Here's What Really Happens When You Mute Someone on Messenger
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Is This a Trick? Reports Claim There Will be a Halloween Candy Shortage This October
Will there be a Halloween candy shortage? Iconic chocolate company Hershey's has claimed they will not "fully meet consumer demand" this season.
TikTok Users Want to Know How to Find a Person's Exact Follower Counts on TikTok
Finding a user's exact follower count on TikTok isn't as easy as it might seem, but some users want to know how to find those counts themselves.What Happens When You Block Someone on Facebook?
What happens when you block someone on Facebook? Learn about the all the ways in which blocking a Facebook profile cuts ties with that user.Changing Your Activity Goals on Apple Watch Is So Easy, You Won’t Burn Many Calories
Curious about how to change activity goals on Apple Watch? Turns out, the process couldn’t be simpler. Learn about the goals and how to adjust them.Check out These New Generation 9 Pokémon in 'Pokémon Violet' and 'Scarlet'
The announcement of 'Pokémon Violet' and 'Scarlet' also revealed the start of Generation 9. Here's what we know about the upcoming generation.This Is What It Means if Someone Asks for an Angel Shot at the Bar
What does "angel shot" mean on TikTok? We explore the true meaning of the term used to help people at bars get out of potentially unsafe situations.Earth Just Had Its Shortest Day in Decades, and It Seems to Be Spinning Faster
The Earth is spinning faster than usual, and many want to know why that is and what's making our days shorter than they've been in decades.“Shut up Already”: Wikipedia Keeps Asking for Money, but Why?
If you've ever browsed through Wikipedia, chances are you've seen the site's exhortations for donations, but why does the site need money?Zesty Has Become a Popular Phrase on TikTok, but Many Wonder What It Means
Zesty has become a popular phrase on TikTok, but many are confused about what the phrase means and why it's become so common on the app.Is Pope Francis OK? He Was Spotted Using a Wheelchair
Pope Francis recently was seen using a wheelchair. Here's everything we know about his health and future as the leader of the Catholic Church.Despite What You May Think, Harry Styles Is Not Headed to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Harry Styles may have joined the Marvel universe, but many want to know if the pop star is also set to be in a 'Star Wars' project at some point.Tennessee Broadcaster Mark Howard Died at 65, but What Was His Cause of Death?
News recently broke that Mark Howard has died at the age of 65, but many want to know exactly what his cause of death was why it came so suddenly.Confused by Ice in Urinals in Bar Bathrooms? Here's Why It’s There
Why do bars put ice in urinals? Here's why some establishments engage in this practice.Why Is Paul Newman on Salad Dressing? What Newman's Own Brand Really Means
Actor Paul Newman is known as a Golden Age Hollywood star and a philanthropist. Why is he on salad dressing? Let's discuss Newman's Own brand.Here's Why Your Facebook Friend's Posts Aren't Showing up on Your Feed
Why does it say no posts available on Facebook? Here's everything we know about what the notification means and how to fix it. Read for more!People Are Randomly Commenting "Protein Bor" on TikTok Videos, but Why?
"Protein bor" is being referenced all over TikTok, but what does it mean? Here's everything we know about the meaning of "protein bor."Where Is Google Timer? Users Are Upset That the Feature Seems to Have Vanished
What happened to Google Timer? Users have taken to Twitter to try and understand why it vanished from the internet. Here are some alternatives.When Will Netflix Have Ads? Monetization Is Coming For Us Binge-Watchers
You've heard the rumors, and it turns out they're true. Streaming giant Netflix is bringing ads to its content soon, but when is it happening?U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 16 Others Arrested During Pro-Abortion Action
Why did AOC get arrested? U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 16 other Congress members were arrested by the U.S. Capitol Police on July 19, 2022.Summer Captions for Instagram — Wow Your Followers With These Cute Captions
Summer is here, which means it's time to share some pics! If you're struggling to come up with a summer Instagram caption, we've got you covered.Here's What You Need to Know About the New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Does 988 call the cops? Here's what you need to know about the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that went live on Saturday, July 16.Get Familiar With BeReal, the Latest Social Media Photo-Sharing Craze
How to make a post on BeReal, the latest photo-sharing app causing quite a buzz amongst social media users. Don't worry, it's not too difficult!Relive Your Favorite TV Shows on Your Next Vacation to Paris
When traveling to Paris, we can’t leave out seeing the famous sights of television locations, such as ones featured in ‘Emily in Paris,’ so here’s a list.Don’t Do the Gauntlet Challenge on TikTok - It’s Disgusting, Brutal, and Pointless
You may have heard about the Gauntlet Challenge on TikTok or seen some folks' reactions to participating in it. But what is the trend exactly?The ”Good Morning Snapchat” Is How Tons of People Keep Their Streaks Going With Friends
If you're a Snapchat user, you've probably heard folks reference the acronym "GMS" but what does that mean?Dairy Drinkers, Let's Talk — Here's Why Canada Has Bagged Milk
Americans are used to seeing dairy milk sold in cardboard cartons or plastic jugs, so why does Canada have bagged milk? Let's explain the mystery.Here's How to Get Pop Culture's Hottest Ticket — a San Diego Comic-Con Pass
San Diego Comic-Con, also known as SDCC or Comic-Con International, is the hottest pop culture ticket. Here's how to get a pass to see all the action!Snapchat Won't Let Some Users Flip Their Cameras, and They Are Not Happy
Snapchat users are experiencing a bug that keeps them from flipping their camera, and many are wondering why the issue is happening.Like an Ancient Greek Myth, Teens on TikTok Are Harnessing Fire — What Is the TikTok Lighter Trick?
