Annie Reneau
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Cheney, WA, United States
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10 things that made us smile this week
This week's roundup is a veritable feast of unusual and heartwarming delights. → Read More
A 'death box' may sound morbid, but it's actually a priceless gift for your loved ones
No one wants to think about their own death, but if we don't prepare for the practical aspects of our passing, our loved ones will be left with a frustrating scavenger hunt to find our accounts, passwords, and so on after we die. A Nokbox makes that prep much easier. → Read More
These 'courtesy lessons' where kids role-play as adults riding on a bus ride are magnificent
Viral videos show lessons in courtesy in which kids pretend to be riding on a full bus and giving up their seat for people who are old, pregnant, carrying things, etc. as they board. It's a lesson everyone should learn. → Read More
A major UCLA study says that at least 65 species of animals laugh
If you've never seen a fox giggle, you're in for a treat. → Read More
Man hacking his girlfriend's favorite Disney movie might be the best proposal ever
Lee Loechler pulled off the most amazing propsal by inserting himself into the film "Sleeping Beauty" and suprising his girlfriend. → Read More
Why people are finding this teen's haka send-off at the airport particularly moving
A viral video showing a group of teens doing the haka at the airport as they say goodbye to a loved one leaving for the U.S. has people celebrating the passing down of cultural traditions from one generation to the next. → Read More
The 'corn kid' is making the most of his viral fame. May he always remain this pure.
Tariq, the 7-year-old who went viral with his wholesome love of corn, is cashing in on his viral fame in ways that hopefully will keep his childhood innocence protected. → Read More
Steven Spielberg went the extra mile to keep E.T. 'alive' on set for Drew Barrymore
Director Steven Spielberg went the extra mile to keep the E.T. character 'alive' between takes for 7-year-old Drew Barrymore, who believed the adorable alien was real. → Read More
Rumors vs. reality: 6 facts about voting by mail for folks worried about election integrity
Rumor: Mail-in voting is too new to be safe and secure. Reality: Americans have been voting by mail since the 19th century. → Read More
Trevor Noah makes an astute observation about men and the 'right to sex' conversation
In response to a debate about men having a 'right to sex,' Trevor Noah shared his perspective that men who think they're missing out on sex may actually be missing out on intimacy due to society's stigma around men being vulnerable. → Read More
Stripped-down performance of 'Cream' showcases Prince's pure charisma and musical talent
A stripped-down performance of 'Cream' from 2004 showcases Prince's genuine talents and proves he could captivate an audience with nothing but himself and an acoustic guitar. → Read More
Queen releases a never heard ballad sung by Freddie Mercury and it has fans in tears
A never-before heard ballad sung by Freddie Mercury is bringing Queen fans to tears. → Read More
WestJet flight attendant's funny safety presentation may actually make flying safer
Michael McAdam, a flight attendant on WestJet airlines, has gone viral multiple times for his hilarious presentation of the aircraft's safety features. → Read More
The Onion filed a Supreme Court brief. It's both hilariously serious and seriously hilarious.
The amicus brief—which refers to the judiciary as "total Latin dorks"—brilliantly uses parody to defend a constitutional right to parody. → Read More
50-something-year-old dad impresses the masses with an adorable dad-daughter dance battle
In the second week of COVID-19 lockdowns, the Starkeys passed the time by having an epic daughter-and-daddy dance battle. Dad had some impressive moves. → Read More
10 things that made us smile this week
Grab a boost of serotonin as you head into the weekend. → Read More
8 classes that should be required for all students before they hit adulthood
If we want to prepare kids for adult life, we've got some glaring gaps to fill. → Read More
10 things that made us smile this week
This is the cover no one asked for but everyone finds themselves bopping to. What a combo. Read the full story here. This 3-year-old loves her "Creepy Chloe" doll and Disney embraced her in the best way. → Read More
'Mommy, why do you wear makeup?' The question that caught me off guard as a mom of girls
Questions about beauty have led to some of the best—and most challenging—conversations with my two daughters. → Read More
Lyft driver's hilarious menu of 10 different types of ride options is pure genius
A viral photo of a list of ride options in a Lyft driver's car has people saying that all Uber, Lyft and taxi drivers should do something similar. → Read More