10 Animated Movies That Aren’t Just for Kids — And Where to Stream

Animation is far more than just kids’ stuff. Over the decades, the medium has deftly utilized its unique visual artistry and imaginative freedom to tell profoundly moving stories on par with traditional live-action dramas. From poignant art films to epic adventures, here are 10 animated movies that transcend age. ‘Princess Mononoke’ (1997) | MAX Princess …

New Study Suggests Our Fingerprints Aren’t Totally Unique After All

If you’re a fan of true crime or ever read Nancy Drew (or Hardy Boys) growing up, you probably have the idea that fingerprints will be the thing that nails people for crimes more often than not. And why? Because they’re totally unique, right? Well…not quite. For this new study, in fact, researchers used a neural network to …

‘I’ve gone to 3 local applebees and everytime we ask for his deal it just so happens the fryer goes down’: Applebee’s $5 Valentine’s Day deal has customers who aren’t in a relationship together ordering

Applebee’s latest Valentine’s Day promotion featuring $4-6 cocktails, mocktails, and beers along with $14.99 all-you-can-eat meal options has folks stating they’re trying to get in on it—even if they aren’t in a relationship. Numerous TikTokers replied to Rachel Burns’ clip (@rachelburns01), who showed off the date idea, stating that they have every intention of heading …

‘I got gas this morning, took me 4 minutes’: Electric car owner says she had to wait over 1 hour to charge her car. Viewers aren’t sympathetic

A content creator inadvertently warned viewers against buying an electric car after sharing drama about what happened to them at a charging station.  Niya Esperanza (@niyaesperanza) recently recorded a video from her car, in which she shared her current predicament at a charging station. As of Sunday morning, her TikTok had amassed over 846,700 views.  …

‘Some items are way overpriced, and some are good deals‘: Taco Bell worker shares what items he thinks aren’t worth the price anymore

Even though it got rid of its dollar menu in 2018, Taco Bell is still well-known for being an affordable option for people looking to eat out. In 2023, Yahoo Finance declared it one of the cheapest fast-food chains, taking into account the “overall value” of menu items, not just the prices listed. In the …

‘The water comes out for as long as you click it!’ – Woman Thinks She’s Discovered The Way That Timed Public Sinks Work, But Folks Aren’t So Sure

It’s got to be one of the most important hygiene routines but what if you thought you knew how to wash your hands in a public washroom but didn’t this whole time. Well, we really do need to know this kinda basic stuff, but sure sometimes the basic escapes us in the rush of life. …

5 Foods That Aren’t Doing Your Cholesterol Any Favors

“I would be happy if I could tell you that it all depends on the food we eat,” Avenatti said. “But, unfortunately, that is really not the case … the food we eat contains cholesterol, but the majority of the cholesterol is running in our blood, and it’s … actually produced by our own body.” …

‘When they start complimenting you, you know they aren’t tipping’: Server says customer left her a good Yelp review but zero tip

A server went viral on TikTok after she explained how she knows a customer won’t leave a tip: when they start dropping excessive compliments.  Syd (@poorandhungry), who frequently posts content about working in the food service industry, posted the video to her account late last week. As of Sunday morning, her TikTok had amassed over …

There Are Filthier Things In Your Hotel Room Than The Bedspread — And They Aren’t What You’d Expect

A cloud-like bed. An endless supply of fresh towels. A mini-fridge full of delicious snacks. These are just a few of the reasons why most of us love staying in a hotel.  But spending a night in a place where strangers have slept, lounged and done… ahem… other things means the potential to encounter something …

Newsletter: Elmo quickly found out we all aren’t doing well

Hello fellow citizens of the internet! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.  Our top stories today are about: The X account for the muppet Elmo asking how everyone was doing (spoiler alert: not well), an Airbnb customer finding a secret door in their rental, Trumpers trying to use a ballot quirk to crush Nikki Haley’s hope for a symbolic …

Why Aren’t Taylor Swift’s Songs On TikTok?

Getty Image It is a sad day for SwiftTok. This week, users likely started discovering that TikTok videos with any Taylor Swift songs on them have been either muted or removed and questioned why. There has been a lot happening behind the scenes with the app and its negotiations with major labels. Here’s what to …