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People Are Gluing String to Their Faces in Creepy ‘Yarn Makeup’ Trend

Of all the viral makeup trends out there, this one is by far the most uncanny, “Yarn makeup”—whatever that even means—is going viral for its...

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NYC Punk Rocker Angela Jaeger Turned Her Teenage Diary Into a Memoir

I wish my diary was this exciting. Angela Jaeger, a singer, writer, and teacher, recently released her memoir, I Feel Famous: Punk Diaries 1977-1981,...

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Gen Z Says If Your Email Address Looks Like This, You’re Probably Old

Gen Z professionals are using Gmail to determine their colleagues’ ages. One Reddit poster shared an anecdote from work, stating that their Gen-Z...

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WATCH: The Creative Impact ‘Spirited Away’ and Hayao Miyazaki Had on a Young Billie Eilish

In a 2019 episode of Noisey Self-Portraits, Billie Eilish spoke about her love for anime and Hayao Miyazaki, the creator of the legendary animated...

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Scientists Are Giving AI Chatbots Anxiety by Describing Traumatic Events

Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting creepier by the day…Now, AI models are beginning to show an apparent weakness that many humans experience...

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This Dating App Blurs Your Matches’ Faces for an IRL ‘Love Is Blind’

If you’re interested in the concept behind the reality TV show Love Is Blind, you’ll likely enjoy this new dating app. A new dating app called...

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You’re More Likely to Have Love Addiction With This Attachment Style

You’ve likely heard of attachment theory and how the different styles of attachment can impact our romantic relationships. But did you know that...

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What Would You Do If a Man’s Mom Paid for Your Date With Him?

There’s a common controversial debate around whether men should pay for women on dates. In this economy, I think many of us are all in the same...

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People Are Getting ‘Jelly Roll’ Botox, But Is It Worth the Risk?

Botox is a popular cosmetic and medical treatment that addresses “issues” like fine lines and wrinkles, as well as conditions like migraines and...

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How to Tell If Your Friend Is a Toxic Narcissist

We’ve heard many stories about narcissistic abuse within a romantic context, but this dynamic can exist between friends, too. A TikToker who goes by...

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Woman Drops $40K a Year to Look Good When She Visits Her Boyfriend in Jail

This one Gen Z woman spends $40k per year on cosmetic surgeries and treatments, saying she wants to look good for her boyfriend. Lovebird Saffron...

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Hayao Miyazaki Would Hate the AI Studio Ghibli Trend on ChatGPT

Hayao Miyazaki, the genius behind films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, is a well-known Japanese animator, manga artist, and director....

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This Rare Condition Makes Your Pits Smell Like Rotten Fish

Did you know there’s a disease that makes your sweat smell like fish? Yeah, unfortunately, that’s a true statement. Also known as “fish odor...

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This Social Media Habit Can Ruin Your Healthy Relationship

Apparently, there’s one popular habit many of us do that, according to some dating experts, can ruin our relationships.  If you’re chronically...

27.03.2025 4

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‘City-Killer’ Asteroid Won’t Hit Us in 2032, But That Doesn’t Mean It Never Will

Late last year, we heard talk of a possible asteroid striking the Earth in 2032. Thankfully, scientists have since deemed the likelihood of 2024 YR4...

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Nearly Half of Depression Patients Have a Treatment-Resistant Condition

A new study revealed that half of the people with depression do not respond to treatment. Something needs to be done for these individuals—and soon....

26.03.2025 3

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Man Accidentally Ordered Uber Eats to the Wrong Country—9,600 Miles Away

Imagine ordering all your favorite food on Uber Eats, only for it to be delivered to a different country. Such was the case for this poor Aussie who...

26.03.2025 5

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A Snickers Coffin Was This Man’s Dying Wish—and He Got One

A dying man had one, albeit strange, request for his funeral: a Snickers-themed coffin.  Paul Broome, a British man who worked as a Care Assistant...

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Woman in Her 30s Was Told She Had Hemorrhoids. It Was Actually Stage 3 Cancer.

When you’re sick and you know something is off in your body, it’s infuriating and anxiety-inducing to hear “you’re fine” and “nothing’s...

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Stressed Out? Try Some PDA.

In today’s exhausting, anxiety-inducing, and unstable world, it’s hard to feel any sort of peace. Many of us will try just about anything to...

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This Chinese Grandma Is Traveling the World by Bike

You know what they say: if you’re jealous of someone, they likely have something you want—or in this case, are doing something you wish you could...

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A Solar Eclipse Is Coming This Week—Here’s How to See It

The U.S. will experience a partial solar eclipse on March 29—just about a month after the lunar eclipse. According to NASA, “a solar eclipse...

24.03.2025 4

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This Couple Faked a Proposal to Get Free Drinks

Have you ever faked your birthday at a restaurant to get some free dessert? Well, this couple just one-upped that move by faking an entire engagement....

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Couples Therapist Warns This Date Could Be the End of Your Relationship

April Fools’ Day is coming up…consider this your formal warning not to fuck with your partner this year. According to a recent study by the dating...

