https://scoop.upworthy.com/a-teachers-dying-wish-is-to-give-backpacks-to-kids-in-need-georgia-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-05-22T00:16:00.000ZTeacher didn’t want flowers for her funeral but asked for something unexpected insteadhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/530907/uploads/59d84250-95e0-11eb-9418-651aa381a2e6_1200_630.pngTeacher didn’t want flowers for her funeral but asked for something unexpected instead"This was just the kind of teacher she was, and this is a reflection of her heart. She was a teacher first, all the way" her cousin remarked.https://scoop.upworthy.com/husband-sneaks-family-dog-into-dying-wifes-hospital-room-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T04:05:30.000ZHospitalized wife asked to see the family dog one last time. Her husband knew he had to break the ruleshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/533754/uploads/33381e50-560f-11f1-a5a7-f7f46d19ec6b_1200_630.jpegHospitalized wife asked to see the family dog one last time. Her husband knew he had to break the rules'My wife hugged her for almost an hour, smiling the whole time.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/mom-caught-off-guard-by-bizarre-message-from-husband-to-teacherthen-figures-out-what-really-happened-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T03:15:27.000ZWife panics seeing 'husband' flood son's teacher with ‘love you’ texts. Then she found the truthhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/735391/uploads/5b9c7030-e888-11ef-ad30-1dc03db5f398_1200_630.jpegWife panics seeing 'husband' flood son's teacher with ‘love you’ texts. Then she found the truthMom panics after seeing her husband’s message to the teacher—and bursts out laughing after finding the truth.https://scoop.upworthy.com/expert-says-science-can-predict-if-your-relationship-will-last-it-all-comes-down-to-one-thing-men-dread-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T00:10:27.000ZExpert says science can predict if your relationship will last and it comes down to one thing men dreadhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/741891/uploads/27b420b0-153d-11f0-8d48-65f54b591fc5_1200_630.jpegExpert says science can predict if your relationship will last and it comes down to one thing men dreadExpert says one trait can predict relationship success according to science–it's perceived commitment.https://scoop.upworthy.com/kid-accidentally-scratched-strangers-car-with-bike-then-left-5-and-a-note-that-meant-more-than-the-money-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T04:55:32.000ZKid accidentally scratched a stranger’s car with his bike, then left $5 and a note no one expectedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/742023/uploads/ef3c8840-1603-11f0-9bb0-df9fe2d1a7db_1200_630.jpegKid accidentally scratched a stranger’s car with his bike, then left $5 and a note no one expectedKid scratches parked car, leaves note and all his money—internet calls it a lesson in character!https://scoop.upworthy.com/teacher-fills-kids-empty-lunch-box-then-mr-beast-throws-a-surprise-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T05:19:34.000ZTeacher secretly filled kindergartner’s empty lunchbox. Then 'Mr. Beast' calledhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/773563/uploads/74da12a0-b646-11f0-890c-7b43b5c85ad4_1200_630.jpegTeacher secretly filled kindergartner’s empty lunchbox. Then 'Mr. Beast' calledThis kindergarten teacher’s small act of kindness is paid back in abundance!https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-flagged-danger-hotspots-for-women-and-sparked-change-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T21:45:41.000ZCity told a woman who mapped danger spots to just 'use busier routes' — her response made them wish they hadn'thttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/779274/uploads/69dd65c0-be00-11f0-bb10-87f7a8a76826_1200_630.jpegCity told a woman who mapped danger spots to just 'use busier routes' — her response made them wish they hadn'tWoman was told to "stick to busier routes," she called a reporter and sparked change.https://scoop.upworthy.com/husband-overtips-at-each-restaurant-reveals-touching-reason-to-wife-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-05-22T19:05:16.000ZWife was annoyed by her husband’s over-tipping habit, so she finally asked why — and wasn’t prepared for his answerhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/780347/uploads/c0ce9d00-c471-11f0-80f6-55e1bbbd6304_1200_630.jpegWife