post on Instagram A widow, Browne lost her first husband, James Young, in 1988. Her second husband, Clifton Browne, passed in 2011 according to DSU. Today, Browne is looking to stay single. “I guess I’m not great material for men,” she quipped to CBS Philadelphia. “That was enough. I’m not taking care of another man.” For Browne, there is still lots of life left to live and experience. “I grow old gracefully,” she said. The post 108-year-old great-grandmother from Delaware is still driving, and renewed her license through 2033 appeared first on Upworthy.

The moment you decide to step foot into the online men’s fitness space, you’ll be bombarded with messages that you’re not good enough. If you can’t lift a certain amount of weight or see visible abs after a certain amount of time in the gym, you’ll be accused by influencers and gurus of being lazy or not taking the journey seriously enough. Falling short of the standards set by the trendsetters is seen as a colossal failure not only of your discipline and work ethic, but of your manliness. One man is pushing back against unrealistic physique standards Sander Jennings, an influencer in his own right with over 300k followers on Instagram, takes his fitness seriously. He says that he runs, including competitive races like half marathons, lifts weights several times per week, plays sports with friends, and stays active each and every day. He also says he eats a “balanced diet.” And he wants people to know that you can be fit, active, and healthy without looking like an Abercrombie model or professional bodybuilder. In a recent viral Reel, he wrote “This is the body of someone who ran multiple half marathons, lifts 4x a week, plays sports almost every day, and eats a balanced diet.” (In another, similar video he estimates his workload at about five workouts per week for eight straight years, at the time of filming.) He shows himself in a natural pose, slouched in a chair at the beach. No special lighting or angles. He’s fit and strong, but looks, for lack of a better term, normal. View this post on Instagram Jennings elaborated in the caption: “Whether it’s lifting weights, walking or any type of movement, I move my body almost every day. I take care of what I eat and I enjoy my life. I’m strong, consistent, and energized — and I also have body fat. That doesn’t cancel out my health. … I don’t have shredded abs, and that’s okay. Health isn’t about chasing one specific look — it’s about feeling good in your body and showing up for it with love, not punishment. “So if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like you weren’t ‘fit enough’ — I see you. And I promise, your progress is still valid.” It’s not the first time Jennings has posted similar content. He knows it gets a rise out of people, and that’s exactly the point. View this post on Instagram One fitness influencer called Jennings ‘pathetic.’ Jennings had the perfect response. Trainer, influencer with over 100k followers, and track and field athlete Jack Flood took personal exception to one of Jennings’ videos. Flood said that Jennings was likely pandering to “a certain audience,” which was “embarrassing,” and “pathetic.” “If you’re gonna invest that much time, 5 days a week, for 8 years straight, you better get some results from that,” Flood said. But it wasn’t just Flood. Jennings’ posts draw a ton of backlash from commenters as well: “These kinds of posts are for girls bro,” wrote a sports physiologist and consultant. “Do you drink a lot of beer or something?” another person wrote. “Either there is something wrong , or you’re doing something wrong. That’s it,” a commenter added. “You’re better than this bro” said another. Jennings didn’t shy away from the criticism. In a response video, he challenged the pushback head on: “Hey, it’s me, the pathetic and embarrassing guy who has worked out eight straight years and completely wasted his time. You know what, Jack Flood, you’d be right if I wanted to look like you. But guess what, a lot of people work out for different reasons. It’s not all about aesthetics. I work out for my mental health, to be around friends and family, to just stay active and move my body. “We should not be putting people down just because they are not in the 99th percentile of perfect physique or because they don’t… eat perfectly healthy every day. … We all need to continue to be proud of our own progress.” Men’s spaces have a severe lack of body acceptance Whatever term you prefer—body positivity, acceptance, or neutrality—representation of different body types in media has improved quite a bit over time. We’ve come a long way since the hyper-skinny beauty standards of the early 2000s. But it’s difficult to see any of that greater acceptance and empathy when you start actively looking for fitness tips and workout routines. That’s when the judgment comes in, and the response to Jennings’ posts proves how brutal it can be. Jennings is courageous to take all the heat and criticism that he does, because someone has to say it: There’s not one way to do fitness. Not everyone who steps foot in the gym has the desire to have bulging biceps and shredded abs. Those things are often played up on social media with the use of specific camera angles, lighting, filters, editing, and even performance enhancing drugs. It’s apparently mind-boggling to many that a young, fit guy would be OK with having a little fat around his belly; that he’d work out primarily for his mental health, overall health, and longevity instead of to become as lean as possible. But that’s exactly the message that Jennings is trying to spread. Progress looks different for everyone, and that’s OK. The post Man shares his ‘5 workouts per week’ physique. His response to the haters is beautiful. appeared first on Upworthy.

