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‘That’s totaled’: Mechanic puts Toyota Tacoma on a...

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2025/03/30

An automotive shop found itself in a precarious position. TikTok account @todayearsold uploaded footage of a Toyota Tacoma that appears to have been severely damaged while on a lift.The poster's clip shocked other viewers, many of whom believe there's no saving the vehicle. "How do we explain this to the customer?!" a text overlay in the video reads. Right from the get-go, it's apparent that something has gone terribly wrong in the shop. That's because the bed of the Toyota Tacoma is broken

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‘It wasn’t until I got to my Airbnb…’: American...

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2025/03/30

Mid- to long-haul flights can be an ideal way for one to catch some Zs—but as TikToker Danielle (@realdanieb) found out, this can come with some hair-related risks. "Man that braided my hair while I was asleep on the plane, I need you to come forth immediately," she said in the courtroom-style clip. "Let me get my emails prepared for you guys, because we're gonna get into some things real quick." She then went on to explain that she took an early morning American Airlines flight from

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‘DID THEY JUST ACCIDENTALLY CANCEL STUDENT LOAN...

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2025/03/30

Wish they would cancel student loans? According to this person, we may be one step closer. This TikToker explains what happened to their loans after not paying them for over 100 days. Student loans erased? According to Zoey (@beaningzoey), she got some good news after not paying her student loans for some days. Zoey explains she had stopped paying her student loans and emailed the Department of Education in an effort to have some of the payments removed. She says she did so to keep Elon Musk's

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‘It’s made so horrible’: 2025 Toyota Camry driver...

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2025/03/29

A 2025 Toyota Camry driver has blasted the vehicle's design as "horrible" in a new TikTok. A user on the app who goes by Sistermom (@sistermom__) posted a video delineating why she's of this opinion. She attributes her assessment of the vehicle's design to an incident where she accidentally locked her key fob in the car's trunk. According to her, the JDM brand makes it difficult to access the trunk if this were to occur. However, several commenters on the application chalked her gripes up to

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‘Taco Bell did the same thing to me’: Woman buys cat...

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2025/03/29

Plenty of businesses these days ask customers to round up or chip in a dollar for charity during checkout. It’s a pretty normal part of shopping nowadays. But one shopper says you might want to double-check your receipt—especially if you thought you said no. In a TikTok video that’s now been viewed more than 7,200 times, creator Jocelyn (@saucyjocy_) shared what happened when she stopped by Petco to grab a couple of items for her cat. “For those who shop at Petco, just a little PSA,” she

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‘Now y’all just need Apple Pay’: Walmart worker gets...

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2025/03/29

Walmart upgraded its shelves with tech last summer. You may have noticed that stores now have digital labels. The perks include easier grocery shopping, but what are the cons? Walmart personal shopper has news While working part-time as a personal shopper at Walmart, Aimze (@aprilthepersonalshopper) shows viewers how the digital tags help them find items on the shelves quicker. "So our store just switched to digital tag. So if you can't find the item, just hit 'Find Item,'" Aimze explains

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‘It’s like the Walmart of cruise lines’: Woman slips...

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2025/03/29

A mother turned to TikTok to call out the Carnival cruise line after a slip-and-fall accident left her 3-year-old daughter with a concussion, and she says her repeated attempts to reach the company went ignored. This month Lexie Rowe (@lexiemarierowe) shared a video recounting the events leading up to the slip and fall incident and its aftermath. The video quickly went viral, garnering over 1.8 million views and an outpouring of support urging her to pursue a negligence lawsuit against the

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‘Stanley needs to sponsor you’: Woman gets into car...

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2025/03/29

Stanley water bottles are known for their durability. One woman says hers may have saved her from a catastrophic injury during a car crash. In a video with over 6.5 million views, Hayden Osmera (@haydenosmera) shows a clip of her car being loaded onto a tow truck. Inside the cabin, she shows that the driver's side airbag deployed, the windshield shattered, and the front dash buckled down. In the cup holder, a turquoise Stanley cup holds up part of the dash that collapsed. On-screen text

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‘They always come back’: Woman goes on a date to a...

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2025/03/29

The “put a finger down” TikTok challenge started as a playful way to see if you related to something—like whether you’re a "green flag" or a "red flag," or how innocent (or toxic) you really are. Lately though, creators have been using it to share personal stories—usually ones so specific, they figure no one else can relate. That’s exactly what TikTok creator Ruby York (@rubyyork) did in a recent video, which has gone viral with more than 2.4 million views. She starts by asking viewers to

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‘No way was I willing to spend more than 60k on a...

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2025/03/29

A woman who wondered how to keep the new car smell going in her new Toyota Land Cruiser unexpectedly got the answer—and it's something you could acquire as well. Creator Mikaela Hess (@mikaelayhess) got more than 1.6 million views as of Friday morning to a video put up on Wednesday. She used it to show off a new, clean, shiny Toyota Land Cruiser in her driveway, with the on-screen caption, "How do you keep the new car smell forever ... asking for a friend." Soundtracked by Travis Scott's "sdp

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‘If I’m spending 1,000+ on a phone I want my bag’:...

