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Couple finds “creepy secret” rooms in 130-year-old...

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2025/11/22

TikTokers Courtney and Matt (@living_in_history) recently shared that their Victorian-style house held more secrets than they expected. They said a mysterious letter from the "last surviving member" of the Madison family, who previously owned the house, revealed some of its hidden history. Not only that, the couple explained on TikTok that the message arrived from Canada and came addressed only to "purchaser." The intrigue alone pulled in millions of viewers, who watched as the pair explored

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“Enough is enough”: Creator says pro-ED culture is...

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2025/11/22

TikToker Ashe Wright (@yourdashofashe), a self-described “lifestyle creator from the Bay Area,” posted a video that pushed back on what she viewed as a new wave of celebrity thinness. She vented about how many well-known actors appeared drastically underweight during recent public appearances. @yourdashofashe/TikTok Wright said she had grown exhausted with pretending this look seemed normal, especially as it spread across major franchises and fan events. She explained that she stayed off

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“It smelled like ammonia”: Chef’s viral video...

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2025/11/22

A TikTok chef is sounding the alarm after cooking a package of ground beef and noticing an ammonia-like smell—sparking debate about beef processing and food safety in the U.S. Should Americans worry about ammonia in beef? In a video with over 190,000 views, TikToker TheAudhdchef (@audhdchef) declares that “America is cooked” after noticing an odd odor while browning a package of lean ground beef that was still days away from its expiration date. At first glance, the beef looked normal, but

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“It’s insane it took this long”: Never-before-seen...

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2025/11/22

The lost episodes of Joey are available to watch on YouTube, and Friends fans are loving it. Friends was one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, running for ten years. When the show came to an end in 2004, a spinoff starring Matt LeBlanc was greenlit. Friends/YouTube The hope was for Joey to have the same success as the Cheers spin-off, Frasier, but it only lasted for two seasons. When it was cancelled in 2006, eight filmed episodes never made it to air in the United States. Now,

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“New color, deal with it”: Pantone and Bon Iver...

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2025/11/21

Indie folk legend Bon Iver got together with Pantone to create a whole new shade ahead of the 2026 Color of the Year announcement. The color, named fABLE Salmon by the official color decider, comes from the cover art of the band's latest album: SABLE, fABLE. Artists are intrigued, and Bon Iver fans are impressed at the band's ability to influence culture. fABLE Salmon takes the stage Pantone announced the partnership and the new color Friday as the "story of a musical makeover." "The two

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“I hope she sues”: Kristen Bell, Brian Cox and other...

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2025/11/21

Multiple film and TV stars were blindsided this week by the announcement that their voices would appear in a Fox News Media podcast. The network's "The Life of Jesus Podcast" will feature such names as Kristen Bell, Brian Cox, and Malcolm McDowell after repurposing audio recorded over 15 years ago for another project. Many fans of these celebrities condemned the use of their voices without consent for a podcast associated with a rather controversial company. Brian Cox isn't going to like

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“Second-hand embarrassment”: X users notice Grok is...

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2025/11/21

Users of the social media platform X have noticed that the built-in AI, Grok, seems overly positive about its creator and owner of X, Elon Musk. Is Grok overcorrecting for Elon Musk? The AI bot, Grok, responds to users' posts when tagged, leading some to experiment with how it would answer when asked questions about Musk. One X user asked Grok to pick between Musk, Peyton Manning, and Ryan Leaf in an NFL draft. Despite the businessman's lack of experience with football, Grok insists that

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“I didn’t authorize this”: Man spots a photo of...

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2025/11/21

A man on TikTok is going viral after saying Sketchers used his image in one of their sneaker ads without ever asking him. Justin Starling (@justusraps), an artist and songwriter, says he was in New York when someone reached out to tell him they’d spotted him in a Sketchers display. Curious if that was actually true, he went to check it out himself. “I pull up to the Sketchers store, what do I see?” he asked. Inside, he found a photo of himself modeling the brand’s shoes—except, according to

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Benedict Cumberbatch got real about AI in a Reddit...

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2025/11/21

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch did an "ask me anything" on Reddit on Thursday, answering questions about hobbies, AI, and acting experiences. The Sherlock star is currently promoting the upcoming film The Thing with Feathers, in which he plays the leading role. The British drama got mediocre reviews from critics after it premiered at the Sundance film festival in January, but die-hard fans can still see it in the U.K. and Ireland starting on Nov. 21. It will release to general audiences on Nov.

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“Imperfections are what makes us perfect”: ’90s...

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2025/11/21

Paulina Porizkova, one of the most recognizable supermodels from the '90s, shared a fresh take on aging and self-acceptance this week. The 60-year-old supermodel posted a "get ready with me" video on Instagram. It quickly drew attention for its direct, unfiltered look at her morning routine. There’s something very calming in watching videos of women getting dressed for the day. And, so, here’s my contribution," she said. @paulinaporizkov/Instagram Porizkova's GRWM video Porizkova appeared

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“Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi”: People are sharing the...

