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Buzzfeed

20 Hilariously Strange Victorian Slangs That Would Make Your Group Chat 1000% More Entertaining

Who knew buttoned-up Victorians were secretly slang geniuses? View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

20 Hilariously Strange Victorian Slangs That Would Make Your Group Chat 1000% More Entertaining

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“Will Monty Python Help You?”: Prove Your Mythology IQ By Identifying 30 Famous Characters

Test your knowledge of Norse, Greek, and Roman mythology with this engaging quiz. Challenge yourself on legendary gods, myths, and ancient legends today!

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“Will Monty Python Help You?”: Prove Your Mythology IQ By Identifying 30 Famous Characters

The Poke

23 favourite funny reactions to the Cloudfare outage that knocked out half the internet on Tuesday

If you're a user of Twitter, ChatGPT, Spotify, Facebook or any site that uses Cloudfare's services, you'll be aware that somebody or something threw a spanner in the works on Tuesday, taking down all their sites for large chunks of late morning and afternoon. Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating ...

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The Poke

23 favourite funny reactions to the Cloudfare outage that knocked out half the internet on Tuesday

Buzzfeed

29 Kits And Activities For Filling Your Entire Home With Your Own Crafty Creations

If you're stuck bored inside, you might as well do something a little fun and creative with your hands. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

29 Kits And Activities For Filling Your Entire Home With Your Own Crafty Creations

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"AITA For Telling My Wife We Can Adopt Her Nephews But Not Her Niece?": Family Chaos Erupts Over Troubled Kids

Deciding whether or not to have kids is one of the biggest choices an adult can make. But this couple didn't have much time to think about it when they were suddenly asked if they could take in three kids. Now, they're seeking advice online and wondering if they can handle so much responsibility.

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"AITA For Telling My Wife We Can Adopt Her Nephews But Not Her Niece?": Family Chaos Erupts Over Troubled Kids

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“70,000 Prompts”: Coca-Cola’s Holiday Commercial Proves AI Isn’t The Clever Girl She Thinks She Is

It seems Coca-Cola can't always read the room. It's done it again, and released another AI-generated holiday commercial. The backlash came pouring in faster than a cold Pepsi. Experts and ordinary people are having a field day dissecting the 60-second ad, with many mocking Coca-Cola for its "half ars*d" ...

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“70,000 Prompts”: Coca-Cola’s Holiday Commercial Proves AI Isn’t The Clever Girl She Thinks She Is

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47 Times People Found A Lucrative Loophole And Exploited It Unapologetically

Loopholes are the gifts that keep giving. As long as you're smart and sneaky enough to find one and exploit the heck out of it. Think of it as the Olympics of Technicalities... and go for gold. People are sharing the most surprising, outrageous, lucrative and legendary loopholes that they've leaned on ...

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47 Times People Found A Lucrative Loophole And Exploited It Unapologetically

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21 Cozy Finds That Will Make Your House Feel Like A Place You Never Want To Leave

Your home doesn't just have to be a beige shell where you live, but it could be a cozy nest where you thrive!

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21 Cozy Finds That Will Make Your House Feel Like A Place You Never Want To Leave

The Poke

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

Welcome to our weekly Wednesday dip into the funny side of Bluesky. We've gathered 25 things that gave us a laugh, in the hope that you'll enjoy them too. If you find something that tickles your fancy, maybe consider reposting to share the joy. 1. “Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus” is a novel ...

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

Mashable

TikTok debuts affirmation journal, soothing sounds

TikTok's other new well-being features include soothing sounds and breathing exercises.

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TikTok debuts affirmation journal, soothing sounds

Mashable

TikTok wants to help you spot AI on the platform, filter it out

TikTok is testing a feature to control how much AI-generated content users see on the platform.

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TikTok wants to help you spot AI on the platform, filter it out

Mashable

Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on November 19

See the moon phase expected for November 19, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on November 19

Mashable

How much cyber security do I need in 2025?

Short answer: You definitely need some. Long Answer:

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How much cyber security do I need in 2025?

Mashable

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 19, 2025

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 19, 2025

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NYT Pips hints, answers for November 19, 2025

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for November 19, 2025

Distractify

The Animation Industry Doesn’t Credit Its Women, Here’s the Proof

Alejandra’s motion‑design fingerprints are everywhere. Over two decades she produced more than 3,000 animated commercials and campaigns for some of television’s biggest networks.

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The Animation Industry Doesn’t Credit Its Women, Here’s the Proof

Gizmodo

Apes Were Kissing Millions of Years Before Humans, Study Suggests

Smooching might be a familiar behavior, but it's more mysterious than you would probably imagine.

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Gizmodo

Apes Were Kissing Millions of Years Before Humans, Study Suggests

Buzzfeed

41 Things You’ll Want To Include In Your Own Letter To Santa This Year

Dear Santa, please leave me a lobster roll Squishmallow under the tree... tysm! View Entire Post ›

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41 Things You’ll Want To Include In Your Own Letter To Santa This Year

Gizmodo

Goodbye, 'Halo Infinite' (2021-2025)

Despite the odds being stacked against it and a rough launch, 'Halo Infinite' grew into its own good thing over time.

