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Mar 2024
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5 Good Things: A Happy Ending for a Furr...

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College students are loving a new course they're taking that's teaching them how to be happier. A cat-loving couple adopts the kitty who crashed their wedding. A children’s nursery inside a home for older adults in the UK has led to some heartwarming friendships. An iconic movie prop that's fueled a hot debate for decades sold at an auction for big bucks. Plus, why are people bringing PowerPoints to parties?

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