Here's Why You Can't Find Vertex in 'The New York Times' Games App
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Ever Wonder Why Pencils Are Usually Hexagonal? There Are Actually a Few Reasons
They're more economical, for one thing.
Sorry to Say It, but If You Recognize Any of These 15 Things, You're Officially Old!
Who remembers Dear Diary or Brach's Neapolitan coconut candies???
TikTok's Newest Trend "Fridgescaping" Is Ruining Relationships, Apparently
"She put all our food in fancy baskets, jars, and similar things."
15 Well-Worn Items That, Dare We Say, Should Have Been Replaced Yesterday
Be prepared for a lot of "How?" and "Why?" as you scroll through.
What Happened to Dragoneer of Fur Affinity? The Platform's Owner Died Just Weeks Before Hacking Drama
Dragoneer had been suffering a mysterious medical issue leading up to his death.
Furry Art Platform Fur Affinity Was Taken Over by Hackers: "Do Not Interact With the Website"
Users can stay up-to-date on Fur Affinity's official Discord server.
“It Was a 15-Minute Ride” — Medivac Company Charges Woman $69,000 for Helicopter Ride to ER
"Even if i had it…they would never get it."
Snapchat's Mysterious X Icon: What It Signifies and How to Remove It
Snapchat's X feature is causing some commotion online, but the feature is more helpful than some may think.
Feeling Brave? Here's How to Get ChatGPT to Roast Your Instagram Feed
Be prepared: ChatGPT doesn't hold back!
15 of Amazon’s Most Expensive Items, From $1 Million Sports Memorabilia to Silicone Muscle Body Suits
The most expensive item on Amazon costs more than a house and car combined!
Neil Armstrong's Daughter Died of a Rare But Deadly Brain Cancer
DIPG, or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, has a high mortality rate among children under 11.
Is Ketamine legal? The Drug Linked to Matthew Perry's Death Is Often Used in Surgeries
The beloved 'Friends' actor died of "acute effects of ketamine" and drowning in October 2023.
Mpox Used to Be Called "Monkeypox," But Its Name Was Changed — Here's Why
A disease by any other name is just as serious.
We Are Silently Screaming About the Reason Chainsaws Were Invented — Trees Were Not Involved!
"I can't keep on reading. I can't do this. I hope I'm raising some sort of awareness because I've not got a clue."
Green Eyeshades and Visors Used to Be All the Rage Among Accountants — What About Now?
No shade. Literally.
Why Did Instagram Remove Post Dates for Some Users?
Is it just a glitch, or is Instagram testing something?
Is Gracie Mae Thompson a Real Missing Girl or an Internet Phishing Scam?
Beware these posts.
Elon Musk Blames a "DDoS Attack" for Technical Issues in Donald Trump Interview on X Spaces
"There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down," Musk said.
The "Very Demure, Very Mindful" Trend on TikTok Has Many Users Baffled
The trend has become a slogan across TikTok and the rest of the internet.
What Does RCTA Mean on TikTok? The Controversial Term Explained
The acronym has brought to mind the likes of Oli London and former NAACP chapter president Rachel Dolezal.
No, Mattel Did Not Make a Pregnant Ken Doll
"Who knows what is satire and parody vs. reality in 2024."
Malls, Tipping Culture, and Social Interactions — Oh, Just a Few Things the Pandemic Ruined!
"It's probably easier to list the things the pandemic didn't ruin."
Here's What It Means When You See a Green Porch Light On at a Home
Green porch lights might confuse kids on Halloween, but they usually carry an important meaning.
TikTok Keeps Talking About "Cortisol Face" — but What Is That?
At the end of the day, it's always best to just ask your doctor.
Speculation on Why Warren Buffett Just Sold Half of His $160 Billion Stock in Apple Abounds
Buffett previously avoided investing in tech companies.