Everything old really is new again, and nothing exemplifies that more than fashion. So when younger generations adopt styles from those that came before them, it can be delightful for the originators of those looks to behold. Generation X, specifically, had some of the most iconic fashion pieces in history in the 1980s through early ‘90s. Whether it was blueberry scratch-and-sniff watches, rubber “Madonna” bracelets, or see-through “Jelly” flats, we made everything just a little bigger and brighter. We showed the world just how to color a tad more outside the lines. View this post on Instagram Where did the Gen X style originate? First, where exactly did Gen X fashion get its roots? Some say it was born from multiple sources. In the piece “A Deep Dive into Gen X Fashion,” the fashion site Shao New York notes, “These movements happened in cultural shadow lands, in that space between ‘I want my MTV’ and ‘Just Say No.’ ‘Sophistipunk’ and ‘Sophistifunk’ weren’t documented in Women’s Wear Daily or Vogue—they lived in corners of Tower Records, in back rows of movie theaters showing The Breakfast Club for the fifth time, in dorm rooms where debates raged over whether The Cure or New Order was more authentic.” And so when trends pop up again, it’s hard for designers not to notice the parallels between cultural zeitgeists. “Now, decades later, when kids wear vintage band tees under blazers or platform sneakers with tailored suits, their legacy lives on. Not in museums or fashion archives, but in ongoing dialogues between refinement and rebellion, between inheritance and invention. The true genius of Gen-X fashion movements wasn’t in creation—it was in refusal to be canonized. They didn’t want to be studied; they wanted to be felt. And if anyone’s ever worn something making parents uncomfortable while impressing bosses, they’ve felt it too.” As was common in the 1980s, glam is back. Fashion Features Editor Emma Childs writes for Marie Claire, “The spirit of the ’80s is alive and flourishing in 2026. Sydney Stanback, Pinterest’s global trends and insights lead, specifically calls out the Glamoratti aesthetic, a more-is-more attitude inspired by the decade of decadence—think ‘baggy, sculpted-shoulder suits, dramatic funnel necks, and chunky accessories like big gold cuffs and belts,’ all of which have seen spikes in Pinterest searches this year.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tammy Lee | Color Analyst and Stylist (@stylewithtammy) So what’s specifically making a comeback? Jelly shoes According to Women.com writer Dami Kim, Jelly shoes (specifically flats and mules) actually never went out of style. “Jelly shoes have been deemed one of the hottest shoe trends for summer 2026. But for Gen X, this ‘new’ obsession is like a time machine back to their summers in the ’80s. These transparent, often neon-colored shoes were seen on women of all ages then and were a universal staple….In 2026, brands like Sam Edelman and even Gucci have released their very own updated versions of these retro shoes.” Shoulder pads So many of us had shoulder pads put in our blazers as if we were NFL linemen. Hard to believe it could make a comeback, but certain high-profile celebrities won’t let them disappear. Kim shares, “Victoria Beckham and Lady Gaga have championed the sharp-angled look since the late 2000s, proving the silhouette never went away. With Grazia UK reporting a resurgence in 2026, the trend is officially back.” Swatch watches This one is super exciting. Kim refers to this trend as “wrist candy” and notes many Gen X-ers would wear them all at the same time. “In 2026, Gen X is passing the torch to their kids and opting to gift Swatch watches as the very first watch. How special! It’s also proof that the brand has never really gone out of style.” In fact, the trend has become so popular again, The Wall Street Journal shared that a crowd “descended into total chaos” after the Swiss watch company debuted new watches just a few weeks ago. Chunky beaded jewelry Women’s Wear Daily writer Lauren Alexis Fisher alludes to 2010 as a throwback to the once-again popular bright beaded necklaces. But Gen X-ers know this trend goes further back than that. Fisher writes, “The latest wave of beaded necklaces has grown noticeably in proportion, personality, and color palette. Think of this season’s iteration as grandma-core filtered through a summer camp lens.” Parachute pants Perhaps the most exciting trend began reemerging near the end of last year. It has many Gen X-ers full of pure nostalgia. There’s a slight twist on this year’s runway. Instead of the “Hammer pants” (of course made popular by rapper MC Hammer), this year sees Gen Z bringing back the Capri pant with parachute fabric. Vogue India writer Renata Joffre shares, “Saint Laurent proposes an opaque green design in parachute fabric to face the high temperatures with style and elegance.” The post New gens are embracing ’80s fashion and Gen X is having a blast with it appeared first on Upworthy.