was annoyed by her husband’s over-tipping habit, so she finally asked why — and wasn’t prepared for his answerKaren Carratura was confused about her husband, John’s, persistent habit of “overtipping” whenever he went to a restaurant. She was baffled to see the man leave a huge tip, sometimes overbearingly grand amounts, and so she confronted him.https://scoop.upworthy.com/manager-rejects-employees-resignation-she-responds-unexpectedly-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-05-22T18:34:14.000ZManager said he ‘didn’t approve’ of an employee’s resignation — her response caught him completely off guardhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/783982/uploads/d1f98a60-db3f-11f0-96cf-dda6540139c0_1200_630.jpegManager said he ‘didn’t approve’ of an employee’s resignation — her response caught him completely off guard'He literally said to her, I don't approve of this with no further explanation'https://scoop.upworthy.com/pizzeria-tricks-teen-into-working-6-am-weekend-shifts-it-backfires-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T18:15:41.000ZPizza place tricked teen into working 6 am shifts every weekend. His 'petty revenge' shut the place downhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/784806/uploads/4a59fe60-e115-11f0-85bf-631a9541c816_1200_630.jpegPizza place tricked teen into working 6 am shifts every weekend. His 'petty revenge' shut the place down"They all thought it was hilarious, the group of them. All servers in their 20's, we were the joke of the pizza joint. They knew we needed jobs and wouldn't quit," they wrote, but fate was about to turn their day around.https://scoop.upworthy.com/underpaid-worker-resigns-and-stuns-boss-with-counteroffer-response-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T17:45:39.000ZWorker quit after years of being underpaid — when the boss called to lure them back, they had one answerhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/785717/uploads/cff63920-e79c-11f0-b37a-1173533e7202_1200_630.jpegWorker quit after years of being underpaid — when the boss called to lure them back, they had one answer“I understand they have seniority, but is it reasonable for my work to be valued at only 60% of theirs when my productivity is double?"https://scoop.upworthy.com/us-manager-threatens-dutch-employee-over-5-pm-exit-then-regrets-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-22T19:45:22.000ZUS boss threatened a Netherlands worker with a PIP for leaving at 5 p.m. — then got a harsh reality check from HRhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/786214/uploads/d14567d0-eaf1-11f0-8b84-13153d1f25e1_1200_630.jpegUS boss threatened a Netherlands worker with a PIP for leaving at 5 p.m. — then got a harsh reality check from HR "He didn't like that my Slack status goes offline at 5:01 PM every single day. He was annoyed that I didn't reply to an email he sent on Saturday morning until Monday at 9:00 AM," the man shared.https://scoop.upworthy.com/employee-prevents-office-thief-from-stealing-lunch-with-genuis-plan-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-22T13:15:54.000ZCoworker’s lunch kept disappearing from the office microwave — until he mapped out an ‘inconvenient’ plan to stop the thief foreverhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/787712/uploads/acaad890-f2dc-11f0-823f-27e445820e87_1200_630.jpegCoworker’s lunch kept disappearing from the office microwave — until he mapped out an ‘inconvenient’ plan to stop the thief foreverAnnoyed, the person started packing their lunch in the most "inconvenient" way possible. They bought a set of tiny containers and split their entire meal into multiple little ones.https://scoop.upworthy.com/she-was-refused-a-raise-for-years-then-was-begged-to-return-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T16:15:28.000ZWoman denied raises for 18 years finally walked away — then the company made an awkward requesthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/789111/uploads/64d6c3e0-fc13-11f0-b52d-7b2536e8cc05_1200_630.jpegWoman denied raises for 18 years finally walked away — then the company made an awkward request'If she had just threatened to quit 10 years ago, she would have gotten the raise she deserved long ago...'https://scoop.upworthy.com/us-woman-was-quoted-4500-from-dentist-got-it-done-in-mexico-for-235-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T17:15:35.000ZShe flew to Mexico for dental work her American dentist wanted $4,500 for — paid $235 