‘Are you sure you aren’t your own Truman Show though?’: Barista gifted a mystery present by customer. She can’t believe what’s inside

A barista went viral on TikTok after sharing news of a bizarre gift she received from a customer. Spoiler alert: she wasn’t thrilled. Alanna Jo (@ajmagnifica18), the barista, said she’s worked at an unspecified coffee shop since 1999. Because of this, most customers can easily recognize her.  “Like, you know me from here,” Alanna Jo …

‘Don’t feel bad for saying no’: Woman questions what’s the ‘best way’ to tell cashier you don’t want to donate $1 to charity

The holidays are a time for giving. Many charities have already staked out areas near brick-and-mortar shops to ask customers to donate a few dollars to their cause, and it’s common to be asked at the register to show some financial love to those in need. But these asks can be a little overwhelming. And …

‘Cries in Sams’ Club’: Costco shopper shows you can get an ‘entire’ Thanksgiving meal at Costco to-go for $40. Here’s what’s in it

Cooking a large meal can get expensive during Thanksgiving. A Costco customer has you covered, sharing a to-go Thanksgiving meal deal that contains your essentials for $40. The video was uploaded by TikTok user Kassidee (@itsmekassidee) who unveiled a premade meal selection at the popular grocery chain. For $40, the Thanksgiving meal consisted of mashed …

What’s Popular On Streaming Now

FX/Hulu Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning …

‘What’s this technique called?’ Woman receives unique hair treatment at a salon in Thailand

A woman’s video has gone viral for showcasing the unique and hasty hair treatment her friend received at a salon in Thailand. The video, with over 24.2 million views, starts with a TikTok user known as Des (@desrambo) staring forward in shock with a hand over her mouth. @desrambo ♬ These Memories – Hollow Coves …

‘It’s free when it rains’: In-N-Out hot chocolate praised by customers. What’s in it?

It’s that time of year to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate. A woman got into the seasonal spirit by trying hot cocoa from In-N-Out for the first time. The video was uploaded by “your friendly neighborhood foodie,” Natalie Ludwig (@eatsbynat), who sat in the drive-thru at In-N-Out. “I heard the hot chocolate …

‘He is woke and understands what’s going on’: Conspiracy theorist wonders what Jim Carrey meant to tell us in resurfaced clip

In a world where every tweet, every like, and TikTok video can feel like a drop in the ocean of digital noise, a recent video by TikToker Jay (@official_jaythekid) has managed to make waves, amassing a wildly impressive 8.5 million views. The video features a clip of Jim Carrey on the red carpet, delivering a …

‘I done ate half’: Customer bites into Checker’s burger in the dark. She doesn’t see what’s inside

Biting into a sandwich can be a toss-up as far as results—sometimes the mix of ingredients is not quite right, or there is an unexpected texture that might put one off their meal altogether. Rarely does one expect to bite into raw meat, much less eat half of their sandwich before learning that they are …

Bones Hyland Admits He Doesn’t ‘Know What’s Going On’ With The In-Season Tournament

Getty Image The NBA’s In-Season Tournament officially begins on Friday night. For the next month-plus, teams will compete on Tuesday and Friday nights for the right to win the inaugural NBA Cup, and while it remains to be seen how well it will go over, the league is banking on this adding a level of …

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No particular order in posted maps. Totally random. Also, almost no consideration of the content of the maps, they are only viewed from cartographic and data visualization perspectives. Sources are present at each post, it belongs to the readers/followers to assess their accuracy.