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We usually expect things to go the worst possible way—whether it’s failing that crucial exam you need to get into uni, or getting painfully rejected by your best friend who you’ve been in love with since childhood. There’s something liberating about expecting the most dreadful scenario, but nothing feels better than when it turns out the opposite.

Luckily, the internet is a magical place and there’s a little corner for everything: the bad and the impossibly good. Like this community on Reddit, r/UnexpectedlyWholesome, which has been sharing incidents and cases that took a U-turn for the wholesome for the past three years since its launch on February 19, 2017.

From a boyfriend praying on Twitter for his girlfriend’s period to come today, to a landlord who said no pets allowed in the property, some things are made to have exceptions and the most wholesome outcomes. No spoilers, but who doesn’t love happily-ever-after endings?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for giving your cat another chance. She is a dear friend, and part of the family as well. It was the best decision you could have made. She was not ready to leave you.

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It feels like we’re living in a drought of good news. The past year hasn’t been an easy one and the general emotional state of people around the globe is not the best one. And how could it be otherwise with what we’ve all been dealing with lately?

But it turns out that feel-good news like this wholesome post can bring much-needed health benefits, especially in times of crisis. One study from Brigham Young University proved that sharing positive experiences, events, and stories has immense perks. The researchers invited participants to keep a journal of grateful experiences over four weeks, and share them with a partner twice a week. Those partners who received good news reported being in a better mood overall.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so sad that no one would give him the time and patience he needed. So glad he eventually found someone to talk to.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is such a sweet story. And, your maternal grandfather seems like the coolest guy. Many people would have looked down on someone who was a sanitation engineer. I respect people who make an honest living.

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Moreover, reading bad news is able to stir up the hormones and spark the neurotransmitters that alter our mood. In the same way, exposing ourselves to positive information has a calming effect. According to the positivity advocate and writer Celia Abernethy, human-interest stories not only make us feel happier, they also increase trust and hope in humankind. “Stories about improved living and health conditions are uplifting and encouraging.”

Stories with happy endings, wholesome twists, and wonderful people assure readers that whatever happens, we will be fine because the world is full of great human beings. This hopeful thinking is what we critically need these days.

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Hearing The Words From Love

Hearing The Words From Love

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your mom heard you. No offspring is perfect. You were there for her when it really mattered.

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I'm Not Gonna Spoil Anything, Just Read It And You'll See

I'm Not Gonna Spoil Anything, Just Read It And You'll See

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"The More You Yell At Her, The More Money She Makes!"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was very... how to say... original way to tell somebody to shut the f.ck up. Lol

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Landlord Says No Pets Allowed, But An Exception Is Made

Landlord Says No Pets Allowed, But An Exception Is Made

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The frog does look rather polite, doesn't he? I'm glad the landlord acquiesced.

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An Unexpected Friendship

An Unexpected Friendship

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t understand that logic, since when can you only call your friends by their first name. I understand there is an etiquette when it comes to teachers, elders and royalty etc but not every Tom, D**k or Harry.

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Goby Saves The Day

Goby Saves The Day

Instead of placing garbage cans around this beach, the city made a giant see-through fish out of some barbed wire and meshm and added a sign that says "Goby loves plastic, please feed him". Kids love feeding Goby, who is usually full by the end of the day, and taken away by the city.

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NASA Is Wholesome

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll remember this when I look up at the Red Planet tonight.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for sharing this story.. It is inspirational on several levels!!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This story has always made me cry no matter how many times I read about it.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not going to lie, I cried my eyes out when NASA announced Oppy was uncontactable :(

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humans can bond with anything, and that's beautiful

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok but this is actually making me cry. Damn humans and our emotional connections.

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Margaret O'Connor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an amazing song with an amazing history... "I'll Be Seeing You" music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Irving Kahal. The earliest recording of the song was by D**k Todd in 1940 on the Bluebird label. The recording by Bing Crosby became a hit in 1944, reaching number one for the week of July 1. Frank Sinatra's version with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra from 1940 charted in 1944 and peaked at No. 4. A recording by the Poni-Tails reached number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending November 16, 1959.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I made it worse by playing the I'll be seeing you song. Darn leaky eyes!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This story is so cute, I've found the playlist for Oppy on Spotify 😊

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully they’re going to get her as soon as they can get to mars

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This totally didn't mamke me cry. It's the onions. Those gosh dang onions *sobs*

