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‘My $252 prescription goes down to $51’: Woman says...

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2025/02/15

Do you have expensive prescriptions? This hack might help you out next time. One TikTok user says the magic words are allegedly "universal Rx code," and not "GoodRx."What's the hack? This CVS customer says that a universal Rx code can save you money. “If your prescription costs a lot of money you need to say to them, 'Please run it under the universal Rx code.' See how much money it saves you...my $252 prescription goes down to $51," says April Brown (@bootybaby). Brown also insists that

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Newsletter: 🌊 ‘Deadnaming’ the Gulf of Mexico becomes...

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2025/02/15

Internet culture is chaotic—but we’ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter here. You’ll get the best (and worst) of the internet straight into your inbox. Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here, filling in for Andrew.Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr. Today'stop storiesare about: why people are trolling the GOP byrefusing to recognize the Gulf of Mexico's new name, why youshouldn't buy

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‘I always thought it was wetter water or something’:...

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2025/02/15

If you wonder what the difference is between regular water and spot-free rinse at the car wash, an expert reveals what's really going on behind the scenes. In a video with over 83,000 views, car wash worker Ivan Bergman (@ivanbergman) shows the dial on a self-service car wash machine with settings like spot-free rinse, wax, rinse, soap, and more. The dial points at spot-free rinse. "I've been getting a lot of questions about what is in spot-free rinse," he says as he hoses down a vehicle. "The

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‘BOTULISM??’: Expert issues warning for those who buy...

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2025/02/15

A pediatrician has gone viral after explaining why you should avoid buying a specific type of canned tuna. In the clip, which has amassed 5.1 million views, Dr. Rubin (@rubin_allergy) revealed a "public service announcement." He said Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling their canned tuna which, allegedly, could have botulism. As Dr. Rubin mentions, the canned tuna sold by the company is sold under various names. You can find them in Trader Joe's, H-E-B, and Van Camp's, among others. Why the

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‘I would be returning and demanding a refund’:...

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2025/02/15

This pizza is way more political and religious than this customer anticipated. After spending $200 on pizzas, they are unsure how to feel about it. Trump pizza? "Jesus what u doing here?!?" TikToker nuser Kaitlin Hobbes (@kaitlinhobbes) captions her viral video. In the clip, Hobbes reveals the pizza boxes she received where she has them open on top of a counter. Inside the box is a cartoon image of President Trump behind a desk in the Oval Office with Jesus standing behind his right side

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‘Sam’s does it for free’: Costco shopper asks butcher...

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2025/02/15

If you want to save money by purchasing a large cut of meat at Costco, one butcher explains why it might cost you more to cut it down in-store. In a video with over 359,000 views, at-home butcher and TikToker Meatdad (@meatdad) films an interaction with a Costco meat department worker. First, he asks if customers can get a whole chuck roll, a large, boneless cut of beef, broken down in-store. The worker says they can cut down the steak, but Meatdad asks how much it will cost. "The price

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‘Locksmith here. You got lucky with that one’:...

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2025/02/15

After the key broke off in her Chevy's ignition, a woman ended up using a glue stick to get it out. In a viral video with 19,100 views, Chevrolet owner and TikTok user Bri (@inkedbrat93) showed viewers the exact moment the broken key popped right out of the ignition with the help of a glue stick. "So I melted a glue stick and put it in my ignition," she explained in the video. "Because I'm trying to get the other half of my key out. Bri also showed viewers the other half of the broken

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‘Are you sure?’: Target shoppers find pickleball...

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2025/02/15

If you're out shopping and an item scans in for $0.00 at self-checkout, you might think it's your lucky day—free merchandise, the computer said so. However, if you're shopping at Target, they might not let you purchase the item at all. TikToker @maddsla writes that they attempted to purchase pickleball rackets at the retailer. However, she was unable to actually buy the items when they got to the self-checkout. Apparently, the items were not meant to be on the sales floor in the first

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Main character of the week: The new owner of a $2...

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2025/02/15

Here’s the Trending team’s main character of the week. It’s the driver who lucked out on two fronts: They got a new whip for only $2 and purchased not just any car—a Toyota Corolla from the early aughts. If you’re like me, you probably did a double-take when you saw how cheap that car was. That wasn’t a typo. Of course, the car isn’t perfect, but it should last its new owner a few more years, according to one expert. That’s because Corollas are some of the most reliable cars. Plus, this

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‘The door clerk was so mad’: Walmart shopper walks by...

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2025/02/15

Receipt checkers are a topic of contention that's been addressed in a variety of social media posts. Some shoppers, just on principle, don't want to show their bill of sale to workers. That's because they don't like being put in a position of having to prove they bought something when they just did. For others, they don't feel like being delayed a few extra seconds before exiting the store. And then some shoppers sweat receipt checkers because, well, they don't want to be caught stealing. One

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‘Moving is stressful enough’: Family checks into...

