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Sorority “cold rooms” go viral on TikTok: why they...

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2025/08/25

Joining a sorority or fraternity is a very common rite of passage for many college students, complete with their rituals and traditions that often seem strange to those on the outside. One apparently common sorority tradition that has flown under the social media radar, until now, is the sorority "cold room."Recently, TikTok users involved in Greek Life drew attention to these cold rooms, which are communal sleeping areas in women's dorms. The rooms are often kept pitch-black, with blackout

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“Wait, WHAT?”: Not everyone knew Monopoly is...

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2025/08/24

For decades, Monopoly has been one of the most recognizable board games in American households. Families pull it out for holidays, vacations, or just long weekends, spending hours buying up properties and arguing over who gets stuck with Baltic Avenue. But what many are only now finding out is that those street names aren’t fiction. They’re pulled straight out of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Two viral TikTok videos have sparked fresh interest in this fact, with several viewers admitting they

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“38 pumps of dried lotion”: New Jergens line of...

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2025/08/24

Skincare company Jergens has recently introduced a new product, and the reactions have been mixed. Instead of a regular tube of lotion, the brand is now selling little 2.29-ounce packs of lotion molded into pink little hearts, the perfect amount for one application. Customers can buy them in two scents: lavender and cherry almond. “Smells like your newest obsession,” Jergens wrote in its Instagram announcement. “Meet our NEW mini Lotion Bursts: cute shapes, big moisture, and scent you’ll love

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16 modern aspects of America that would have the...

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2025/08/24

In an increasingly chaotic and unstable period in U.S. history, Redditors are wondering how the Founding Fathers would feel about all this. In an Ask Reddit post, one user requests examples of modern practices and policies that would have some wigged white guys running for their muskets. "Fellow Americans of Reddit, what has been accepted as a common practice here that probably has our founding fathers turning in their graves?" asked u/Ok_Concentrate_7617 u/Ok_Concentrate_7617 via Reddit It

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8 cursed moments from Katy Perry’s world tour—so far

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2025/08/24

Katy Perry's tour is becoming a meme, one tour date at a time. The 40-year-old singer is currently on her “Lifetimes Tour,” which is expected to run until December 2025. Although Perry has received some criticism lately from her “Woman’s World” song and her participation in the Blue Origin space flight, people are still finding ways to determine that she’s not one of us — and even believe that her current tour is cursed. Don’t believe it? Here are eight moments from Perry’s tour that are

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Fans are sharing the scenes from TV and movies they...

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2025/08/24

Everyone has their favorite moments from movies and TV shows. From character debuts and shocking twists to romantic gestures and grand finales, there's no shortage of iconic onscreen moments. In a recent Ask Reddit post, one entertainment fan posed an interesting question. "What scenes [do] you wish you could watch again for the first time from a movie or a show?" To kick things off, u/Twunkorama gave the examples of Serena (Blake Lively) saying she killed someone in Gossip Girl and the fairy

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“Is that a foot long?”: Restaurant staffers are...

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2025/08/24

Restaurant workers know the art of the poker face—especially when a customer hits them with a no-brainer question or bizarre statement that they have to respond to with a straight face. But some remarks are so wild that restaurant workers on Reddit say they had a hard time keeping it together. In a post on r/AskReddit, a user asks, “Restaurant staff, what is the dumbest thing a customer has said to you?” Some workers say customers could have avoided embarrassment by simply reading the menu or

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Texas teachers are sharing ways they’re fighting back...

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2025/08/23

When Texas lawmakers passed a bill requiring every classroom to display the Ten Commandments, educators knew controversy would follow. The law, signed earlier this summer, mandated that a 16-by-20-inch framed copy of the biblical text hang prominently in every public school classroom. Almost immediately, lawsuits poured in. u/4square425 via Reddit Many teachers, however, also started brainstorming how to resist or reinterpret the requirement. Some crafted creative methods of malicious

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A police car used to model cars in “Grand Theft Auto...

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2025/08/23

As the hype for Grand Theft Auto 6 keeps building, one surprising piece of the game has surfaced in real life — and it’s up for grabs. A former police cruiser that Rockstar used while designing vehicles for the game is now being auctioned off, giving fans a chance to literally own a piece of GTA history. The car in question is a 2013 Chevrolet Caprice, and according to the seller, it isn’t just a promotional prop. The vehicle was scanned and directly modeled for GTA 6, meaning it will appear

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“Unique baby names”: 13 modern trends people will...

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2025/08/23

Modern trends cycle fast thanks to social media, which makes Redditors ponder which will cause the most regret in the near future. A poster on r/AskReddit asks others, "What modern trend will people regret in ten years?" With some surveys indicating that up to 60% of people regret a cosmetic procedure, some users suspect current plastic surgery trends could fall out of style in the next decade. They point out that trends that were once popular, like tanning and bold microbladed eyebrows, have

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“Whatever floats your boat”: Someone is turning their...

