https://scoop.upworthy.com/robin-williams-insisted-film-companies-hire-homeless-to-sign-him-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T04:15:42.000ZRobin Williams always insisted that film companies hire homeless people if they wanted to sign himhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/242062/uploads/062b14c0-e10a-11e9-a26c-3fb99ece61c2_800_420.pngRobin Williams always insisted that film companies hire homeless people if they wanted to sign himHe was such an amazing soulhttps://scoop.upworthy.com/this-article-from-1958-on-129-ways-to-get-a-husband-shows-how-far-the-world-has-come-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T05:45:10.000ZSomeone found a 1958 magazine with 129 tips for women to land a husband. They're exactly what you'd expecthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/407744/uploads/a7b084a0-442a-11ea-9ad4-f3c841ee2b62_800_420.pngSomeone found a 1958 magazine with 129 tips for women to land a husband. They're exactly what you'd expectThis is a list about how to get killed in 2019.https://scoop.upworthy.com/secret-poor-man-flies-first-class-shares-hilarious-insights-fancy-stuff-be-wasted-on-rich-people-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T13:45:28.000Z'Secret poor' man flew first class for the first time and had a funny realization about luxury: 'Fancy stuff be wasted on rich people'https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/566237/uploads/fb616000-cacb-11f0-94d4-21ee52c73670_1200_630.jpeg'Secret poor' man flew first class for the first time and had a funny realization about luxury: 'Fancy stuff be wasted on rich people'Wow.https://scoop.upworthy.com/71-year-old-mans-hike-across-more-than-2-500-miles-of-grueling-pacific-crest-trail-inspires-people-ex7UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T18:45:20.000Z71-year-old breaks into song after hiking 2600-mile Pacific Crest Trail that only 14% have ever finishedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/586630/uploads/9d240e60-6235-11f0-b82c-b306eee0097e_1200_630.jpeg71-year-old breaks into song after hiking 2600-mile Pacific Crest Trail that only 14% have ever finished"He has a heart of gold, unmatched optimism, and fortitude," said a fellow hiker.https://scoop.upworthy.com/angela-davis-uncovers-her-familys-history-ex7UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T05:46:44.000ZCivil rights icon Angela Davis stopped short when she learned she’s descended from a Mayflower pilgrimhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/606918/uploads/4da85000-b35d-11ed-9f85-d3fb1d14abc1_1200_630.jpegCivil rights icon Angela Davis stopped short when she learned she’s descended from a Mayflower pilgrimAngela Davis learns surprising family history on "Finding Your Roots"https://scoop.upworthy.com/a-neuroscientist-and-philosophers-1998-bet-on-consciousness-between-finally-ends-after-25-years-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T15:45:38.000ZNeuroscientist lost a 25-year bet that science would crack consciousness. He immediately bet againhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/631239/uploads/17e44a10-1996-11ee-85b8-01de8e620a1c_1200_630.jpegNeuroscientist lost a 25-year bet that science would crack consciousness. He immediately bet againThe winner of the bet was to receive a few bottles of fine wine.https://scoop.upworthy.com/magazine-ad-from-1996-made-predictions-about-2026-that-have-left-everyone-in-shock-ex9UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T14:45:32.000Z1996 magazine ad predicted a $16 burger, $12,500 vacation and $65,000 car by 2026 — it also predicted why you wouldn't be able to afford themhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/688665/uploads/2f26cbd0-fe29-11ee-9b4d-b94ab9a19fee_1200_630.jpeg1996 magazine ad predicted a $16 burger, $12,500 vacation and $65,000 car by 2026 — it also predicted why you wouldn't be able to afford themThe ad accurately predicted the current economic crisis of the world back in the 90s.https://scoop.upworthy.com/landlord-evicted-her-for-her-murals-neighbor-erased-every-one-of-them-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T18:16:18.000ZLandlord's son evicted a tenant of 40 years to steal her murals for his daughter — her parting gift ensured they'd never get to enjoy ithttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/769765/uploads/bff1af30-729b-11f0-a1fe-4530d378c559_1200_630.jpegLandlord's son evicted a tenant of 40 years to steal her murals for his daughter — her parting gift ensured they'd never get to enjoy itArtist was evicted so the landlord’s daughter could keep her murals painted on walls — her neighbor's ingenious plan got them instant karmahttps://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-replaced-pto-with-early-fridays-then-complain-to-hr-backfired-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T17:51:48.000ZManager