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Your Anxiety Might Be Making You Broke

I know it’s hard to hear, but according to recent research, the sadder you are, the less money you’ll make. Seems a bit unfair, right? It’s a...

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Reading Fiction Can Change Your Brain

As both a bookworm and a fiction author, I’ve always recognized and appreciated the impact fiction has on our minds. When I was younger, and still...

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Night Owls Are More Likely to Have Depression

Apparently, if you’re a night owl, you’re more prone to developing depression. Night owls tend to get a bad rep. They’re often told they’re...

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Is Your Partner Phubbing You?

Don’t phub up your relationships. You’ve likely heard of “snubbing,” which is basically ignoring or failing to acknowledge someone’s...

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Mercury Retrograde Is Back. Here’s What to Expect.

Whether you’re a couch astrologer or simply a resident of the internet, you likely know it’s currently Mercury retrograde—seeing as it’s all...

22.03.2025 4

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The US Coast Guard Just Offloaded $500M in Drugs

The U.S. Coast Guard just offloaded almost 46,000 pounds of illegal drugs at Port Everglades in Florida. According to The United States Coast...

22.03.2025 5

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Letter Written by One of the Youngest Titanic Victims Is Up for Auction

Most of us know about the haunting tale of the RMS Titanic—the devastating shipwreck that killed over 1,500 people on April 10, 1912. The Titanic...

21.03.2025 3

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Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever, Says World Happiness Report

Every year, the World Happiness Report researches and publishes data on global well-being, including information on how to improve it as a collective....

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This Tour Guide Earns a Living Carrying Women Up a Mountain

People are finding creative ways to earn money today. Prime example? This China tour guide earns $42k carrying tired women up steps.  That’s right:...

20.03.2025 3

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Crime Novelist Accused of Bank Robbery—Again

A serial bank robber who doubles as a fictional crime novelist allegedly struck again in the Detroit area just a year after being in prison for the...

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An Expert’s Guide to Finding Confidence in Dating

If you scroll social media for more than a few minutes, you’ll likely be bombarded with countless videos confidently offering conflicting dating...

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Anesthesia Makes Tattoos Painless—But It’s Probably Not a Good Idea

More people are asking for anesthesia during their tattoo appointments—and it’s raising many concerns.  Earlier this year, a 45-year-old male...

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‘No Buy’ 2025 Is a Growing Trend. Here’s How to Do It.

In a world that’s often driven by consumerism, convincing you that you need to purchase more, more, more, it’s both difficult and empowering to do...

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These ‘Morning Shed’ Routines Are Getting Out of Hand

Influencers are sharing their “morning shed” routines, and the amount of items used to maintain their beauty might shock—and disturb—you. Take...

19.03.2025 5

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Why Coffee Shops Are a Popular First Date Spot

Dating—especially someone off the internet—can feel overwhelming today. The least you can do is choose an environment that makes you feel safe and...

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Quiet Quitting Is Out. Now Gen Z Is Revenge Quitting.

Long gone are the days of “sucking it up” in the workplace. Workers are tired of being overworked and underpaid, and they’re no longer staying...

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Hawai’i Is Sinking 40 Times Faster Than Experts Predicted—Now What?

New research found that Hawai’i is sinking 40 times faster than originally thought.  The study, published in the journal Communications Earth &...

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Allergy Season Is Getting Worse. Here’s How to Get Through It.

Depending on where you live, allergy season may already be in full swing, and if so, you might be sneezing as much as I am. You’re not imagining...

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This Man’s Laundry Habits Sparked a Massive Debate Online

A few days ago, while scrolling through TikTok like any other bored millennial, I stumbled upon a video of a girl calling out her boyfriend for his...

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Does Giving Up Sex Actually Boost Your Productivity?

Some people are so desperate to boost their productivity that they’re willing to give up sex. You read that right. A new survey by the dating app...

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Want a Longer Life? Change Your Lifestyle.

A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that when it comes to longevity, your lifestyle and environment matter more than your...

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Want to Improve Your Mental Health? Stop Eating These Foods.

In recent years, many experts have recognized the mind-gut connection. It seems more people are paying attention to how our moods and emotions impact...

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Women Are Getting ‘Bathroom Divorces’ From Their Husbands

Some married couples have separate beds. Some have separate offices. This one has separate toilets.  It might not seem like the strangest concept. I...

17.03.2025 5

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Delete and Report These Texts as Soon as You Get Them

We all know how realistic some text messaging scams can be—especially for those who aren’t privy to such things.  Many times, my grandma has...

17.03.2025 4

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Your Brain Is Blocking Your Psychic Abilities

Researchers recently found evidence that parts of the brain might act as a psi-inhibitory filter. In other words, the brain apparently suppresses its...

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Mom Thought She Found Love on Tinder. Then She Got Scammed Out of $40K.

Dating app users beware: your Tinder match might be a scammer—and not just in the looks department. Now, we all know that meeting strangers on the...

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