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“I just think it’s hilarious”: Jamie Lee Curtis calls...

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2025/09/28

As of 2025, podcasts are everywhere. Data shows there are more than 4.5 million of them worldwide, with almost half a million new ones launched in just the last three months. And since creators want to reach as many people as possible, they often put their shows on multiple platforms, including YouTube. That means the “podcast” experience isn’t just audio anymore, it’s on camera too. However, not everyone is comfortable with that shift. Jamie Lee Curtis isn’t a fan of podcasts with

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From small lies to agreeableness, these 16...

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2025/09/28

Redditors are dishing on the red flags they initially ignored in relationships and came to regret, and the responses couldn't be more relatable. It's so much easier to look back at failed relationships after the fact and point out all the warning signs. In theory, experiencing those moments is an opportunity to learn from them and react sooner in the future. Sometimes the best opportunities, though, are the ones where we get to learn from the mistakes made by others so we don't have to go

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“I HATE AI”: A woman was told she had a heart attack....

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2025/09/28

A woman went viral on TikTok after claiming her doctor used artificial intelligence to read her EKG—and the AI wrongly decided she’d had a heart attack. Meg Bitchell (@megitchell) said she went in for a routine check-up before losing her current insurance. But she said she left with a shocking diagnosis. According to her, the AI that read her EKG flagged her as someone who had suffered a heart attack and was “in really bad health.” Her doctor referred her to a cardiologist for more tests. “I

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17 of the coolest websites on the internet according...

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2025/09/28

While much of the internet utilizes the same websites, there are also unique offerings that are lesser-known hidden gems. Recently, u/alexthegermanst2 posed a question in the r/AskReddit subreddit, asking, "What’s a cool website you’ve found that not many people know?" and Redditors shared some of their favorites. u/alexthegermanst2 via Reddit Redditors shared everything from practical life-savers to wonderfully weird time-wasters. Some recommendations make everyday tasks easier, others let

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“Room went dead quiet”: Employees at rage rooms share...

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2025/09/28

Rage rooms offer a safe, controlled environment for people with pent-up angst to blow off some steam. Rage room workers are no strangers to observing customers become aggressive, smashing plates with a hammer, or hurling old electronics at the wall. But what happens when customers go too far? In a post on r/AskReddit, a poster asks, "Rage room employees, what's the craziest 'oh my god, this person needs actual professional help' thing you've seen in one of the rooms?" The rage

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“This is literally the future”: Tourist in China...

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2025/09/28

An American tourist's shocked video about trying out robotic legs in China is making the rounds—and it's pretty wild to watch. Christian Grossi (@christian.grossi) told viewers on TikTok that he and his friend were walking past a stand in Zhangjiajie National Park when they were offered the opportunity to try out "robotic legs" for free. It was a fascinating opportunity they couldn't pass up, so naturally they filmed the experience, as well. The two videos show the seller giving the Americans

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15 “dream jobs” that aren’t actually all they’re...

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2025/09/27

Work takes up such a large percentage of our lives, which often leaves a lot of people dreaming of doing a dream job they actually love. But the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Redditors recently weighed in on the types of jobs or careers that so often get "romanticized" by people who think those who work them must be having a great time. In reality, these allegedly lucky job-havers say, they're not actually great. 1. Lawyer "In my experience, it's a lawyer. People go in

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What is Heavy Soda? A look into the extra-sweet...

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2025/09/27

Folks on social media have discovered a niche regional drink called "heavy soda," which left many asking what is it, exactly? The answer is a drink option that is confusing even to many Missouri residents, where the drink originates. What is heavy soda? According to TikToker Pete (@earlypete), heavy soda comes specifically from the southernmost tip of Missouri. Even residents in the northern part of the state have no idea it exists. @earlypete/TikTok "On fountain soda machines, you have

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“We’re still here”: Man wonders, what happened to the...

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2025/09/27

A TikTok creator recently asked what happened to the girls who once built their entire personality around Tweety Bird. In a post shared on Sept. 20, 2025, he described a phenomenon from the late '90s and early 2000s that had girls repping Tweety Bird merchandise from head to toe, as well as Tweety-themed bedroom decor, school supplies, lunch boxes, and backpacks. His question sparked a flood of responses from millennial women eager to prove that the Looney Tunes Tweety Bird fandom never

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“Mushroom picking with the guys”: 18 tried and true...

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2025/09/27

Broke Redditors gathered to offer their free advice on cheap activities that other monetarily challenged folks could try. It can be difficult to find ways to pass the time in a world in which everyone is trying to find a way to charge you, but if you're willing to look and think outside the box a little, you can still have fun for free. It gets easier when other broke people list ideas for you, as they did when one Redditor asked for it. u/Lethal_Talon via Reddit "Broke people of Reddit,

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One cool perk about having tattoos is that it’s...

