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The Poke

25 of the funniest posts we’ve seen on Bluesky this week

Welcome to week 17 of January 2026. Only another 14 to go until payday. We hope you're all managing to find ways to stretch out your money, now that we're in the realm of googling recipes for what's left in the cupboard ...a tin of plum tomatoes, a packet of dried pinto beans with a [...] The post ...

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The Poke

25 of the funniest posts we’ve seen on Bluesky this week

Buzzfeed

Sweet Vs. Savory: Cheese Edition

Yum! View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

Sweet Vs. Savory: Cheese Edition

Buzzfeed

From Walt Disney World To Disneyland, These Are The 15 Rides And Attractions That No Longer Exist

When Disney and George Lucas created this attraction, it was declared one of the scariest Disney rides ever created. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

From Walt Disney World To Disneyland, These Are The 15 Rides And Attractions That No Longer Exist

Bored Panda

Woman Fabricates Evidence Of Cheating To Convince Friend To Dump Boyfriend, Plan Backfires

If a friend tells you your partner is cheating, it can send you into instant panic. But this woman didn’t believe it for a second. Instead, she grew fed up with her roommate, who kept joking that her long-distance boyfriend had a side chick in his new city and kept trying to “prove” he was unfaithful. ...

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Bored Panda

Woman Fabricates Evidence Of Cheating To Convince Friend To Dump Boyfriend, Plan Backfires

Bored Panda

Person’s Cat Starts Disappearing For Days, Turns Out The Neighbor Has Been ‘Adopting’ Him

He's not the easiest cat. High maintenance, expensive, loud and at times, destructive. But his owner adores him nonetheless. Imagine their surprise when the beloved pet started spending days away from home, coming back with mysterious wounds and gaining unexplained weight. The owner eventually found ...

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Bored Panda

Person’s Cat Starts Disappearing For Days, Turns Out The Neighbor Has Been ‘Adopting’ Him

Bored Panda

36 "Adult Goals" People Think Are Way Overrated

Growing up and becoming a productive member of society can mean different things, but it usually involves learning a bunch of skills that make you more self-sufficient. And yet, despite your independence, society also puts a lot of pressure on you to conform and have specific ambitions. However, definitely ...

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Bored Panda

36 "Adult Goals" People Think Are Way Overrated

Bored Panda

71 Times People Managed To Ruin Dessert In Ways They Didn’t Know Were Possible

Look, we all make mistakes in the kitchen. But some errors are so bad that they might just make your jaw drop. If you have a sense of humor and don’t mind poking a bit of fun at yourself, you might just be tempted to share photos of your less-than-stellar baking results online. Our team has collected ...

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Bored Panda

71 Times People Managed To Ruin Dessert In Ways They Didn’t Know Were Possible

Bored Panda

75 Unfortunate And Stupid Fails That Must Have Been Very Expensive (New Pics)

We’re all human, and we all make mistakes. It’s what we tell ourselves when things go wrong, and for the most part, it’s true. But not all mistakes are created equal: breaking a plate is unfortunate, while backing your car through the garage door stings a lot more. Here are photos of painfully ...

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Bored Panda

75 Unfortunate And Stupid Fails That Must Have Been Very Expensive (New Pics)

Bored Panda

Nightmare Neighbors Keep Complaining About Family’s Backyard, Get Caught Secretly Using It Without Permission

The supposed joy of having a cozy home in a vibrant neighborhood can be easily ruined by nightmare neighbors. This was the headache a woman had to deal with involving the couple who lived next door to her. It all reached a boiling point when the entitled folks began breaking into her backyard, prompting ...

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Bored Panda

Nightmare Neighbors Keep Complaining About Family’s Backyard, Get Caught Secretly Using It Without Permission

Buzzfeed

Men Are Revealing Their Jobs And Salaries, And I'm Actually Stunned By What Some Of Them Are Bringing Home

"I only take home $27,000 a year." View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

Men Are Revealing Their Jobs And Salaries, And I'm Actually Stunned By What Some Of Them Are Bringing Home

Buzzfeed

20 Things To Make Your House Smell Amazing 24/7

You love your kitties but don't want people to know they're there before they see them. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

20 Things To Make Your House Smell Amazing 24/7

Distractify

Why David Duong’s Story Matters: The Refugee Journey Behind The King of Trash

"We found treasure in garbage bags and turned that into an opportunity for thousands.”

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Why David Duong’s Story Matters: The Refugee Journey Behind The King of Trash

Gizmodo

Sphere's 'Wizard of Oz' Re-Release Was One of 2025's Highest Grossing Films—for One Big Reason

The film grossed about $260 million from the one Las Vegas location, which generally charges over $100 a ticket.

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Gizmodo

Sphere's 'Wizard of Oz' Re-Release Was One of 2025's Highest Grossing Films—for One Big Reason

Gizmodo

I Can't Believe This Is What Is Getting Right Wing Weirdos Mad About 'Starfleet Academy'

Of all the controversies the new 'Star Trek' show could reach, just one week in we've already hit one of the stupidest, thanks to Stephen Miller.

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Gizmodo

I Can't Believe This Is What Is Getting Right Wing Weirdos Mad About 'Starfleet Academy'

Mashable

Meta Supreme Court wants your take on banning users

Meta's Oversight Board tackles the question of how and when users should be permanently banned — and seeks public input.

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Mashable

Meta Supreme Court wants your take on banning users

Gizmodo

DOGE Goons May Have Shared Stolen Social Security Data With Political Group: Report

Two DOGE members have been referred to authorities for Hatch Act violations.

