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Emily Shiffer

Emily Shiffer is a contributing writer to Upworthy. She is based in South Carolina.

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January 7, 2012
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Hello world!

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December 12, 2025
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Photo credit: Raph_PH/Wikimedia Commons – Michael McIntyre is a popular comedian from the U.K.

Humor, Joy

British stand-up comic shows what English would sound like if we pronounced silent letters

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October 1, 2025
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Internet, Pop Culture

Millennials sound off of the 10 ‘cringe but correct’ hills they’re willing to die on

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October 1, 2025
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Community, Joy

11 helpful services your Costco membership offers that you might be missing out on

Emily Shiffer

October 1, 2025
Photo credit: Credit: George Kao – Tim Ferriss is teaching a masterclass in achieving your goals.

Health, Mental Health

‘Fear-setting’: How a bestselling author conquers anxiety by writing down worst nightmares

Kat Hong

October 1, 2025
Photo credit: via Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels – The 4-7-8 technique can help you fall asleep.

Health, Popular, Wellness

Doctor’s unique ‘4-7-8’ relaxation technique could help you fall asleep on-demand

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October 1, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – Dogs really do have favorite people. Here's how they decide

Joy, Pets, Popular, Top Splash

Dogs really do have favorite people, and here’s how they decide who it will be

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October 1, 2025
Photo credit: via Montclair Film/Flickr and Scanpix/Wikimedia Commons – Ethan Hawke and The Beatles.

Music, Pop Culture

Ethan Hawke puts the ‘Who’s your favorite Beatle?’ debate to bed forever in passionate exchange

Tazreena Sajjad

September 30, 2025
Photo credit: @morethangrand/TikTok – Perhaps there is a right and wrong way to throw a grandma shower.

Family, Parenting

Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Gemma Davison

September 30, 2025
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Community, Joy

To chat or not to chat? The unclear etiquette of airplane conversation and how to navigate it.

Parker Molloy

September 30, 2025
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Community, Joy

‘Credit cards are not money’: 11 financial lessons from smart women who learned the hard way

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September 30, 2025
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Education, Teachers

Ex-teacher shares the 4 things she couldn’t tell parents until after she quit

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September 30, 2025
Mariah Carey secretly made a grunge album in 1995. Now she's finally sharing it.

Celebrity, Pop Culture

Mariah Carey secretly made a grunge album in 1995. Now she’s finally sharing it.

Gemma Davison

September 30, 2025
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Health, Women’s Health

Woman has cyst removed and is shocked to learn it had teeth, hair, and maybe even an eyeball

Mark Wales

September 30, 2025
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Heroes, Joy, Popular

Robin Williams saw a struggling comedian bomb on stage. He knew exactly what to say to her.

Pamela Ross

September 30, 2025
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Kerry Hyde – Do cat buttholes touch every surface they sit on? Science answers.

Joy, Pets, Popular

6th grader’s science fair project answers age-old question: ‘Do cat buttholes touch everything?’

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 30, 2025
Photo credit: Photo by Muhammed Aktürk/Pexels – Kids used to wander and play unsupervised outside for hours.

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

People born before 1980 share childhood experiences they wish young people today could have

Parker Molloy

September 30, 2025
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Family, Parenting, Popular

More parents are installing landlines for their kids and the benefits are undeniable

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 29, 2025
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Family, Parenting

Abby Wambach passionately explains why parents shouldn’t go to their kids’ sports practices

Tazreena Sajjad

September 29, 2025
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Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

Adults who lived through the ’70s share 10 surprising details about what life was really like

Gemma Davison

September 29, 2025
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Community, Joy, Popular

Research reveals two kinds of high school popularity, which lead to opposite outcomes

Parker Molloy

September 29, 2025
Photo credit: Image via Canva/Vecteezy Images – Budget grocery shopper shares huge change in grocery costs from 2020 to 2025.

Community, Joy

Budget shopper shares stunning spreadsheet comparing 2020 and 2025 grocery costs

Emily Shiffer

September 29, 2025
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Community, Joy, Popular

A woman accidentally said, ‘Love you!’ to a big client. His response was priceless.

Parker Molloy

September 29, 2025
Photo credit: Canva Photos – A viral TikTok argues that women don't want to give up the joy of their own personal peace and freedom for anyone.

Humor, Joy

Man’s side-splitting monologue on why ‘women don’t want to date’ is frighteningly accurate

Mark Wales

September 29, 2025
Photo credit: Suzy Hazelwood/Canva – Columbia University researchers tested bottled water for nanoplastics and found hundreds of thousands of them.

Science, Technology

Scientists tested 3 popular bottled water brands for nanoplastics. The results are alarming.

