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Woman reveals how she manipulated algorithms in the 2000s to become a MySpace emo queen with 48,000 followers: ‘The birth of a marketing genius’

If you grew up during the peak of the 2000s internet, you probably remember “Emo Queens” with neon hair and dramatic side-swept bangs. They seemed to dominate every corner of Myspace even when calling yourself emo was a no-no.

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LA girl wins the internet after admitting to her ‘pick me’ tales of using her friend’s Snapchat to ‘poll’ guys for validation: ‘You’re so brave’

We all have skeletons in our digital closets. But this Los Angeles woman is winning the internet for her bravery in airing out her humiliating “pick-me” teenage phase.

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Toronto man glances at a fellow passenger’s phone on the public bus and instantly regrets it: ‘I’m never taking public transit ever again’

We have all had those moments where our curiosity gets the better of us. Especially if you’re on a public bus with a diversity of people around. But for one Toronto man, a single “nosey” glance resulted in a permanent ick from public transit.

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Economy passenger shames seatmate for reclining on 50 min flight. But people are quick to call her out: ‘If it reclines, I will recline’

Seats on planes are getting smaller by the year.

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“I Like the Complexity of It”: ‘Bridgerton’ Stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha Unpack Their Favorite Parts of Benedict and Sophie’s Love Story

"I like the complexity of it. I think I love the variety of it."

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The US Women’s Hockey Team Got to Go to Vegas. The Men’s Were Given McDonald’s By the Misogynist Orange Man

Imagine winning the first Olympic gold medal for your country after four decades of drought. You’re invited to the White House, expecting to feast with the president of the United States. Instead, you’re served McDonald’s.

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‘Girl tell his parents’: Woman says her boyfriend of over a year cheated on her, but you’ll never guess whom he cheated on her with

User @kateysuperspam dropped the craziest lore on TikTok last year, and people haven’t yet been able to recover from it. On October 17, 2025, Katelyn shared a video to her TikTok account recounting her experiences of getting cheated on by an ex-boyfriend. The same gained immense traction on the platform…

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Woman says group of men booed her when she walked into the gym: Now people want revenge: ‘We said we’d do that if a girl walked in’

There’s a fitness craze currently underway in the United States.

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Pride and Prejudice Fans Lament the “50th Adaptation” of the Story by Netflix

Back to Pemberley we go.

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David Bowie and Iman’s Daughter Shares Her Experience With Rehab Amidst Her Father’s Cancer Battle

She says she became a person she is proud of through it all.

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Everyone Loves the Sopranos. But Who Would Tony and His Friends Vote For?

Are we surprised?

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‘Go to Marshalls next’: California gemology student goes to T.J. Maxx. Then she exposes the truth about the jewelry sold there

That glittering jewelry case at T.J. Maxx? It might not be telling you the whole story. One California gemology student took her trained eye on a field trip to T.J. Maxx and put it to the test. From suspicious “turquoise” to pearls that aren’t fooling anyone, she breaks down the…

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Woman checks into Airbnb at Corpus Christi. Then she notices something off about the mirror: ‘There’s probably someone on the other side’

Airbnb guests have long shared concerns about hidden cameras in rental homes. While camerasinside homes are strictly prohibited under Airbnb’s rules, suspicions about undisclosed surveillance continue to surface online.

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“I feel like I’m betraying Italy:” Exchange Student Delightfully Surprised by Olive Garden

When you're here, you're family.

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Everyone Wants Harry Styles Tickets, Even Four Year Olds. “Okay? Get in Line”

The Ticketmaster line is out the door

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Woman travels to Florida with man she met on Bumble. Then she leaves him there and takes a solo flight home: ‘I’m on the floor’

A woman goes to Florida for a vacation with a Bumble date. Then, she gets a Facebook message that makes her book a flight home without him.

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The Vampire Lestat Graced Us With a Release Window. And a Bite Out of Season 3

We have four months to get our act together.

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‘We are being held hostage by service workers’: Woman issues PSA on why she doesn’t tip at Chick-fil-A. Is she right?

Everywhere we go, it appears businesses ask for a tip: coffee shops, fast food joints, bars, and rideshares, to name a few. When the employee turns the tablet, guilt sets in. While some cave in to leaving a tip, others refuse. This Tennessee-based woman falls under the latter, venting her…

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An influencer claims ‘headphones are making you gay’ because of, well, a misquoted scientific study

According to right-wing influencer Ian Miles Cheong, wearing certain headphone brands can turn you gay. Is there any truth to this, or is he inciting panic for engagement’s sake?

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‘I did go through a very Chinese time of my life. It was unpleasant’: Woman Calls Out The Aestheticization Of Chinese Culture On Social Media

Everyone on social media now claims that they’re in a “very Chinese time” of their lives, but that wasn’t the case a few years ago. A TikTok user points out the hypocrisy in the sudden appropriation of Chinese aesthetics, now that it has become trendy in the West.

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Server recounts the most chaotic day running a restaurant inside a Costco — then she realizes it was just a nightmare: ‘It never stops’

If you’ve ever carried a tray for a living, you know that the “weeds” aren’t just a place. They’re a psychological state that follows you to the grave. TikTok creator Kristina Withers (@krisswith) is going viral after sharing a server nightmare so nonsensical and high-stakes that it has former hospitality…

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Denver woman’s night out takes a wild turn as she becomes a ‘human trash can’ after her friend’s shots go sideways: ‘You’ll be the coolest grandma’

Those “ride or die” friendship moments are truly to die for. But one Denver woman’s night at the bar has redefined the term “loyalty” in the most stomach-churning way possible. Of course, it has to involve shots and throwing up.

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Little girl spills orange juice into a woman’s Chanel bag on a flight to France. 18 years later, their paths cross again: ‘It’s My Roman Empire’

Those “small world” moments have made us all question at least once if we’re living in a simulation. But this French woman’s family story with a Chanel bag lady is officially taking the crown for the most unbelievable full-circle.

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‘A butterfly effect story’: New York man meets ‘the most gorgeous woman’ at Taco Bell. Then gets into a fistfight that leads to a boxing match

User @dapderdapy on TikTok has the craziest story about meeting the woman of her dreams, but be warned, it doesn’t have a happy ending. It doesn’t have a sad ending either. The adjective that comes even a little close to defining the ending of the story effectively is weird.

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‘Nothing beats a jet blue holiday’: JetBlue passenger’s flight from Newark takes a scary turn after a loud boom and mid-air shaking

User @carley_hannah on TikTok is reliving her horrific experiences travelling on a JetBlue flight from last week. Uploading a video to her account 5 days ago, Carley told everyone watching that she was present on flight 543 the previous day, which was travelling from Newark to West Palm Beach, and…

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