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/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/couple-decides-to-spend-their-retired-life-on-a-cruise-ship-its-cheaper-than-a-retirement-home-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T13:15:31.000ZSeattle couple spends their retirement living for $100/day on cruise ships — they realized it was cheaper than their monthly $3500 mortgagehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/648325/uploads/bb013160-61b0-11ee-88cb-ed13d0063cee_1200_630.pngSeattle couple spends their retirement living for $100/day on cruise ships — they realized it was cheaper than their monthly $3500 mortgageFor many, cruising is a vacation or a holiday. However, for Marty and Jess, it is home!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/hoa-kept-fleecing-money-until-a-mom-took-them-down-legally-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T14:45:42.000ZMom discovered the HOA fleecing her neighbors, so she 'infiltrated' the group and got them banned for 20 yearshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/780962/uploads/d148c8c0-c8fb-11f0-b62a-45899070fe3a_1200_630.jpegMom discovered the HOA fleecing her neighbors, so she 'infiltrated' the group and got them banned for 20 yearsThe homeowners paid monthly to the HOA in exchange for their services, at least that's what they thought. In reality, the association did no good to the community. "There was the illusion of effort," the author explained.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/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/after-trying-to-befriend-spider-for-14-days-youtuber-got-reaction-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T18:45:42.000ZAfter 14 days trying to befriend a tiny spider, this YouTuber got a reaction few expected https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/787368/uploads/f61efd50-f127-11f0-8e49-a9753f6a1540_1200_630.jpegAfter 14 days trying to befriend a tiny spider, this YouTuber got a reaction few expected After two weeks of interaction and thoughtful effort, Earl finally began accepting food from Newell and eventually gave him his first contact by hopping onto his finger.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/amazon-delivery-driver-spotted-something-off-about-womans-new-home-and-left-a-message-on-doorbell-camera-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T16:15:51.000ZAmazon delivery driver spotted something off about woman’s new home — and immediately alerted her on the doorbell camerahttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/793345/uploads/021fd290-e57f-11ec-8039-0989d442e72c_opt_by_cdinary_1200_630.jpgAmazon delivery driver spotted something off about woman’s new home — and immediately alerted her on the doorbell cameraThe video was watched close to 5 million times. https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-asks-the-internet-to-edit-wifes-photo-to-prove-she-wont-look-good-in-bangs-it-backfired-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T14:15:40.000ZMan asks the internet to edit wife's photo to prove she won't look good in bangs — but it backfired spectacularlyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/793357/uploads/4c07d3d0-cd94-11ef-90bf-f9c4af8292f0_1200_630.jpegMan asks the internet to edit wife's photo to prove she won't look good in bangs — but it backfired spectacularlyMan requests internet to edit wife's photo to prove she won't look good in bangs. If anything, she's more convinced now.https://scoop.upworthy.com/star-employee-of-6-years-quits-job-after-being-denied-30-k-raise-fpr-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T13:45:36.000ZStar employee of 6 years quits job after being denied $30k raise — company ends up losing $3mhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/793366/uploads/8d134690-15e9-11f1-9dde-930825c4c3f0_1200_630.jpegStar employee of 6 years quits job after being denied $30k raise — company ends up losing $3mA company offered to double his current salary.https://scoop.upworthy.com/he-tried-to-mansplain-the-law-to-a-woman-who-had-just-taken-the-bar-exam-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T15:45:49.000ZMan tried to explain how federal courts work to a woman who'd just taken the bar exam the same day — her one line reply left him red-facedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/793372/uploads/6ab9cf80-5f2b-11f0-8d55-05f21ae208aa_1200_630.jpegMan tried to explain how federal courts work to a woman who'd just taken the bar exam the same day — her one line reply left him red-facedThe law student shared how a bearded man in a simple T-shirt tried to discuss the inner workings of American law with her in a noisy bar.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/man-exposed-ai-caller-live-with-a-three-finger-test-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T17:45:37.000ZMan was convinced that the caller was ‘AI’ but he couldn’t prove it — until he asked to do the ‘three finger’ test live on camerahttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/797328/uploads/bde5ad30-2c14-11f1-aed8-0bd26b4a4170_1200_630.jpegMan was convinced that the caller was ‘AI’ but he couldn’t prove it — until he asked to do the ‘three finger’ test live on cameraMan suspected that the person on video call was not real. One sentence unmasked the deception. https://scoop.upworthy.com/8-year-old-responds-to-rude-woman-who-disrespected-his-mom-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T17:05:32.000Z8-year-old saw a woman disrespect his mom — he asked for permission and then said something that stunned even herhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/797367/uploads/5a8ef250-2c41-11f1-b0c9-896be14d8837_1200_630.jpeg8-year-old saw a woman disrespect his mom — he asked for permission and then said something that stunned even her'Think before you speak' 8-year-old boy's response to a rude woman leaves his mom relieved and proudhttps://scoop.upworthy.com/mom-apologizes-after-son-stole-money-from-baltimore-shop-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-06-18T18:15:39.000ZA boy was caught on livestream stealing $30 from a tip jar at a Baltimore hot dog stand — the next day, his mom showed up with a requesthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/797853/uploads/30eaf010-2ea9-11f1-8dec-d96f16f91a61_1200_630.jpegA boy was caught on livestream stealing $30 from a tip jar at a Baltimore hot dog stand — the next day, his mom showed up with a requestThe incident left a profound impact on the shop owner. He not only forgave the youngster, but he also invited him and his mom to his shop.