https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-takes-cheesy-family-pictures-with-friends-after-family-excluded-her-from-holiday-card-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T12:05:07.000ZWoman was left out of family photo by her stepdad — so she got back at them with cheesy 'family' photos of her ownhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/570271/uploads/4a358c50-3cb0-11f1-b3f7-2b6fb3937605_1200_630.jpegWoman was left out of family photo by her stepdad — so she got back at them with cheesy 'family' photos of her ownShe swapped the original family holiday card.https://scoop.upworthy.com/employee-quits-their-job-after-realizing-the-pay-disparity-among-new-hires-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T17:25:10.000ZEmployee realized new hires were being paid far more than her — so she decided to teach them a lesson on the spothttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/633151/uploads/348586c0-3cb1-11f1-b3f7-2b6fb3937605_1200_630.jpegEmployee realized new hires were being paid far more than her — so she decided to teach them a lesson on the spotResignation prompted by wage disparity.https://scoop.upworthy.com/10-things-the-younger-generation-believe-that-boomers-did-way-better-in-their-time-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T22:50:28.000Z10 things the younger generation believe that boomers did way better in their timehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/670579/uploads/a028c360-3cb1-11f1-b3f7-2b6fb3937605_1200_630.jpeg10 things the younger generation believe that boomers did way better in their timeBoomers have aced these 10 things and people would give anything to have them back!https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-responds-after-her-adorable-dog-was-bullied-by-a-family-for-the-way-he-looks-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-22T04:15:37.000ZWoman responds after her adorable dog was 'bullied' by a family for the way he lookshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/676271/uploads/6b560eb0-cef7-11ee-a811-47209715dd03_1200_630.jpegWoman responds after her adorable dog was 'bullied' by a family for the way he looksShe is politely asking people to not judge dogs by the way they look and instead treat these furry buddies with compassion.https://scoop.upworthy.com/these-insane-wedding-rules-by-a-bride-and-groom-have-left-everyone-in-confusion-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T21:45:26.000ZCouple sends out 15 ‘insane’ wedding rules — guests say it’s making them rethink attendinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/691271/uploads/66641f10-3d58-11f1-9875-bf1a213c18ad_1200_630.jpegCouple sends out 15 ‘insane’ wedding rules — guests say it’s making them rethink attendingThese rules most definitely confused everyone, including the couple's guests.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-wins-70000-lawsuit-against-community-that-banned-lawn-cross-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T12:50:45.000ZHOA banned a resident's 12-inch cross. He responded with a lawsuit that made them cough up $70000 https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/781483/uploads/67305df0-cb84-11f0-a1ec-09579f77231d_1200_630.jpegHOA banned a resident's 12-inch cross. He responded with a lawsuit that made them cough up $70000 Man wins $70,000 lawsuit against neighborhood board that banned his 12-inch-long cross in his lawn.https://scoop.upworthy.com/girlfriend-responds-after-passing-test-boyfriends-friends-set-up-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T13:15:53.000ZGirlfriend discovered her boyfriend put her through a secret ‘loyalty test.’ Her response shut him uphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/782017/uploads/56243da0-cf59-11f0-8236-3fed6fcb6ed2_1200_630.jpegGirlfriend discovered her boyfriend put her through a secret ‘loyalty test.’ Her response shut him up "Sam's awesome, and his friends seem awesome too... or so I thought," the author wrote. https://scoop.upworthy.com/hardworking-employee-baffled-at-being-fired-for-rejecting-promotion-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T18:45:21.000ZHe turned down a promotion that paid the same as his juniors — and was fired within an hourhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/782330/uploads/e767b3f0-d0d5-11f0-b9a8-c374cba27c95_1200_630.jpegHe turned down a promotion that paid the same as his juniors — and was fired within an hourThe man decided to take a stand for himself, and though it cost him, he still made a respectful decision.https://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-fires-employee-because-of-autism-but-later-asks-for-favor-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T09:20:57.000ZShe was laid off after sharing her autistic needs. Then her ex-boss called back asking for a favorhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/783238/uploads/57d535b0-d66f-11f0-a942-1793ed19723e_1200_630.jpegShe was laid off after sharing her autistic needs. Then her ex-boss called back asking for a favorThe ex-employee was going through a hard time dealing with autism, and so wasn't able to give their 100% at work. After the first 2 write-ups, they informed the company about it and explained how their condition was the reason for their "attitude."https://scoop.upworthy.com/company-announces-record-profits-but-denies-raise-to-employees-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T10:16:00.000ZBoss arrives in new Tesla after announcing 'no budget' for raises. So employees responded by 'acting their wage'https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/783384/uploads/33ab65a0-d733-11f0-9e98-a3b54219051a_1200_630.jpegBoss arrives in new Tesla after announcing 'no budget' for raises. So employees responded by 'acting their wage'In their quarterly meeting, their CEO was "giddy" about the company exceeding revenue targets by 40%, making it their most profitable year ever. