Influencers claim carrots are a ‘skin hack’ to get tan, but is it true?

Influencers claim carrots are a ‘skin hack’ to get tan, but is it true?

People on TikTok have discovered a new “hack” to get a quick tan — and it involves eating your veggies. Beauty influencers are touting carrots as a way to “change your natural undertone,” recommending three large carrots a day for a “glow.” One TikToker claimed he’s no longer pale thanks to the orange vegetable, and … Read more

I used this hack to get free stuff for my wedding — it’s super easy

I used this hack to get free stuff for my wedding — it’s super easy

These sweethearts got some serious swag — literally. Getting anything for free seems virtually impossible nowadays.  But for engaged couple Megan Pierson and Dylan Coney, scoring complimentary goodies ahead of their big day has become second nature. The nearly-weds — who plan to tie the knot this month — sent wedding invites to their favorite … Read more

I’m a mortician — this viral parenting hack could kill your baby

I’m a mortician — this viral parenting hack could kill your baby

A mortician is giving parents a dire warning in a bid to prevent cradles from becoming graves.  An American mom named Lauren, who also works as an undertaker, is telling parents to stop using crib tents, contraptions used to keep children from crawling out of their cribs, The Sun reported. Lauren, who goes by Lauren … Read more

‘Genius’ French fry ordering hack seemingly makes eating in cars easier: video

‘Genius’ French fry ordering hack seemingly makes eating in cars easier: video

A viral TikTok video is revealing how you can make an order of French fries easier to eat while sitting in a car if you request the side be shoveled into a cup. Internet personality Tommy Winkler, of Lombard, Illinois, who also goes by the nickname “The Food Guy” and shares videos on his many restaurant adventures, … Read more

Moms share viral ‘pure genius’ packing hack: ‘About to change your life’

Moms share viral ‘pure genius’ packing hack: ‘About to change your life’

There’s a new packing hack that’s sweeping TikTok — and if you have kids, you may want to listen up. Some moms are using hanging, over-the-door shoe organizers to pack their children’s clothes for a vacation, and many are gushing over its amazing practicality. One creator, Jade O’Neal, shared the hack in a video last … Read more

I needed eye surgery after trying a popular beauty hack: ‘Be more aware’

I needed eye surgery after trying a popular beauty hack: ‘Be more aware’

She didn’t see this coming. A woman contracted an excruciating eye infection that required surgery after attempting to clean her skin with a home remedy she found on TikTok. Identified only as Aranza, this 22-year-old had been using coconut oil and micellar water to cleanse her face for years. When she developed what she believed … Read more

This disgusting hack saved my toddler an ER trip — every parent should know it

This disgusting hack saved my toddler an ER trip — every parent should know it

There’s no one more curious than a toddler — and one mom is sharing a hack that she swears every parent needs to know to avoid urgent care trips. Mom-of-one Amanda Schwartz, who describes herself as a “scrunchy mom” — a middle ground between a “crunchy” mom and “silky” mom — shared her simple trick after … Read more

Soda lovers shocked to discover fingerless hack to opening a can

Soda lovers shocked to discover fingerless hack to opening a can

People are just now discovering a new hack to make their soda cans “pop.” Jordan Howlett, known as @jordan_the_stallion8 on TikTok, showed his 10.4 million followers a discovery he made of how to open a soda can with another soda can. The video, which has 1.2 million likes, was a stitch response to another video … Read more

Mom’s ‘fake’ homemade lunch hack for kid’s daycare hailed as ‘genius’

Mom’s ‘fake’ homemade lunch hack for kid’s daycare hailed as ‘genius’

A mom has gone viral for sharing a genius hack to work around her child’s daycare’s strict food rules. According to her, they dictate what parents can and can’t pack and insist that all lunches brought from home need to be “homemade.” We already know that making kids’ lunches is one of the most monotonous and thankless tasks … Read more

‘Brain flossing’ hailed as calming mental health hack: ‘Brought me to tears’

‘Brain flossing’ hailed as calming mental health hack: ‘Brought me to tears’

This craze just might rub you the right way.  “Brain flossing” — or “brain massaging” — is quickly becoming the hottest self-healing trend online, with social media sound lovers seemingly achieving inner peace within seconds.  “When I first experienced it, it literally brought me to tears,” said purported “mindset mentor” Rea Michelle in her viral … Read more

