Bob Seger has one of those voices that can rock the house and soothe the soul at the same time. He began his career as a solo artist in Detroit, Michigan, in the 1960s, but got his big break with the Silver Bullet Band in the 1970s. His first major hit, Night Moves, off the album of the same name, changed the trajectory of Bob’s career. He continued releasing music well into the 2000s, but his most famous songs came from the 1970s and 1980s. In honor of those hits, Bob Seger made a big announcement on social media in June 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bob Seger (@bobseger) Bob Seger Fans Can Now Stream One of Their Favorite Music Videos At 81, Bob Seger will finally release the music video for his song “American Storm” on streaming platforms. “The official music video for ‘American Storm,’ the first single from the album Like A Rock, will be available to stream tomorrow for the first time ever,” Bob shared on Instagram. “Follow the link in bio to subscribe to the official Bob Seger YouTube channel to be notified of this and more upcoming releases!” Music videos were a way of life for decades. Bob Seger fans look forward to watching his videos again. “Always loved the concept for this video – a trailer for a movie that doesn’t exist. And the song is a total underrated banger. One of Bob’s best!” One person wrote. Others just complemented Bob’s talents. “Bob Seger is an American treasure,” a fan wrote. This person loves anything Bob does. “He could sing the dictionary and it would be great,” they joked. This fan would love to see classic Bob Seger concert footage. “How about releasing a full length concert video from back in the day!!!” They suggested. This story’s featured image is by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images

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There are several reasons why people are hesitant to engage in small talk at a party or around the water cooler at work. Some people simply avoid it because they don’t find chatting about the weather, sports, or what they saw on television the night before very interesting. Others are afraid that they may run out of things to say or that there will be an awkward pause that makes them want to hide their head in the sand, like an ostrich. Mary, a friendship educator with a degree in interpersonal communication, has a solution for those of us who want to be friendly and meet people but abhor small talk; she calls it the COST method. What is the COST method for making small talk? According to Mary, who goes by @better.social.skills on TikTok, COST stands for Compliment, Observation, Story, and Tip. These are four options you can turn to when you’re in need of a conversation topic. @better.social.skills Remember the acronym C.O.S.T. and you’ll always have something to talk about at parties or events. C stands for compliment. Tell somebody you like their shirt or shoes, for example, and see where the conversation leads. O stands for observation. Remark on something happening around you, like if you enjoy the music or feel a certain way about the weather. A stands for story, in which you share a little anecdote about yourself. For example, maybe you were late to the party for some reason, or you’re excited to get home and watch a show you’re loving. T stands for tip, in which you give a small recommendation to someone. For example, where the shortest bathroom lines are, which food is particular particularly delicious, or point out an interesting person they might want to talk to. What do you think? Would you use these? #creatorsearchinsights #conversationstarters ♬ original sound – Mary Teaches Social Skills 1. Compliment “Tell somebody you like their shirt or shoes, for example, and see where the conversation leads,” Mary says. “Oh, I like your shoes.” “I like your shirt.” “You have such a soothing voice.” 2. Observation “Remark on something happening around you,” Mary says. “This song is amazing.” “I really love how Jeanie decorated this room.” “There’s a lot more people here than last night.” 3. Story “Share a little anecdote about yourself. For example, maybe you were late to the party for some reason, or you’re excited to get home and watch a show you’re loving,” she said. 4. Tip “Give a small recommendation to someone. For example, where the shortest bathroom lines are, which food is particularly delicious, or point out an interesting person they might want to talk to,” Mary said. “I don’t know if you’ve tried the new Mexican place on South Street yet…” “I’d have one of Jeanie’s margaritas now, before they are all gone.” “Be careful if you talk to Brian. He can get a bit long-winded.” The science of likability backs this up The great thing, if you’re a little shy about making small talk, is that studies show that you definitely don’t need to do all the heavy lifting in the conversation. In fact, a Gong.iostudy found that the best way to make a connection with someone is to speak 43% of the time and let your new friend talk for the other 57% of the conversation. Further proof that the best way to make a great first impression is a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. It found that when meeting someone for the first time, ask them a question and then be sure to ask two additional follow-ups before discussing yourself. This has been found to dramatically increase your likability. “We identify a robust and consistent relationship between question-asking and liking,” the authors of the study write. “People who ask more questions, particularly follow-up questions, are better liked by their conversation partners.” Small talk is a skill anyone can learn For those of you who have always felt that you’re bad at making small talk, while others seemed to do it naturally, realize that people aren’t born great communicators; it’s a skill that can be learned just like anything else. With a few tips from the experts, you can go from dreading small talk to enjoying striking up a conversation with just about anyone. This article originally appeared last year. It has been updated. The post Stop struggling with small talk by using the easy ‘COST method’ appeared first on Upworthy.

