One of car owners’ biggest expenses is gasoline. While gas prices are still significantly lower than their peaks in 2020 and 2021, drivers still find themselves paying an incredible amount of money at the pump—all at a time when other expenses are also reaching new heights. According to J.D. Power, the average American spends about … Read more
When you purchase a new car, it usually comes with a detailed instruction manual inside the glove compartment. However, these can be difficult to parse through and may leave out several do’s and don’ts when it comes to taking care of your vehicle. Therefore, people have been relying on social media for tips and tricks—from … Read more
The “She deserved the purse” trend is a wholesome TikTok movement paying tribute to working mothers. Inspired by a lone purse spotted in a supermarket, the trend involves people hiding money in the baby aisles of stores for struggling mothers to find. Creators are raking in millions of views from this. For instance, one video … Read more
A tenant went viral after she caught her superior allegedly lying about a suspicious growth bubbling in her closet. Sheridan Ellis (@sheridanellis) recently posted a series of videos to her TikTok account, where she has nearly 27,000 followers. In the first few videos, she showed viewers the mold in question and pondered what to do. … Read more
While putting just $2 of fuel in your car seems unusual, it might actually be enough to get you around. This person at the gas station exposes another person’s mini-fuel trip. What happened at the gas station? While at the gas station, TikToker ChoppaBoySkeet (@arp23zy) notices that the previous person only put in $2 worth … Read more
What started out as a wholesome trend to help moms has swiftly turned into a disruptive money grab. Trends come and go on TikTok. Some of them are fun and cute, others incite rage, and some are just plain dangerous. In recent days, this trend has stood out for its sentimentality and generosity toward struggling … Read more
What seemed like a routine parking infraction that required a ticket took an unexpected turn when a Toronto Parking Enforcement Officer encountered a first on the job—and recorded the entire event on video. In the 37-second TikTok uploaded this month, Officer Erin Urquhart (@tps_bikehart) begins by explaining how she spotted something unusual under the vehicle’s … Read more
Jenny Ho’s 3-year-old son was having a tough time during his first week of preschool. Every parent has been there, and it’s brutal. It’s agonizingly tough to walk away when the person you love the most is clinging to you, hugging you, and basically begging you to stay — even though you know how important … Read more
Nine states now have grocery stores charge customers for single-use plastic bags in an effort to discourage the use of a major polluter to the environment. One of those states is California. Bringing one’s own reusable shopping bag to the store should absolve them of being responsible for bag fees. California-based frequent Trader Joe’s shopper … Read more
On episode 896 of “I was today years old when I found out…,” we learn the deceptive little secret grocery stores are hiding in the seafood aisle. At least, that’s what this Walmart shopper discovered. Some grocery stores have a whole section dedicated to seafood, with seemingly fresh food—including salmon, shrimp, scallops, and even whole … Read more
There’s an old trope in movies and TV where a criminal will return to the scene of a crime shortly after it was committed. It’s a great way to create a sense of drama and to give an easy way for the heroes to catch the perpetrator, but does it happen in real life? It … Read more
Goodwill has become home to tens of thousands of unwanted oddities. Though it’s not the quality of what they sell that’s the issue, recently, it’s been the price. This July, one shopper found a used mason jar for $3. But when she looked inside, she discovered a note with the message, “You can buy this … Read more