Where you teethe, I will follow. 26 years after the hit TV show Gilmore Girls introduced its heroines — bohemian mom Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and brainiac teen Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) — millennial and Gen Z moms are naming their daughters after the beloved duo. Lorelai is now a top baby name thanks … Read more
It must be a sign. Get ready for another wave of Knicks mania as fans across the world are now fighting for the chance to take home a piece of the championship. This week, the New York City Department of Transportation announced one lucky basketball fan will score the authentic ‘Champions Way’ street sign that … Read more
You likely already know this little ditty. In 2019, Carl Martin, a Danish musician and musicology student, sat down to compose a song and struck what he believed was musical gold. He had crafted a four-note melody that he said “felt just right” and claimed it was the “best melody anybody in music has ever … Read more
There’s something fishy about this merch — and people are obsessed. In 2020, the New Bedford Whaling Museum on the south shore of Massachusetts received a one-star review on Google calling it the “worst aquarium ever.” Instead of fighting back, the historical institute — which showcases the history of marine trade in New England — … Read more
Pop quiz! “The Odyssey” hits theaters on July 17, and director Christopher Nolan is bringing the 3,000-year-old Greek epic to the big screen in a project that cost over $250 million to make — marking the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX cameras. With a star-studded cast, award-winning director and an already striking 96% … Read more
It’s the sickest way to get slim. When diet and exercise aren’t shredding the chub fast enough, and A-listers are hogging up all the Ozempic, weight loss daredevils are dangerously downing leafy greens, berries and other fresh produce, hoping to contract the stomach-churning, diarrhea-inducing Cyclospora parasite to achieve hot physiques this hot season. “Me when I heard … Read more
It blew up in her face. A West Virginia teen had to be hospitalized after getting scalded by a squishy toy — akin to the viral mystery dumplings or NeeDoh cubes — that had been mistakenly left in a hot car. “We weren’t even a mile up the road, and she just lets out this … Read more
He took rejection to the maxx. Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular conceded he has “no game” after getting rejected by nearly every girl he talked to during an ill-fated trip to Paris, France. “I’m shooting air balls today,” lamented the cosmetically-obsessed content creator in a video on streaming platform Kick, which currently boasts over 125,000 views. Looksmaxxing … Read more
Talk about mixed messaging. Despite the well-documented dangers, videos posted on TikTok have been normalizing illegal vaping among young people, according to new research. Meanwhile, evidence-based health advice is struggling to cut through the clutter and noise. While the downsides of vaping are numerous, social media is normalizing the illegal habit amongst young audiences. Krakenimages.com … Read more
Seasoning is the new self-care. Promoted as a type of grounding, the practice of stomping on salt before bed is gaining traction among wellness fans who say it’s a boon for the body. “If you are not standing on salt before bed, you are missing out,” claims wellness TikTok user Tammy Weatherhead as she pours Epsom salt … Read more
What sounds like a failed science experiment is actually this summer’s new sugar-rush snack. Finding new ways to decorate food is a cycle on TikTok, and a new radioactive-looking combination of pineapple and Kool-Aid is the newest big trend. Summertime snackers are soaking pineapple “spears” or chunks in a mix of Kool-Aid and sugar in … Read more
A 36-year-old pharmacist and dad of one has been exposed as the architect of one of the world’s biggest deep fake porn sites, according to a new documentary. David Do, who portrayed himself as a loving family man and pillar of his local Toronto community, was uncovered after a years long investigation by veteran tech … Read more
Experts have long said the key to amazing sleep is a steady schedule, morning sunlight exposure and a calming wind-down routine. Then, there are the social media users pushing shortcuts to shuteye — tweaks here and there that could unlock our best rest yet. It can be difficult to know which sleep tips are worth … Read more
Steroid use is down among teenagers, but experts warn that young people are replacing it with a potentially dangerous booster. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that while anabolic steroid use among teens has significantly decreased over the past two decades, creatine use is surging. “I did this study given the rise in social … Read more
A self-described “free speech patriot” and social media influencer known for posting confrontational racist videos and harassing strangers in public was arrested in Nashville on Friday night after refusing to stop live-streaming at an upscale steakhouse, causing a disturbance, and walking out on the check. Influencer ‘Chud the Builder’ was seen getting arrested in Nashville … Read more
Vengeful men on social media are staging punches, simulating stabbings and pointing firearms at the camera phones — which they call “training in case she says no.” The “she” in question? Women who reject their romantic advances. While the videos online are being framed as dating satire, advocates against domestic violence fear the trend could … Read more
They’re keeping the spirit alive. Spirit Airlines permanently shut down on Saturday after 34 years after a surge in fuel prices that impacted restructuring efforts, resulting in the cancellations of hundreds of flights and leaving customers wondering what this means for their future travel plans. However, a group of common folk on social media are … Read more
A 10-year-old UK girl named Bella had to be hospitalized after a TikTok squishy toy stunt literally blew up in her face, leaving her with “traumatizing” burns. Iit looked like she’d been whacked in the face,” her mother Charlotte, 42, from Hartcliff, Bristol told the BBC. Her daughter had reportedly been at a friend’s house … Read more
Pinkies up for brain health! A TikTok demonstrating “pinky time” has gone viral with the promise that this simple daily digit exercise can stave off cognitive decline. In the clip, creator Daniela Paez-Pumar films herself and friends as they wrap their middle and pointer fingers together, touch their ring fingers to their thumbs and move … Read more
Six years after the “Benadryl challenge” first appeared on TikTok, doctors are once again warning parents and teens about the deadly phenomenon re-emerging on social media. The challenge provokes people to purposely take too much Benadryl and fight the drowsy side effects that come with it, which will produce a high. Benadryl contains the active … Read more