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“That’s exactly where my mind went”: Man finds...

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2025/06/15

This man was absolutely delighted after figuring out what the random piece of cloth in his Costco shirt was designed to do. It may surprise you, too.It's always a pleasant surprise when you find that your garment was thoughtfully designed and crafted. It's just like the buttons to hold your bra strap in place under a dress so it doesn't peek out, a secret pocket inside your jacket for extra storage, or gloves that have a way to store them together so you don't lose one. These little

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Professional life hacker’s “GSAP” acronym goes viral,...

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2025/06/14

Her husband said, “Girls should always pee.” But you don’t have to take his word for it—his “professional life hacker” wife said her whole friend group lives by “GSAP” now. Chelsea Anderson, @chelsea_explains, introduced the acronym GSAP, or “Girls Should Always Pee,” in a May 13 Instagram reel that has over 9 thousand likes. Anderson describes herself as a “professional life hacker” and “the Michael Jordan of babysitting,” so we can assume she knows what she’s talking about, having filed her

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“Paying money to age your eyes faster”: Man says...

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2025/06/14

This man says you should never get LASIK eye surgery. Here's his reason why. After years of wearing and shelling out money for glasses and/or contacts, many people see LASIK as the best next step for their eyesight. It's often touted as a safe and permanent solution that'll have you seeing clearly 24/7. No more waking up to a fuzzy world or needing to reach for a visual aid when reading a menu. And after a few decades of being around, plus millions of patients, more people are starting to

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“How old are you?” Woman tries to order kids pita at...

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2025/06/14

A woman is going viral on TikTok after sharing a Cava worker’s slightly nosy reaction to her ordering a kid’s meal. Nomi (@imoniceline) said she recently went to Cava intending to get a Kids Pita meal—which, according to the chain’s website, is a smaller version of its build-your-own pita and comes with a side of pita chips or carrot sticks. But since Nomi is clearly not a kid, the worker apparently had questions. Her post detailing the interaction, which had racked up more than 345,700 views

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“This can’t be real!”: Parent goes to child’s...

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2025/06/14

This elementary school graduation is giving dictatorship, says a commenter. Others insist there's a good reason behind the rules. Graduations are usually a joyful affair. They are a time for caps and gowns, proud families in their Sunday best, and rigorous cheering. But the vibes were completely off at this graduation for young students. The ceremony was, quite frankly, weird. But just because it's weird doesn't mean it should stop. Here's why. What's up with the one-clap rule? In a

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“What does INOP mean”: Passenger boards Vueling...

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2025/06/14

Flying is one of the safest forms of travel out there, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Recent events have turned even frequent flyers into hesitant ones. A study from March 2025 found that 65% of respondents were more nervous to fly due to recent incidents. Not helping matters is the current state of the FAA, or Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA has been underfunded and understaffed for decades, but over time, this situation has gotten substantially worse. Over 90% of the

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T-Mobile customer accuses company of slowing down her...

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2025/06/14

A T-Mobile customer is accusing the company of "slow[ing] her signal" while she's on a payment arrangement. She went as far as to call that practice theft. The accusation comes from creator Jailene (@jailene._), getting more than 313,000 views. Her caption tags T-Mobile, claiming, "I’m so over @T-Mobile getting [to] charge for a service I’m not even getting." She explains further in the short video. "PSA, did you know if you are on a payment arrangement for T-Mobile," she begins, "they will

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“Why would I not want to put down my drink?”: Woman...

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2025/06/14

A Manhattan-based food and drink TikToker showed off a bar's "Spritz Summer" drink—but it's served in a questionable glass. Marlee (@marlee_in_manhattan) featured the glass in a viral TikTok that's accrued over 605,000 views. In the clip, Marlee stands at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, a rooftop bar at the Moxy in Times Square. Her drink appear to be the bar's take on an Aperol Spritz. She holds up a flute-shaped glass containing a green alcoholic beverage. Swimming inside of the

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Video: Self-driving car runs over dummy child in...

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2025/06/14

An anti-Tesla demonstration in Austin over the weekend is raising concerns about the safety of self-driving cars. A video went viral this week of a Tesla running over a child-sized dummy. As reported in the Austin American-Statesman, the demonstration was part of a series of anti-Tesla protests organized by groups including the Dawn Project, Tesla Takedown, and Resist Austin. As a man crossed the street pulling the dummy behind him, a Tesla using its self-driving mode passed a stopped school

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“How did everyone suddenly master new smiles?”: Woman...

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2025/06/14

TikTok user @_mismelon sparked a curious conversation when she asked, "How did everyone suddenly master new smiles?" The TikTok era has introduced countless trends, from viral dances to beauty hacks. In a video that has since gone viral, she asked with playful exasperation: How did we suddenly get two new smiles, and how did she miss the memo? The mysterious new smiles In her video, which quickly racked up over 116.7K views, @_mismelon explained her confusion over the evolving smile trends

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“I thought you guys were lying”: Customer tries...