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-fired-over-endometriosis-represent-herself-in-court-and-wins-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T17:15:14.000ZTold she had no case after being fired over endometriosis, she taught herself the law and took her employer to courthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/784812/uploads/b31b1200-e0ba-11f0-8ffe-5da08dbbf8a0_1200_630.jpegTold she had no case after being fired over endometriosis, she taught herself the law and took her employer to courtShe lost her job, her husband dumped her, and she found herself on the streets, homeless. But the tragedy kept the fire within her alive. https://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-gets-sued-for-firing-employee-after-she-disclosed-pregnancy-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T18:15:19.000ZBoss fired employee 1 week after she disclosed she was pregnant. She used the termination letter to take him to courthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/784904/uploads/dfb4a510-e259-11f0-b557-2b05e6c922b1_1200_630.jpegBoss fired employee 1 week after she disclosed she was pregnant. She used the termination letter to take him to courtRyan shared that although her termination letter said "at will," they knew that it was a forced termination, as she was fired one week after she disclosed her pregnancy to her boss.https://scoop.upworthy.com/fides-and-lemans-swap-lives-for-wealth-experiment-and-learn-lesson-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T23:45:28.000ZMillionaire tried living a broke couple’s life for 7 days on a $230 budget but it wasn’t the money that broke himhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/786501/uploads/e05139f0-ec6f-11f0-a4b0-2f48a70e4f48_1200_630.jpegMillionaire tried living a broke couple’s life for 7 days on a $230 budget but it wasn’t the money that broke him "I am not silly, and I know we live in a bubble that we've created through my success, and I want my children to stay grounded, stay humble," Matt said. https://scoop.upworthy.com/amazon-drivers-cheeky-reply-to-youre-being-recorded-leaves-owner-howling-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T14:15:54.000ZAmazon delivery driver froze when he heard automated messaged: ‘you’re being recorded.’ His cheeky reply went viralhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/790432/uploads/198afea0-1912-11ef-8ca1-a5f7f7f17c2e_1200_630.jpegAmazon delivery driver froze when he heard automated messaged: ‘you’re being recorded.’ His cheeky reply went viralAmazon delivery guy reacts most funnily when an automated voice tells him he is being recorded.https://scoop.upworthy.com/customers-mocked-the-barista-in-dutch-without-realizing-she-perfectly-understood-every-word-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T17:10:08.000ZThey mocked a barista in Dutch, not knowing she understood. Their jaws dropped when she repliedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/790436/uploads/105fc730-ef71-11ef-9ed4-9548420964ad_1200_630.jpegThey mocked a barista in Dutch, not knowing she understood. Their jaws dropped when she repliedA Starbucks barista faces a difficult customer who assumes she won’t understand his rude words. But, to his shock, she responds in a way he never expected.https://scoop.upworthy.com/deaf-fathers-daughter-signs-at-concert-receives-surprise-from-three-days-grace-drummer-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T15:20:59.000ZGirl went viral for signing rock song lyrics for her deaf dad at a concert — then the drummer texted her with a requesthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/790437/uploads/69450d40-a07b-11f0-98c7-c1326c3efd95_1200_630.jpegGirl went viral for signing rock song lyrics for her deaf dad at a concert — then the drummer texted her with a requestThree Days Grace drummer decides to surprise father-daughter duo after their viral video!https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-uses-witty-hack-to-make-co-passenger-move-their-smelly-feet-on-flight-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T18:05:13.000ZA co-passenger refused to move their smelly feet on a flight — so one passenger tried a witty hack that worked like magichttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/791369/uploads/dd064c30-474f-11ee-90c2-a3f948c6ce51_1200_630.pngA co-passenger refused to move their smelly feet on a flight — so one passenger tried