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‘A nurse taught me this’: Expert reveals why you...

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2024/07/28

It can be painful to remove a Band-Aid from your skin, as we've all learned the hard way. Due to the adhesives, the Band-Aid has to cover the wound, and it can pull on skin and hair. Here, a man reveals how rubbing Vaseline over a Band-Aid can make removing it easier and painless in a video with 1.4 million views.The video was uploaded by TikTok user Blake Chiuminetta (@blakechiuminetta) who posts life hacks and reviews for his 1.4 million followers. This hack is no different. “A nurse taught

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‘I gave her the bag’: Woman finds blood all over...

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2024/07/28

The kids menus at fast food restaurants across the U.S. are all fairly predictable, featuring quick-eat portions of popular staples. Burgers, chicken nuggets, fries, some fruit offering lots of times. They’re intended to be easy so parents know they can give their kiddos something in the minivan while running errands. A look at the Burger King kids menu shows it to be as straight down the middle ordinary as can be, which is why a western New York mother was especially disturbed to see that the

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‘They need to hire people to stand there all day’:...

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2024/07/28

After waiting for someone to unlock a display shelf so she can purchase an item, this Los Angeles-based shopper has a suggestion for retail staff—one that many people seem to agree with. Shadai’s (@jawnnextdoor) viral video has been viewed over 1.4 million times since it was uploaded on July 19. The 10-second video begins with Shadai standing in front of a locked display case containing razors. It's unclear where she was shopping, though stores from CVS to Target to Walmart have been criticized

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‘Old Yukon off Facebook marketplace with 220k on it...

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2024/07/28

New cars are getting a bad reputation, and it may be well earned. According to New Atlas, new cars bought in the last few years "have twice as many quality problems as they had in 2010." Multiple videos have documented how new cars, like BMW X3 or Kia, have issues that ended up costing them thousands of dollars. Recently, mechanic Tamayo_tech (@tamayo_tech) added the new GMC Yukon to the list. In a short clip, viewed over 441,000 times and scored with a song from SpongeBob, Tamayo_tech shows

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‘If they answered the phone I wouldn’t have to...

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2024/07/28

As early as 2022, healthcare systems in the United States started charging for certain MyChart messages. Legal nurse consultant Cambria Nwosu warns that this phenomenon may be on the rise. Nwosu posted a TikTok this month in which she breaks down the growth of these policies across the country. “MyChart is a software platform many healthcare organizations utilize to communicate with their patients,” she says. Nwosu says Multicare in Tacoma, Washington recently joined the growing list of

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‘She pays $4,000 a month’: Customer warns against...

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2024/07/28

A Crunch Fitness customer went viral on TikTok after detailing her less-than-ideal experience returning to the gym. In a recent video, which has amassed more than 3 million views, Tyler Simone (@tylersimonexo) explained how a “disgustingly rude” trainer ruined her workout. Tyler said it was her “second time in a very long time” that she’s been to a gym, and that the encounter with the worker caused her to leave early. How did the ‘rude’ trainer ruin the creator’s workout? In her video, which

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‘It will leech electricity and you’ll be charged for...

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2024/07/28

This simple hack could make a huge difference in your next electric bill, and TikTok creator Kelley Cole (@kelleykelleykelley) is sharing it with the internet. Posted this month, her homeownership video has already garnered over 490,000 views. And Cole begins her video with an intriguing question. “Is your electric bill way too high? Do you wanna know a simple, easy way to cut your bill down without changing your life at all?” she asked. “OK, I’ll tell you and I learned this from a patient

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‘Netflix’: Woman reveals what poor people discuss at...

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2024/07/28

A TikToker posted a viral video revealing what she hears poor people discuss at dinner vs. what she hears rich people discuss at dinner. After explaining her reasoning, viewers are divided. Courtney Johnson (@courtney..johnson) has reached over 114,000 likes on her clip. Its caption reads: “What wealthy vs broke ppl talk about at dinner.” To start, Johnson uses the green-screen effect to speak over a screenshotted photo from her notes app. The top of the note reads, “What rich people vs poor

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‘Wait you can do this?’: Bartender shows how many...

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2024/07/27

When you're having a great night at the bar and your social battery has run out, it can be easy to walk out of the joint without remembering to close your tab. But according to this bartender in an X post uploaded to @NoCapFights' account, you may want to think twice about not closing yourself out—that's because an automatic 20% tip is going to be added to your total. The video is pulled from the TikTok of well-known bartender Michelle (@michellebellexo), who's frequently viral for her

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‘I’ll never be able to wear earrings for the rest of...