and flew homehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/789201/uploads/c9546820-08aa-11f0-a02b-a736794c3584_1200_630.jpegShe flew to Mexico for dental work her American dentist wanted $4,500 for — paid $235 and flew homeAmerican woman was quoted $4500 for her dental procedure–got it done in Tijuana, Mexico for $235.https://scoop.upworthy.com/husband-wanted-divorce-but-umeployment-changed-his-mind-wife-stands-up-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T16:45:30.000ZHe divorced his wife for being 'too old' — he came crawling back after losing his job and she had the perfect answerhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/790443/uploads/bd4b9b00-99e3-11f0-bc14-3b472ece6d07_1200_630.jpegHe divorced his wife for being 'too old' — he came crawling back after losing his job and she had the perfect answer'When I was 10 months postpartum, he was telling me I am fat and lazy, and all I do is take care of the baby and work..."https://scoop.upworthy.com/scientists-compare-i-qs-of-identical-twins-raised-in-korea-and-america-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T15:18:20.000ZIdentical twins separated at birth were raised in Korea and America — then scientists compared their IQshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/790444/uploads/6a105330-c0f5-11ef-afaa-052f0adeefb1_1200_630.jpegIdentical twins separated at birth were raised in Korea and America — then scientists compared their IQs'It is striking that the twins showed differences in cognitive abilities that are linked to genetics.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/author-shares-one-key-phrase-that-could-prevent-quarrels-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-21T23:45:58.000ZAuthor says one simple phrase can stop arguments before they starthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/790661/uploads/4ec771d0-058c-11f1-9ed8-4f9fe76b8295_1200_630.jpegAuthor says one simple phrase can stop arguments before they start'An actual tool to reach mutual understanding and to be able to heal and move forward'https://scoop.upworthy.com/male-colleagues-accidentally-shared-private-chat-mocking-woman-in-meeting-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T15:55:24.000ZShe discovered male colleagues had been mocking her in a private chat — then she made one move that left them red-facedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/791381/uploads/a814ce60-a2f0-11ed-95b6-634b69692be1_opt_by_cdinary_1200_630.jpgShe discovered male colleagues had been mocking her in a private chat — then she made one move that left them red-faced'The group chat said some pretty unkind things about me and it just kind of went on from there.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/space-shuttle-challenger-exploded-73-seconds-into-flight-fpr-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-05-22T13:45:59.000Z73 seconds after liftoff, Space Shuttle Challenger was gone — the crew’s final words remain unforgettablehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/793356/uploads/171c1540-0b8f-11ef-bf3d-0f750d44ab5a_1200_630.jpeg73 seconds after liftoff, Space Shuttle Challenger was gone — the crew’s final words remain unforgettableIn 1986, the seven-member crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger were barely into space before disaster struck them all.https://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-strict-dress-code-backfires-when-employees-find-genius-loophole-to-outsmart-her-fpr-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T19:45:39.000ZBoss enforced a strict dress code — employees found a loophole she never saw cominghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/794104/uploads/3ed234b0-1bb5-11f1-9fb5-ad7385a3ca0f_1200_630.jpegBoss enforced a strict dress code — employees found a loophole she never saw comingForced into impractical office attire, a clever employee found the perfect way to follow the rules while proving a point, sparking chaos in the workplace.https://scoop.upworthy.com/neighbor-asked-woman-to-wear-yellow-dress-for-a-heartfelt-reason-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-05-23T09:40:37.000ZHer neighbor had one request before his art show: wear something yellow — she understood why the second she walked through the doorhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/796697/uploads/de320a30-2c3b-11f1-9e79-c925de7f9427_1200_630.jpegHer neighbor had one request before his art show: wear something yellow — she understood