Don't be that guy: a better alternative to ghosting your way out of a relationship.If you've been so lucky as to date while texting has existed, you might have met (or become) a GHOST. Once upon a few dates, I became a ghost. We had fun, the dates were great, and I had no complaints. But I just wasn't feeling it. It feels weird to … Aug 05 16August 05, 2016Article at Upworthy
She worked with the civil rights movement in 1964. Here's her truth now.Shaun King, a professor and leader in the modern movement for racial justice, said in a Facebook post: "If you EVER wondered who you would be or what you would do if you lived during the Civil Rights Movement, stop. You are living in that time, RIGHT … Jul 15 16July 15, 2016Article at Upworthy
13 more reasons to be excited about the Dixie Chicks' return.The Dixie Chicks haven't toured in a decade. But now they're back. Yesssssssssssssss. Yes yes yes yes yessss! Yay! We're so lucky, and here are 13 reasons why. Just in case you need 'em. 1. They support our troops, veterans, and those left behind in… Nov 19 15November 19, 2015Article at Upworthy
21 times Cher kept it real on Twitter.Cher. You can count on her to see things from a unique perspective. GIF from "Live! with Kelly and Michael." Turning back time, getting you babe, believing in life after love ... she's got it covered. She's CHER! When I saw Cher's trill-to-the-max… Oct 30 15October 30, 2015Article at Upworthy
5 fish got different names, and now they're so expensive it hurts.What's in a name? For fish, the stakes of a name are quite high. With a new name, a fish that was once never even considered edible by society becomes THE fish to eat. Sure it's delicious ... but what's its NAME? Image via Evan Blaser/Flickr. Renamed … Oct 28 15October 28, 2015Article at Upworthy
Muslims stand with Christians, raising money for burned churches. Beliefs in action are beautiful.With eight black churches burned in the South in the wake of the Charleston shootings, many have raised their voices to stand in solidarity. UPDATED MAP: The *eight* black churches that have burned across six states since June 21. … Jul 10 15July 10, 2015Article at Upworthy
Menopause is actually a woman's body going through withdrawal. It's super interesting.Did you know that the symptoms of menopause are essentially the symptoms of withdrawal? Yep, withdrawal. That crazy intense process that you think about as only happening to people who are rehabbing cold turkey from heavy drug or alcohol abuse. But … Jun 23 15June 23, 2015Article at Upworthy
He saved thousands from the Nazis by writing their visas by hand. Here's his story.You've heard of "Schindler's List," but have you heard of Sugihara's visas? Oskar Schindler, the subject of the film "Schindler's List," is credited with saving around 1,200 Jews during World War II. But have you ever heard of this humble … May 20 15May 20, 2015Article at Upworthy
8 great lessons from Mister Rogers that are still true when you're an adult.We can live in Mister Rogers' neighborhood. We can do it. Just listen to me talk about everything he did that was so cool. Volcanoes of cool. I looked into the lessons he was trying to teach us, and I think I found some things we just might need. … Mar 20 15March 20, 2015Article at Upworthy
12 hilarious memes that take down hurtful, Islamophobic stereotypes.This meme is called "Ordinary Muslim Man." It's best enjoyed by scrolling down slowly. I like how it reveals a prejudice and then makes you laugh. I know, I know, not all Muslims are this way or that way. True. But how do you expect them to be? Just … Sep 26 14September 26, 2014Article at Upworthy