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50 Moments in 2019 That Actually Made Us Happy

There were good things that happened in 2019. Really. I mean, a lot of horrible, disturbing, apocalyptic, humanity-in-crisis, extremely bad things happened, too. But there was a lot to celebrate, laugh at, laugh with, escape to, delight over, indulge in, cry (happy tears) about, and dance to. Things that made us feel something. Something good. At the end of the year for the last two years, weve called out on social media to Daily Beast readers and staffers. Theres so much focus on superlativesThe Best This, The Worst Thatthat we…

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27 Tweets From People That Met Tom Hanks And Were Not Disappointed

We’ve collected some of the best stories about people meeting Hanks in real life, so scroll down and enjoy the heart-warming experience. Don’t be shy about leaving us a comment with your thoughts about Hanks and, if you’ve ever met him in real life, we’d love to hear your tale. #2 #3 Numerous celebrities wear two radically different masks: one in public and one in private. Heck, we could even say that most people in the world behave very differently around strangers and their loved ones. But Hanks is one…

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