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2025/11/16

If you’ve ever scrolled on your phone looking for a Wi-Fi network and stumbled across a bizarre or hilarious Wi-Fi name, you’re not alone. Recently, Redditor u/StoryIllustrious9612 asked r/AskReddit, "What’s the wildest Wi-Fi name you’ve seen?" The responses were a goldmine of comedy, creativity, and mild chaos.Redditors shared everything from classic puns to nerdy references and even some truly unhinged neighborhood pranks. Pop culture-inspired names had commenters appreciating the geeky

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“Even he prefers no build”: Fortnite creator and Epic...

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2025/11/16

Fortnite is usually in the news for game-related fun, but now it's making headlines thanks to the generosity of Tim Sweeney. Sweeney, the CEO and founder of Epic Games, recently bought over 40,000 acres of wilderness in the United States to preserve it. According to The News & Observer, the billionaire is trying to protect land in North Carolina. His goal is to save large areas of land with high conservation value before developers can destroy them. Over the last decade, he's donated

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“What is going on??”: Teacher lists shocking skills...

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2025/11/16

A viral TikTok from elementary school teacher @mommy_n_zachy is igniting discourse about just how unprepared students are when they enter the classroom. In her video, she lists 10 basic skills many kids no longer know, including reading analog clocks and tying their shoes. The teacher said her children lack the basics, and it’s hard for teachers to do their part if they have to start at zero. @mommy_n_zachy/TikTok While some blamed schools and teachers for the decline in

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“This went way better in his head”: Walmart manager...

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2025/11/16

If you’re hunting for creative ways to fire up your staff before a long shift, one Walmart manager has a suggestion—but no promises it’ll actually motivate anyone. A video posted to Reddit’s r/TikTokCringe subreddit shows an apparent Walmart supervisor rallying his team for the morning shift not with a pep talk, but with a performance. Instead of offering encouragement, he breaks into a snippet of “Golden” by Huntr/x—a track boosted by the KPop Demon Hunters film and especially popular among

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“Hot shower and a good book”: 17 methods of cheering...

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2025/11/16

Everyone needs a little cheering up from time to time, although sometimes we're left to our own devices to figure out how to lift the darkness and get that dopamine hit that will actually level us back out. The only problem is that it can take a little trial and error to figure out what works. And one person's go-to cure for the blues may do absolutely nothing at all for someone else. But still, Redditors are offering their best anecdotal advice for what personally helps them cheer up when

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“They can put it in with a needle”: Cop issues...

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2025/11/15

A police officer who uses his social media feed to share safety tips just offered a warning that’s getting a lot of attention, especially from people who rely on Uber or Lyft. The creator, who goes by @police_g0tur6, says the message is aimed at women and teens, although anyone who regularly uses ride-sharing or taxis should pay attention. “You might want to listen up,” he tells viewers before diving into the advice. The clip has gone viral, garnering more than 4.6 million views as of

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“Shout out to the refs, shame on the coaches”: High...

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2025/11/15

A Pasadena high school football team is going viral for all the wrong reasons. After the 78th Annual Turkey Tussle between rival schools, the Pasadena High School Bulldogs and the John Muir Mustangs, the Mustangs refused to change their opponents' hands. That's when the refs stepped in. The video shows the Bulldogs going in for the traditional post-game handshake when the Mustangs refused to reciprocate. When the refs spotted the slight, they gave the young players a little lecture

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“He asks why he should pay for my life”: Man making...

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2025/11/15

A Reddit post about a "high-income husband and low-income wife" has been making the rounds and sparking backlash related to the expectations of marriage. Posting to r/HENRYfinance earlier this month, u/BrilliantFinancial10 wrote that while she's self-sufficient and makes $80,000 a year at her job, her husband of 10 years makes a significantly higher amount at $700,000 per year. Although they've previously contributed to their joint financials based on how much they make, her husband no longer

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“I see dead people”: 20 unforgettable movie scenes...

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2025/11/15

Media is created to share a human connection, to elicit emotions and feelings in the viewer or reader. These reactions come from both a collective understanding and individual experiences, and how one relates to the piece of media. Recently, u/ryleymyers posed a question in the r/AskReddit subreddit, asking, "What movie scene still gives you chills no matter how many times you watch it?" u/ryleymyers via Reddit Redditors happily shared some of their favorites, both for the excitement and scary

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Coffee Mate is rolling out Harry Potter Butterbeer...

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2025/11/15

Coffee Mate is launching a limited-edition line of Harry Potter–inspired products, including Butterbeer-flavored creamer, zero-sugar creamer, and Butterbeer-flavored cold foam. The latest Butterbeer flavor follows Toffee Cauldron Cake Flavored Creamer and Zero Sugar White Chocolate Peppermint Toad Flavored Creamer, which Coffee Mate dropped in August. Harry Potter fans can find the themed coffee creamers in-store and online at retailers like Target, Walmart, Kroger, and other grocery stores

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