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“Pure fad, pure novelty”: Hank Green gives a bleak...

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2025/10/11

Science communicator Hank Green rants about Sora 2 AI-generated videos on "SlopTok," warning viewers about the implications of the new tool.What did Hank Green say about Sora 2 SlopTok? Green shares his dismay after scrolling SlopTok, a bizarre corner of TikTok where users post Sora 2-generated videos of Martin Luther King Jr. using Gen Z slang or an old woman arguing with police over feeding her pet bear. "This is what they're spending their money on? Their time on?" he laments in a video

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“She tried to blackmail us”: Bakery owner calls out...

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2025/10/11

A French bakery in Arizona became the unexpected center of an online drama after its owner, Jenna Leurquin (@jlpatisserie), called out an influencer who allegedly demanded free pastries in exchange for a positive review. In a now-viral TikTok, Jenna said she refused to give in to what she described as "bullying," and instead decided to explain her side to her followers. @jlpatisserie/TikTok Her video, which has earned more than 7.9 million views, showed Jenna walking through her bakery,

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“Trust her instinct”: Dog refuses to go near...

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2025/10/11

A video of Rebecca Joens’ dog, Georgia, barking at a 100-year-old painting she purchased from Etsy has gone viral with over 2.3 million views on TikTok. In the clip, shared on Aug. 18, 2025, the hound dog is seen barking at a portrait of a woman hung on a wall across the room. In a follow-up video, Joens revealed that she “doubled down” and purchased the portrait of the woman’s husband after the Etsy seller contacted her about the haunted portrait's companion. Joens mused that Georgia barked

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“Will you split a Costco pie with me?” Craigslist ad...

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2025/10/11

A lighthearted Craigslist post about sharing a 4.5-pound Costco pie has turned into an unexpected economic think piece. After resurfacing on TikTok, the ad, where one Costco shopper sought strangers to help split a massive dessert in a scorching parking lot, started conversations about what @dare_market calls a “goods-splitting economy.” Their solution led to speculation on a future goods-splitting trend that could reduce both grocery bills and loneliness. "Will you split a Costco pie with

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Are USPS mail carriers consistently lured with cash...

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2025/10/11

A woman on TikTok believes she uncovered something strange about the United States Postal Service: managers allegedly leave cash along delivery routes to see if mail carriers will pick it up. In her video, which now has over 667,600 views, TikTok creator Tessa tries to make sense of what she heard—and asks others to weigh in. However, there's no proof that such a test exists. "I’m gonna need someone to explain it to me" “Hold on,” she says at the start of the video. “Did you know that post

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“Jealousy is an ugly thing”: Pregnant influencer’s...

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2025/10/11

A gender reveal party took an awkward turn when Instagram model and TikTok creator Gianna Wulf found herself upstaged by her own mother. In a now-viral TikTok video, you can see the confusion and disappointment on the mother-to-be's face when the confetti comes out both pink and blue, and then here comes her mom with the real reveal. This is just one in a long line of future grandmas to steal the spotlight like this, and people are sick of it. "Pov: your mom had to make your gender reveal

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“Ballin’ on a McBudget”: DIY bride claims she clipped...

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2025/10/10

Wedding floral arrangements can be surprisingly pricey, even when trying to lower costs by picking less-expensive blooms. One bride on TikTok took matters into her own hands (and gardening shears) by clipping hydrangeas from a bush in a McDonald's parking lot. Olivia Schlottach (@oliviaschlottach) recently shared a video that allegedly showed her collecting flowers for her wedding from a McDonald’s parking lot. That being said, none of the clips actually showed her taking flowers from the bush

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People are hanging off crosswalk signs to take part...

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2025/10/10

A new trend features people “just hangin around” to the tune of a 2008 banger that references a strain synonymous with tropical paradise. The recent TikTok phenomenon features content creators dangling from street signs at intersections in US cities as they lip-sync along with an audio clip of “Maui Wowie” by Kid Cudi. The song from the rapper’s 2008 mixtape, “A Kid Named Cudi,” shares its name with “Maui Wowie,” a strain of cannabis originally cultivated in Hawaii that’s known for its

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“Just got free small fries!”: McDonald’s MONOPOLY is...

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2025/10/10

As the McDonald's MONOPOLY game kicks off for 2025, one TikToker laid out the steps for playing without having to spend a dime. Because U.S. law forbids requiring customers to purchase anything to participate in a giveaway, companies must provide a way to play without paying. They do their best to hide the free way, but the internet will always reveal the path. How to play McDonald's MONOPOLY for free daily Everybody knows about the annual MONOPOLY giveaway at McDonald's. It's been going on

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“People need to get a life”: Jake Paul responds to...

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2025/10/10

Jake Paul has finally commented about the influx of AI-generated deepfake videos featuring his likeness, telling people to “get a life” and threatening lawsuits. In a video posted to TikTok on Oct. 9, 2025, Jake Paul explained that the videos, which often depict him as gay or feminine, were impacting his relationships and business. Commenters mocked him for not being able to take a joke, however others have questioned whether the videos and reactions are homophobic—and why it is that AI

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“So now even our Memories come with a subscription...

