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# bright side of life

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Being optimistic can help you live longer, a new study finds

The research suggests that having a positive attitude could keep you living to 85 and beyond.

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Aug 27th 2019, 11:26 AM

Meet the most chill shark attack victim you're ever likely to see

Despite losing an arm, Hunter Treschl is taking it all in his stride.

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Jun 17th 2015, 3:40 PM

On this night in 1991 you were listening to... Monty Python

A Friday Flashback to get your weekend started…

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Oct 11th 2013, 10:30 PM