Upworthy's weekly podcast, Simone Biles' new TV show, whales in NYC and more

[Upworthy Weekly podcast: Britney’s parenting, diaper disasters, kids who pay rent]( Have you been listening to our new podcast “Upworthy Weekly”? Every Saturday Alison Rosen (“The Adam Carolla Show,” “Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend”) and Upworthy staff writer Tod Perry cruise into the weekend by taking a lighthearted look at the site’s most popular and engaging stories. The podcast has great reviews on Apple Podcasts (4.6/5) with listeners calling it “delightful” and “good news delivered with great humor.” On this week’s episode of “Upworthy Weekly” Alison and Tod tackle some tricky parenting questions. Did Britney Spears yell at her kids or was she just being a good parent? What are the worst diaper disasters you’ve experienced? Should parents make their kids pay rent? Plus, scientists are looking to bring back extinct animals. Didn’t “Jurassic Park” teach us any lessons? [It took 343 embroiderers in 46 countries 13 years to make one absolutely stunning dress]( Few things bring people together more beautifully than art. Whether it's music, sculpture, paint or fabric, the arts are a way for us to express ourselves, our cultures and our common humanity. But rarely do we witness one singular piece of art truly encapsulating the creativity of our human family. At first glance, the dress created for the Red Dress project is quite obviously stunning. It looks as though it could be worn by a royal—though a royal from where? The style, colors and patterns of the dress don't shout any particular country or culture; in fact, we can point to different elements of it and say it looks like it belongs on any continent. There's a reason for that. The dress is made out of 84 pieces of burgundy silk dupion, which have spent the past 13 years being sent around the world to be embroidered by 343 people from 46 countries—a truly global, multicultural creation. [Simone Biles proves she’s as fearless off the mat as she is on]( In competition after competition, world champion gymnast Simone Biles successfully completed feats on the mat no one else dared to even try, much less accomplish. Have you ever wondered what else she can do? “The most amazing journeys in life start when you dare to experience something new,” Biles says. That’s why she’s taking on all-new challenges, in her new show “Daring Simone Biles.” From confronting her phobia of bees to attempting her fiancé Jonathan Owens’ pro football moves, the 32-time medal winner pushes herself out of her comfort zone and tests her limits off the mat in this new Snapchat Original Series. Simone Biles is ready to inspire you in all new ways in this heart-warming, funny, and uplifting new show. Available only on Snapchat. [Living on a cruise ship just became a real option thanks to a new 'residential' cruise line]( Imagine spending every day exploring wondrous locations, eating expertly crafted meals, enjoying year-round indulgence … could there be anything better? Taking a lifelong cruise might sound like something out of a dream, and an unrealistic one at that. But leaving the land behind and adopting a seafaring lifestyle is now more attainable than ever. By 2024, cruise line Storylines will launch a 741-foot ship dubbed the MV Narrative, a huge vessel containing 547 fully furnished rooms available for purchase or lease. The cruise will definitely be the stuff of luxury, with its high-end spas, movie theater, yoga sun deck, state-of-the-art fitness center, art studio … it even has a bowling alley, for crying out loud. But being a “residential community at sea,” there will also be things like a library, post office, school and bank. [New York City was visited by nine different whales in one day and the photos are amazing]( People often pay to go on whale watching tours in hopes of mayyyyybe catching a single glimpse of a tail splashing the water—if they’re lucky. On August 13, however, folks in New York City got the whale watching cruise of a lifetime as they were able to witness not one, not two, but NINE whales swimming in the harbor. While onboard a tour with American Princess Cruises, Celia Ackerman, who works as a naturalist for the company, captured multiple breathtaking photos of the creatures with a view of New York’s skyline as the backdrop. Ackerman is also a research associate for Gotham Whale, a marine mammal research, education and advocacy organization. Gotham Whale tweeted the images not only to let others join in on nature’s spectacle, but also to raise awareness and avoid potential collisions. “Amazing day to say the least,” Gotham Whale’s caption read. Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2022 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.