It seems like most new homebuyers are more interested in buying a newly built home. If not newly built, potential homebuyers seem to want homes built after the year 2000. While newer homes may come with less structural problems, Reynard Lowell, an interior decorator, argues that they lack essential features that are commonplace in older homes. While older homes may have an undeniable charm, they can leave a lot to be desired style-wise. They’re often well-built, but they’re dated, and most people don’t have the budget to overhaul them. New homes go up quickly, but they tend to be larger and more visually pleasing to modern homebuyers. The downside of newer homes is that they’ve lost key features that many homeowners would likely appreciate. Woman in vintage kitchen.Photo Credit: Canva According to Lowell, the loss of these old-school features has created a need for decorative clutter. What have new homes lost that came standard in most older homes? The broom closet An actual place to store your broom, mop, vacuum, and other floor cleaning supplies. Most newer houses ditched the broom closet for more square footage, leaving people to lean these items against a wall. Lowell says “cleaning tools had a home” in the ’50s. “They weren’t scattered, hidden, or constantly in the way. Everything lived in one contained space designed specifically for that purpose.” Linen closet.Photo Credit: Canva Linen closets Take a trip down memory lane and envision Grandma’s house where towels had a home. Their home may have smelled like mothballs, but there was still a central location to grab clean towels. This essential feature has also gone the way of the dinosaur. Extra blankets and sheets are often stored in a tote under the bed, and towels are stored in a bedroom closet. These closets were also removed for square footage purposes as well. Lowell explains that homeowners without a linen closet can use a free-standing cabinet in a central location to recreate the needed storage space. Or utilize awkward spaces like under the stairs and nooks where shelves can be added. Food pantry and butler’s pantry Lowell shares, “Open concept kitchens look great, but they leave nowhere to hide the chaos that comes with cooking and entertaining,” Lowell reveals. “That is where a dedicated secondary space makes a huge difference. Traditionally, homes had walk-in pantries for food storage, and a butler’s pantries as a buffer between the kitchen and dining room.” Mudrooms Lowell explains that a mudroom is “a buffer zone between the outside world and the rest of your home.” They’re often located off the garage or on a side entrance to your home. They have a linoleum or tile floor for easy dirt removal, a bench to sit on to remove your shoes, and a place to hang coats and umbrellas. Some mudrooms contain a sink for handwashing before entering other parts of the house. The interior designer suggests combining the mudroom and laundry room. He also points out that mudrooms are a great place for litter boxes and a dog washing station. Transom windows over red doors.Photo Credit: Canva Transom windows If you’re a Millennial or younger, you may have no idea what these windows are. They were popular from the 1800s until the early ’70s when central air became the norm. Lowell explains, “Transom windows are small horizontal windows placed high on a wall, often above doors, but sometimes above interior openings or above exterior windows.” He later adds that transom windows serve two purposes. They not only allow better airflow throughout the home, but they also allow for natural light to reach deeper into the home. A vestibule This relic often still seen in New York brownstones is rarely seen in modern homes. In more suburban homes, this area may be better known as a foyer, which is larger and flows directly into the next room. Both areas are used as a small entry space in the front of a home where people can take their shoes off, put their keys away, or open the mail. It’s another buffer space between the outside and inside of the home, but a vestibule is airlocked from the rest of the house to prevent drafts. Vestibule with coat rack.Photo Credit: Canva The breakfast nook Lowell says that the nearly extinct breakfast nook was designed to bring people closer together. It had bench seating on one side and chairs on the other. This small gathering spot was tucked off the kitchen but away from the dining room. The nook allowed people to have a designated area to eat breakfast and connect. Formal dining room This is another area of connection for families that has slowly disappeared. It provided a space for conversations without being in the view of a screen. Large front porch Large front porches are great places for a sitting area. It lets people become more familiar with their community by encouraging togetherness instead of isolation. Porches became smaller as garages and air conditioners rose in popularity. However, being able to see your neighbors and actively engage with passersby can fuel community connections. The post 9 old school home features that were actually genius and need to return ASAP appeared first on Upworthy.

When you work in the hospitality business, you learn very quickly that anything can happen. Hotel employees encounter people from all over the world, and no two workdays are ever the same. According to Daily Post World, staff at a Gatlinburg, Tennessee hotel called 911 after hearing strange sounds coming from inside one of the bathrooms. Sure that a guest had locked themselves inside, an officer tried to get them out. Police heard noises from inside the bathroom, but when they opened the door, a black bear greeted them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Post World (@dailypostworld) The Black Bear Ran Out of the Bathroom as Fast As it Could Yes, the black bear did get itself locked in the bathroom, but it’s not quite clear what they were doing in there in the first place. The police officer on the scene didn’t want an explanation and ran like heck when the animal came out of the door. A video of the incident went viral on Instagram, and people couldn’t believe what they were seeing. “First time I see a police are running for their life,” someone wrote. Others couldn’t help but joke about a black bear in a bathroom. “Does a bear s— in the woods ? No they actually use public toilets these days, “ a comment reads. “He was trying out the charmin toilet paper,” another person suggested. The black bear really was pretty darn polite as they opened the bathroom door. “The bear open the door! Like checking who’s knocking,” someone noticed. We’re not sure where the bear is now, but we have a feeling it won’t be back to powder its nose anytime soon. Just no privacy these days. This story’s featured image can be found here