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‘Diabetes in a box’: Customer demands answers after...

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2024/10/06

Crumbl Cookies might crumble your health with its new calorie-dense brownie. What is Crumbl Cookies? For those unfamiliar with the brand, Crumbl Cookies is an ever-growing cookie chain founded in Utah in 2017 by a pair of cousins. The company now has more than 800 locations across 49 states and two stores in Canada,according to the brand’s site. The dessert chain, which has boomed in popularity in part because of social media, has a rotating menu. About 12 to 14 different flavors are

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‘A Toyota hybrid would never self destruct’: Driver...

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2024/10/06

A woman bought an Audi hybrid only to have it catch on fire in her driveway. Then, she revealed that it caught on fire a second time before she could move it. The shocking video comes from creator Naomi Bannister (@_naomibannister), now approaching a million views for a video put up on TikTok on Aug. 14. It tells its story in a series of photos videos and on-screen captions. The first says, "'Buy a hybrid,' they said," and shows the creator standing next to an Audi in a dealership. The video

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‘KFC has lost the plot’: KFC customer orders $8...

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2024/10/06

A TikToker named Avalon (@totalllyavalon) expressed deep chicken regret after buying KFC. While she wasn't thrilled with her meal's taste, that wasn't her major gripe. The Australian-based user was stunned by how much she was charged per two-piece tender meal. Consequently, she shared her frustration in a viral TikTok that's accrued over 93,000 views. Claiming that the restaurant "scammed" her, Avalon aired her grievances and other users slammed KFC in the comments section of her clip. Tender

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Meme History: Stonks

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2024/10/06

There are memes that are about specific real-world events, memes that have to do with a particular attitude, and then there are ones that are really just borne from the subconscious, impulsive id of the internet. Guess which one we’re talking about today. https://youtu.be/BWKOVX-74Z0 In order to fully appreciate Stonks, first we have to understand its main character, Meme Man. No one is exactly sure where he came from originally, but according to a Know Your Meme patron, he was first

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‘Your car moves unnecessarily when parked’: Woman...

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2024/10/06

Alyssa Nicole (@lyssnicole_) has a bone to pick with Kia. And it seems like other folks who've had issues with auto manufacturers, she took to TikTok to trash the company. In other cases, like this one Volkswagen buyer, this approach has seemed to help. Nicole treats her clip as if it's a down-to-business congressional hearing. In the video intro, she talks directly to the camera, addressing the Korean automaker. Next, she goes on to detail that she purchased a new Kia Telluride and references

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‘$23 and no merch?’: Wendy’s customer tries new...

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2024/10/06

Wendy’s teamed up with Paramount to release two limited-time menu items in celebration of the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' 25th anniversary. The special promotion called the "Krabby Patty Kollab," features a "Pineapple Under the Sea" frosty with pineapple and mango puree swirls, and the famous Krabby Patty burger from the show. While the items are officially set to launch on Oct. 7 and 8 in the United States, Canada, and Guam, some locations are already offering them. Recently, a woman on TikTok

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‘I would contact your local Legal Aid Society’: Woman...

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2024/10/06

Why is this water bill so high? This Indiana woman says her apartment complex hit her and her husband with a whammy of a utility bill. Now she using TikTok to ask for help. Margarita (@mbevaesthetic_) generally uses her account for makeup videos and fashion tips, but, in a video posted four days ago, she reached out for advice on her water bill. The video currently has 18,300 views and counting. What did Margarita's water bill say? "There’s no way we use that much water lmao. Has anyone

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‘They’re basically robbing people’: Shopper issues...

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2024/10/06

A woman recently sparked discussion on TikTok after urging her audience not to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue. In her video, which has garnered over 500,000 views, TikTok user Brittany O'Brien (@brittanypaigedesigns) recounts her ordeal with the department store when trying to return a dress. “Do not shop at Saks Fifth Avenue,” O'Brien begins. “There is something extremely fishy going on with Saks, and they're basically robbing people and scamming people left and right.” Saks Fifth Avenue refuses

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‘How did they miss that when they priced it?’:...

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2024/10/05

Finding a real gem at the thrift store can feel like pulling Excalibur from the stone, especially if it is a genuinely good find. Whether you've found a vintage coat or a lost work of art, finding a treasure is its own kind of high. One Goodwill shopper came across her own rare find: a vintage Tiffany & Co. fluted crystal heart bowl. Found by shopper @em.saltz in a Goodwill store, who took to TikTok to share her good find, she says she thought the bowl might have just been a regular

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‘My 2000 Jeep Cherokee sport coolant reservoir always...

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2024/10/05

Overheating is one of the most frequently reported engine issues among car owners. Unfortunately, it’s also one of those issues that can be caused by a number of factors. For instance, a mechanic sparked a conversation on TikTok when he shared that a client’s Lexus kept overheating due to failing cooling fans and several other issues. Similarly, another woman reported her engine overheated after neglecting oil changes for 2 years. Additionally, a different mechanic explained that water in a

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‘I used to do it’: Expert reveals the real reason...