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/le-bron-james-reveals-one-comment-from-his-coach-that-fueled-his-driveUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T05:45:00.000ZLeBron James reveals one comment from his coach made it his dream to get his mom a pantryhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/806995/uploads/b1ee9470-68b8-11f1-b48f-3d618198eab8_1200_630.jpegLeBron James reveals one comment from his coach made it his dream to get his mom a pantryLeBron James reveals that the deepest hunger for success comes from the simplest of things most take for granted. 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/people-gather-in-bowdoin-college-library-to-turn-a-page-every-monthUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T01:45:00.000ZHundreds cram into a tiny library in Maine to watch two people turn one page every year since 2016https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807083/uploads/cb839d20-694b-11f1-a3aa-b954f5c16cba_1200_630.jpegHundreds cram into a tiny library in Maine to watch two people turn one page every year since 2016The Bowdoin College Library has a special tradition that has lasted 10 years since 2016. People gather to witness the turning of a page of a 19th century book.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/orange-cat-added-a-comic-tweak-to-the-romeo-and-juliet-performanceUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T00:45:00.000ZA cat crashed Romeo's death scene on a live stage. Even Shakespeare couldn't have written thishttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807139/uploads/80c18dc0-6a12-11f1-9234-710137f5a4de_1200_630.jpegA cat crashed Romeo's death scene on a live stage. Even Shakespeare couldn't have written thisA Turkish cat became an unexpected guest during a Romeo and Juliet final scene and became an unscripted performerhttps://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. https://scoop.upworthy.com/girlfriend-insists-treasure-they-found-in-estate-sale-is-tainted-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T17:15:00.000ZMan paid $300 for ammo boxes at estate sale and found gold coins inside — his girlfriend is now refusing to use 'tainted' money to fund their weddinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807288/uploads/eb343270-6a3a-11f1-bd08-cfdd9d8d0aed_1200_630.jpegMan paid $300 for ammo boxes at estate sale and found gold coins inside — his girlfriend is now refusing to use 'tainted' money to fund their weddingPerson found a trove of precious coins in an old can they bought in an estate sale. Girlfriend wants to give it back to the 'rightful owner.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-asks-woman-to-pay-for-herself-on-first-date-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T15:15:00.000ZAmerican woman was gushing over her great 'first date' — until the 41-year-old man's PayPal request revealed his true colorshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807295/uploads/0931ae80-6a43-11f1-89ca-6bb97ef34716_1200_630.jpegAmerican woman was gushing over her great 'first date' — until the 41-year-old man's PayPal request revealed his true colorsThe man she went on a date with triggered her worst fears and doubts about dating.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-returns-box-from-yard-sale-after-seeing-whats-inside-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T14:15:00.000ZWoman picked up leftover jewelry boxes for free at a family yard sale —  a 14-carat sparkle inside made her return it the very next dayhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807299/uploads/a2554f20-6a4a-11f1-a2b5-47f4a6df99e6_1200_630.jpegWoman picked up leftover jewelry boxes for free at a family yard sale —  a 14-carat sparkle inside made her return it the very next dayEven though under normal circumstances she would've probably kept those, the woman couldn't help but think whether the items were important to the family.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-dumps-fiance-by-text-and-gets-upset-that-he-agrees-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T13:15:00.000ZShe dumped her fiancé over text after constantly comparing him to her exes — but she lost it when he calmly accepted it without begginghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807302/uploads/85d1e360-6a57-11f1-956e-a781f6ec0879_1200_630.jpegShe dumped her fiancé over text after constantly comparing him to her exes — but she lost it when he calmly accepted it without beggingA woman called off her engagement after her fiancé expressed discomfort with what she had done. Instead of apologizing, she broke up with him on text. When he accepted it, she questioned his love for her.https://scoop.upworthy.com/she-used-evil-strategy-to-use-her-exs-you-tube-subscription-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T16:15:00.000ZAfter 8 years of unknowingly paying for ex's YouTube Premium, he finally cut her off — then reversed it the moment she sent one photohttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807368/uploads/a8840d70-6ad9-11f1-98f7-513846720542_1200_630.jpegAfter 8 years of unknowingly paying for ex's YouTube Premium, he finally cut her off — then reversed it the moment she sent one photoLeva tried to manipulate him by saying he removed her because he wanted to add a new woman to the subscription plan. https://scoop.upworthy.com/alabama-hoa-planned-to-eradicate-geese-but-the-residents-stood-up-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T18:15:00.000ZAlabama HOA planned to euthanize 226 geese residing in local lake. The whole community put their foot downhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807405/uploads/60de2280-6aed-11f1-a7f3-b56be5710525_1200_630.jpegAlabama HOA planned to euthanize 226 geese residing in local lake. The whole community put their foot downResidents have expressed their opposition by signing petitions and asking the HOA to reconsider using non-lethal means to remove or reduce the population of the geese.https://scoop.upworthy.com/undercover-detective-saves-woman-from-700-000-gold-coin-scam-fpUPWORTHYen2026-06-18T19:15:00.000ZUndercover detective disguised as an elderly victim in a $700,000 gold coin scam — the moment the scammer said the secret code, she handcuffed himhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807418/uploads/1f504060-6b1e-11f1-a8a3-d79e7e32688a_1200_630.jpegUndercover detective disguised as an elderly victim in a $700,000 gold coin scam — the moment the scammer said the secret code, she handcuffed himThe moment he uttered the secret code meant to complete the exchange, the deputy slapped handcuffs on him.