People share the quirkiest things their pets do and it's both hilarious and heartwarming

1 [People share the quirkiest things their pets do and it's both hilarious and heartwarming]( Pets are good for many reasons, from companionship and comfort to security and snuggles. But they can also be highly entertaining members of the family. One saving grace during the pandemic was getting to spend lots of time with [our pets]( and witnessing all of their [silly, quirky antics]( all day long. How many times have you wished you could hear what was going through your [cat]( or [dog]( brain as they do things that defy logic. The cat who likes to chew on people's hair while they sleep—why? The dog who spins around in a circle ten times before relieving themselves—why? [Read the story]( 2 [Woman fed up with wasteful holiday 'giving' proposes a new way to celebrate the season]( After becoming fed up with the [material nature]( of the holiday season, a [Redditor who]( by [Somanycatsinhere]( shared how she is putting her money towards things that matter rather than mindlessly buying gifts. Even though everyone's situation differs, the post is an excellent reminder that we don’t have to give someone a store-bought gift reflexively. Instead, we can focus on getting something they actually need. “I’m over buying gifts to be thrown away or donated,” she [started her post.]( “I decided I’m done.” [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( 3 [The interesting reason British and Australian people sing in North American accents]( Music is something that crosses all barriers, including the language barrier. It's so much easier to learn songs in a foreign language than it is to actually learn the language itself. But there's something interesting that happens for people who normally speak with an accent when singing. Suddenly their accents are gone. Some of the biggest singers in America didn't grow up in the United States and yet when they sing, they do so with an American accent. Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran, Adele and Harry Styles to name a few, are all from England with the exception of Capaldi, who hails from Scotland. They're some of the most popular singers in the world but their speaking accents are drastically different than their singing accents. But why is that? [Read the story]( 4 [The night before his murder, JFK became the first president to meet with Latino leaders]( November 22, 2023, will mark the 60th anniversary of one of the most horrific moments in American history, the assassination of President [John F. Kennedy](. The anniversary has been greeted by a host of [new documentaries]( and renewed interest in the [conspiracies surrounding]( the assassination. One historic moment from Kennedy’s short but consequential presidency occurred on the last night of his life, Thursday, November 21, 1963. That night, Kennedy, his wife Jacqueline, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and his wife, Lady Bird, visited a formal dinner in Houston, Texas, held by LULAC — the League of United Latin American Citizens. The event featured a welcoming party of Mexican-American [World War II veterans]( including Medal of Honor recipient Macario García. [Read the story]( 5 [NSYNC's Joey Fatone advocates for men being candid about cosmetic changes]( Perhaps some still fear that it isn’t “manly” to give that much energy, time or money towards something like enhancing one’s appearance. Or maybe being open about getting work done equals admitting weakness. There are probably multiple factors involved. Recently, NSYNC singer Joey Fatone got candid about his own body modifications in an attempt to encourage men to not be ashamed of getting their own enhancements. [Read the story]( Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.