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8 real college classes that seem too strange to be true — and remind us that learning should be fun

From the world of Taylor Swift to surviving zombie apocalypses, these are some of the most bizarre college courses in the country.

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Animals

Scientists discovered thousands of new species in 2025. See 9 that wowed them, from the 'curiously isolated' butterfly to the screaming pika

From a butterfly shaped by 40,000 years of isolation to creatures 1,400 feet below the sea, scientists uncovered thousands of new species in 2025 — and these nine discoveries stood out amongst the rest.

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Environment

Researchers find and map 'climate change safe havens' that are more resilient to warming: 'We can buy crucial decades'

The study of climate change refugia — places that are buffered from the worst effects of global warming — has grown rapidly in recent years.

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Education

This teacher gives her students $20 each year, with one requirement on how they spend it

The Pennsylvania teacher’s tradition stretches back a decade.

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Human Rights

Alexei Navalny died nearly two years ago. Here’s the activist carrying on his fight

Before his death in February 2024, Navalny fought tirelessly for human rights in Russia.

A retired couple, Stan and Cora Krol, hug in front of their home in Pueblo, Colorado

People Doing Good

This retired couple has raised 130+ children in foster care over the last 35 years: 'How do you say no?'

“You take these kids in because you know they’re hurting inside,” foster parent Stan Krol said.

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Health

For 40 years, this dental franchise has offered free care to anyone in need for the holidays

Comfort Dental’s Care Day has taken place on December 23 since 1984.

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Animals

Donate a pound of food to shelter animals just by writing a letter to Chewy Claus (aka the Santa for pets)

You only have until Christmas Eve to get your letters sent to Chewy Claus!

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People Doing Good

This family's holiday tradition? Donating Christmas decorations to nursing homes. Now, it's a full-fledged nonprofit

Their “Operation Christmas Tree” project has grown into something even bigger this holiday season.

Arts & Culture

Taylor Swift donates $1M to Feeding America to help hungry families during the holidays

“This holiday season, her continued support is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we unite to end hunger,” the nonprofit’s CEO said in a statement.