a witty hack that worked like magicThe hack was simple enough to work and involved just some water.https://scoop.upworthy.com/barack-obama-first-question-as-us-president-was-about-aliens-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T22:15:25.000ZBarack Obama reveals the first question he asked as US President. It was about alienshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/791937/uploads/204779f0-0c9d-11f1-b27f-bf3ffe8531c8_1200_630.jpegBarack Obama reveals the first question he asked as US President. It was about aliens"They (aliens) are not being kept in Area 51. There is no underground facility unless there is this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States," Obama told Cohen.https://scoop.upworthy.com/bride-reused-her-parents-30-year-old-vows-then-the-internet-freaked-out-after-recognizing-her-famous-mom-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T16:15:10.000ZBride went viral for reusing parents' 34-year-old vows. The internet collectively freaked out when they recognized her famous momhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/794105/uploads/c9168f60-0255-11f0-a1cb-018dd35ca044_1200_630.jpegBride went viral for reusing parents' 34-year-old vows. The internet collectively freaked out when they recognized her famous momSocial media is gushing for this couple that recited the bride's parents wedding vowshttps://scoop.upworthy.com/emma-thompsons-son-didnt-know-his-mom-was-famous-until-he-saw-her-in-a-shakespeare-film-in-class-fpr-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T05:49:54.000ZHe had no idea his mom was 'Emma Thompson' until he saw her in a Shakespeare film in his classhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/794109/uploads/99b1c1b0-3d44-11f1-b426-39ae744d49e5_1200_630.jpegHe had no idea his mom was 'Emma Thompson' until he saw her in a Shakespeare film in his class'I went to my teacher and said, 'How was this film made? Because I know these people,'' Tindy said.https://scoop.upworthy.com/little-boy-loves-his-grandma-but-hates-when-she-babysits-him-for-one-funny-reason-and-every-adhd-person-gets-it-fpr-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T15:15:05.000ZLittle boy loves his grandma but dreads every time she babysits him for one funny reason — and people with ADHD totally get ithttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/794115/uploads/adb37620-00a8-11ef-9f8a-d9fb0b97ac0d_1200_630.jpegLittle boy loves his grandma but dreads every time she babysits him for one funny reason — and people with ADHD totally get itThis little kid explains why he hates it so much that grandma let's him do everything he wants.https://scoop.upworthy.com/mom-was-forced-to-place-her-son-for-adoption-in-hard-times-19-yrs-later-they-reunited-by-chance-fpr-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T14:15:58.000ZMom was forced to place her son for adoption in hard times — 19 yrs later, they were reunited by sheer chancehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/794119/uploads/98316910-12aa-11ef-8655-359fc7383811_1200_630.jpegMom was forced to place her son for adoption in hard times — 19 yrs later, they were reunited by sheer chanceShe had a chance encounter with her son 19 years after having to put him up for adoption.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-shares-friendly-reminder-after-seeing-how-his-workplace-reacted-to-his-coworker-passing-away-fpr-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T18:50:15.000ZHe saw how his workplace reacted to a coworker’s death, so he shared a 'friendly reminder' that hit a nervehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/795081/uploads/c55463f0-a60a-11ee-8822-15697e722868_opt_by_cdinary_1200_630.jpgHe saw how his workplace reacted to a coworker’s death, so he shared a 'friendly reminder' that hit a nerveMan gives 'friendly reminder' to people about life after his coworker suddenly died.https://scoop.upworthy.com/japanese-man-proposes-to-his-long-time-crush-on-camera-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T01:20:31.000ZHe was offered $63 to confess his love to his childhood crush. Her reply caught him completely off guardhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/795809/uploads/d4322b50-22c7-11f1-9bda-63f8d8bbca72_1200_630.jpegHe was offered $63 to confess his love to his childhood crush. Her reply caught him completely off guardWhen asked what he adores about his crush, he replied, 'She's kind. She's never had a boyfriend before.