What Does "Let Him Cook" Mean on TikTok? Sit Back and We'll Explain
TikTok users are wondering what it means when someone says "let him cook." Here's the meaning behind the viral phrase and when to use it.
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People's Back Buttons Aren't Working on Facebook and There Are Some Weird Fixes to It
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South of the Border Conspiracy Theories: Drugs, Gambling, Money Laundering, and Ice Cream
The popular I-95 roadside attraction South of the Border is home to several conspiracy theories, depending on who you ask. Many have called it "creepy."
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The TikTok Chair Challenge May Be Proof That Women Are Superior to Men
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There are a lot of conspiracy theories surrounding Elvis Presley's death, but why are people so intent on believing his passing was faked?
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Experts Have Uncovered the Truth About Why People Like to Be Scared and Its Frightening!
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Although dogs usually tend to steal the show on Halloween, these cats in Halloween costumes will definitely make your spooky season a little better.
16 of the Funniest "I Hate Going to Gay Halloween Parties" Memes That Are Slaying the Internet
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Life is too short to take yourself too seriously. Luckily, Black Twitter has several memes that could be very non-serious Halloween costumes.
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People Are Sharing Watermelon Emojis in Support of Palestine — Here's What It Means
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A Woman Documents Her Nightmare-ish Uber Ride as Sloth from 'The Goonies'
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What Happened to BlackBerry Phones Will Surprise You
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Lights, Camera, Strike! 8 SAG-AFTRA Strike-Approved Halloween Costumes
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37 Conversation Starters to Use on Dating Apps That Will Lead to Actual Conversations
Get to know your dating app matches better by using one of these fun, engaging and thought-provoking lines to start the conversation.
A Slice of Satire — Bakers' Bread Bowl Bitterness, Explained
A video of bakers being forced to watch people turn their loaves into bread bowls went viral on TikTok and now we all need to know why bakers hate bread bowls.
Test Your Kids' Halloween Knowledge With These 35 Spooktacular Trivia Question and Answers
Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the spookiest season than with a round of Halloween trivia with your kids?
Halloween Costume Ideas for Teachers That Will Delight Your Students
Looking for Halloween costume ideas for teachers? We've got you covered with easy group costumes, storybook character costumes, and more.
The Switch Witch Is Like Santa Claus for Halloween and She Wants Your Candy
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There's a Way to Remove Annoying Shop Videos From Your TikTok Account
Shop videos have bothered many users on TikTok, which has led many of them to look for a way that they can remove them from their feed completely.
Does Mute Really Work on Zoom? Students Think Teachers Can Still Hear Them
On TikTok, students are sharing examples of teachers seemingly still hearing them when they are set to mute. So, what is true?
Costco's New 157-Piece Le Creuset Cookware Set Costs $4,500
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Caitlyn Jenner Says She Doesn't Foresee a Romantic Relationship in Her Future
Despite the rumors, Caitlyn Jenner is not dating her business partner Sophia Hutchins. Caitlyn is single and plans to keep it that way.
31 Halloween Riddles That Will Make You "Howl" With Laughter
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McDonald's Is Back in the Spooky Spirit With Four New Halloween Buckets
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The "Return YouTube Dislike" Extension Appears to Be Broken, and People Are Mad
The Return YouTube Dislike extension allowed viewers to see how many dislikes a video has, even after YouTube hid that info intentionally.
Craig Kimbrel’s Signature Pre-Pitch Pose Started After an Injury
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"Killer" Friday the 13th Captions to "Hack" Your Instagram
It's Friday the 13th, which means we need to post our spookiest pics on Instagram. So we've rounded up the best captions and movie quotes.
The Highlight Feature on Facebook Allows Users to Emphasize a Certain Post
The @Highlight comment has been popping up more and more on Facebook, leading many to wonder what the comment means and what it's for.
The Number 13 Has Been Considered Unlucky for Centuries — Here's Why
People tend to associate the number 13 with bad luck. The lore surrounding Friday the 13th is no exception. But why is it considered unlucky?
Superstitious? This Is Why Everyone Is Scared of Friday the 13th
You’ve heard that Friday the 13th is considered unlucky, but you probably have no idea why. Get all the superstitious details on the day here.
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Friday the 13th comes around pretty infrequently, but there usually happen to be a few each year. Here are some pranks that could make the spooky date more fun.
Folks Are Blessing Their Friends With "Fanum Tax" Status — Here's Why That's a Good Thing
What does "fanum tax" mean? This Gen Z slang is part of a new viral song that's been stuck in people's heads for days. Here's what you should know.
The "Why Did Jake Do That?" Meme Is Taking Over TikTok and Baffling Many
The "Why Did Jake Do That" meme is all over the internet, but many people are finding themselves totally perplexed by what it is and where it's from.
Thousands of People Already Want to Know How to Get the Old Snapchat Bitmojis Back
With new and controversial changes being made to Bitmoji on Snapchat, thousands of users already want to know how to get the old version back.
Joe Biden Called a Lid — What It Means for the White House and Media
President Joe Biden called a lid to address Hamas's invasion into Israel, leading many to wonder what that term actually means in this context.
