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    Are Republicans and Democrats driven by hatred of one another? Less than you think
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 22

    Are Republicans and Democrats driven by hatred of one another? Less than you think

    When it comes to attitudes and behaviors between American political parties, the conventional wisdom is that hate is stronger than love.
    This kind of flirting works best
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 6

    This kind of flirting works best

    Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?
    Dad dumps 80,000 pennies on mom's lawn as child support payment. Daughter responds with kindness
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 1

    Dad dumps 80,000 pennies on mom's lawn as child support payment. Daughter responds with kindness

    One Richmond family got a shocking delivery when 80,000 pennies were dumped on their front lawn. They're using the money to help others.
    Romance over rivalry? New study shows if you would sleep with a fan of your rival team?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 31

    Romance over rivalry? New study shows if you would sleep with a fan of your rival team?

    Few things in sports are better than a clash between two bitter rivals and what could be more satisfying than a win over a team you hate.
    'One beautiful life': Dad's love for daughter leads to wheelchair innovation
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 29

    'One beautiful life': Dad's love for daughter leads to wheelchair innovation

    LUCI is a high-tech hardware and software platform that mounts to a power wheelchair to provide stability, security and connectivity.
    Blind toddler can’t contain her joy when she sees her mom’s face for the very first time
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 24

    Blind toddler can’t contain her joy when she sees her mom’s face for the very first time

    A toddler’s reaction to seeing her mom’s face clearly for the first time is going viral, bringing people to tears all across TikTok.
    Can You Really Fall in Love at First Sight? The science behind instant attraction
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 3

    Can You Really Fall in Love at First Sight? The science behind instant attraction

    Some people distinctly remember the first time they laid eyes on their partner. Some people describe the sensation as a spark.
    Love at Lambeau? Iowa man uses dating app to fill open Packer ticket for Christmas day game
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 30, 2021

    Love at Lambeau? Iowa man uses dating app to fill open Packer ticket for Christmas day game

    A man from Iowa used a dating app to find someone to bring to the Green Bay Packer game on Christmas Day.
    New study concludes: Grannies are good for you
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 18, 2021

    New study concludes: Grannies are good for you

    Scientists say they have proven that grandmothers have strong nurturing instincts and are hard-wired to care deeply about grandchildren.
    Young girl spreads message of love, kindness and acceptance in honor of little sister
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 9, 2021

    Young girl spreads message of love, kindness and acceptance in honor of little sister

    Michaela Galm made a video to educate people about those with limb differences, just like her younger sister.
    Three courageous fathers united by tragedy take on challenge to raise suicide awareness
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 25, 2021

    Three courageous fathers united by tragedy take on challenge to raise suicide awareness

    Three fathers whose daughters took their own lives, are taking part in a charity walk to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
    The Brighter 10:  This week's top 10 stories of kindness from around the world
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 16, 2021

    The Brighter 10: This week's top 10 stories of kindness from around the world

    Each week, the Brighter Side of News combs the web for the best good news stories from around the world. Enjoy!
    Ice rink helps dying dog enjoy one last 'snow day'
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 12, 2021

    Ice rink helps dying dog enjoy one last 'snow day'

    An act of kindness helped a pair of Utah dog owners check the last box off their dog’s final bucket list.
    An Oklahoma family has been named the kindest in the country
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 11, 2021

    An Oklahoma family has been named the kindest in the country

    The Barrón's oldest son, Keaton, died in 2018 when he was 8 years old following a battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
    Two construction workers lend a helping hand to a woman and her special needs son
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 11, 2021

    Two construction workers lend a helping hand to a woman and her special needs son

    These men were touched once they met a mother and her special needs son. They would soon show that “love” is the universal language.
    Couple adopts 2 sets of twins to keep family together: 'We have a lot of love'
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 18, 2021

    Couple adopts 2 sets of twins to keep family together: 'We have a lot of love'

    A couple has adopted two sets of twins in one day in order to keep siblings together while "spreading the love."
    Bride flies 800 miles to share ‘first dance’ with her 94-year-old grandfather
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 13, 2021

    Bride flies 800 miles to share ‘first dance’ with her 94-year-old grandfather

    Distance was no obstacle as Natalie Browning traveled from Virginia to Florida to share her ‘first dance’ with her grandfather.
    Exposure to sunlight enhances romantic passion in humans
    Joshua Shavit
    • Aug 26, 2021

    Exposure to sunlight enhances romantic passion in humans

    Researchers at Tel Aviv University have found that exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight enhances romantic passion in humans.
    Oregon man rents out movie theater and surprises wife with wedding video lost 14 years ago
    Joseph Shavit
    • Aug 13, 2021

    Oregon man rents out movie theater and surprises wife with wedding video lost 14 years ago

    Drew and Kayla Gottfried met at the University of Oregon. They fell in love and got married on July 20, 2007. It was a perfect overcast day.
    Woman, 94, wears the wedding dress she was denied buying 70 years ago
    Joseph Shavit
    • Aug 13, 2021

    Woman, 94, wears the wedding dress she was denied buying 70 years ago

    Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker never got the chance to walk down the aisle in a wedding dress. Black women were not allowed in bridal shops
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