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Gizmodo

DOGE Goons May Have Shared Stolen Social Security Data With Political Group: Report

Distractify

Brooklyn Beckham Could Lose Millions for Spilling His Parents’ Tea on Instagram

Celebrity child Brooklyn Beckham's net worth could be affected by his feud with his parents, Victoria and David Beckham. What to know.

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Brooklyn Beckham Could Lose Millions for Spilling His Parents’ Tea on Instagram

Gizmodo

Palantir CEO Says AI Will Somehow Be So Great That People Will Stop Immigrating

Don't bother trying to figure out how that makes any sense.

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Gizmodo

Palantir CEO Says AI Will Somehow Be So Great That People Will Stop Immigrating

Gizmodo

Map Reveals Bizarre January Drought Hitting 130 Million Americans

You won’t believe which state is completely unaffected.

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Gizmodo

Map Reveals Bizarre January Drought Hitting 130 Million Americans

Mashable

OpenAI launches age prediction for teen safety

ChatGPT's age prediction model tries to identify teen users.

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Mashable

OpenAI launches age prediction for teen safety

Mashable

Video shows detachable crawling robot hand thats giving Addams Family meets Terminator vibes

Scientists unveiled a very unsettling robot hand that can detach from its arm and crawl around like a spider.

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Mashable

Video shows detachable crawling robot hand thats giving Addams Family meets Terminator vibes

Distractify

'Swamp People' Fans Miss the Show's Original Theme Song

There are some 'Swamp People' fans who've wondered why the original theme song ever changed. Which one is your favorite?

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'Swamp People' Fans Miss the Show's Original Theme Song

Gizmodo

The Sphere Could be Headed to Your City (With a Smaller Footprint)

The company behind Vegas’s Sphere venue announced plans to bring a smaller version of its venue to the National Harbor in D.C, and more could be coming to additional cities.

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Gizmodo

The Sphere Could be Headed to Your City (With a Smaller Footprint)

Distractify

Marissa Springer Denies Being Desmond Scott’s Mistress After They Were Spotted Making Out

Model Marissa Springer was accused of having an affair with influencer Desmond Scott. Here's what she's said about the rumors.

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Marissa Springer Denies Being Desmond Scott’s Mistress After They Were Spotted Making Out

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Sean McDermott Is out as Coach of Buffalo Bills — It Was a "Dream"

Coach Sean McDermott is out at the Buffalo Bills, but why did the team make the stunning decision to fire him?

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Distractify

Sean McDermott Is out as Coach of Buffalo Bills — It Was a "Dream"

Buzzfeed

32 Things So Ridiculously Cute, Your Brain Will Short-Circuit From Joy

Bookmarks that look like bows? Does not compute. 😵‍💫😍 View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

32 Things So Ridiculously Cute, Your Brain Will Short-Circuit From Joy

The Poke

'What was your worst impulse buy of 2025?' – 22 people who really wish they'd saved their pennies

Christmas is safely behind us for another year, but we're still feeling the effects, and not in a good drunk-and-full-of-chocolate way. No, what we're feeling is skint, and that elusive January pay day can't come fast enough. In these unpleasantly frugal times, it seems everyone's thoughts are turning ...

12 hours ago

The Poke

'What was your worst impulse buy of 2025?' – 22 people who really wish they'd saved their pennies

Mashable

Firehound ranks apps that leak your data. These are the 10 worst.

Firehound ranked the apps that leak the most data. Make sure to check your apps.

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Mashable

Firehound ranks apps that leak your data. These are the 10 worst.

Mashable

The best Pokémon TCG deals to shop this week

As of Jan. 20, these are some of the best Pokémon TCG deals to shop this week.

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Mashable

The best Pokémon TCG deals to shop this week

Mashable

Sony hands TV business to TCL. What it means for you.

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Mashable

Sony hands TV business to TCL. What it means for you.

The Poke

This 13-second clip of a man giving his dog a ride at the playground remains one of the most wholesome things on the internet

Over on TikTok, Tom Beales shared a video of a heartwarming scene captured back in 2019 in a Doncaster park. @tomspikeb dogdogsdogsoftiktokfunnyanimalsheloveshisdogfypforyoupage ♬ Disney Pictures Intro – Disney Pictures Just because the US looks like it's about to implode and take us with them, ...

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The Poke

This 13-second clip of a man giving his dog a ride at the playground remains one of the most wholesome things on the internet

The Poke

18 funniest guesses at the mortifying ways Victoria might have hijacked Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's first dance at his wedding

It can be a mixed blessing to be born to a famous parent, and that goes double if both parents are celebrities – especially when they're Spice Girls and England football hero famous. The eldest child of David and Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, has struggled to find his niche in life, trying ...

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The Poke

18 funniest guesses at the mortifying ways Victoria might have hijacked Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's first dance at his wedding

The Poke

These 'Alpha males' said it's a 'waste of time and money' going on a dinner date with a women – delicious comebacks to ...

Full disclosure – we hadn't come across either Justin Waller or someone called Clavicular before (does Claviucular only have one name, like Arkwright from Open All Hours?) Best fwends with Andrew Tate, obviously, the pair have been stroking their proverbial chins on Twitter, explaining why they don't ...

18 hours ago

The Poke

These 'Alpha males' said it's a 'waste of time and money' going on a dinner date with a women – delicious comebacks to ...

The Poke

'What’s the oddest hosting behaviour you’ve ever witnessed?' – 23 homes you'd never want to return to

Being invited to someone's house is a lovely gesture which should be accepted and enjoyed with enthusiasm... until you get there and something really weird happens. They've been discussing how utterly strange other people can be on the AskUK subreddit after user did_you_aye posted their own experience, ...

19 hours ago

The Poke

'What’s the oddest hosting behaviour you’ve ever witnessed?' – 23 homes you'd never want to return to