No one was manning the Delta desk at the airport. So a playful passenger grabbed the intercom.

An airplane takes off as a passenger walks through the airport terminal.

No one was manning the Delta desk at the airport. So a playful passenger grabbed the intercom.

“So those mics DO work, they just choose to mumble”

By Evan Porter

Flying is frustrating, especially lately. Flight delays are surging, costs are going through the roof, and airlines are squeezing customers to maximize their profits. It can be pretty infuriating.

When you’re flying and run into obstacles, you have three choices: become irate and make a scene (not recommended), grin and bear it, or, if you’re really bold, have a little fun with the situation.

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A woman noticed a window sign that asked her to ‘Shout Max!’ What came next was pure joy.

A dog peaks through a window on a snowy day.

A woman noticed a window sign that asked her to ‘Shout Max!’ What came next was pure joy.

“Grita Max. Si tienes suerte, aparecerá Ángel.”

By Cecily Knobler

Imagine you’re strolling along, taking in a beautiful day, when suddenly, your eyes catch a large window. Propped up in front of it is a cardboard, handwritten sign. Well, that’s something different.

The sign reads in Spanish, “Grita Max. Si tienes suerte, aparecerá Ángel.” This translates to, “Shout Max! If you’re lucky, an angel will appear.” One woman took the challenge, and the results paid off beyond many of our wildest dreams.

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Okay this is actually so beautiful 🥺

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We're closing out Teacher Appreciation Week with a story full of so much cuteness, we couldn't handle ourselves. You can’t teach moments like this one from a textbook. 🥹🐣 Mrs. Galusha brings learning to life in ways her students will carry with them long after the lesson ends. That kind of care deserves our support.The best way to show our appreciation to those who inspire us? Show up. Give back. Fund a classroom

50 emotions that don’t exist in the English language, but we all have experienced

Elderly man gently touches the forehead of another man outdoors.

50 emotions that don’t exist in the English language, but we all have experienced

Words that are untranslatable, but everyone understands.

By Heather Wake

English may boast one of the lengthiest vocabularies in the world, but there are still entire emotional universes Merriam-Webster can’t quite encapsulate. Thankfully, other cultures can. Our ability to understand these layered, sometimes conflicting feelings proves that beneath our differences, we share the same emotional language.

Here are some of the most beautifully specific emotions that have no English equivalent, grouped by the inner worlds they illuminate. Together, they show one thing: human feelings are far more connected than we might assume,

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