denied PTO and said to take early Fridays instead — worker complied maliciously, triggering an HR meeting that backfired on the bosshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/780521/uploads/c6d4ba80-c549-11f0-bc84-c7b9f717874b_1200_630.jpegManager denied PTO and said to take early Fridays instead — worker complied maliciously, triggering an HR meeting that backfired on the boss"I accepted & prepared everything. I haven't dealt with her before, but she was extremely neutral. She asked for both sides," they recalled. https://scoop.upworthy.com/hoa-asks-disabled-man-to-re-home-his-service-dog-gets-schooled-by-law-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T15:45:40.000ZHOA threatened to re-home his German Shepherd service dog and demanded proof of his disability — he sent one photo that shut them uphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/781182/uploads/6e017620-c9f7-11f0-aeff-0f41e9efd62c_1200_630.jpegHOA threatened to re-home his German Shepherd service dog and demanded proof of his disability — he sent one photo that shut them up"I wouldn’t even buy a house within an HOA. Why do people keep buying houses with the house police? Is it because they have the audacity to tell people what they can and cannot do for something that they bought? HOA buys its audacity on wholesale."https://scoop.upworthy.com/company-goes-bankrupt-after-employee-is-fired-by-boss-nepo-baby-son-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T17:36:44.000ZBoss fires 8-year employee so he can hire his 'nepobaby' son — within 6 years the son had run the company into bankruptcyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/784468/uploads/59319840-defd-11f0-9320-355983deea2c_1200_630.jpegBoss fires 8-year employee so he can hire his 'nepobaby' son — within 6 years the son had run the company into bankruptcy'It's one thing to be fired when you mess up, but another thing to be fired just because you were already wise to the boss's son's crusty fifty-something-year-old, skaterboi brand-wearing, neposwaggering, beanie-too-high-on-the-head-wearing...'https://scoop.upworthy.com/teen-responds-to-hoa-notice-on-parking-lamborghini-in-the-driveway-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T17:45:15.000ZHOA letter scolds teen for parking a Lamborghini in his driveway — until one Instagram video of their garage made them eat their wordshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/784474/uploads/7a6c5210-df12-11f0-b56e-d7f3ba83ea70_1200_630.jpegHOA letter scolds teen for parking a Lamborghini in his driveway — until one Instagram video of their garage made them eat their words'HOA president, if you're watching this, this is why I can't park the Lamborghini in the garage...'https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-visits-town-with-no-cell-phones-or-wifi-stunned-by-peoples-routine-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T16:45:07.000ZMan visited the US town where cell phones stop working 53 miles before you arrive — residents say they 'sleep good'https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/787524/uploads/62416810-f204-11f0-8866-a17835a818f1_1200_630.jpegMan visited the US town where cell phones stop working 53 miles before you arrive — residents say they 'sleep good'One man explained that microwaves are allowed only if they meet strict standards. "If it emits bad signals, they’ll come up and give you one better," he said.https://scoop.upworthy.com/6-year-old-captures-moms-anxiety-in-hilarious-family-portrait-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T01:45:19.000ZMom caught off guard as 6-year-old draws mom's 'anxiety' in family portraithttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/788297/uploads/ab8024d0-f6b9-11f0-a0cd-b54740ee5a9f_1200_630.jpegMom caught off guard as 6-year-old draws mom's 'anxiety' in family portraitThe drawing included Natasha and her family, and the boy tried to depict them having fun with carving pumpkins.https://scoop.upworthy.com/researchers-say-batman-effect-influences-peoples-altruistic-behavior-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T00:45:17.000Z'Batman' rode Milan's subway 138 times for science. People had no idea he was changing their behaviorhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/788326/uploads/95e1e270-f6ce-11f0-b102-319a7fd56e65_1200_630.jpeg'Batman' rode Milan's subway 138 times for science. People had no idea he was changing their behavior"I live in Sweden. During Covid I saw Greta Thunberg at a bus stop. I felt like I had to follow social distancing and wear my mask even more, despite her not really talking about it."https://scoop.upworthy.com/parents-made-teen-pay-rent-for-8-years-only-to-return-every-penny-fpr-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T19:15:55.000ZWoman paid all the