Mpox Used to Be Called "Monkeypox," But Its Name Was Changed — Here's Why
A disease by any other name is just as serious.
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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.
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."
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.