Upworthy
Upworthy is a media platform that focuses on sharing meaningful, uplifting, and impactful stories designed to inspire and bring positivity to its audience. Founded in 2012, Upworthy curates content that highlights human resilience, acts of kindness, social progress, and solutions to global challenges. The platform often uses engaging storytelling and emotional narratives to draw attention to important issues while emphasizing hope and optimism. Upworthy covers a wide range of topics, including social justice, environmental sustainability, health, and culture, aiming to make good news and constructive journalism accessible and shareable. Its mission is to "make important stuff as viral as a video of a kitten sneezing," blending entertainment with purpose-driven content.
-
Teacher goes viral for showing up to her middle school at 10pm in a bonnet and pajamas
While we often think of test
... -
Woman brilliantly uses a microwave to get a sick day from work
Most of us have had "
-
Are you 'ambitious but lazy'? This 3-minute video might be just the push you need.
You're an ambitious person. You've got ...
-
Dad creates epic 'vacation' photos to soothe 4-year-old daughter who lost her stuffed T-Rex
There are few things worse than a lost beloved
-
Mans builds his stressed fiancee an 'anxiety chair' and sweetly puts her in time-out
Supporting a partner with anxiety involves understanding, validation, encouragement, and sometimes…building them
... -
A college student was fed up with a classmate taking his seat. Then he saw his own ignorance.
You know that feeling you get when you ...
-
'Hack expert' explains why he can tell your personality by which side of the bed you sleep on
-
People are sharing which great American hero they'd add to Mount Rushmore
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum designed the ...
-
1981 Afterschool Special, 'The Wave', still holds up with its lessons about fascism
"What are you watching?" my 13-year-old son asked.
"An old Afterschool Special," I
... -
Husband calls wife's idea for their baby's name 'abusive', and other parents agree
When it comes to parenting, the second
... -
Shooting stars: What happens when astronauts poop in space?
-
Writer shares delightful quotes from his 'mum' from before she died, and people are in love
This world is filled with ...
-
The 4 words that can keep conversation flowing forever, even between socially awkward people
Many people find making ...
-
17-year-old launches fascinating "Sperm Racing" league to get people talking about male fertility
At one point or another, we all saw the videos in health class that explained how
-
Mom beautifully delivers late son's corsage his prom date just weeks after his sudden death