bills at home for 8 years — then broke down when she learned how her parents had secretly used the moneyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/788646/uploads/2b665cb0-6c44-11f0-a1c8-43c6cc6af5ca_1200_630.jpegWoman paid all the bills at home for 8 years — then broke down when she learned how her parents had secretly used the moneyThey asked their kid to pay rent. What they revealed after graduation changed everythinghttps://scoop.upworthy.com/hoa-sends-formal-notice-over-owner-doing-rooftop-yoga-regret-it-fpr-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T15:27:35.000ZHOA filed an ‘inappropriate public display’ complaint over a homeowner’s rooftop yoga — her one-line reply to their notice exposed themhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/789214/uploads/859bcd20-3e42-11f1-ac81-eb501540187b_1200_630.jpegHOA filed an ‘inappropriate public display’ complaint over a homeowner’s rooftop yoga — her one-line reply to their notice exposed themA homeowner's peaceful morning yoga practice under fire after neighbor files complaint with HOA!https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-turns-down-boss-who-asked-him-to-work-on-his-day-off-fpr-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T18:55:53.000ZBoss called him on his day off to demand he show up for work — his two-word curt reply went viral instantlyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/791372/uploads/14251d30-7d13-11ec-9677-59418ed9b689_1200_630.pngBoss called him on his day off to demand he show up for work — his two-word curt reply went viral instantly'Normalize 'No' and hanging up. No is a complete sentence, and they aren't paying you for your time to talk on the phone with them.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/400-dr-seuss-books-arrives-at-chimp-haven-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T00:45:14.000ZChimpanzees were handed 400 Dr. Seuss books and it had an unusual effect on themhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/794034/uploads/15a2d1d0-186d-11f1-ba85-119f9e8921a4_1200_630.jpegChimpanzees were handed 400 Dr. Seuss books and it had an unusual effect on themChimp Haven had requested Dr. Seuss books as part of the animal enrichment program, and, surprisingly, the chimps loved it. The caregivers also placed treats inside the books to make the experience even more engaging.https://scoop.upworthy.com/widow-refusing-to-give-stepdaughter-inheritance-after-husbands-death-then-got-a-brutal-reality-check-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-06-17T17:15:11.000ZA widow denied her stepdaughter any inheritance after her husband died —until she got a reality check that left her seethinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/794126/uploads/82b03970-3fab-11f0-8bf6-b7d46c96ec3c_1200_630.jpegA widow denied her stepdaughter any inheritance after her husband died —until she got a reality check that left her seethingShe doesn't want her stepdaughter to get anything from his inheritance.https://scoop.upworthy.com/he-was-the-neighborhood-bully-until-one-letter-ended-his-marriage-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T18:15:51.000ZWoman 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/they-auctioned-their-14-k-1973-pontiac-for-their-grandchildren-their-neighbors-bid-100-k-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-16T14:05:29.000ZGrandparents put late son's Pontiac up for auction — the neighbors bid $100K for the $14K car and then handed it straight backhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/801266/uploads/aa503990-43d7-11f1-866a-85076a591c68_1200_630.jpegGrandparents put late son's Pontiac up for auction — the neighbors bid $100K for the $14K car and then handed it straight backBen Keryluke had to auction his late son's car to provide for his orphaned grandchildren. The community decided to do something about it.https://scoop.upworthy.com/mans-water-delivering-efforts-saved-kenyas-wildlifeUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T03:45:00.000ZFarmer saw a thirsty buffalo waiting under a dried-up waterfall. So he took matters into his own handshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/805001/uploads/8622efb0-688d-11f1-a1eb-d754405e56d7_1200_630.jpegFarmer saw a thirsty buffalo waiting under a dried-up waterfall. So he took matters into his own handsHe also dug up more than 20 waterholes where the animals waited eagerly to quench their thirst. 