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'What are some social obligations that women commonly have that men usually don't?' – 23 areas we still haven't managed ...

While feminism has made great strides over the past century or so, there are still quite a few areas where there is more work to do done in terms of gender equality, especially in our everyday lives. They've been discussing this on the AskReddit page after user Maybe_IDTBFH asked this: 'What are some ...

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The Poke

'What are some social obligations that women commonly have that men usually don't?' – 23 areas we still haven't managed ...

Buzzfeed

These Harlem Renaissance Visionaries Walked So We Could Run, And They Deserve Way More Credit Than They Get

Talk about hidden figures. View Entire Post ›

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These Harlem Renaissance Visionaries Walked So We Could Run, And They Deserve Way More Credit Than They Get

Gizmodo

Earth’s Largest Land-Based Carbon Sink Has Sprung a Disturbing Leak

The Congo Basin’s peatlands have stored carbon for millennia, but new research suggests much of it is now escaping.

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Earth’s Largest Land-Based Carbon Sink Has Sprung a Disturbing Leak

Bored Panda

Tim Gunn Breaks Silence On Heartbreaking Reason Behind 43 Years Of Celibacy

“What a terrible thing to do to another human being.”

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Tim Gunn Breaks Silence On Heartbreaking Reason Behind 43 Years Of Celibacy

The Poke

These Americans didn't realise they were trolling an Aussie 'John Davidson' over the Baftas controversy and the way he handled ...

The controversy rumbles on from Sunday's Bafta film awards over Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s verbal tic while Hollywood stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting a prize. The concern appears chiefly (and rightly) around the BBC's failure to censor the word despite broadcasting ...

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These Americans didn't realise they were trolling an Aussie 'John Davidson' over the Baftas controversy and the way he handled ...

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43 Gorgeous Sunset Photos From Around The World Shared By This Community

Sunsets are one of the little things everyone enjoys. A fleeting moment of beauty and calm, bathed in the prettiest colors. But capturing them is an art in and of itself.

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43 Gorgeous Sunset Photos From Around The World Shared By This Community

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Michael B. Jordan's Reaction After BAFTA Audience Member Shouted The N-Word At Him Revealed

“Delroy and Michael, like everyone else, didn’t expect what happened to happen,” one insider said.

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Michael B. Jordan's Reaction After BAFTA Audience Member Shouted The N-Word At Him Revealed

Distractify

50 Cent and King Harris Trade Blows Online After the Mogul Throws Shade at Tiny Harris

What did 50 Cent say about Tiny Harris? The mogul and King Harris, Tiny's son, engaged in a back and forth after shady posts were shared online.

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50 Cent and King Harris Trade Blows Online After the Mogul Throws Shade at Tiny Harris

Buzzfeed

42 Tips To Make You Wonder Why You Ever Bothered With A Checked Bag In The First Place

Turns out, you *can* pack in just a carry-on and still have everything you need. View Entire Post ›

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42 Tips To Make You Wonder Why You Ever Bothered With A Checked Bag In The First Place

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Best Words and Phrases to Include in Your 2026 State of the Union Drinking Game

The 2026 State of the Union drinking game involves taking a shot whenever a certain word or phrase is mentioned. Here are a few good suggestions.

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Best Words and Phrases to Include in Your 2026 State of the Union Drinking Game

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Caitlin Clark Was Absolutely Thrilled When a Former Teammate Got Engaged

Caitlin Clark is one of the most famous basketball players in the world, and rumors have started swirling that she might be engaged.

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Caitlin Clark Was Absolutely Thrilled When a Former Teammate Got Engaged

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Why Are 'Today' Hosts Wearing Yellow Ribbons? The Touching Symbol Explained

Viewers spotted yellow ribbons on 'Today' as the show honored Savannah Guthrie during the search for her mom, Nancy.

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Why Are 'Today' Hosts Wearing Yellow Ribbons? The Touching Symbol Explained

Buzzfeed

If You Can Name These Cartoons From One Screenshot, You Definitely Spent Your Childhood Saturdays In The Best Way Possible

Extra points if you can still hum each theme song. View Entire Post ›

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If You Can Name These Cartoons From One Screenshot, You Definitely Spent Your Childhood Saturdays In The Best Way Possible

The Poke

It's two years since the great Willy Wonka Experience calamity, and people still can't believe what happened

In today's edition of "Hey! Where did that time go?" it is two years to the very day that the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience opened. It is also the second anniversary of the day the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience permanently closed. And yes, I'm the kind of person who has a reminder set up on [...] ...

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It's two years since the great Willy Wonka Experience calamity, and people still can't believe what happened

Gizmodo

'For All Mankind' Season 5 Looks Like an All Out Martian Revolution

Apple TV's alternate reality space race show returns on March 27, and here's the full trailer.

