Sing Sing Correctional Facility’s Dark Past Is Starkly Different to Its Treatment of Prisoners Today
"There are more drugs on the inside than the outside."
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Here's What It Could Mean to Backdoor Someone on TikTok
Backdooring someone has a variety of meanings online, depending on the context you're seeing it in.
Here's Why People Claim They're Being Paid For TikTok Streaks
Unfortunately, streaks do not seem to be something TikTok is paying users for.
What Is the "Snowball Kiss" That TikTok Keeps Talking About? It's Definitely NSFW
"No. Girl. Just no," one commenter said.
Why Do Soldiers Need To Be Tapped Out? Behind The Emotional Moment
"Airmen without family in attendance are ‘tapped out’ by a fellow Airman’s family so no one goes without a ‘tap out,'" a mom said.
"Worst Insult in 2024": Here's What It Means If Someone Tells You to "Just Put the Fries in the Bag"
"'Just put my fries in the bag, bro' has got to be the worst insult that you could get hit with in 2024."
The Dark Brandon Meme Isn't Just a Funny Internet Joke Anymore
President Joe Biden has started using the Dark Brandon meme in his presidential campaign for re-election.
'Elliot in the Morning' Has Been Broadcasting Re-Runs, Leaving Some Fans Alarmed
The show has been on vacation, but will return on July 9.
No, the Pyramid on the One Dollar Bill Is Not a Reference to the Illuminati
The country's founders accidentally spurred a conspiracy theory that would last generations, but it's not true.
Why Are You Seeing "Nice Try, Diddy" Comments All Over the Internet?
Here's why you're seeing the seemingly random phrase everywhere.
Everyone Is Fielding Calls from the FEED Foundation — Is It Legit?
Spam calls are one thing, but the non-stop calls from the FEED Foundation are an entirely different beast.
At Least One TikToker Is Convinced Olive Tree People Is an MLM
Although he admits on the company website that, "It sounds crazy," founder Thomas Lommel says he lives in a treehouse.
Competitive Eating Emcee George Shea Sometimes Shakes During Competitions — Why?
You'd be shaking too if you heard George Shea's competitive eating commentary.
40 of the Most Patriotic Fourth of July Trivia Questions and Answers — Test Your Knowledge
Here's a fun one: What year did Fourth of July become a paid federal holiday? If you said 1938, you're correct!
Hawk Tuah Girl Actually Worked in a Spring Factory — "I'm Not a School Teacher or a Bartender"
"Hawk Tuah Girl" Hailey Welch finally dispels rumors about her employment.
These Secret Emojis Can Only Be Access in the TikTok Comments
Why use your phone's emojis when you can use TikTok's custom ones? Here are the codes for every last one.
Google's Search Results for "Why Is My Husband Yelling at Me" Are Quite Different From "Wife"
"1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner," according to NCDAV.
Where to Buy Hawk Tuah Girl's Mech — and the Staggering Amount of Money She's Made So Far
The "hawk tuah girl" became a viral sensation overnight thanks to a NSFW interview.
What Invalid Parameters Means on TikTok: The Error Message Explained
Some TikTok users have been complaining of encountering the error message when trying to like a post or follow another user.
Honoring Juneteenth on Instagram? Here Are Some Captions to Help Celebrate
If you're posting about Juneteenth on Instagram, here are captions to get you started. The federal holiday is meant to celebrate emancipation.
Where Did Juneteenth Get Its Name? Details on the Federal Holiday
The name Juneteeth first appeared in 1903. The holiday has also been called Emancipation Day and African American Freedom Day.
How to Make Your Likes Private on Twitter — Do Nothing
"We are making Likes private for everyone to better protect your privacy," a pop-up announces when you launch Twitter app.
Don’t Split the Pole! The Meaning Behind the Cultural Superstition
The belief that splitting the pole causes bad luck has been passed down among various generations.
Google Maps Doesn't Identify Palestine, but Why Did the Company Make That Decision?
Google Maps has never put a label on Palestine because of disputes over the border.
Why Are There No Trash Cans in Japan? There Are a Few Reasons
Brilliant or just pure rubbish? Here's why there are no trash cans in Japan.
Parents Are Tired of Hearing "Skibidi Toilet Ohio Rizz," but Don't Know What It Means
Sorry to say, but if you're not in the know, then you might just have that skibidi toilet Ohio rizz.