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2025/08/18

A New York woman has spent the past year and a half turning her apartment into a full-blown shrine to the Titanic.On April 15, 2024—Titanic’s anniversary—TikTok user @titanicapartment kicked things off with a video she called “Day One” of the transformation, starting with her “tiny” bathroom. In the 90-second clip, she paints the shelf and walls a deep ocean blue, with a miniature Titanic figurine perched on the shelf, as if it’s ready to set sail. She also showed off two treasures straight

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Six “random side quests” you might not be expecting...

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2025/08/18

Celebrities are normal people just with more exposure. But what if a celebrity is so normal that they wouldn’t mind popping up at random events and engaging with people on the street? Enter: PinkPantheress. PinkPantheress rose to fame thanks to her unique blend of old-school music and modern style. Songs like “Break It Off” and “Boy’s a Liar” propelled her to pop stardom, and she has also been recognized for utilizing UK garage and jungle genres in her music. With the massive success and

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“Literally crying”: Ancient hamster named “Grandma...

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2025/08/18

A briefly TikTok famous and very old hamster passed away just as the internet was falling in love with her. Her owner first started posting about her in June, and by the end of July, the era of Grandma Bambi was over. Fans were devastated, especially those who had only just heard about her. Meet Grandma Bambi, tiny TikTok star On June 12, 2025, TikToker @angelinasanhz graced us with Grandma Bambi—a tiny, ancient, balding hamster. Two months ago, she was still surprisingly spry, with bright

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“I no longer can keep up with everything that’s...

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2025/08/17

Plastic is everywhere—woven into our clothes, wrapped around our food, even stuffed into our pillows. While most of us already know about microplastics in oceans and single-use bottles, there’s one place they lurk that might surprise you: the fluffy filling inside everyday items. Expert shares her thoughts on polyester fiberfill TikTok user Beatrice (@antiplasticlady) posted a video explaining what she recently learned about polyester fiberfill—the synthetic stuffing inside countless

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“A different vibe”: Woman gives update after...

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2025/08/17

The little things we do every day—like what we sip in the morning or which playlist we hit on repeat—shape our moods, thoughts, and even personalities. Those tiny, routine choices stack up over time, nudging who we become. That’s exactly what TikToker @thedymejackson wanted to test with a simple experiment: classical music only. TikToker “brainwashes” herself with baroque music only In a video that’s racked up over 845,000 views, @thedymejackson shares her experiment results after a week

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“It’s been astonishing”: 17 serious medical issues...

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2025/08/17

Unfortunate news in some parts of the world led one Redditor to ask for examples of medical problems that have become more treatable. Advances in medical science in the past 30 years have produced incredible results to the point that former "death sentences" are now nearly curable. It’s almost shocking how far we’ve come when you list it all out. That’s why so many are so discouraged by recent developments in the U.S. On August 5, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he will halt $500 million in

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HBO Max picks up more anime series after fan outrage...

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2025/08/17

Earlier this month, HBO Max pulled even more beloved animated series from its platform, continuing a trend that started back in 2022. The streamer—now officially back to its HBO Max branding—has been steadily pivoting away from children’s programming. Instead, it has been leaning into content aimed at adults and families. The cuts began with the removal of several kids’ animated shows in 2022. It was quickly followed by the end of the Sesame Street originals deal late last year. By January,

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“You guys are the first ones to complain about this”:...

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2025/08/17

While Airbnb can offer travelers a more unique experience than a hotel, there’s always a bit of uncertainty that comes with the process of renting from the site. For example, some Airbnb guests have reported finding hidden cameras in their rentals, which goes against Airbnb’s terms of service. Others have gotten ready for their trip, only to discover that their reservation was suddenly canceled, or arrived and found something unsettling in their accommodation. Now, one Airbnb guest says that

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Redditors share 15 signs someone is quietly planning...

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2025/08/17

No one wants to be blindsided by a breakup after years in a relationship. Redditors who have gone through just that share the signs they missed—and the signs they were pulling away from their partner—preceding the breakup. A poster on r/AskReddit asks: "What’s a sign someone is quietly planning to leave their relationship/marriage?" Some say their communication abruptly changes once they've decided to end a relationship. They stop arguing, sharing their emotions, or sometimes, even talking to

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“Appointment has been scheduled”: Someone gave their...

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2025/08/17

Labubu fans have seen plenty of customizations, but this one might be the most unexpected yet. A Redditor gave their plush a "Brazilian butt lift" (aka BBL) and posted a full, illustrated guide for anyone who wanted to try it themselves. The original post came from u/sagebat in the r/labubu subreddit. Originally, they posted photos of their Labubu showing off its updated rear end. The post had such an overwhelmingly positive response that they made a new post with a step-by-step

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