'Even before I finish delivering the water, the animals are already converging in the water hole,' Mwalua described.https://scoop.upworthy.com/lonely-boy-reaches-out-to-tik-tok-to-celebrate-his-graduation-dayUPWORTHYen2026-06-17T15:15:00.000ZCompany told job applicant to work a free 'trial day' — he spent 8 hours fixing their bugs, then reverted it all with a single click and lefthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/805731/uploads/ebe37ae0-6a5e-11f1-b923-1153d0aa18ab_1200_630.jpegCompany told job applicant to work a free 'trial day' — he spent 8 hours fixing their bugs, then reverted it all with a single click and leftSchmerbeck shared navigating the graduation ceremony alone while other students’ loved ones cheered and clapped for them, trying his best not to fall apart.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-travelled-600-miles-on-foot-to-keep-his-friend-aliveUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T00:45:00.000ZWerner Herzog walked for 600 miles in winter to save a dying friend in 1974https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/806624/uploads/bedfed60-6588-11f1-81f1-eb4236e1baab_1200_630.jpegWerner Herzog walked for 600 miles in winter to save a dying friend in 1974German filmmaker walked 600 miles across frozen landscape to keep his dying friend in Paris alive.https://scoop.upworthy.com/childhood-friends-turn-out-to-be-identical-twin-sisters-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T18:15:00.000ZBest friends joked about being twins their whole lives — a DNA test revealed their family secrethttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/806950/uploads/ceff1d70-6889-11f1-ae49-73501e93b635_1200_630.jpegBest friends joked about being twins their whole lives — a DNA test revealed their family secretParents of childhood best friends become excited after knowing that the two girls are 'identical twin sisters' abandoned in the same orphanage as kids. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-spent-an-hour-vibing-with-a-stranger-at-a-bar-she-had-no-idea-who-he-was-until-the-bartender-started-panicking-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T13:46:38.000ZWoman spent an hour vibing with a stranger at a bar — she had no idea who he was until the bartender started panickinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/806981/uploads/10c5c430-6898-11f1-b3ad-5bf52690b735_1200_630.jpegWoman spent an hour vibing with a stranger at a bar — she had no idea who he was until the bartender started panickingA woman winding down after work at a local bar did not realize who she was talking to until he left. https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-finds-childhood-baseball-glove-for-son-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-17T18:45:00.000ZFather goes to Goodwill to buy his son a baseball glove and finds one with his full name written on ithttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807002/uploads/41b104a0-68b7-11f1-b48f-3d618198eab8_1200_630.jpegFather goes to Goodwill to buy his son a baseball glove and finds one with his full name written on itRyan and his son went to Goodwill to shop for a baseball mitt. Never in a million years did they expect to find one from his own childhood.https://scoop.upworthy.com/bf-learns-heartbreaking-secret-behind-gfs-secret-room-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T15:30:00.000ZMan grew suspicious when his girlfriend refused to let him enter one room in their home — when he finally learned why, he hugged her and criedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807004/uploads/3e3f7ac0-694a-11f1-a3aa-b954f5c16cba_1200_630.jpegMan grew suspicious when his girlfriend refused to let him enter one room in their home — when he finally learned why, he hugged her and criedWhen this man's girlfriend, Amy, finally revealed why a room in her house was shut, the man was left speechless. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-was-focused-on-freeing-her-trapped-dog-that-she-didnt-notice-the-grizzly-closing-in-on-them-in-her-own-camera-footage-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T16:45:00.000ZWoman was focused on freeing her trapped dog that she didn't notice the grizzly closing in on them in her own camera footagehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807007/uploads/3da42df0-68c2-11f1-aae0-3b3502292b8b_1200_630.jpegWoman was focused on freeing her trapped dog that she didn't notice the grizzly closing in on them in her own camera footageJay was so engrossed in freeing her dog's leash that she did not notice a predator looking at her from a distance.