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2025/09/21

When conversations about artificial intelligence come up, the risks are often front and center.People worry about scammers using AI to copy their voice to trick family members, or about likenesses being stolen and repurposed in inappropriate ways. The fear is real: what happens when technology can convincingly imitate you? One TikToker thinks she’s found a built-in safeguard, and it comes down to her tattoos. Woman says AI can’t recreate her likeness, for one simple reason TikTok creator

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“Travel in the U.S. is dead”: Marriott guest shares...

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2025/09/20

A woman on her honeymoon in Hawaii said her hotel charged $200 for a poolside chair among other "resort fees" that left her with a huge bill. She stayed at a Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Honolulu, and the evidence of "corporate greed" at every turn led her to warn other travelers to take their post-wedding trips elsewhere. Some fear that this nickle-and-diming by U.S. companies is going to hurt tourism. $200 to sit by the pool Travel TikToker @funkshe has recently been on her multi-national

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Behind closed doors: 18 women share things they do in...

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2025/09/20

When Redditors ask about private habits, the answers often reveal more than expected. A recent r/AskReddit thread posed a simple question, querying, "What is something women do in private that will surprise men?" The responses ranged from lighthearted quirks to candid admissions about everyday realities. The thread turned into a colorful quilt of what women experience when the spotlight is off. [deleted] via Reddit Finding the humor in everyday life While some comments highlighted the

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“No need to be doing all this”: Olive Garden’s $13.99...

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2025/09/20

Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion has officially returned, and TikTokers wasted no time showing off how far they could stretch the deal. The offer lets customers eat unlimited soup or salad, breadsticks, and pasta for $13.99, the same price as last year, until Nov. 16, 2025. According to the chain, it was "keeping the price of its most beloved offer exactly the same, in a time when prices seem to rise with every season." TikTokers turn unlimited pasta into a game TikToker

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“Peak boomer entitlement”: What are grandma showers?...

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2025/09/20

Grandma showers, sometimes called grandma baby showers, have popped up as a new trend on TikTok, to mixed reactions. The idea mirrors a traditional baby shower, but instead of centering the expectant parents, the guest of honor is the soon-to-be grandmother. Clips of these gatherings received thousands of views, and the comments revealed plenty of mixed reactions. @sandib2021/TikTok Although many people questioned the need for such events, supporters argued that they could serve a purpose

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“Blowing my mind”: Customer shares an early look at...

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2025/09/20

Old Navy is adding screens to dressing rooms that scan items as you hang them. Customers are reacting to the new technology at the popular clothing retailer. What do the Old Navy dressing room screens do? In a video with over 536,000 views, an Old Navy worker hangs several clothing items on the rack below a tablet screen. "Right on the screen, it's going to pick up every single item you have," the worker says. "It'll tell you the price right there." The screen uses RFID to pick up which

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“What soft surveillance looks like”: Lawyer explains...

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2025/09/20

A TikTok claiming to offer six signs you've been put on a government watchlist is drawing debate online. Back in July, @rebuild.with.ryan shared a controversial two-minute clip in which he warned viewers, "You don't need to be a criminal to end up on a government watchlist." "These lists aren't just for terrorists or fugitives. They're used to monitor people preemptively, hence the term predictive policing. You can land on one for being associated with people under investigation, attending the

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Starbucks employees sue company over dress code:...

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2025/09/20

Starbucks is facing legal heat again, this time not over unions or strikes but over what its employees are allowed to wear on the job. Workers across multiple states say the coffee giant’s new dress code forced them to shell out their own money for clothes, and they want that money back. Previously, the Daily Dot reported that many Starbucks baristas were walking out of their jobs due to the changes when the policy first rolled out in May. Lawsuits filed in three states On Wednesday,

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“Worldcoin founder says”: Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, is...

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2025/09/20

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hinted that he's coming around to the dead internet theory in an early September post on X. His company gave the world ChatGPT—the large language model (LLM) fueling the epidemic of social media bots and AI slop content—which has many commenters fingering him as the guy who did this. While it may be considered a conspiracy theory, an increasing number of humans are starting to suspect that the internet is dead, or will be soon. Sam Altman pronounces the internet dead In

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“We’ve lost the plot”: Influencer sent a list of...

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2025/09/20

Weddings cost a lot. And not just for the couple. Between showers, travel, glam, and dress codes, guests can feel the strain too, especially if the “suggestions” turn into shopping lists. Influencer sparks backlash with a “dress list” for her engagement party TikTok creator and fashion entrepreneur Danielle Bernstein (@weworewhat) posted a video about sending guests a curated list of dresses to wear to her engagement party. The clip pulled in more than 126,300 views as viewers debated

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