Parker Molloy

September 29, 2025
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Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

People rally for plane passenger who defended his right to sit in the seat he paid for

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 27, 2025
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Community, Joy, Popular

Communications expert shares how to confidently interrupt someone who won’t stop talking

Tazreena Sajjad

September 27, 2025
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Community, Joy, Popular

30 cheap and delicious meals frugal people swear they never get sick of

Mark Pygas

September 27, 2025
Photo credit: Image via Reddit/duckmagoo – Preschooler at Weekday Preschool of the First Baptist Church in Clinton, Mississippi, dresses up like custodian for career day.

Community, Joy

Preschooler surprises beloved custodian by dressing up like him on career day, bald cap and all

Emily Shiffer

September 27, 2025
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Community, Joy

Trying to declutter your space? This online chat group can help.

Mark Pygas

September 27, 2025
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Culture, Joy, Popular

16 frugal living tips from around the world that might help Americans save money

Emily Shiffer

September 26, 2025
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Community, Joy

We chatted with the middle aged guy who went viral for break-dancing at a New Jersey town hall

Pamela Ross

September 25, 2025
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Popular, Science, Sustainability, Top Splash

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing

Kat Hong

September 25, 2025
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Popular, Science, Sustainability

Scientists test 3 popular bottled waters for nanoplastics using new tech, and yikes

Parker Molloy

September 25, 2025
Photo credit: @jchelleistryingherbest/TikTok, Wikifandom – Maybe he's born with it…

Family, Kids

Baby born with incredibly luscious locks looks like an adorable mini-Maui from ‘Moana’

Gemma Davison

September 25, 2025
Photo credit: @shopyourtv/TikTok – We all need a reality check from time to time.

Celebrity, Pop Culture, Popular

Fans gushed over Jessica Biel’s toned body in a white dress. Then she gave a reality check.

Gemma Davison

September 25, 2025
Humor, Joy, Popular

I thought I knew my pal Nikki Glaser. Then she told me her ‘humiliating’ story about Dave Matthews.

Pamela Ross

September 25, 2025
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Popular, Science

Baffled scientists discover 69-year-old woman from Guadeloupe has an entirely new blood type

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 25, 2025
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Education, History (Education), Popular

Woman known from Great Depression photo had no idea she was famous until 40 years later

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 25, 2025
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Innovation, Science

Wall-mounted dish drying racks have suddenly become the new must-have item for family kitchens

Pamela Ross

September 25, 2025
Photo credit: Photo Credit: Canva – Bob Odenkirk looks into the distance. Chris Farley stars in 'Van down by the river' on SNL.

Humor, Joy

Bob Odenkirk shares the history of writing Chris Farley’s most famous SNL sketch

Pamela Ross

September 25, 2025
Photo credit: Fandom.com/ @char.takes.shots/TikTok – This is a trend we can all get behind.

Joy, Love Stories

The ‘Not Mr. Darcy but’ trend has people sharing the everyday romantic things their partners do

Gemma Davison

September 25, 2025
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Culture, Joy, Popular

Frugal people share the best money-saving advice from parents and grandparents they still use

Emily Shiffer

September 25, 2025
Photo credit: @annieknowsanimals/TikTok – Cat owners everywhere are shocked to see how much their feline love a simple $2 concrete slab.

Joy, Pets, Popular

Pet behaviorist explains the viral phenomenon of people buying their cats concrete slabs

Gemma Davison

September 24, 2025
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Education, History (Education), Popular

10 fascinating facts about Vincent van Gogh and his famous ‘Starry Night’ painting

Parker Molloy

September 24, 2025
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Family, Kids

Woman with an unfortunate name has a hilarious warning for all parents-to-be

Tazreena Sajjad

September 24, 2025
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Internet, Pop Culture

Millennial asks Gen Zers what they do for fun, and the answers are surprisingly different

Gemma Davison

September 24, 2025
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Health, Mental Health, Popular

There’s a reason why some people can perfectly copy accents, and others can’t

Pamela Ross

September 24, 2025
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Family, Parenting

Mom creates an awesome, in-depth social media ‘prep school’ for her tween daughter

Gemma Davison

September 24, 2025
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Family, Parenting

Mom takes away tween daughter’s phone and tablet—and notices “immediate” change

Emily Shiffer

September 24, 2025
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Community, Joy, Popular

North Carolina officer embraces woman who was being hostile during traffic stop

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 24, 2025
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Humor, Joy

A woman perfectly demonstrates ‘singing in cursive’ and it has people rolling

Pamela Ross

September 23, 2025
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Internet, Pop Culture

New study ties the ‘buttholes’ of fish to the evolution of human fingers

Gemma Davison

September 23, 2025
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Health, Mental Health

Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder sufferers revel in the return of ‘gloomy, dreary’ days

Parker Molloy

September 23, 2025
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Health, Popular, Wellness

Doctor shares ‘five-finger breathing’ technique to help adults and kids fall asleep fast

Tazreena Sajjad

September 23, 2025
Photo credit: Tiktok.com/@etymologynerd – We use so many walking metaphors to describe thinking.

