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‘Home Depot machine here won’t take older bills...

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2025/03/10

Is this the best way to tell if money is counterfeit? Well, according to one man, all you need is a crumpled piece of paper and a little bit of elbow grease. So is this a genius money hack, or just another internet fable?TikTok user IknowTHINGS (@jko_knows) shares that his father showed him a “carnival trick” to spot fake money. “Money is printed on cotton and not on paper. And the ink on real money never dries fully,” he claims in the clip. So far, it's been viewed more than 380,000

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‘Like why are we putting an age on it??’: 26-year-old...

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2025/03/10

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Yet, despite this, younger women aren't given as much opportunity to have early screenings. To have a mammogram, for instance, you must be at least 40. However, according to Cancer Research U.K., if a relative has cancer, your chance of having cancer increases. In a video that has amassed 313,700 views, 26-year-old TikToker Mik (@miksstuff) shared how her relative got diagnosed

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‘Open it up and fill the bag’: Walmart shopper picks...

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2025/03/10

A Walmart customer posted a TikTok that may have shoppers thinking twice about their produce purchases. A TikToker who posts under Chaxco Y El Corrill (@qkojones) recorded themselves comparing two bags of potatoes. Both of the packages indicate that they contain a specific product weight. However, upon weighing the bags on a scale in one location's produce section, they discovered one weighed less than advertised. Their viral clip garnered over 799,999 views and prompted throngs of commenters

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‘Don’t come’: Auto shop worker issues PSA to drivers...

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2025/03/09

A frustrated mechanic issued a PSA to folks who expect a quick service turnaround on their vehicles. The repair technician, who posts under the name Billy (@billytech) on TikTok, aired his grievances in a clip that's accrued over 674,000 views. In it, he provides a scathing diatribe for those who expect employees to work on their vehicles with alacrity. Billy bluntly tells customers with these expectations to understand that this can't always be the case. According to him, if you don't have time

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‘At least it’s free’: Sephora shopper receives...

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2025/03/09

This Sephora customer got a gift that left her wanting more. Now, people are seemingly gaslighting her in the comment section. Plenty of places offer birthday gifts, discounts, or perks when you come in on your birthday or during your birthday month. Restaurants will often give you a free dessert, clothing stores tend to offer a time-sensitive discount, and beauty spots may provide a small product. At its core, it's just another sales tactic to get you to spend. You're already there for your

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‘So she literally did everything you asked her NOT to...

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2025/03/09

This woman learned an unfortunate lesson after ordering a custom baby shower cake from Walmart. According to customers, Walmart cakes are often a hit or miss. People tend to like them because they're affordable, convenient, and surprisingly good for the price you pay. Depending on the size and decor, a Walmart cake or cupcake pack could run you anywhere from about $6 to $50. With a 5-in cake costing $6 compared to the $50 several other bakeries charge, Walmart is often the go-to resource for

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‘Skill issue tbh’: Woman buys new BMW. She didn’t...

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2025/03/09

A woman says there might be a reason for the stereotype that BMW drivers don't use their blinkers when merging. In a video with over 902,000 views, BMW M340i owner Silly M3 (@mybimmerlife) sits in the driver's seat of her car. On-screen text reads, "Never realized by BMW owners didn't use their blinker until I owned one..." She zooms in on the turn signal behind the steering wheel, showing some resistance as it clicks between off and the right turn signal. The caption reads, "Why is it

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‘I would’ve crashed out’: DoorDash customer orders...

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2025/03/09

A woman ordered food from Starbucks via DoorDash, and in the end, would have preferred they not come at all. Creator Ellie Lennon (@ellielennon05) chronicled the disappointment in a TikTok posted on Friday. It's earned more than 161,000 views as of Sunday. Soundtracked to a snippet of Paramore's "The Only Exception," she shares her story via on-screen caption. "Since Starbucks was out of my sandwich, they sent my DoorDasher with an empty bag that said 'Sorry, we're all out,' and I feel like

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‘He was definitely just embarrassed’: Server uses...

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2025/03/09

This restaurant server sparked a heated debate over what she believed to be a gracious gesture toward her guests regarding declined cards. Working in the restaurant industry is tough. People can be rude, the hours are long, and the work is physically demanding. Worst of all, your pay is unpredictable, and you rarely get any kind of benefits. Tipped workers are currently allowed to make as little as $2.13 an hour. This is $5.12 less than the federal minimum wage, according to the U.S

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‘It’s not just the Cybertruck’: Man catches Tesla...

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2025/03/09

Did you buy a Tesla and regret it? You're not alone. These owners are even trying to fool people into thinking they're driving another vehicle. What's this trend all about? Tesla in Costumes Teslas are playing Halloween and dressing up as other vehicle brands thanks to their owners. This electric vehicle enthusiast molesrcool (@molesrcool) explains whats going on. "Why are so many people right now trying to hide the fact that they own a Tesla?" he says in a TikTok. The creator goes on to

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‘It’s not even just the cheap ones’: Shopper goes to...