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/sister-refused-to-share-inheritance-with-brother-after-he-sold-land-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-21T04:55:52.000ZHe lost his inheritance to a scam and then demanded half of his sister’s land. Her reply hit harder than he expectedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/796052/uploads/8706c760-242e-11f1-90ec-f375f7dfacde_1200_630.jpegHe lost his inheritance to a scam and then demanded half of his sister’s land. Her reply hit harder than he expectedWhile her older brother supported her decision, her mom pressured her to help her young sibling.https://scoop.upworthy.com/canadian-student-takes-a-flight-to-college-to-avoid-paying-rent-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-04-20T19:45:17.000ZRent hit $2,500 in Vancouver, so this student gave up his apartment — and started flying 600 miles to classhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/796090/uploads/8237a990-2693-11f1-a2c0-65635bf3a654_1200_630.jpegRent hit $2,500 in Vancouver, so this student gave up his apartment — and started flying 600 miles to classAmericans have also been facing a similar situation; 65% of working-age renters are struggling to support a basic lifestyle after paying rent. https://scoop.upworthy.com/he-was-the-neighborhood-bully-until-one-letter-ended-his-marriage-fpUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T15:45:00.000ZWoman pranked toxic neighbor by sending letter in his name to a prison pen pal — and accidentally exposed his extramarital affairshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799175/uploads/63b8e120-38b6-11f1-87f9-07949932ee92_1200_630.jpegWoman pranked toxic neighbor by sending letter in his name to a prison pen pal — and accidentally exposed his extramarital affairsA petty neighbor thought he was untouchable until a prison 'pen-pal' ruined his marriage.https://scoop.upworthy.com/tiniest-town-in-australia-with-two-residents-is-going-on-saleUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T19:45:00.000ZSmall Australian town with just two residents is now up for salehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799336/uploads/a3830e90-3c88-11f1-b5d2-3737b5a1b8e9_1200_630.jpegSmall Australian town with just two residents is now up for saleOne of Australia's tiniest towns is up for sale at only $400,000. Despite its size and price, Cooladdi is an official town with its own postcode (4479) located within the Murweh Shire Councilhttps://scoop.upworthy.com/armed-robbers-took-woman-for-easy-target-met-with-a-surprise-fpUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T18:45:00.000ZMom and daughter were cornered by armed robbers in their driveway — her split-second move sent them fleeing on foothttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799411/uploads/0b5b3ba0-3c98-11f1-8f33-23cde0ae1cc2_1200_630.jpegMom and daughter were cornered by armed robbers in their driveway — her split-second move sent them fleeing on footSeveral armed men jumped out of their car and leveled their guns at a woman's window, expecting an easy target, as she tried to enter her house. Although many might've frozen at that very moment, this woman just refused to be a victim.https://scoop.upworthy.com/life-coach-reveals-japanese-design-concept-to-help-navigate-lifeUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T12:45:00.000ZSimon Sinek unpacks why Japanese concept of 'wabi-sabi' makes life 'easier to accept'https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799441/uploads/926d0b30-38b2-11f1-ac9a-3920f4029ce9_1200_630.jpegSimon Sinek unpacks why Japanese concept of 'wabi-sabi' makes life 'easier to accept'Simon Sinek talked about a Japanese concept originating in Zen Buddhism called Wabi Sabi, which means 'beauty in that which is temporary or imperfect.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/nasa-recruited-11-deaf-men-to-solve-motion-sickness-issue-in-spaceUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T21:15:00.000ZThese 11 deaf men couldn’t feel motion sickness — so NASA used them to solve a major space problemhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799457/uploads/97658d80-38bf-11f1-a3d3-cdb7379cba61_1200_630.jpegThese 11 deaf men couldn’t feel motion sickness — so NASA used them to solve a major space problemIt was the late 1950s, particularly between 1958 and 1968, before NASA began sending humans to space. They needed some data that they could use to solve the problem of motion sickness in space. https://scoop.upworthy.com/tree-produced-an-offshoot-at-the-same-time-woman-was-pregnantUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T15:15:00.000ZThey planted a tree as teens in love. 17 years later, her mom sent a photo during her pregnancy that left her stunnedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799459/uploads/5e44a050-38c3-11f1-a3d3-cdb7379cba61_1200_630.jpegThey planted a tree as teens in love. 17 years later, her mom sent a photo during her pregnancy that left her stunnedNature synced up with Kelsey and Wes as their teenage tree sprouted just as they had twins. https://scoop.upworthy.com/reason-why-12-astronauts-who-stepped-on-the-moon-proved-had-hay-feverUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T23:45:00.000ZAll 12 astronauts who explored the Moon's surface suffered from 'lunar hay fever.' Here's whyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799470/uploads/640a3040-38c8-11f1-b671-95757380f927_1200_630.jpegAll 12 astronauts who explored the Moon's surface suffered from 'lunar hay fever.' Here's whyWhen Harrison Shmitt stepped back into the Apollo 17 lunar module in 1972, he unintentionally brought a layer of fine, grey dust that was clinging to his spacesuit, which made his throat sore and his eyes water.https://scoop.upworthy.com/model-scouts-waitress-and-helps-her-become-professional-modelUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T17:45:00.000ZModel