Education, Learning, Popular

Linguist clearly demonstrates how ‘thinking is walking’ in English and it’s just so cool

Parker Molloy

September 23, 2025
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Health, Wellness

One simple shift in your morning routine can improve your sleep and energize you all day

Parker Molloy

September 23, 2025
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Golden Years, Identity

77-year-old ‘hip-hop granny’ impresses and inspires with her dance moves

Parker Molloy

September 23, 2025
Joy, Pets, Popular

Couple buys new house and finds abandoned dog tied to a tree

Gemma Davison

September 23, 2025
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Climate Change, Music, Pop Culture, Science

Adam Met shares his ‘hurricane model’ for building fan bases and meaningful climate movements

Greg Sullivan

September 22, 2025
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Education, Education & Information, Popular

31 acronyms you use all the time—what they actually stand for

Emily Shiffer

September 22, 2025
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Heroes, Joy, Popular

A man had a heart attack during a comedy show and the audience stepped in to save his life

Pamela Ross

September 22, 2025
Photo credit: @savingdinner/Instagram – Leanne Ely has some aging advice that's actually great for any age.

Health, Popular, Women’s Health

67-year-old woman offers her three super helpful pieces of advice for women in their 50s

Gemma Davison

September 22, 2025
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Health, Mental Health

Psychologist shares the ‘reimagining’ method to turn the pain of impatience into growth

Tazreena Sajjad

September 22, 2025
Photo credit: @bodacious.bobo/TikTok – A former teacher breaks down the "denial" some parents have about their kid's academic performance

Education, Teachers

Former teacher gets brutally honest about the ‘denial’ some parents have about their kids’ education

Gemma Davison

September 22, 2025
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Nature, Popular, Science

Dad demands DNA test after his daughter is born with the ‘wrong’ eye and hair color

Tazreena Sajjad

September 22, 2025
Photo credit: Via Pexels – Teachers share the best excuses.

Education, Popular, Teachers

Teachers share 17 wild excuses from their students that actually turned out to be true

Tazreena Sajjad

September 22, 2025
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Golden Years, Identity

Senior man delights retirement home karaoke with a show-stopping rendition of ‘Just a Gigolo’

Pamela Ross

September 22, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – BlueBridge Alliance gives officers the means to provide material help community members on the spot.

Community, Joy

A police officer’s compassionate act inspired a program to help officers offer a ‘hand-up’

Parker Molloy

September 22, 2025
Photo credit: Image via Canva/simonapilollatnf – A father opens up about his struggle to connect with his son, and what he did to feel more connected.

Family, Fatherhood

Father shares the struggle to connect with his second son and how he successfully engaged with him

Emily Shiffer

September 22, 2025
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Family, Modern Families, Popular

Experienced wedding planner shares 4 signs that absolutely mean the couple will get divorced

Tazreena Sajjad

September 22, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – Teacher asks 7th graders about the 80s. Their answers have us howling.

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

A teacher asked 7th graders the worst part of the 80s, and their answers have us howling

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 22, 2025
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Science, Sustainability

Trader Joe’s incident shocks woman into rethinking grocery bag hygiene

Tazreena Sajjad

September 22, 2025
Photo credit: Images courtesy of @goodvibes4lili/TIkTok (left), Canva (right) – Middle school music teacher meets Gen Alpha students where they are.

Education, Teachers

Music teacher cleverly uses Gen Alpha slang to teach rhythm and it’s surprisingly effective

Parker Molloy

September 22, 2025
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Health, Mental Health, Popular

These simple techniques can stop you from being bothered by other people’s actions

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 22, 2025
Photo credit: Canva Photos – People who are blind and visually impaired want sighted people to know a few things about dating them.

Disability, Identity

Real people who are blind bust 10 major myths about their love lives

Mark Pygas

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – People are right to complain about being charged a cleaning fee and being asked to do chores.

Community, Joy, Popular

I’m an Airbnb Superhost and I never make guests do ‘checkout chores’. It’s paying off.

Parker Molloy

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: Canva Photos – Website lets users experience what it's like reading text when you have dyslexia.