Why Do So Many Celebrities Have Lyme Disease? Let's Investigate
People have several theories as to why so many celebrities have been inflicted with Lyme disease.
People Are Tracking Aura Points on TikTok — Latest Trend Online
Aura is a way to track exactly how much coolness you're walking around with.
June 6 Is the Anniversary of D-Day, but What Does D-Day Actually Mean?
The plans for the invasion at Normandy were known as Operation Overlord, but June 6 itself became known as D-Day.
TikTok Is Giving White Toenail Polish a NSFW Meaning and Not Everyone Is on Board
According to some people on TikTok, women who wear white toenail polish are doing so to signal that they like a particular kind of sex.
The Green Dot on Snapchat Is Only Somewhat Reliable
Spoiler alert: It's not the most reliable tool to know when someone is active on Snapchat.
Ever Wonder Why It's Called the Birds and the Bees? There's an Interesting History Behind It
How did you feel when your parents gave you "the talk"? Somehow this strange analogy did not make it less awkward.
What Is a "Mook" and Why Are Trump Supporters Hurling the Name at Robert DeNiro?
Robert DeNiro warned the people of New York City about the danger's of Trump's return to office. Some citizens bit back.
Here's Why Your Feed Is Talking About That Allegra Commercial
One user called the allergy relief commercial "quite annoying" and "beyond cringey."
Why Do People Steal Catalytic Converters? Here's How You Can Prevent the Theft
Catalytic Converters carry a high value on the black market because they contain these precious metals. Details ahead.
What Does "Key to the City" Mean? It Doesn't Actually Unlock City Hall
Did you know Taylor Swift received the "Key to the City" of Arlington, Texas, when she performed their for her Eras Tour?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day Honor U.S. Service Members in Different Ways
Some see Memorial Day as the start of summer and Veterans Day as the end of summer, but both holidays are meant to honor military service members.
The "BORG" Drinking Trend Is Taking Over College Campuses — What Is It?
Gen Z is doing things a little differently.
DuckDuckGo Is Dealing With an Outage and Users Aren't Happy
"We're currently experiencing an issue with DuckDuckGo Search that might prevent you from getting results. Thanks for your patience."
TikTok Users Keep Seeing the Same Videos — How to Fix the Issue
If TikTok users keep seeing the same videos, they should try clearing their cache and updating the app.
Fort Bragg Changed Its Name to Move Away From Honoring the Confederacy
Fort Bragg was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023 as part of the U.S. Army's broader effort to rename installations that honor the Confederacy.
Some of the Grooviest Moves Are Showcased in the Dance Like It's the 80s Trend on TikTok
Thank to this trend, we get to see some of the smoothest moves from the decade on TikTok.
What Does "Sundress Season" Mean? Fashionable Trend Drives Men Crazy
“What piece of woman’s attire most stokes a man’s desire?” The answer, of course, is a sundress.
The 'Bridgerton' Ladies Are Always Wearing Wrist Tags at the Balls — Is It Regency Era GPS?
The phrases "my dance card is full" and "I'll pencil you in" were both born from these funny little wrist tags.
AI Overviews Are All Over Google, but What Are They and Where Did They Come From?
AI Overviews are coming to your search results, but you can turn them off if you don't want them.
Squatted Trucks, aka Carolina Squats, Are Against the Law in Several States
"It's not safe; your headlights can't aim down that far, and frankly, Tom Cruise, your short a-- can't see over the hood."
"Golf Widow" Is Trending on TikTok and Many Women Can Relate
“On Wednesdays, I’m a golf widow. If you are with somebody that has golf as a hobby, then you know exactly how it feels and what I mean.”
Does Your Phone Say "Call Failed" When You Contact Someone? Folks Have Had This Issue for Years
Still making phone calls in 2024? Still getting responses saying "Call Failed"? Here are some reasons why.
Brits Call Flashlights "Torches," Which Is Very Confusing for Americans
Some words don’t transcend space and time. Americans say “flashlights,” but Brits call them “torches.” Why the difference?
The X Challenge Was an Insensitive Dance Trend That Went Viral on TikTok in 2018
The X Challenge was tied to XXXTentacion's death and although it was popular in 2018, many see it as disrespectful now.