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2025/03/24

People love hearing about what really happens behind the scenes at big-name companies—especially ones as secretive as Apple.That’s exactly what one TikTok creator is offering. Kaitlynd McQueen (@reddnea), who used to work at Apple and now posts tech content and unboxing videos, shared a clip that’s been viewed more than 7.6 million times. In it, she goes over a set of unusual rules that Apple employees should reportedly follow. “Weird rules for [Apple logo] employees,” McQueen wrote in

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‘This is actually genius for some folks’: O’Reilly’s...

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2025/03/24

A shopper at an O'Reilly Auto Parts store was amazed to find a brand of body wash amid the offerings. But he arrived at the determination it makes sense for people who are serious about working on their cars. The eight-second video setting the scene came from creator Grumpy91 (@grumpy925). He published his video on Thursday and getting more than 39,000 views and 1,500 likes as of Sunday. "They got body wash at O'Reilly's?" he askes, chuckling, as the smartphone camera hones in on a bottle of

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‘So we looked at Lowe’s and Home Depot’: Man nearly...

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2025/03/24

Getting a new dryer can be a huge hassle, but one TikToker has highlighted an unexpected solution. In a video that has amassed 393,300 views, Nick (@nldoty) shared how Costco saved the day. He began the video by explaining that his dryer broke. While he initially wanted to repair it himself, the cost to do so was around $500. Consequently, he went to Lowe's and Home Depot in order to seek out a replacement dryer. However, he was unimpressed with the cost. While browsing Home Depot and Lowe's,

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‘I’m glad I can have it this way’: Fitness expert...

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2025/03/24

Nutrionist Sean Fontaine (@fontyfitness) shared how folks can still engage in healthier eating practices while enjoying fast food. Although he concedes that these aren't ideal options, he espouses a philosophy of "balance" when it comes to nutrition. In a viral TikTok that's accrued over 271,000 views, he shares his fast food philosophy with a Wendy's sandwich selection. It's one that he says satisfies one's craving for fast food, while still packing tons of protein. Moreover, he's posted videos

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‘I’m not going to be greedy’: Walmart shopper reaches...

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2025/03/24

A Walmart customer went viral on TikTok after sharing a hidden gem she discovered in the store’s freezer section: seafood boil bags. Salisha Dearing (@salishad3) recently posted a video in which she revealed the frozen seafood dishes she stumbled upon, including a seafood boil bag from the brand Two Fish Foods. According to its website, Two Fish Foods sells ready-to-cook frozen seafood boil bags, which include ingredients like corn, crab legs, potatoes, and shrimp. Dearing says she was

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‘Where are y’all finding cars under $3K?’: Woman buys...

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2025/03/23

In an era of what the kids call “flexing,” TikToker Lizzy (@ilovehimsomuchbro) redefined the term “weird flex” in a video that’s conjured an impressive 766,000 views. From the onset, the influencer sets the stage to a hip-hop beat one might think would fit well with a shot of a cotton candy Lamborghini à la 50 Cent. The clip immediately opens on the dashboard of a 14-year-old Toyota Camry LE. Like most model years, the 2011 offering has been praised for its remarkable reliability. Evidently,

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‘Let this be a warning’: Woman gets the Keaton Oaks...

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2025/03/23

It happens to the best of us. You see someone on Instagram or TikTok with a perfect haircut and suddenly feel the urge to march into a salon and ask for the exact same thing. But then—once the cape comes off—you realize it doesn’t look quite the way you imagined. That’s what happened to TikTok creator Ashlyn Michelle Clay (@ashlynmichellecla), whose video about her summer haircut regret has now racked up over 1.9 million views. “If you are considering the Keaton Oaks haircut this summer, let

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‘This lady has some nerve’: Woman enters Aldi...

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2025/03/23

When grocery shopping, customers usually expect the same thing every time: Walk in, grab what you need, and check out. But sometimes, things don’t go as planned. Maybe someone removes the divider on the belt so your items mix together. Maybe you’re holding one carton of milk, and the person in front of you “with 100 items” won’t let you go first. Recently, another grocery shopper shared what can go wrong at checkout—and it’s definitely one of the more unusual stories we've heard. What

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‘Someone messed up’: Costco shopper reaches for...

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2025/03/23

"Sometimes, you just win." Holland March, a down-on-his luck private detective says at the end of The Nice Guys after a grueling climactic scene. And this same sentiment was recently expressed by a Costco shopper in a viral Reddit post. Josh Tice (@josh_tice) shared a photo on the social media application's r/Costco sub. At first glance, it doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary. It's a photograph of a plastic container with a black bottom and clear top. Inside the bin is an

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‘Girl even my dupe doesn’t tarnish’: Woman splurges...

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2025/03/23

A shopper is now questioning whether Van Cleef uses real gold after her new bracelet started to tarnish. Maison Van Cleef & Arpels (usually just referred to as Van Cleef) has been around for more than a century. It is a luxury jewelry brand known for having excellent craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and timeless designs, according to Sandr Jewellers. The brand claims to have some of the most skilled jewelry artisans, and the company has a patented ‘Mystery Set’ technique that

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