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-ends-the-relationship-as-mans-green-flags-turn-into-red-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T18:45:00.000ZShe walked out of 'Project Hail Mary' in tears but one question from her 'green flag' boyfriend exposed how he really felt about herhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807093/uploads/858b5e00-6966-11f1-b92c-e9db0be4f008_1200_630.jpegShe walked out of 'Project Hail Mary' in tears but one question from her 'green flag' boyfriend exposed how he really felt about herRachel Dawson thought she had finally found someone to spend her life with. But all the 'green flags' she saw in him during the initial phase turned into glaring red flags once they went out for a movie. https://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-stole-his-employees-software-and-fired-him-to-claim-credit-he-had-no-idea-the-programmer-had-planted-a-surprise-in-the-codes-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T17:45:00.000ZBoss stole his employee's software and fired him to claim credit — he had no idea the programmer had planted a surprise in the codehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807106/uploads/1d0e8c80-6957-11f1-a4eb-abccdfd4f102_1200_630.jpegBoss stole his employee's software and fired him to claim credit — he had no idea the programmer had planted a surprise in the codeThe employee had deliberately embedded a secret code that allowed them full access to the software even after they resigned. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-finds-treasure-inside-suitcase-she-bought-at-a-yard-sale-fp-foUPWORTHYen2026-06-17T18:24:32.000ZWoman finds hidden compartment in suitcase she bought for $10 at a yard sale. What she found made her call the cops instantlyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807115/uploads/94bba500-6958-11f1-a4eb-abccdfd4f102_1200_630.jpegWoman finds hidden compartment in suitcase she bought for $10 at a yard sale. What she found made her call the cops instantlyDebbie is now trying to find the rightful owner of the jewelry she discovered.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-turned-her-firing-into-a-masterclass-on-how-to-fight-ageismUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T14:45:00.000Z55-year-old was fired for writing 'yipee' in a client email — then she noticed a sneaky pattern in who else was being let gohttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807118/uploads/7e449400-695b-11f1-a4eb-abccdfd4f102_1200_630.jpeg55-year-old was fired for writing 'yipee' in a client email — then she noticed a sneaky pattern in who else was being let goCompanies treat employees in their 50s as an 'exit ramp,' but Loren Grieff decided to change that. https://scoop.upworthy.com/britisher-who-has-visited-27-countries-says-america-is-the-best-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-16T14:15:00.000ZBritish woman who's visited 27 countries explains why America is the best she's seen: 'I was born in the wrong country'https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807127/uploads/b34fcfe0-696d-11f1-b92c-e9db0be4f008_1200_630.jpegBritish woman who's visited 27 countries explains why America is the best she's seen: 'I was born in the wrong country''You can get every single landscape, every single climate; you can get everything in the US,' Louise confessed. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-questions-relationship-after-bf-answers-hypothetical-question-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-17T13:15:00.000ZBoyfriend didn't hesitate when asked who he'd save in a childbirth emergency — his 4-word justification has her considering a break uphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807257/uploads/c4f14ca0-6a1d-11f1-83dd-ff66c7c0c401_1200_630.jpegBoyfriend didn't hesitate when asked who he'd save in a childbirth emergency — his 4-word justification has her considering a break upAfter five years of dating, she asked him who he'd save in case of an emergency childbirth. His response made her question the integrity of the relationship. https://scoop.upworthy.com/bride-has-meltdown-over-unexcited-guests-but-friend-knows-the-reason-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-17T16:45:00.000ZBride is having a meltdown over guests' lack of enthusiasm — after banning spouses and asking everyone to pay for their own mealshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807263/uploads/b3da9590-6a2f-11f1-8193-2913649a36a5_1200_630.jpegBride is having a meltdown over guests' lack of enthusiasm — after banning spouses and asking everyone to pay for their own mealsBride laments that no one is excited about her wedding. Only her best friend knows the reason for it, but she is not sure whether she should tell it to her or nothttps://scoop.upworthy.com/man-uncovers-wifes-pettiness-towards-step-daughter-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-17T17:58:34.000ZDad ignores daughter’s complaints about stepmom for years. One detail in home camera footage makes him change locks instantlyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807270/uploads/b734b9e0-6a2b-11f1-ab39-0d123d8e2ae3_1200_630.jpegDad ignores daughter’s complaints about stepmom for years. One detail in home camera footage makes him change locks instantlyA few months ago, the author was hospitalized due to severe food poisoning, and her father now suspects his wife was responsible for it.