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2025/10/05

Snapchat just announced a big change that’s catching longtime users off guard. If you've been using the app for years and have thousands of saved Snaps in your Memories, you're about to hit a paywall.In a statement, the company said that when it first launched Memories, it didn’t expect it to grow this large. Now, with many users storing years' worth of Snaps and videos, Snapchat says it needs to offer “new Memories Storage Plans” to keep it sustainable. Ascannio/Adobe Stock Here’s how it

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“On the pasta?”: American tourist asks for an Olive...

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2025/10/05

In the U.S., we treat Italian food like a personality trait. But if you’ve ever traveled to Italy, you know the food there doesn’t look, or taste, anything like what you get at Olive Garden. Think fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread on the side… none of it’s standard fare in Italy. And dishes like chicken or veal parm don’t even exist there. One tourist found that out the hard way. "It doesn’t exist in Italy?" TikTok creator Gabby Donahue (@gabbydonahuee) posted a

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16 therapist mic-drop moments that shifted their...

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2025/10/05

Emotionally proactive Redditors are sharing the biggest therapy bombshells that ever changed their minds and lives. In response to an Ask Reddit post, thousands revealed the best that their therapists had to offer when it came to good advice or movie-worthy one-liners. Therapy never works like it does in the movies—one simple statement repeated by Robin Williams until you cry won't fix you. However, these professionals can occasionally drop a bit of wisdom that makes your brain feel like it's

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“I could drink this stuff”: Reviews are pouring in...

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2025/10/04

Chipotle released its new Red Chimichurri sauce on Monday in an attempt to cater to Gen Z, and based on reviews, it seems to have worked. TikTokers of all ages are, for the most part, raving about the new sauce, even if a single cup costs a dollar. Some, however, don't taste chimichurri, and the sauce received mixed reviews among these TikTokers. Chipotle launches the Red Chimichurri sauce The fast casual chain debuted the new sauce on Sept. 29, 2025, with Gen Z in mind. Somebody told them

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“Mechanics don’t want you to know this”: Does this...

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2025/10/04

This TikTok hack promises to clean your car engine for just $10—but does it actually work? TikToker STONERMANE UNCUT (@stonermaneuncut) explained the hack that “mechanics don’t want you to know” in a now viral video, claiming that by using a simple product from Walmart called Sea Foam, you can clean your engine easily without taking it apart. Commenters were divided on the product, with some singing its praises, while others said it ruined their engines. Here's everything we know. What does

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The internet is picking apart Taylor Swift’s lyrics...

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2025/10/04

Singer Taylor Swift is known for her cryptic lyrics, subtle references to her love life, and sometimes being too millennial in her songs. Now, fans bring a magnifying glass to the lyrics of her newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." What do fans think of the Life of a Showgirl lyrics? The 12-track album features several love songs, many of which reference her now-fiancé, Travis Kelce. While fans anticipated the release of her 12th studio album, some pop fans on Reddit say the newest release

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“I have a 100% success rate doing this”: Budgeting...

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2025/10/04

As internet bills continue to climb, one budgeting influencer is giving people the words they need to fight back. On TikTok, Sabrina (@savingmoneysabrina) shared a negotiation script she says has a "100% success rate," though she warned, “Sometimes you’ll have to get close to cancelling for anything to happen. Trust the process!” @savingmoneysabrina/TikTok Sabrina’s Sept. 25, 2025, TikTok has racked up nearly 60,0000 views and resonated with commenters who’ve struggled to afford

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“Be cool when you walk down”: Trump compliments the...

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2025/10/04

While addressing military members in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday, President Donald Trump pivoted from praising troops to commenting on stair etiquette—and used Barack Obama as an example. In his speech, Trump criticized President Biden’s physical stumbles, telling the crowd, “They looked at him falling downstairs every day. Every day the guy’s falling downstairs.” He claimed world leaders saw this and said, “It’s not our president. We can’t have it.” He then launched into a self-deprecating

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18 modern behaviors that would’ve been considered...

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2025/10/04

Redditors are discussing how much things have changed over the past 20 years in terms of norms around rudeness and disrespect. Customs governing rudeness, especially the more arbitrary ones, have always shifted with each new generation, but new technology seems to be accelerating these changes. Also, we now have a site called Reddit where we can talk about it. "What's something that was considered rude 20 years ago but is normal now?" asked u/jakubbog. u/jakubbog via Reddit Indeed, many of

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People are freaking out now that Lyft drivers can see...

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2025/10/03

A Lyft driver shows what they see on their side of the ride-share app before deciding to pick up a rider. However, some riders say they plan to boycott the service after realizing it shows how often they tip. Can Lyft drivers see how often riders tip? In a post on r/EndTipping, a user posts a screenshot of the driver's side of the Lyft app. At the bottom, it notes that the rider tips "88% of rides" and is "usually ready at pick-up." u/MediocreParamedic_ via Reddit According to Bloomberg,

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