Chef roasted over ‘twisted’ curling iron bacon hack: ‘Game changer’

Chef roasted over ‘twisted’ curling iron bacon hack: ‘Game changer’

Another day, another controversial cooking hack — for when you want your bacon to be as luscious as your locks. Yet another self-proclaimed social media chef is being roasted until crispy after demonstrating how to cook bacon with a curling iron, as seen in a now-viral video with nearly 670,000 views online. “You know that thing … Read more

Have you been pooping wrong your whole life? Doctor reveals ‘hack’

Have you been pooping wrong your whole life? Doctor reveals ‘hack’

It’s a case of form following (bodily) function. Apparently, most people — at least in Western countries — have been pooping wrong their entire life. A UK TikTok doctor is making a splash online after revealing the correct technique for unleashing the “kraken” — which involves finding the perfect angle of ablution, as seen in … Read more

We found a hack for buying last-minute Essence Festival tickets

We found a hack for buying last-minute Essence Festival tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  There’s a party going down in the Big Easy this weekend. From June 30 through July 2, the annual Essence Festival is returning to New Orleans, LA’s Caesars … Read more

Chef posts viral hack on TikTok: How to tell if your local McDonald’s ‘is a good one’

Chef posts viral hack on TikTok: How to tell if your local McDonald’s ‘is a good one’

Does your local McDonald’s restaurant pass muster?  An ex-McDonald’s chef shared a test with others so that they can learn if their local go-to location is up to snuff.  Mike Haracz, who once served as a corporate chef for the popular fast food franchise, as his TikTok profile states, revealed his strategy in a video he posted … Read more

‘Wrong shoe theory’ is latest viral styling hack: ‘Dynamic and interesting’

‘Wrong shoe theory’ is latest viral styling hack: ‘Dynamic and interesting’

Start your outfit on the right foot — with the “wrong shoe.” In a seemingly counterintuitive move, pairing beachy sandals with slacks or chunky New Balances with a gingham gown is the latest viral trend for looking effortlessly cool. Aptly dubbed the “wrong shoe theory,” the styling hack declares that such fashion-forward oxymorons are oh-so-right. … Read more

This ‘violent’ banana-peeling hack ‘feels illegal to know’

This ‘violent’ banana-peeling hack ‘feels illegal to know’

A banana-peeling “hack” indeed. One woman’s novel approach to breaking into a banana requires no peeling at all — but you will need to use “violent” force. TikTok user Isabella Jackson has gone viral after sharing her fruit finesse on the app, with followers of her account @campingkiwi joking that she must be a “witch” … Read more

Air travel hack using fishing gear really works: ‘Absolutely every time’

Air travel hack using fishing gear really works: ‘Absolutely every time’

There’s no such thing as a bad day when you’re fishing — and no such thing as extra baggage charges when you wear a fishing vest. Travel hackers on TikTok are putting function before fashion in the latest trend, which sees savvy airline passengers using pocket-laden vests — typically worn by anglers to carry their … Read more

Viral hack shows how to make luxury lipstick at home out of free store samples

Viral hack shows how to make luxury lipstick at home out of free store samples

Makeup lovers who like bargains and do-it-yourself projects can apparently mold a luxury lipstick at home with free samples if they have the right materials and patience. Cosmetics Repair, an anonymous cosmetics repairer and content creator on Facebook and TikTok, has gone viral for demonstrating that designer lipstick samples can transform into a whole lipstick for a … Read more

The internet is going crazy over this viral hack to soften butter

The internet is going crazy over this viral hack to soften butter

There’s nothing worse than going to take the butter out of the fridge to put on your toast, only to find out it’s completely unspreadable. Okay, okay, there are a few things that could be worse. Like getting halfway through a baking recipe and then needing room-temperature butter. Disaster, we know. Have your butter and eat it immediately too If the … Read more

We found a hack for buying last-minute Punk Rock Bowling Festival tickets

We found a hack for buying last-minute Punk Rock Bowling Festival tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. They shouldn’t go together. Punk rock…and bowling? Yes, one typically doesn’t associate music’s most anarchic genre with sport’s most relaxed game but when they come together at Las … Read more