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'For All Mankind' Season 5 Looks Like an All Out Martian Revolution

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The Carradine Brothers Have Had Long and Storied Careers in Hollywood

Several of the Carradine brothers had prominent careers in Hollywood, but which brother is which, and how are they related to one another?

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The Carradine Brothers Have Had Long and Storied Careers in Hollywood

The Poke

What's the worst thing that's happened to you on your birthday? – 17 disasters that spoiled people’s big day

The idea of bad things happening on a birthday has caught people’s imaginations recently, what certain stories making the headlines. It’s not just high profile people who have had bad birthdays though. Thanks to this question put to r/AskUK by happylurker233, we know that even regular people can ...

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What's the worst thing that's happened to you on your birthday? – 17 disasters that spoiled people’s big day

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Jack Hughes's Patriotic Message Has Some People Wondering About His Politics

Jack Hughes's politics have taken center stage after he expressed unrequited patriotism after winning the gold medal in men's hockey.

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Jack Hughes's Patriotic Message Has Some People Wondering About His Politics

Buzzfeed

Make A '70s Playlist And We'll Guess Your Birth Order

That's the way, uh huh uh huh, I like itttttt! View Entire Post ›

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Make A '70s Playlist And We'll Guess Your Birth Order

Mashable

Is ChatGPT Changing the Way We Write?

ChatGPT's now characteristic em dash is more than a sign to spot AI writing – it's a centuries-old literary tradition under threat.

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Is ChatGPT Changing the Way We Write?

Mashable

Backrooms teaser brings an internet urban legend to terrifying life

Director Kane Parsons adapts his viral "Backrooms" shorts to the big screen. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve star.

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Backrooms teaser brings an internet urban legend to terrifying life

The Poke

Uber tech bro Sam Altman said humans consumed so much more energy than AI and these (real) people dunked him back to the ...

Sam Altman is the public face of AI. He's also the smug face of tech bro culture that will ultimately doom humanity if someone doesn't put a stop to it. Altman wants everyone to stop worrying about the massive resource suck AI generates as it grows. Here he is explaining that humans also use up [...] ...

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Uber tech bro Sam Altman said humans consumed so much more energy than AI and these (real) people dunked him back to the ...

Gizmodo

JBL Bandbox Solo Review: An AI Speaker You Can Actually Love

AI tools in music don't have to be slop.

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JBL Bandbox Solo Review: An AI Speaker You Can Actually Love

The Poke

This Cybertruck owner ramped up the posing stakes by adding an Apple Vision Pro, and got owned into another dimension

Over on Instagram, back in 2024, thegrizz_ was suffering a mild case of despair at humanity. This was why. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bryson LaMunyon &124; Grizz (@thegrizz_) He added – "What is wrong with this generation …" It wasn't long before the Apple Vision Pro wearer's fame ...

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This Cybertruck owner ramped up the posing stakes by adding an Apple Vision Pro, and got owned into another dimension

Buzzfeed

I'm Not Saying You Know Nothing About Animals, But If You Can't Score 10/13 Or Higher On This Cat Breeds Quiz, Well...

If you call yourself a cat person, this quiz is a non-negotiable. View Entire Post ›

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I'm Not Saying You Know Nothing About Animals, But If You Can't Score 10/13 Or Higher On This Cat Breeds Quiz, Well...

Gizmodo

'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Might Bring Another Nintendo Legend to the Big Screen

Plus, the next Jurassic World may have a title.

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'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Might Bring Another Nintendo Legend to the Big Screen

Mashable

John Oliver gleefully reacts to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsors arrest photo

John Oliver reacted to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest photo during an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers".

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John Oliver gleefully reacts to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsors arrest photo

Gizmodo

The BBC Is Open to Letting Americans Fund 'Doctor Who' Again

The BBC's Lindsay Salt called the show a 'treasured brand' and is open to another collaboration even after its Disney drama.

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The BBC Is Open to Letting Americans Fund 'Doctor Who' Again

Gizmodo

Why 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Didn't Use the Books' Title

Showrunner Ira Parker reveals 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' author George R.R. Martin weighed in very early in the process.

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Why 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Didn't Use the Books' Title

Mashable

The Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box hits its record-low price at Amazon — save almost $40

The Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box drops to $124.98 at Amazon — its lowest price ever and even beating market price on TCGplayer.

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The Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box hits its record-low price at Amazon — save almost $40

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Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles for Pokémon Day 2026 — heres how to buy

For four days, Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles for Walmart+ members.

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Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles for Pokémon Day 2026 — heres how to buy

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 24, 2026

Answers to each clue for the Feb. 24, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 24, 2026

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39 Hilarious ‘Science Memes’ That Do Not Require A PhD (New Pics)

Hear ye, hear ye, dear science enthusiasts! We have some excellent science-based memes for you right here!

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39 Hilarious ‘Science Memes’ That Do Not Require A PhD (New Pics)