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2024/07/27

A woman is warning against cheap earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M after she developed keloids on her ears from wearing them. In a TikTok with over 334,000 views, content creator Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema) sends a PSA to her fellow “dangly earring girls”: fast fashion’s cheap jewelry can adversely affect your health. “If you need any more reasons why you should never, ever wear cheap jewelry from Shein, H&M, Brandy Melville,” Rozema begins, “I’m going to show you what I’ve been

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Meme History: Thanks Obama

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2024/07/21

The term “Thanks Obama” appeared as an online trend at least on Twitter as early as late 2008—even before he was inaugurated president. And in those early days, users set the rules for how it would be used as a meme—unsurprisingly, his supporters use it with sincerity, and his detractors with sarcasm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMgGx6qBtik&ab_channel=TheDailyDot But it might have stayed small scale had it not been for an independent conservative political blog in December

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‘I had to throw them out’: Traveler warns against...

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2024/07/21

A U.S. traveler has issued a warning for anyone planning to indulge in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos or Doritos while in Europe: They’re not what you’re expecting.TikTok user Justin English (@ana1bleachkimlipbiaswhor), who posted the video on July 15, shared his disappointing experience with the European versions of these beloved snacks. The video, which has amassed over 367,600 views, details his surprise and frustration after buying a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos at an airport in Europe. “If any of

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‘This was your EMPLOYER????’: Woman slams Poppi...

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2024/07/21

In a series of videos, former Poppi Cosmetics intern Olivia Reiskin (@igotdumbbitchitis) says her former boss ghosted her mid-internship. She claims the cosmetics company is lying about why, and now she may not be able to graduate promptly. Reiskin posted her initial TikTok, which has almost 13 million views, in late June. The former social media intern claims that her former boss removed her from the Slack group chat. And logged her out of the company TikTok. And blocked her on iMessage. Just

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‘Modern cars’: Dodge Ram has alternator and battery...

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2024/07/21

Sherwood Cooke Jr. isn’t standing in front of a full-wall diagram like those used to map the mob on detective shows. But he’s employing some truly special detective work in a recent TikTok clip from the royaltyautoservice (@Royaltyautoservice) account. The owner of Royalty Auto Service in St. Marys, Georgia opens the clip trying to narrow down what’s going on with a 2012 Ram 1500 truck. Its owner brought it in because its battery kept on dying. Even after changing out the battery and alternator

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‘Literally go to the dollar store’: Expert shares how...

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2024/07/21

Moles on the skin are a dark cluster of pigment-forming cells called melanocytes. These are typically harmless but if you want to get rid of them, an expert has you covered, revealing how to do so with baking soda and castor oil. The video was uploaded by TikTok user @daddybrownn who posts content about baking soda hacks. This was no different. “I’m gonna teach you how to get rid of moles that you don’t want on your body without going to the doctor and without using harmful chemicals at all

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‘Why should they have to pay for 2 seats?’: Woman...

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2024/07/21

Traveling can be rough: The cramped seats, everything on-the-go, and jet lag. Recently a woman blasted American Airlines after sharing her uncomfortable experience sitting next to a plus-size passenger. The video featured TikTok user Nat (@kozorae). “I want to talk about my most recent American Airlines experience, specifically regarding their policy or lack of policy regarding safety for passengers of all sizes,” she started the video. First, she made it clear she’s not fatphobic. “I want to

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‘Turbocharger needed already at 50,000 miles??’:...

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2024/07/21

A Florida-based woman calls her local Audi dealership "shady," but Clearwater Audi says her claims are "bogus." Brittany (@britsbustingbusinesses) alleges a slew of vehicle issues and poor communication regarding her car’s warranty. In a June 20 TikTok, Brittany rates her 2020 Audi Q5 a five out of 10 due to various maintenance issues. When her car was under 30,000 miles, she says, a tire went out. Brittany also explains she had to get repairs on her coolant container and brake hose. This

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‘They look legit’: Fans sneak into the pit at A-list...

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2024/07/21

Seeing your favorite pop star while they’re on tour is a dream for most concert-goers. But just how far would you go to watch them perform? In a recent TikTok, one fan risks expulsion from a Harry Styles show, sneaking into the pit by using ribbon from Target. As of Saturday afternoon, her video documenting her experience at the show had amassed more than 4.2 million views. “Sneaking into Harry Styles’ pit,” said Katelyn Lea (@ifyoulikeitwearit) in her video, which was uploaded to TikTok in

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‘He really thought he ate with that’: Man hands...

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2024/07/20

Although people are increasingly aware of body positivity and the damaging effects of body shaming, a recent TikTok video has shed a spotlight on how pervasive and blatant body shaming still is. The video, posted on July 11 by TikTok user Destanie (@destanieaaa), a flight attendant, has her recounting a bizarre passenger interaction story shared by her friend. Destanie says a colleague was handed a note by a passenger during a routine trash collection. What was written on the note left them both

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‘This is why I drive an old mundane car’: Tow truck...

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2024/07/20

Car theft is increasing in the United States. According to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released in April, “Over 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. last year, as part of an upward trend in auto thefts nationwide.” “This is the second year in a row that vehicle thefts have topped 1 million,” writes Kristine Parks for Fox Business. “Before 2022, levels hadn't reached that high since 2008, according to the NICB, when 1.05 million were reported stolen.” There

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