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The Upside of Getting Lost

I was in the woods with my family and we'd lost our way. My phone was dead. It was getting dark. How could this possibly be a good thing?

NIGHTMARE ALLEY

A couple, fleeing the shelling in Ukraine, are captured by Russian troops. It's up to their frantic son-living 1,500 miles away-to get them free.

STRESS LESS

Yes, it's possible. Every part of your body will thank you.

MY CLIENT, MY PREDATOR

REAL ESTATE AGENTS OFTEN WORK ALONE-AND SCARED

THE POWER OF 26 LETTERS

My son's split-second decision may have changed a stranger's life

WHAT A GREAT IDEA!

From genius minds around the world, 12 inventions that will improve our lives

13 THINGS Magical Facts About the World of Disney

1 The Walt Disney Co. turned 100 this year. What started in 1923 as a tiny animation studio has become the world's second-largest media and entertainment conglomerate, after Apple.

The Cat Who Came Home for Christmas And the making of a believer

It was Christmas Eve morning, and I awoke with a mission: to find my lost cat, Baby-Girl. As I got ready, I could hear icy rain pelting the windows. I said a quick prayer for BabyGirl. She was out there somewhere in the storm, I could just feel it. Sure, it had been six months since she'd gone missing, but I still had faith. It was the season for miracles, after all.

FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE HOBBY

Have more fun. Learn new things. These aren't bad New Year's resolutions! Here's how to get started.

PARADISE ON FIRE

The historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii, was burning, overwhelmed by the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history For many, the only escape was to leap into the ocean.

SO THAT'S WHY WE DO THAT!

Where did all these common habits and inventions come from?

I WANT TO LIVE

The \"most wonderful time of the year\" is hard for many. Here, suicide survivors share what keeps them going.

10 NUTRITION Myths

Plus what health experts want you to know instead

THE BEST GIFT I EVER GOT

Handmade or bought, these presents don't skimp on thought

A Scout Plays Santa

He sold more popcorn than almost anybody, but he had a bigger goal in mind

Blizzard Rescue

A disabled man was stuck in a snowbank-until a stranger heard his cries

When a Doorbell's Ring Means Hope

Who was leaving these mysterious gifts on our doorstep each night?

Holiday Eating to Boost Immunity

Don't worry, you can still enjoy yourself!

A Cup of Comfort

The delicious beginnings of a beloved winter tradition: drinking hot chocolate

How to Write an Unforgettable Holiday Letter

Nothing tells family and friends you're thinking of them more than a form letter. But how to begin? Don't fret! Writing the annual holiday missive isn't difficult. To help you get started, we've jotted down a few simple rules to guide you, alongside an annotated version of the letter we're sending out this year.

A Ride for a Lifetime

An Uber trip took a detour when the driver offered his ailing passenger one of his kidneys

Adventures in Babysitting

Treasured memories from modern-day Mary Poppinses and daffy but dear Mrs. Doubtfires

Dementia Breakthroughs

After decades of disappointments, new treatments and tests are finally here

MY DAY OF NO PLASTIC

Is that even possible? One man went to extremes to find out.

How To GET ALONG WITH ANYONE

Whether you get cornered by a chatterbox or embarrassed by a jokester, you can turn things in your favor

I SURVIVED!

THE PEOPLE IN THESE THREE STORIES HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON EXCEPT FOR ONE THING THEY FACED DEATH AND LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT

News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE

A TASTY WAY TO BOOST GUT HEALTH

Where That Color Comes From

Are warning labels for food dyes coming soon?

High-Flying Facts About Drones

1 UNMANNED AERIAL vehicles may seem like recent technology, but the earliest version took flight back in 1849, during the First Italian War of Independence.

World, Meet Poutine

This Canadian fave could be the biggest new comfort-food trend