spotted a struggling waitress with supermodel potential and decided to change her lifehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799477/uploads/b4e3cbd0-38e5-11f1-89c9-d98c8a22c20a_1200_630.jpegModel spotted a struggling waitress with supermodel potential and decided to change her lifeModel Kenz Lawrén confessed, "Honestly, I totally humiliated myself. I never approach strangers, but I really didn’t want to miss the opportunity. What came out was: 'Do you have a menu?' Obviously, duh, we’re at a restaurant."https://scoop.upworthy.com/sweet-husband-gives-pizza-place-instruction-to-surprise-his-wifeUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T16:45:00.000ZHusband left unusual Pizza delivery note to help his wife 'accidentally' cheat on her diet — and it workedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799490/uploads/3ba06750-3a62-11f1-bd92-f13385332a1b_1200_630.jpegHusband left unusual Pizza delivery note to help his wife 'accidentally' cheat on her diet — and it workedThe people in the comment section were having mixed feelings about the husband's gesture. While some appreciated it, many did not see it from the perspective that he intended it to, and thought he was trying to "sabotage" her. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-finds-a-heartbreaking-love-letter-by-the-lake-fpUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T16:15:00.000ZTraveler found a breakup letter and a sunflower by a lake. The heartbreaking words went viral — until the author DM’d her with a requesthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799602/uploads/f9d35d30-397d-11f1-95d9-bb4580a2979c_1200_630.jpegTraveler found a breakup letter and a sunflower by a lake. The heartbreaking words went viral — until the author DM’d her with a requestBarely a couple of words in, she sensed the letter reflected deep heartbreak wrapped in the quiet agony of being unloved. https://scoop.upworthy.com/son-flips-the-script-after-they-cut-off-college-funds-fpUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T16:45:00.000ZParents cut off 18-year-old son's school funds to teach him a lesson — gets a taste of their own medicine 10 years laterhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799618/uploads/c6934060-3997-11f1-ad8f-95e9379d9e2e_1200_630.jpegParents cut off 18-year-old son's school funds to teach him a lesson — gets a taste of their own medicine 10 years laterHis parents were heavily influenced by Western media and raised him with those values in mind. They decided to cut off financial support when he was 18 and left him to figure out how to pay for his higher education.https://scoop.upworthy.com/bf-faces-online-hatred-for-choosing-business-class-over-gf-fpUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T18:15:00.000ZWoman’s boyfriend booked himself a first-class seat and left her in economy. Everyone had the same reactionhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/799988/uploads/46ed18e0-3c80-11f1-855b-c5ff30185425_1200_630.jpegWoman’s boyfriend booked himself a first-class seat and left her in economy. Everyone had the same reactionThey traveled together, but on their return flight, while Vawter chose a regular seat in economy class, her partner opted for business class. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-reason-for-not-rejecting-a-man-because-of-looks-goes-viralUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T17:15:00.000ZHe wasn’t her type but she refused to ‘pop the balloon.’ Her reason caught everyone off guardhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800015/uploads/d30a81d0-3cbe-11f1-aa5f-492e4656be6e_1200_630.jpegHe wasn’t her type but she refused to ‘pop the balloon.’ Her reason caught everyone off guardA man appearing on a lighthearted dating show, PoP It Frère (@popitfrere), was rejected by every other woman except for one, who surprised everyone with a heartfelt reasonhttps://scoop.upworthy.com/swat-deputy-caught-using-dating-app-while-workingUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T13:15:00.000ZCameras zoomed in on a SWAT officer during a tense standoff and revealed he was on a dating apphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800016/uploads/201cab30-3c86-11f1-b5d2-3737b5a1b8e9_1200_630.jpegCameras zoomed in on a SWAT officer during a tense standoff and revealed he was on a dating appDespite the tense situation, one SWAT deputy still had the time to swipe left and right on his phone.https://scoop.upworthy.com/underpaid-truck-driver-quits-to-teach-manager-a-lesson-fpUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T19:15:00.000ZBoss refused basic raise to delivery driver struggling to put food on the table. So he pulled a stunt that left his boss with no choicehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800038/uploads/b6611eb0-3ca3-11f1-b543-5f1a37054573_1200_630.jpegBoss refused basic raise to delivery driver struggling to put food on the table. So he pulled a stunt that left his boss with no choiceWhile other drivers charged at least $250 for each delivery, the company paid John barely anything. Whenever John confronted the store manager, she would shrug him