why the second she walked through the doorWoman was puzzled when neighbor asked her to wear a yellow dress. When she got to know the complete truth, she couldn't help but feel love. https://scoop.upworthy.com/baby-born-35000-feet-above-ground-has-no-nationality-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-05-22T22:10:24.000ZA woman went into labor 35,000 feet above ground. Now her baby's citizenship is up in the airhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/798848/uploads/e6d82580-34eb-11f1-82c5-1970cdaec0cc_1200_630.jpegA woman went into labor 35,000 feet above ground. Now her baby's citizenship is up in the airA woman delivered her baby during a flight leaving her infant's nationality in the air. https://scoop.upworthy.com/dog-remembers-his-owner-after-15-years-apartUPWORTHYen2026-05-22T10:45:00.000ZHow long before a dog forgets its owner? This man spent 15 years uncovering the heartbreaking answerhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/803678/uploads/64303d30-55c4-11f1-9ba4-49190c5f2d41_1200_630.jpegHow long before a dog forgets its owner? This man spent 15 years uncovering the heartbreaking answerScience says dogs have great memory, but this emotional reunion takes things further up a notch. https://scoop.upworthy.com/chinese-proverb-is-a-success-recipe-for-those-feeling-left-behindUPWORTHYen2026-05-22T03:45:00.000ZFeeling left behind? A Chinese proverb says this ‘donkey phase’ is where success truly beginshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/803695/uploads/95774eb0-5371-11f1-89df-5fd96184f3e5_1200_630.jpegFeeling left behind? A Chinese proverb says this ‘donkey phase’ is where success truly beginsThis ancient Chinese proverb is an antidote to disappointment and a consistent pathway to success.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-made-edits-on-bands-wiki-and-used-it-to-enter-their-green-roomUPWORTHYen2026-05-23T05:45:00.000ZAustralian man wanted to hangout with his favorite band so he added himself as their relative on Wikipedia — and it workedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/803718/uploads/f7821d10-55bf-11f1-9ba4-49190c5f2d41_1200_630.jpegAustralian man wanted to hangout with his favorite band so he added himself as their relative on Wikipedia — and it workedDavid Spargo spontaneously decided to see Peking Duk after their concert ended in Melbourne. Nobody suspected that he was lying when he claimed he was their step-brother.https://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-tried-to-cut-his-workers-pay-by-6700-usd-but-it-backfired-fpUPWORTHYen2026-05-23T19:15:00.000ZCompany secretly slashed workers' pay by $6,700 to fatten their own bonuses — by 9:30am Monday, 26 tech department employees torched their planhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/803823/uploads/0efb6ab0-542f-11f1-bebe-21505ff89565_1200_630.jpegCompany secretly slashed workers' pay by $6,700 to fatten their own bonuses — by 9:30am Monday, 26 tech department employees torched their planBosses thought the staff wouldn't notice the pay cut, but they soon learnt their mistake when the tech team resigned.https://scoop.upworthy.com/stepmom-pesters-pregnant-woman-with-obsessive-request-fpUPWORTHYen2026-05-23T17:15:00.000ZWoman wished her late mom could be in the delivery room — then her stepmom overheard and crossed a linehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/803841/uploads/333a0d20-542d-11f1-bebe-21505ff89565_1200_630.jpegWoman wished her late mom could be in the delivery room — then her stepmom overheard and crossed a lineShe was stressed as her stepmom tried to sabotage her delivery day by forcing herself into the process. https://scoop.upworthy.com/study-says-dreams-might-be-portals-to-alternate-realitiesUPWORTHYen2026-05-23T12:45:00.000ZDreams show the 'real life' you're living in another dimensionhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/803850/uploads/8df1f940-55d0-11f1-b0d7-dd276ea94ca8_1200_630.jpegDreams show the 'real life' you're living in another dimensionWhen a person is dreaming, the unconscious mind might be exploring a different layer of existence, where normal rules of space and time don't apply.https://scoop.upworthy.com/family-leared-bus-driver-spent-decades-changing-a-blind-boy-life-fpUPWORTHYen2026-05-23T18:45:00.000ZBoy finds a mysterious stack of letters after his dad's death — and finally realizes the secret hero he had been for 23 yearshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/803866/uploads/ec9d3650-5457-11f1-b265-ab2c478f7309_1200_630.jpegBoy