The Internet is exploding with a hot tip regarding how Bic lighters are actually supposed to work. What is the TikTok lighter trick and is it real?Getting Your Hair Burned by a Professional Could Set You Back $200
Have you ever seen a barber burn hair and wonder why they do that or why anyone would pay for that service? It's actually gotten more popular.If Only One of Your AirPods Is Working, Here's How to Get Them Back in Sync
Are you having an issue with your AirPods? Is only one of them working? It's not an uncommon issue, and there are a few steps you can use to fix it.Here's How You Can Send Anonymous Questions on Snapchat
Have you ever wanted to send anonymous questions on Snapchat? Here is a platform you can use to do so, although others have gotten into trouble.YouTube Just Introduced a Picture-in-Picture Feature: Here's How to Use It
YouTube is rolling out a picture-in-picture (PIP) feature to all of its users, and many want to know how they can turn the feature on.TikTok Is Verifying User Ages to Ensure They Only See Age-Appropriate Content
TikTok is asking many users for their birthdays for the first time, leading some to wonder what the company wants to do with the information.Are You Emotionally Mature? Take This Trendy TikTok Test to Find Out
This trending TikTok test on ARealMe.com will tell you what your mental age is. Here's everything we know about the personality quiz.Untagging Yourself From Other People's Videos Is Easier Than You Might Think
As some users face an influx of spam tagging on TikTok, many want to know how they can untag themselves from other people's videos.Dear Tesla Owners, Tapping Your Charger on Your Taillight Does Nothing Good
Why do Tesla owners tap the charger to the taillight? See why TikTok users promote this “hack” and whether there’s any truth to the hype.What Is Vabbing? Women on TikTok Swear This Absurd Technique Will Instantly Make You More Attractive
Vabbing, or wearing one's vaginal fluids as perfume, is popular on TikTok. But is there any science that proves it works? Here's what we know.What Happened to the Georgia Guidestones? America's Stonehenge was Desecrated
What happened to the Georgia Guidestones? The monument deemed America's Stonehenge was bombed this week. Why do some think that was a good thing?People Are Calling Bette Midler a TERF — Here's What Really Happened
Recent debates about the policing of women’s bodies have caused celebrities, such as Bette Midler and Macy Gray, to make some TERF-adjacent comments.What Does Snapchat Plus Do? Here's the Full Rundown
What does Snapchat Plus do? The new subscription service is said to maximize the user experience with new features.Attending a Protest? Here Are Some Safety Tips to Keep in Mind
Attending a protest? Here are safety tips to keep in mind. Making your voice heard is important, and so is taking care of yourself.LGBTQ Pride Doesn't End With June — Here Are Some Ways to Celebrate Pride All Year Round
Want to know how to celebrate LGBTQ pride all year long? From donations to protesting to support businesses, pride can last an entire year.What Do the Eyes Mean on Snapchat Plus? It's Very Simple
What do the eyes mean on Snapchat Plus? The new feature has a simple meaning that app users will appreciate.Instagram's DMs Aren't Working for Some Users, Spawning an Outbreak of Memes
Instagram users are getting frustrated over an extended DM outage, which has left users unable to message one another through the app.Here Are Our Favorite Fourth of July Movies for Kids to Celebrate the Holiday
Fourth of July is right around the corner! If your family is celebrating the holiday, check out these movies for kids that feature patriotic themes.So, Um, Are We Still Celebrating the Fourth of July This Year?
Is Fourth of July canceled in 2022? Here's why some folks aren't proud to be an American in 2022 and think Independence Day should be canceled.The Real Reason Behind the Bite in the Apple Logo Might Not Be What You Think
Why does the Apple logo have a bite in it? A rumor is circulating that claims the bite pays homage to Alan Turing.Taco Bell Now Has a Giant Cheez-It Covered With Taco Ingredients on Its Menu
Taco Bell revealed its latest menu item is a collab with Cheez-It, and fans of the food chain want to know where they can buy it.