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2025/06/07

This simple airport ticket hack could save you money on your next trip. But is it actually legit or just another not-so-credible trend?There are so many flight hacks out there that it's hard to know what's actually worth your time: booking on Tuesdays, skipping layovers (getting a connecting flight but getting off at the connecting city), price tracking, or trying your luck with last-minute deals. Some of these can be real money savers, while others are more myth than anything. Here's a new

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“This would send me into psychosis”: Woman gets into...

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2025/06/07

If your name is Elise, you may already know that there are several songs floating around out there with your name in them. However, the most commonly known one, Beethoven's "Für Elise," is an instrumental. If you're a child of the '90s, you may know of The Cure's "A Letter to Elise" or PJ Harvey's "A Perfect Day Elise." Or, as one unfortunate Uber passenger named Elise learned, there's an AI-generated song that notes in its lyrics that Elise is a "rare design," "everything," and a "songbird's

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“I’ve experienced that”: Woman visits dentist’s...

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2025/06/07

A woman went viral on TikTok after claiming her dentist tried to upsell her on a cosmetic procedure. She's warning that such tactics can damage people’s self-esteem. Michelle DeShazo (@michelledeshazo.spam) said she recently went in for her routine twice-yearly cleaning, which she said went fine. When she reached the register, a receptionist asked if she wanted to schedule a teeth whitening for her next visit. According to DeShazo, the receptionist even claimed that her own dentist had

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Viral theory stating millennial women are the first...

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2025/06/07

Millennials are apparently the first generation of women lucky enough to embrace singleness. Chelsea, @chelseasolotravels, shared that being a single millennial woman is “liberating.” In a TikTok post from May 4, she explained that millennials are the first generation in history to embrace the single lifestyle well into adulthood. According to Chelsea, a TikToker who makes content that encourages women to experience world travel on their own terms, millennial women who are financially

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“Check this out”: Woman shops at PetSmart. Then she...

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2025/06/07

A San Diego-based woman went viral after revealing how a routine trip to PetSmart ended up costing her over $11 more than expected, all thanks to taxes. Melissa (@itsmelitime619) said she recently spent nearly $128 on pet supplies, but her total at checkout was almost $140. In a TikTok video, she showed her receipt and broke down the added charges: a 6% state tax ($7.56), a 1% city tax ($1.26), two “special taxes” of 0.5% and 1% ($0.63 and $1.26), and a 0.25% county tax ($0.32). All told, she

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“We would have never known”: Couple takes truck into...

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2025/06/07

It's not unusual to go under your vehicle after having an oil change done just to check things out. But it turned out to be a revealing move for a couple who discovered that they actually hadn't received the oil change they paid for. Southern Californian creator @gabbattack shared her story in a two-part TikTok video. The two clips have more than 500,000 views combined. AutoNation Toyota's fake oil change She names AutoNation Toyota Cerritos as the culprit, saying she and her husband got an

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Nurse trolls right-wingers with a kindness-coded...

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2025/06/07

A nurse reading the Bible word for word incurred the wrath of Christian MAGA TikTok. Jen Hamilton (@jen_hamilton) is a nurse, mother, and social media personality known as an advocate for liberal causes. Now, she's making headlines by reading the Bible to MAGA supporters on TikTok in a video with 6.6 million views. A bible reading with a hidden meaning Hamilton’s reading was in response to a comment from @shelly, who replied to an earlier post, “Whoa. Be careful there. I am happily MAGA and

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Amazon robots may be delivering your packages soon

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2025/06/07

We might be closer to an episode of The Jetsons than ever. And that’s because Amazon is working on replacing its human delivery workers with robotic alternatives. The company reportedly started working on robotics 12 years ago when it launched a drone delivery program. According to an article in the Street, it’s now pivoting to an AI-based software that would control humanoid robots. Those robots could presumably be trained to do everything that a human delivery driver does today—drive Rivian

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“Point-blank unhireable”: Gen Z women are making more...

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2025/06/07

In the U.K., the gender pay gap has reversed among Gen Z. This was noted in the Centre for Social Justice's (CSJ) report title "Lost Boys." Specifically, the report found that among those working full-time at the ages of 16-24, women made slightly more money than men. However, it's worth noting that as they get older, this trend reverses, which, perhaps, as The Independent points out, is due to the "motherhood penalty" women face later in their career. Gender pay gap reverses in the U.K. "In

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“He did tell me beforehand i just got distracted. pls...

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2025/06/07

A teen went viral after backflipping into a fellow classmate at his high school graduation. The response of the girl he hit just went viral, too, sparking discussion. How did a student backflip into a fellow graduate? Recent graduate Gavin Robinson shared a clip of the incident on his TikTok. As he backflips seconds before taking his diploma, he collides with the girl behind him on the stage. Robinson tells PEOPLE how he reacted mid-air. "When I took off into the air and felt myself hit my

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