finds a mysterious stack of letters after his dad's death — and finally realizes the secret hero he had been for 23 yearsHe seemingly maintained strict boundaries between his professional and personal life. However, that changed recently after his passing, when his family received a package at the house with no return address.https://scoop.upworthy.com/older-couple-guilt-trip-honeymooners-to-switch-plane-seats-and-fail-fpUPWORTHYen2026-05-22T17:45:00.000ZOld couple try guilt-tripping honeymooners into sacrificing their premium seats — it backfires as their 'real plan' comes to lighthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804011/uploads/23327080-550d-11f1-aaf4-3d7f3727b564_1200_630.jpegOld couple try guilt-tripping honeymooners into sacrificing their premium seats — it backfires as their 'real plan' comes to lightEven though they left the honeymooning couple alone, the older woman kept complaining about them to the flight attendant. It only ended up revealing her nefarious plan.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-received-note-from-school-nurse-for-a-very-silly-reason-fpUPWORTHYen2026-05-23T17:45:00.000ZMother receives note from school nurse — daughter’s response during pickup leaves her in stitches https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804015/uploads/e67e1460-55b5-11f1-8d6a-43b3ce6625e6_1200_630.jpegMother receives note from school nurse — daughter’s response during pickup leaves her in stitches Kristin Jamieson was informed her daughter was in the nurse's office. The reason why is hilarious.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-signed-up-as-bone-marrow-donor-matched-with-boy-12-years-later-fpUPWORTHYen2026-05-22T18:45:00.000ZDad signed up for a bone marrow registry for his cancer-stricken son — 12 years later, he got a cry for helphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804042/uploads/d6acb760-553f-11f1-be67-6941ce58e453_1200_630.jpegDad signed up for a bone marrow registry for his cancer-stricken son — 12 years later, he got a cry for helpHe was surprised because it had been a long time since he signed up, but the reason why he did it remains the same.https://scoop.upworthy.com/mom-taught-son-emergency-procedures-and-it-backfired-spectacularlyUPWORTHYen2026-05-22T18:15:00.000ZA midnight ER trip made one mom train her 4-year-old in emergency responses. It backfired spectacularlyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804114/uploads/5ed8f810-55c2-11f1-9ba4-49190c5f2d41_1200_630.jpegA midnight ER trip made one mom train her 4-year-old in emergency responses. It backfired spectacularlySanaa taught her 4-year-old son safety procedures. Turns out, he had a rather unhinged plan to make use of the training.https://scoop.upworthy.com/childhood-memories-inspired-a-man-to-make-italian-beef-dayUPWORTHYen2026-05-22T19:45:00.000ZMan missed his grandma’s cooking so much that he just created a ‘food holiday’ for the state of Illinoishttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804125/uploads/0e213cc0-55ef-11f1-bc27-e75f9bc89238_1200_630.jpegMan missed his grandma’s cooking so much that he just created a ‘food holiday’ for the state of IllinoisFrom immigrant kitchens to the statehouse, the Italian beef sandwich has won the ultimate honor. https://scoop.upworthy.com/stephen-colbert-lowkey-invites-a-lawsuit-for-cbs-after-being-fired-fpUPWORTHYen2026-05-22T16:45:02.000ZStephen Colbert got fired from CBS, so he jokingly set the network up for a huge lawsuit on his way outhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804127/uploads/8066bc40-55c9-11f1-9530-95ac9a0550a9_1200_630.jpegStephen Colbert got fired from CBS, so he jokingly set the network up for a huge lawsuit on his way outStephen Colbert brought the "nothing to lose" energy for his final appearance on CBS by playing licensed 'Peanuts' music.https://scoop.upworthy.com/colbert-show-came-full-circle-with-paul-mccartney-as-final-guestUPWORTHYen2026-05-22T19:15:00.000ZPaul McCartney returned to the theater where The Beatles changed America — this time for Colbert’s final showhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804131/uploads/e59e5d90-55c7-11f1-9530-95ac9a0550a9_1200_630.jpegPaul McCartney returned to the theater where The Beatles changed America — this time for Colbert’s final showThe Beatles made their debut appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in the same building more than six decades ago on February 9, 1964.