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can usually hold in my tears, but now I'm attached to a robot who's dead.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the first time I’ve cried like this in months. It’s good to let it out sometimes :)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

N-NO IM NOT CRYING I-IM JUST CUTTI- CUTTING ONIONS *genuine sobbing

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's amazing to think that out there in the vastness of space a random Earthican love song played. 💜💜💜

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a new attitude to have toward NASA people - but so deeply understood. Think about all the inanimate objects we're sentimental toward.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And how I feel about classic cars, homes, buildings. Classic as in before 1977

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find this disturbing. I remember seeing a post from a parent asking if she should teach her daughter to say please and thank you to Siria (sp?) I'm a software developer. I love technology. I am also ware that things are real and things are different from one another. I also love anthropology. If we start being empathetic with software that is utterly unaware, we are actually causing harm, imo. We are trying to be empathetic for empathy's sake to feel good about ourselves. And that is actually the opposite of true empathy.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We named our son Rover in honor of Opportunity! He was born 2 months after Oppy's mission ended <3

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohhh that’s so sad :( I hope one day they find Oppy and wake her up again ❤️

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately that's not possible. Battery temperature is critical to system operation. A Martian day isn't long enough for the solar panels to generate enough electricity to warm the batteries up from the ambient temperature to the point where they will be able to charge, and get enough charge into them to keep themselves warm through the Martian night. That's the great tragedy in this. The really sad part is the charging circuity probably still works and tries every day, but just can't do it.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn’t feel s**t. Downvote this because I have lost my heart.

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Hmm. if my 90-year old father started talking about some inanimate object as if it was his girlfriend people would be saying he was going senile. But a group of NASA engineers do it and it becomes profound and touching.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, nuance is a thing. Just because y’all forgot it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart breaks for this poor girl, hopefully that good morning is a small step to a long recovery.

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Found This Unexpectedly Wholesome Response

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That mug has certainly made the rounds. It has now become a family heirloom.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

George Bush took Ranger's weight loss regime very seriously, as a good parent should. I like his all-points bulletin.

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Wants To Learn For That Special Someone

Wants To Learn For That Special Someone

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I Was Expecting A Nice Guy Story. Although I Was Not Disappointed

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Straight As Nails

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know what you are, You are in Love. Those are some deep feelings you have, you don’t need to stress/worry about labelling yourself. Just follow your heart. As David Rose on Schitt’s Creek says “I like the wine and not the label”.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the greatest achieve and the greatest happiness when the dream come true. Have a good wind in your wings, young man!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weird fact about me. I love talking to strangers but I don't like talking to people I know :/

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This Gem I Found On Twitter Today

This Gem I Found On Twitter Today

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww, my heart is melting, my hubby started crying as I walked down the aisle. Probably crying thinking “what the f**k have I gotten myself into” hahaha.

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We Have Much To Learn

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Unexpectedly Wholesomeness

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have similar memories with my dad. He died 42 years ago, I'm 58 now, and I never forget that love and care he show in that subtle and warm way to me, my younger sister and my little brother.

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Awwwww This Is Absolute Poggers

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if anyone here knows the iron druid chronicles by kevin hearne: you know oberon and how he talks. i just imagined him being a film doggo and just so happy that he can't stop waggling his tail xD (okay this comment is very random)

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My Neighbor Almost Had My Mom Worried For His Safety

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A Man Trying To Dry The Bird That Is Wet Due To The Downpour And Is About To Freeze From The Cold... With A Hair Dryer

A Man Trying To Dry The Bird That Is Wet Due To The Downpour And Is About To Freeze From The Cold... With A Hair Dryer

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Turned His Life Around

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone deserves another chance, the chance to reinvent themselves. Good luck and I hope his business makes it through the pandemic!!

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Wholesome Dealer

Wholesome Dealer

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

your good guy neigbourhood dealer is there for you when you need him. - sounds like a good ad :D

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Do What Makes You Happy

Do What Makes You Happy

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Definitely Something I Would Do

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dog: Faʻamalie atu, ou te le tautala Igilisi Me: What? Dog: Ou te le tautala Igilisi, o le a se mea o fai mai ai oe? Genie: You didn't specify which language.

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Thanks Satan

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A Message I Received After The Christchurch Terrorist Attack Killing A Family Member

A Message I Received After The Christchurch Terrorist Attack Killing A Family Member

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm beginning to think racism as a mental illness rather than a character flaw.

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