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2025/02/09

Having your car stolen can be one of the most frustrating experiences. Not to mention dealing with insurance and reporting the theft to law enforcement.Such a frustrating experience can only be made worse when cars are stolen in the middle of a cross-country move. A woman says her family's two vehicles were stolen while they were staying at a hotel overnight. They were on the way to move into their new home. Content creator Nichole Adan (@nicholeaadan on TikTok) says her family was staying

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‘I don’t know what’s going on here’: Woman checks...

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2025/02/09

A woman finds a mysterious "hidden" room in her Airbnb rental. And she is confused by the discovery. Airbnb makes traveling easy—until you run into something weird. Maybe it’s an unusual house rule, a surprise fee, or arriving at a property that isn’t quite what was promised. But every now and then, guests uncover something straight out of a mystery novel. That’s exactly what happened to TikTok user Brittney (@gardenofb), who detailed the incident in a recent video that has garnered over

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‘I have a Porsche Macan and they gave me a brand new...

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2025/02/09

A BMW driver goes to the dealership for a service and comes out with a more expensive loaner. TikTok user Ava Brinton (@avabrinton) took her 2015 BMW 328i to the dealership and was given a 2023 BMW 330i as a loaner. In a 7-second video that garnered over 858,000 views as of publication, Brinton shows off the interior of her loaner. BMW driver gets an expensive loaner In the comments, she explains how her car "is a 2015 328i, this one is a 2023 330i. Mine's probably worth somewhere between

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‘This is so scary’: Trader Joe’s shopper issues...

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2025/02/09

A Trader Joe's shopper is warning other pet owners to be on the watch for the chain's bully sticks for dogs. Chewing helps clean your dog's teeth, strengthen their jaws, and keep them mentally stimulated. However, depending on the brand, they can also pose serious health risks to your pet. TikTok user Reece Lopez (@reecelopez) shared a video with over 168,900 views, warning fellow pet owners after her dog nearly had a medical emergency from a Trader Joe’s chew treat. Trader Joe's shopper

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‘Dyson you have some explaining to do!’: Woman buys...

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2025/02/09

Dyson hair tools are no small purchase. One of the most popular Dyson hair products, the Dyson Airwrap, can cost you a whopping $600. When one purchases this luxury item, they probably expect it to arrive in pristine condition. That's why TikTok user Riya (@riyeaahh) was so peeved when she opened up her Dyson Airwrap. In a slideshow posted to TikTok, Riya shows the state her Dyson Airwrap came in. Its state led her to believe she was sent a used Airwrap, even though she purchased a brand-new

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‘Benefit does not outweigh the risk’: Expert issues...

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2025/02/09

When the flu hits, most people just ride it out—but for those looking to cut it short, there’s Tamiflu. The antiviral medication is supposed to shorten flu duration by a day or two, but according to former ER nurse and TikTok user Catherine George (@catcgeorge), the risks aren’t worth it. In a viral TikTok video with over 251,500 views, she shared a case that made her want to warn others. Why does the former nurse advise against the medication? "I don't know who needs to hear this, but I

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‘The best moving hack EVER’: Shopper orders 10...

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2025/02/09

Moving is an exhausting process that comes with planning, packing, and settling in a new place. Step one is often acquiring cardboard boxes to pack your belongings in. While you could try to find them second-hand, buying them from Walmart may result in a 2-for-1 deal. TikToker Kristen Racanati (@hayes.and.james) accidentally came across a moving hack for those in need of cardboard boxes after placing a Walmart delivery order. In a TikTok, she explains to her viewers that she ordered ten packing

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‘Get a truck they said’: Man fills Ford Raptor up at...

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2025/02/09

2025 gas prices are climbing, and people are feeling the bite at the pump—especially SUV and truck drivers. With a standard 36-gallon tank, Nicholas Sakha's (@nicksakha) new Ford Raptor takes a while to fill up at the pump, and the price rises way faster than the tank fills. Although he's more known on social media for his insurance videos, Sakha recently decided to film his fill-up—and his pained reaction as he ticks past a $100 price tag. Sakha posted the video to his TikTok account on

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‘How stupid do they think we are?’: Shopper finds...

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2025/02/09

A grocery store expert wants shoppers to stop buying "light" orange juice. The reason why seemed very obvious. In a viral TikTok video with over 482,600 views, user Bobby Parrish (@bobbyparrish) called out shoppers who purchase the "light" juice. "Please explain to me why anybody would buy light orange juice," he began in the clip. Then he laid out his argument for avoiding it altogether. Is light orange juice worth it? Light orange juice typically contains less sugar and calories. It

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‘Salesman in cabo rn’: Man buys Volkswagen Atlas as...

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2025/02/09

A Volkswagen Atlas owner admits he spends $1,200 a month on his car payment. Viewers are in shambles. TikTok user @392chulo posted the video on Jan. 31. In the video, which has amassed 267,000 views, @392chulo approaches the Atlas in the middle of a downpour and remote starts it. The front end of the vehicle lights up, including the Volkswagen logo in the middle of the grill. In the caption, @392chulo writes, “$1,200 a month, but at least she looks good in the rain.” Two head shaking

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