A funeral is a time to bid goodbye to the ones we love, but they are also moments to celebrate the life and memories made with our lost loved one. Funerals are bittersweet in this way, straddling the line between joy and deep sorrow. They’re not only a time to run through the accomplishments and events of a life, but they’re also an opportunity to remember the person for the unique individual they were, in all their multifaceted glory: the good, the bad, and everything in between. In 2019, a grandpa from Dublin called Shay Bradley was having his last rites performed by family and friends, per Dublin Live. Surprise struck when the mourning family members heard a “Hello!” coming from the coffin. Seriously. Who exactly was Shay Bradley? The grandfather of eight was known for his jovial, heartwarming wit and sense of humor. Clearly, one of his final wishes was to remind his family that even a time like this was ripe for the ultimate “granddad” joke. Ben Bradley, one of Shay’s grandsons, posted a video of his grandfather’s last joke on X. In it, Shay’s loved ones are seen surrounding the burial spot. In the seconds after Shay’s coffin is lowered into the ground, a loud “Hello!” is heard. It’s followed by a loud knocking and then, “It’s Shay! I’m in here; let me out!” Though clearly shocked and confused at first, the family members break into smiles and tearful laughter. In just a moment, Shay’s final prank brought humor and levity to the tearful graveside, something Shay was well-known for while he was alive. “For anyone who hasn’t seen, My grandad was a one-of-a-kind character and has left his legacy for the world to see,” Ben wrote in his caption. He followed with the hashtag #shayslastlaugh. The rest of the recording was Shay breaking into a sarcastic sing-song voice and trying to convince his family members he was “unwillingly stuck in the coffin.” “Hello again, it’s me. I’m here to say goodbye,” he sang. His family’s reaction says everything By the end of it all, Shay’s family was gifted a last memory of their beloved grandpa, just as he intended. His daughter, Andrea, shared a picture of her late father on X. “Here is a picture of the legend himself,” she wrote in the caption. “My dad, Shay Bradley. It was his dying wish that we played this at his funeral. What a man… To make us all laugh when we were incredibly sad….. He was some man for one man… Love you forever, Poppabear. #Shayslastlaugh” One commenter wrote, “Glad he was sent off with a laugh, after all, it is a celebration of his life..” Another added, “His video is now making people smile around the world. What a legend!” Here is a picture of the legend himself. My dad, Shay Bradley. It was his dieing wish that we played this at his funeral. What a man…. To make us all laugh when we were incredibly sad….. He was some man for one man…. Love you forever Poppabear #Shayslastlaugh pic.twitter.com/YkG2ecKAaL— Andrea (@Andrea36496119) October 13, 2019 What a legend, indeed. This article originally appeared last year. It has been updated. The post Family was mourning grandpa at his funeral. Then a ‘Hello’ from his coffin stunned them. appeared first on Upworthy.

