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Inmates pooled $3,810 from their own accounts, while prison staff added the rest to clear most of the balance. The post Kansas inmates raised over $4,000 of their own money to pay down a school district’s lunch debt appeared first on Upworthy.

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Marc Martel captures Freddie's unique voice almost perfectly. The post Freddie Mercury soundalike gets 10,000 people to spontaneously sing Queen’s ‘Love of My Life’ appeared first on Upworthy.

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It started as a Harvard experiment on eBay. The post Woman explains ‘Yhprum’s Law’ and why it can create a world of difference with your mindset appeared first on Upworthy.

For this dad, screen time is earned. The post Dad shares the unique 7-point checklist his kids must finish before they get screen time appeared first on Upworthy.

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Gregory Maguire says he "fell down to the ground" laughing when the idea hit him. The post ‘Wicked’ author says one line in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ inspired Elphaba and Glinda’s backstory appeared first on Upworthy.

Gen X and Gen Z apparently see the hero's journey very differently. The post A mom showed her Gen Z kids ‘Ferris Bueller’ and was surprised who they think the real hero is appeared first on Upworthy.

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Elementary school teachers make an average salary of $63,820. The post Matthew Lillard calls out ‘abysmal’ teacher salaries in passionate interview appeared first on Upworthy.

Helmuth von Moltke, born in 1800, is the oldest known person to have their voice preserved. The post Introvert irony: The earliest-born human to have his voice recorded was famous for not talking appeared first on Upworthy.

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Native wisdom and ancient rock paintings save the day. The post California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing appeared first on Upworthy.

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