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2024/09/08

Ever noticed extra rings on your key chain after getting your car serviced? Apparently, it's a common occurrence.An automotive industry worker revealed a little known fact that may explain the common phenomenon. In a viral video with more than 270,000 views, user TikTok user Chris (@chris_mf_craig) dished the dirt on his fellow workers. He also advised them against the practice. Why are additional rings left on car keys after service? Chris took this opportunity to explain why the

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‘Where’s this at?’: Twin Peaks customer shows...

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2024/09/08

A customer at Twin Peaks in McAllen, Texas posted a viral video finding the new hidden speakeasy at the back of the restaurant. TikTok user @lionsden08 reached over 98,000 views and 2,000 likes on his video. Twins Peaks McAllen (@twinpeaksmcallen) posted to Instagram on Aug. 8 asking visitors, “Have you found the hidden door to our Speakeasy?” To start his video, @lionsden08 walks through the entrance door of Twin Peaks as he yells, “We’re here at Twin Peaks!” A hidden speakeasy at Twin

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‘Sam’s Club or Walmart’: Man warns he selected a...

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2024/09/08

A TikTok user is gone viral after receiving an unwelcome surprise from the vending machine. As he raged over being given a Maker's Mark drink rather than Gatorade, creator Harlem Clean (@harlemxclean) amassed 307,600 views. In the clip, which was subtitled "I got scammed," Clean filmed the vending machine and pointed out that he pressed the 12th button. That, he claims, was supposed to dispense Gatorade. He showed viewers the blue Maker's Mark he got as a result. He says, "I clicked Gatorade

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‘Lmao I paid $125 I could’ve just went to...

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2024/09/08

TikTok is once again proving that sometimes, you don't need to break the bank to get what you want. In a video posted on Sep. 5, TikTok user Kala (@fearlessmco) showcased a custom-made cake from Walmart’s bakery that only cost her $17. The video shows Kala in Walmart, visibly excited as she prepares to reveal the cake she just picked up. “Bro, I literally cannot y’all,” she says, adding,. “It looks just like the picture. Hold on.” Viewers are surprised at the quality She then opens the

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‘The sensor is the brains of your car’: Expert shows...

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2024/09/07

If it's not nailed down, someone will take it. While most might associate the phrase with retail theft or theft of personal items in the home, it apparently applies to cars too. From catalytic converters to Kia and Hyundai vehicles, thieves have figured out how to the get the most bang for their time by hacking their way into stealing everything from valuable parts to the whole car. Now, some thieves appear to be targeting the front-end sensors of cars like the Honda Accord Hybrid. One

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‘Soon we’re gonna have to eat 2 boxes’: Woman accuses...

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2024/09/07

Shoppers across North America continue to reel from inflation and shrinkflation on all sorts of products, and Kraft Mac & Cheese is one of the latest brands to come under fire. In a new TikTok which has garnered over 543,000 views, online vintage store owner and content creator @thriftqueenmtl shows off how much 1 box of Kraft Dinner (or Kraft Mac & Cheese, as it is called in the U.S.) makes nowadays—and she is not happy about it. “If you’re not Kraft Dinner, keep scrolling,”

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‘Learned the hard way’: American Airlines customer...

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2024/09/07

They say we should catch flights and not feelings—but whoever said that probably doesn't realize how expensive airline tickets actually are. In a clip that has amassed 1.1 million views, TikToker Mandi (@mandi_martinez11) filmed herself booking two sets of flights on the American Airlines website: One as a round-trip, and the other as two separate tickets. She accompanied the video with a caption that read: "POV: You learned that booking flights separately is cheaper than booking them together."

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‘Toyota, Honda, Mazda’: Woman details ‘nightmare’...

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2024/09/07

Purchasing a used car can be a fraught experience. But anyone looking to buy a used luxury vehicle should be mindful of a recent TikTok alleging a nightmare experience of buying a used Porsche Cayenne. Nurse and TikToker Zoe (@zoetalley74) found herself in the market for another vehicle after her husband's Kia required an expensive and unaffordable engine replacement. But she claims finding the "perfect" replacement vehicle was just the beginning of a saga of malfunctions and mechanic

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Why do people say Ayo Edebiri is Irish? Breaking down...

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2024/09/07

The world is getting to know Ayo Edebiri, and it's safe to say they're loving her work. In getting familiar with her sense of humor, many are wondering if The Bear actress really has ties to Ireland. The actress has shouted Ireland out on more than one occasion despite not having any genetic or national ties to the country. If you're chronically online, you'll know that the actress and Ireland have become quite synonymous. But is Ayo Edebiri Irish, really? Is Ayo Edebiri Irish? Ayo Edebiri

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‘I have made 5 trips to the actual Verizon store’:...

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2024/09/07

This Verizon customer shares about their alleged disaster experience trying to set up their son's Apple watch and get the $500 they say Verizon owes them. They turn to TikTok because they have no idea what else to do and looking for advice from others. What happened? TikToker @average_Iowa_mom explains how she got an Apple watch on Black Friday. Since this video was posted in August 2024, she most likely was referring to Black Friday in November 2023. Meaning, that after 10 months, she is

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