Most Shared

Brilliantly simple website gives users a small taste of what it’s like to read with dyslexia

Mark Pygas

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: Image via TikTok/@dadlifejason – Wife's encouraging speech to husband having a hard day is inspiring and tear-jerking.

Joy, Love Stories, Popular

Wife’s encouraging speech to husband on a day his heart felt “weary” brings tears and hope

Emily Shiffer

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: Courtesy of Kristina Kuzmic/TikTok – Kristina Kuzmic and her son Ari nail the reality of perimenopause, aka "cougar puberty."

Humor, Joy, Popular

Tween flips the script on his perimenopausal mom in hilariously spot-on ‘cougar puberty’ bit

Parker Molloy

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: via Canva/Photos – An angry dad sits on the couch.

Family, Parenting

Woman shares why an angry parent’s energy should never poison the mood of your home

Tazreena Sajjad

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: Canva Photos – Two brothers narrate their sister's Get Ready With Me video and it's peak sibling banter.

Humor, Joy, Popular

Woman’s brothers narrate her morning routine and get a hilarious education in skincare

Mark Wales

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: it.m.wikipedia.org – Pedro Pascal at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Celebrity, Pop Culture

Pedro Pascal’s bond with his sister proves that a huge age gap might even make you closer

Pamela Ross

September 19, 2025
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Culture, Joy

Why Millennials have single-handedly saved the greeting card business from going under

Emily Shiffer

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: Image via Canva/Rockaa – Gen X shares the funny signs they're getting old.

Culture, Joy, Popular

Gen Xers laugh about the ‘elderly shizz’ they do now on their aging journeys

Emily Shiffer

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: Public Domain – World renowned jazz pianist Johnny Costa made each episode of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" one of a kind.

Pop Culture, Television

Man shares the delightful reason Mr. Rogers’ theme song was different in every episode

Parker Molloy

September 19, 2025
Photo credit: u/ExactlySorta/Reddit – A teen was elated getting his first paycheck from McDonald's.

Community, Joy, Popular

Mom captures teen son’s sweet reaction to opening his first ever paycheck from McDonald’s

Parker Molloy

September 18, 2025
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Art, Joy

A 92-yr-old former ballet dancer with dementia wrote this achingly beautiful poem about aging

Parker Molloy

September 18, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – School threatens mom with CPS after missed calls. They never called dad.

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

School threatens mom with CPS after missed calls when child was sick. They never called dad.

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 18, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – The rest of your bedding doesn't need to be washed as often.

Health, Popular, Wellness

Most Americans agree bed sheets get ‘gross’ after 35 days. Here’s what experts say.

Parker Molloy

September 18, 2025
Photo credit: via Associated Press/Wikimedia Commons – Albert Einstein writing on a blackboard.

Community, Joy, Popular

15 unexpected signs someone is much, much smarter than you think

Tazreena Sajjad

September 17, 2025
Photo credit: Image via Canva/RgStudio – Gen Xer shares the dead giveaway texting habit that proved he was Gen X.

Culture, Joy, Popular

Man shares the tell-tale texting style that immediately identified him as classic Gen X

Emily Shiffer

September 17, 2025
Photo credit: Images via Reddit/DefinitionPast3694, ClickAmericana – Gen Xers share how they acheived their voluminous hair in the 1980s.

Community, Joy

Gen Xers spill hair care secrets on how they achieved perfectly feathered perms in the 80s

Emily Shiffer

September 17, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – There are lots of ways to tweak your life for the better.

Community, Joy, Popular

9 surprisingly positive real-life ‘cheat codes’ that people swear actually work

Parker Molloy

September 17, 2025
Photo credit: Olly Richards/YouTube – Have you ever heard these 7 unique American accents?

Education, Learning, Popular

British language expert shares 7 American accents that are particularly tricky

Parker Molloy

September 17, 2025
Photo credit: Sam Evanz/TikTok – 81-year-old writes heartfelt text message to younger softball teammates in middle of the night.

Friendship, Joy, Popular

“It’s you who keep me going”: 81-year-old writes heartfelt text to his softball teammates

Mark Wales

September 17, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – A woman shocked at what she sees on the wall of her new apartment

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

Scottish woman rented an apartment after 2 Americans. What they left behind boggled her mind.

Tazreena Sajjad

September 17, 2025
Photo credit: Canva – Three elderly nuns broke into their old convent and refuse to leave

Community, Joy, Popular

Three elderly nuns fled their retirement home, broke into their old convent, and refuse to leave

Jacalyn Wetzel

September 17, 2025
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Joy, Pets, Popular

Woman who lost her cat tried the ‘Japanese Missing Cat Method’ with delightful results

Pamela Ross

September 17, 2025

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