off.https://scoop.upworthy.com/stanford-paid-people-to-quit-facebook-for-weeks-and-was-stunned-by-what-they-foundUPWORTHYen2026-04-22T05:45:00.000ZStanford paid 36,000 people to ditch social media for 6 weeks and was stunned by the resultshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800039/uploads/feb14f30-3c96-11f1-8f33-23cde0ae1cc2_1200_630.jpegStanford paid 36,000 people to ditch social media for 6 weeks and was stunned by the resultsResearchers believe that deleting your social media account could be the secret to your mental healthhttps://scoop.upworthy.com/girl-fakes-school-mail-for-extra-holiday-fpUPWORTHYen2026-04-20T19:00:00.000ZLittle girl handed mom 'school mail' declaring extension of holidays, but one tiny detail exposed her adorable liehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800055/uploads/5140bfd0-3cae-11f1-b3f7-2b6fb3937605_1200_630.jpegLittle girl handed mom 'school mail' declaring extension of holidays, but one tiny detail exposed her adorable lieShe also added a pink stamp with a princess on it to make the letter look authentic. https://scoop.upworthy.com/school-principal-attacks-would-be-shooter-in-oklahoma-high-schoolUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T18:45:00.000ZOklahoma principal who tackled school shooter gets unexpected honor from students at Promhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800063/uploads/8e909130-3ccc-11f1-9aa3-7b3c8df6b033_1200_630.jpegOklahoma principal who tackled school shooter gets unexpected honor from students at PromPrincipal Kirk Moore took down Pauls Valley High School alum/potential shooter before any fatalitieshttps://scoop.upworthy.com/grandkid-discovers-treasure-after-cat-damages-grandmas-armchairUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T13:45:00.000ZCat kept scratching old armchair so he opened it — and accidentally found his late grandma's secret treasurehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800151/uploads/9b16a8e0-3d44-11f1-b426-39ae744d49e5_1200_630.jpegCat kept scratching old armchair so he opened it — and accidentally found his late grandma's secret treasureThe grandkid opened it, certain they would find random stuff inside, but what they saw instead left them gasping in awe.https://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-fired-woman-for-having-hobby-cost-company-its-clientsUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T17:45:00.000ZBoss fired a top performer over her cosplay hobby — she took the company’s clients to a rival and secured a 20% hikehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800160/uploads/8519a3e0-3d89-11f1-8d50-976c35b98908_1200_630.jpegBoss fired a top performer over her cosplay hobby — she took the company’s clients to a rival and secured a 20% hikeThe boss said her hobby affected the "brand's clean image." He told her that the only solution was to delete it, but she refused.https://scoop.upworthy.com/farming-has-changed-our-sense-of-smell-study-showsUPWORTHYen2026-04-22T03:45:00.000ZScientists say farming reshaped the human nose — and our sense of smell hasn’t been the same sincehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800167/uploads/63237630-3d5c-11f1-8b2e-dfdd0361ed75_1200_630.jpegScientists say farming reshaped the human nose — and our sense of smell hasn’t been the same sinceThe sense of smell (olfaction) is heavily influenced by how we live, particularly how we gather their food (hunting and foraging vs. farming).https://scoop.upworthy.com/one-beachgoers-astonishing-non-reaction-to-the-royal-couple-is-going-viralUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T17:15:00.000ZSunbather goes viral for refusing to move as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drew a crowd on Bondi Beachhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800188/uploads/7bee8850-3d64-11f1-9790-4f8c4a4b19a2_1200_630.jpegSunbather goes viral for refusing to move as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drew a crowd on Bondi BeachOne beachgoer's astonishing non-reaction to the royal couple is going viralhttps://scoop.upworthy.com/man-asked-date-to-split-the-bill-and-tried-to-pull-a-stunt-which-backfired-heavily-fpUPWORTHYen2026-04-21T16:15:00.000ZMan asked to split the bill at the start of their date — then pulled a sneaky stunt that backfired instantlyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800192/uploads/c02dfc70-3d60-11f1-8b2e-dfdd0361ed75_1200_630.jpegMan asked to split the bill at the start of their date — then pulled a sneaky stunt that backfired instantlyA TikTok user details her first date disaster where going Dutch became a total scam.https://scoop.upworthy.com/robin-williams-wrote-letter-to-school-after-teen-co-star-was-expelledUPWORTHYen2026-04-22T04:45:00.000Z'Mrs. Doubtfire' child star was expelled from school while filming — then Robin Williams wrote a letterhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800194/uploads/05e08590-3d7e-11f1-82ca-53f51ac1d800_1200_630.jpeg'Mrs. Doubtfire' child star was expelled from school while filming — then Robin Williams wrote a letterLisa Jakub recalled how she was thrown out of high school at 15 while filming Mrs. Doubtfire, and how Williams stepped in to support her education.