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Goodbye, 'Halo Infinite' (2021-2025)

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We Would Be Obsess-Ified if the ‘Wicked: For Good’ Post-Credits Scene Rumors Are True

Find out if there is a post-credits scene in 'Wicked: For Good.' Part two of the 'Wicked' film debuts worldwide on Nov. 21, 2025.

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We Would Be Obsess-Ified if the ‘Wicked: For Good’ Post-Credits Scene Rumors Are True

Gizmodo

You May Have to Move to Minnesota to Escape the Data Center Epidemic

The Gopher State is one place where server farms face some regulatory hurdles.

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You May Have to Move to Minnesota to Escape the Data Center Epidemic

Gizmodo

Why the New 'Project Hail Mary' Trailer Has That Big 'Spoiler' in It

Author and producer Andy Weir talks about revealing Ryan Gosling's co-star in the new film.

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Gizmodo

Why the New 'Project Hail Mary' Trailer Has That Big 'Spoiler' in It

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DJI’s New Action Camera Makes It Even Harder for GoPro to Catch Up

The Osmo Action 6 brings the action cam closer to the typical vlogging camera.

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Gizmodo

DJI’s New Action Camera Makes It Even Harder for GoPro to Catch Up

Distractify

As the FBI Warns About Group Targeting Teens, Folks Want to Know What the 764 Network Is

The FBI is warning parents about a group targeting teenagers online, and the announcement has people asking what the 764 network is.

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As the FBI Warns About Group Targeting Teens, Folks Want to Know What the 764 Network Is

Gizmodo

12,000-Year-Old Artifact Depicts a Goose Having Sex With a Woman

Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the oldest known figurine representing human-animal, uh, interactions.

11 hours ago

Gizmodo

12,000-Year-Old Artifact Depicts a Goose Having Sex With a Woman

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Amy Robach Had the Opportunity to Interview Virginia Giuffre in 2016, but ABC News Shut It Down

ABC News's Amy Robach was supposed to interview a Jeffrey Epstein survivor in 2016. She revealed this and more in a hot mic situcation.

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Amy Robach Had the Opportunity to Interview Virginia Giuffre in 2016, but ABC News Shut It Down

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While Dressed as a King, Josh Hutcherson Comments on His Politics and the MAGA Movement

'Hunger Games' star Josh Hutcherson recently made waves for comments on his politics while answering "what if" questions.

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While Dressed as a King, Josh Hutcherson Comments on His Politics and the MAGA Movement

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Fans Are Asking If Selena Quintanilla Pérez Had Plastic Surgery

Fans the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez are curious if the curvy performer had plastic surgery amid a new documentary about her life.

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Fans Are Asking If Selena Quintanilla Pérez Had Plastic Surgery

The Poke

What’s something you didn’t realise was optional until you saw someone not doing it? – 17 parts of life nobody tells ...

Life is full of seemingly unavoidable rites of passage: going to school, getting a job, paying taxes… However some things aren’t as compulsory as they appear. And just because everyone else mindlessly goes along with them doesn’t mean that you have to as well. To find out which things you’re ...

12 hours ago

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What’s something you didn’t realise was optional until you saw someone not doing it? – 17 parts of life nobody tells ...

The Poke

'If we had the internet back in the 19th century, what do you think the clickbait titles would be?' – 21 articles you would ...

Anyone who has ever clicked on a listicle with a title that promises something along the lines of 'Number five will blow your mind!' will be aware that clickbait works, despite the the fact we all know that our minds will, in fact, not be blown. It's just so hard to resist. But what if [...] The post ...

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'If we had the internet back in the 19th century, what do you think the clickbait titles would be?' – 21 articles you would ...

Buzzfeed

If You Don't Know What To Get Someone, Consider These 57 Crowd-Pleasing Gifts

If you can't find something for someone in here, I'll eat my Santa hat. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

If You Don't Know What To Get Someone, Consider These 57 Crowd-Pleasing Gifts

Buzzfeed

34 Quirky Gifts For Your Most Interesting Friends

We all know someone who would be so excited to find tons of Japanese snacks under the Christmas tree. View Entire Post ›

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34 Quirky Gifts For Your Most Interesting Friends

The Poke

'What's something that nobody prepares you for as an adult?' – 22 good and bad surprises you receive when you grow up

Adulthood has its swings and roundabouts and its ups and downs. And it also has some almighty big surprises that they just don't tell you about when you're a kid. They've been discussing these shocks – good and bad – on the AskReddit page after user Goddessblack_ posed this question: 'What's something ...

20 hours ago

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'What's something that nobody prepares you for as an adult?' – 22 good and bad surprises you receive when you grow up

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The Heartwarming Story Of A Frail Rabbit Who Found Love And A New Life

Hoppy’s early life was rough; he was raised on a meat farm in tiny wire cages and treated as nothing more than livestock.

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The Heartwarming Story Of A Frail Rabbit Who Found Love And A New Life

The Poke

Rachel Reeves may be about to add a sugar tax to milkshake, and some people think it's the last straw – 15 sweet responses

Although neither the media nor the public are yet absolutely certain of anything in Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget announcement, the rumours have been swirling. One such rumour suggests that milkshakes will no longer be exempt from the tax currently levied on drinks which contain more than 5g of sugar ...

22 hours ago

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Rachel Reeves may be about to add a sugar tax to milkshake, and some people think it's the last straw – 15 sweet responses