'It's Better. I Hate It' — The New Alphabet Song Kids Are Being Taught These Days
The new alphabet song eliminates the grouping of "LMNOP," making it easier for kids to hear all the letter sounds in between.
What Is Vabbing and Does It Work? Some Women on TikTok Swear This Absurd Technique
While vabbing has mixed reviews, it's definitely a lot safer than most TikTok trends.
Breaking Down What Those "EYP" Comments Mean on TikTok
Spoiler alert: This is not a safe-for-work acronym.Some Snapchat Users Have Noticed That Their Notification Sounds Are Different
Samsung users have noticed a persistent issue with their Snapchat notifications.
The Annabelle Doll That Inspired 'The Conjuring' Is Still "Alive" and Kicking
Some dolls are bedroom toys. Others are haunted entities kept far away from the public. And that includes the elusive Annabelle.
Why Does It Say “Instagram User” in DMs? We Solve the Mystery
Seeing the name "Instagram User" and a default gray profile picture doesn't automatically mean you were blocked.
What Does "Kamala" Mean in Hindi? Plus: How Is the Name Pronounced?
The name goes back to ancient India and is traced back to the Sanskrit language.
Mattel Released a Blind Barbie as Part of Its Efforts to Remain Inclusive to All Children
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) partnered with Mattel for the Barbie.
Republicans Are Calling Kamala Harris a DEI Hire, but What Does That Mean?
Calling Kamala Harris a DEI hire may backfire on Republicans.
Are You a "Gallagher Child"? Here's Why You're Hearing the Term on TikTok
"My mother thought all my friends were the Gallaghers. But it was us."
You've Probably Heard of the Baker Act — but What Does It Mean?
It's the more common name for the Florida Mental Health Act.
“Don’t Eat the Free Bread” — Woman Explains Why It’s a Scam Designed to Manipulate Blood Sugar
"I don’t know how to act around warm bread."
Tampa Radio Station The Beat Has Switched Places With Another Tampa Station
95.7 The Beat was moved in favor of a station that plays Latin contemporary music.
Hello Kitty Fans Are Searching for 50th-Anniversary Merch in Sanrio Stores to No Avail
Sanrio never expected to create a worldwide phenomenon in Hello Kitty. Even still, their stores are hard to find.
Why Do Guys Give Girls Their Hoodies? We Investigate
A man's hoodie is so much more than warmth of some fabric. It can also symbolize love, connection, and ownership.
Why Did Dollywood Close? Theme Park Apologizes to Guests "Impacted" by the Shutdown
Dolly Parton's Dollywood team worked longer than "9-5" to get the theme park back up and running.
It's Not Unheard of for Young People in Amish Communities To Have Dentures
One of the reasons is that it is simply cost-effective to do this instead of keeping up with a lifetime of dentist visits.
Mamma Mia! Here White Women Go Stealing Black Hair Trends Again
We're so brokenhearted to see cultural appropriation is alive and well.
What Happened to Beautycounter — Is the Company Back?
Gregg's last Instagram post explained she formed a new company, and that followers could look for a late 2024 "public launch."
TikTokers Allege That "Homework" Spelled Backward Means Something Sinister in Latin
What the heck does "krowemoh" mean — if anything?
Why Do So Many Assassins Have Three Names? Inside the Strange Phenomenon
John Wilkes Booth. Lee Harvey Oswald. And now, Thomas Matthew Crooks. Assassins have three names for a reason.
Critics Are Praising the Apparent Fall of Rodan and Fields as an MLM Scam — Here's What Happened
Is it too late to opt in at the bottom tier?
Secret Service Agents Don't Always Wear Sunglasses, but That's Not the Stereotype
Secret Service agents usually just wear sunglasses when it's sunny, actually.
Apple's Ping Makes a Cameo on 'Pitch Perfect' Only to Never Be Seen Again
"I'm the only person who remembers Ping and the only evidence of it is in 'Pitch Perfect,'" claimed a TikToker.