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2025/03/02

Since January 2025, many changes in the economy have sparked Americans to wonder if the quality of their groceries and merchandise has dropped. The rise of "shrinkflation" has caused items such as groceries, clothing, and gas to skyrocket. This has led Americans to find alternatives for food or clothing. President Donald Trump increased tariffs between 10% and 25% on Mexico, Canada, and China. Many companies will now limit their materials when making products to make up for it. Though it's

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‘I never thought to do that’: Woman buys box of...

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2025/03/02

With Ramadan officially starting, throngs of participants in the month-long food abstinence-a-thon will gobble up dates. Well, between the hours of sunset and sundown. But rather, as per Prophet Muhammad's tradition, a trio of the fruits when the day's fasting is done. Date producers experience massive sales upticks during the Holy Month as the food has long been synonymous with it. However, TikToker Kirti Tewani (@kirtitewani) recently posted a viral TikTok that may give even the most famished

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‘I was getting the Jennie-O!’: Expert exposes the...

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2025/03/02

Ground turkey is often seen as the healthier alternative to ground beef, but according to a professional chef, not all ground turkey is created equal. In a TikTok video with over 59,900 views, chef Abby Cheshire (@abbyinthegalley) breaks down what to look for—so you don’t end up with dry, flavorless meat. “Hi, little chef, we're back and we're talking about ground turkey,” Cheshire says, kicking off another installment of her Little Chef series, where she shares cooking tips and tricks. What

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Man turns on his car stereo. Then he realizes Volvo...

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2025/03/02

Volvo Bowers & VVilkins speakers? If you noticed those two "V's posing as one "W" you're not the only one. Many Volvo drivers are noticing that the high-end Bowers & Wilkins speakers in their luxury vehicles are not what they seem. And their outrage is driving the company to take hardline measures. Car enthusiast Chris Pearce (@thechristopherpearce) recently reported on the situation in a post to his TikTok account. He calls it one of the "weirdest car scandals of the year." Pearce

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‘This breaks my heart’: Woman sees parents get on...

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2025/03/02

We all know Disneyland is as fun for adults as it is for little kids, but one family may have taken that idea a little too far. Did they abandon their baby? TikTok user Vankeesha (@keesha4rank) was at the park when she saw something she couldn't believe—a baby left alone in a stroller while the parents went on a ride. “Honestly, never seen this happen, but why did somebody leave their baby here in the stroller while they went to go get a ride?” she asks in her now-viral video, which has over

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‘I been using the…shampoo and I feel like I see hair...

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2025/03/02

Heather Kornmehl, MD (@dr.heatherderm) is a board-certified dermatologist. In a recent video, she spills all the beans about three things you can do to make your hair grow and prevent hair loss. "When i tell my patients that washing your hair more often can actually REDUCE scalp inflammation, and washing your hair with ZINC based or ketoconazole shampoos can actuall help HAIR LOSS," the text overlay on her video reads. She elaborates on this in the caption. "Ideally washing your hair with an

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‘You wanna learn a trick?’: Meat expert reveals...

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2025/03/02

A carnivore connoisseur who goes by the moniker Meatdad (@meatdad) on TikTok is often posting steak-buying advice. Recently, the meat enthusiast expressed his love for two specific cuts he says are a great alternative to ribeyes. And as tantalizing as they are, he also says their price points are also worth salivating over. At least, compared to the cost of a ribeye, that is. Commenters who replied to his video had varying opinions though. While some agreed that the lauded cuts featured in his

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‘This hurts so much to watch’: Woman puts her own oil...

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2025/03/02

A woman boasted that she topped off her car's oil, revealing in the process that there are still some stereotypes out there about women and car maintenance. The video showing the car care attempt came from creator Elyse (@elysekingsley). It went up on Feb. 22 and pulled in nearly 780,000 views as of this writing. In an Elyse-POV view, she opens the hood of her car, revealing that she's driving a Chevrolet with an Ecotec engine. "I said, 'Well, how hard can it be? Boys do it," she observed,

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Expert claims one 5-ounce serving of French fries is...

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2025/03/01

French fries are a go-to fast food—crispy, salty, and the perfect side to just about anything. But one nutrition aficionado says they could be even more harmful than we already believe they are. Craig McCloskey (@craig_mccloskey), who studied nutrition and dietetics, posted an Instagram reel that got people talking, garnering over 524,000 views. What makes french fries so dangerous? In it, McCloskey claims that eating a 5-ounce serving of fries fried in seed oils produces as many

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‘I woulda asked for a refund’: Customer orders gender...

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2025/03/01

Surprises only stay that way as long as everyone is on board with keeping details to themselves, as one man learned when picking up a gender reveal cake. In a TikTok, a Katy, Tex. man went to pick up a gender reveal cake for himself and his wife. However, the surprise was spoiled by the shop as soon as he received it. Posted by user @chefqstr, the video shows himself walking into the bakery. He was excited to pick up his cake, but walked out thoroughly disappointed. "Imagine picking up a

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