The concept of “American exceptionalism” is usually associated with the idea that the United States is special and in some way superior to other nations, but there is another way to see it. Like other countries, there are things that are unique to the U.S., many of which we may now know are exceptionally American. There are some obvious things we know are unique to us, such as referring to the game where you kick a ball into a goal as soccer, rather than football. There are also some of our nonsensical sayings, such as “See ya later, alligator,” or “Put your John Hancock on it,” that you won’t hear anywhere else. However, there are also some specific aspects of American culture that are so American, most of us don’t even realize they aren’t widely adopted elsewhere. People on Reddit have asked multiple versions of “What is something Americans don’t realize are very American things?” and the responses are eye-opening. The list that will make you rethink everything Here are 16 things many Americans don’t realize are an ‘American thing.’ 1. Medical commercials “I’ve heard that other countries don’t have commercials for medications.” “True in a lot of Europe, at least. You get what doctors prescribed you, that’s it. You will see ads for some over the counter medication though, like antacids and ibuprofen.” 2. Garbage disposals “In-sink garbage disposers.” 3. Graham crackers “Graham crackers. I was telling some Aussies about s’mores and then had to stop and tell them about graham crackers.” “In the UK, we just use chocolate digestives.” 4. Miracle Whip “I recently realized Miracle Whip is a North American thing. For those who aren’t familiar, Miracle Whip is often used as an alternative to mayonnaise, on sandwiches and in some salads & such. I’ve heard it’s similar to salad cream in the UK. A lot of people say they don’t like Miracle Whip, but I actually like it, at least in certain things.” 5. Air conditioning everywhere “Baffles me that most Europeans don’t have it. I don’t care if you ‘don’t need it’ most of the year, I can’t imagine not having control over the temperature of my own home. It’s almost never the perfect temp outside.” “The weird thing is it’s not just places like U.K. and Germany that don’t have it, they don’t even have it in Spain and Italy where it gets just as hot as the deep south!” 6. Red Solo cups “Red Solo Cups really aren’t a thing outside of the USA, except for explicit ‘USA Theme’ parties in Europe.” “They’re very handy. The bottom line is for single drinks, the second line is for mixed drinks, and the top line is for non-alcoholic drinks like soda, iced tea, lemonade, etc.” 7. Athletic shoes “Wearing athletic shoes everywhere.” “Look, after growing up watching Bourne, James Bond, and the Mission Impossible films, I’m convinced I need to be ready to engage in a high speed foot chance at any moment.” 8. Window screens “My sister lives in Australia. I can’t tell you the number of times she’s told me they just leave their doors and windows wide open and have had to chase things out or scare them off. I’m always like, wtf!! We have mosquitoes the size of airplanes here, and that alone is enough to make me NEED screens. I can’t imagine living somewhere where everything wants to kill you and practically inviting them in for coffee.” 9. Leaning on things “What’s this? The way we stand to the side when we talk? Isn’t that normal?” “It’s not abnormal but I think Americans do it slightly more. People often say its Americans leaning AGAINST things, but I’ve always noticed that Americans more lean on one leg? If that makes sense? That’s not to say other cultures don’t do it (I do for sure), but that Americans do it more.” Americans do love their baseball caps. Photo credit: Canva 10. Baseball caps “Wearing baseball caps all the time, all ages, all places.” “Wearing them faced the wrong way is usually what gets me. And then shielding your eyes with your hand. If only there was a solution for that.” 11. Massive water bottles “Carrying a gallon of water with you everywhere you go.” “Well, we do not have free water fountains everywhere and I am not paying $3 for a bottle of water.” 12. Embracing ancestry “I’m Polish because my grand-grand-grandmother from my dad side was from there.” “Americans view it differently. Stating your heritage is more akin to…a mix of zodiac sign combined with the holidays your grandma would let you drink on. But to be fair, we have millions of US citizens who were born in different countries, and I fully support them identifying how they choose.” 13. Military idolatry “In most places, you don’t get special treatment because you joined the army. That was just a job. There’s no such thing as “stolen valour” (already a weird phrase, implying that joining the army is valorous in general).” 14. Peanut butter and ranch dressing Who doesn’t love a good PB&J? Photo credit: Canva “Apparently Ranch dressing and peanut butter lol. Love both but they’re not readily available or enjoyed outside the U.S.” “First one I’ve seen that I genuinely had no idea was American. Do other countries just not consume much peanut butter, or is it completely foreign?” “I had an exchange student as a friend, all he wanted to eat was PB&J lol.” 15. Fear of police “Not talking to cops. And not getting out of the car when you get pulled over. Cops in other countries aren’t (usually) your enemy, and will listen. And (makes sense), what cop wouldn’t want the driver out of the car so they can’t speed off?” 16. High school and college grade names “The terms freshman, sophomore, senior, etc. What do they mean?!” “As an American these terms always confused me too, why can’t we just say the grades, 9, 10, 11, 12.. Or first year of college second year, etc..” Why getting out there changes everything It’s always good to travel outside of your own country to see how much we all share in common and also how many things we do differently. Not only does it help you get to know other countries and cultures, but it can also help you get to know your own even better. This article originally appeared last year. It has been updated. The post 16 things most Americans don’t know are an ‘American thing’ according to non-Americans appeared first on Upworthy.