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‘Seafood boil with a side of lead’: Woman orders $30 seafood boil from Facebook Marketplace. She gets more than she bargained for

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On the surface, Facebook Marketplace might seem convenient. Innovative, even. It's a place where "ugly" paintings are sold for $500, and where customers can purchase mysterious objects like "lost packages." But nothing could prepare Taniya…

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‘Ok but what happened before this?’: Passenger films JetBlue agent screaming at her after her flight got canceled. It backfires

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A JetBlue agent was apparently fed up with a customer—so much so that the worker was caught yelling at the woman in a recent TikTok. Viewers weren’t immediately on the passengers’ side, however, and many wanted to know the full story…

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‘I wouldn’t trust brakes from any third party vendor’: Mechanic warns against buying parts from Amazon after customer supplied own brake pads

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Auto mechanic shops don't necessarily have the greatest reputation among consumers. Many drivers say they were either sold a bunch of services that weren't necessary or were price gouged.

Sunday, Jul 21

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Vivek Ramaswamy praised for November 2023 guarantee Biden wouldn’t be Democrat nominee

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An old video of Vivek Ramaswamy predicting President Joe Biden would drop out of the 2024 race eight months ago is re-circulating on social media.

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Did Biden secretly resign in disgrace for failing to take out Trump?

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A number of new conspiracies are circulating online following President Joe Biden's announcement on Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor

‘Project coconut is a go’: Kamala Harris memes flood the internet after Biden drops out

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President Joe Biden announced today that he will drop out of the 2024 presidential race. The internet is already brimming with jokes and memes about his potential replacement, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Jill Biden’s emoji response to her husband dropping out is sending people

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President Joe Biden announced today that he would no longer seek re-election, stepping aside over concerns about his health and fitness for office.

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‘I would sueee’: Customer orders caramel frappuccino from Starbucks, notices something strange inside her drink

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A woman found more than just caramel in her Starbucks frappe and people are telling her to sue.

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‘The hiring manager had a type’: Restaurant server introduces all of her co-workers. There’s just one problem

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This hiring manager appears to not care about diversity in the workplace—instead, they seem to have chosen their physical "type." Many call the move quite problematic.

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‘What’s scary is the gas station doesn’t even card for them’: Woman warns against ‘alcohol alternative’ Feel Free after addiction experience

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In recent years, young people have reported significantly lower alcohol consumption than previous generations.

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‘My cart was $300 the night before and jumped up to $380 day of’: Woman calls out Amazon for false advertising following Prime Day ‘scam’

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In the early days of Amazon’s Prime Day, the sale was known as a time to pick up much-desired goods at incredibly low prices.

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‘It’s not that hard’: Users on X are sharing their controversial opinions about adulthood

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Part of growing up is learning some hard truths in real-time, be it “Oh wow, that costs more than I realized, “Oh wow, I didn’t know that part of me could make that noise,” or the classic, “WHYYYYYYY?”

‘Did anyone else know??’: Ford driver realizes her key fob can do this one window trick

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A driver who claims TikTok made her do it showed a window-opening trick she learned.

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‘Rightttt like what ..why am I tipping to-go ?’: Viewers split when Bojangles customer gets asked to leave a tip. (What’s the etiquette?)

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Tipping etiquette in the U.S. continues to mystify consumers across the country. After she was reportedly asked to tip at the southern fast food chicken n’ biscuits chain Bojangles, one TikTok user took to the platform for some answers.

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‘I had to throw them out’: Traveler warns against buying Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Doritos while traveling

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A U.S. traveler has issued a warning for anyone planning to indulge in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos or Doritos while in Europe: They’re not what you’re expecting.

Meme History: Thanks Obama

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The term “Thanks Obama” appeared as an online trend at least on Twitter as early as late 2008—even before he was inaugurated president. And in those early days, users set the rules for how it would be used as a meme—unsurprisingly, his…

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‘This was your EMPLOYER????’: Woman slams Poppi Cosmetics manager for blocking her mid-internship. It was for school credit only

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In a series of videos, former Poppi Cosmetics intern Olivia Reiskin (@igotdumbbitchitis) says her former boss ghosted her mid-internship. She claims the cosmetics company is lying about why, and now she may not be able to graduate promptly.

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‘Modern cars’: Dodge Ram has alternator and battery replaced. So why is it still having ignition issues?

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Sherwood Cooke Jr. isn’t standing in front of a full-wall diagram like those used to map the mob on detective shows. But he’s employing some truly special detective work in a recent TikTok clip from the royaltyautoservice (…

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‘Literally go to the dollar store’: Expert shares how to get rid of moles with baking soda trick. You just need one other ingredient

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Moles on the skin are a dark cluster of pigment-forming cells called melanocytes. These are typically harmless but if you want to get rid of them, an expert has you covered, revealing how to do so with baking soda and castor oil.

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‘Why should they have to pay for 2 seats?’: Woman calls out American Airlines over policy for plus-size passengers after being sat on

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Traveling can be rough: The cramped seats, everything on-the-go, and jet lag. Recently a woman blasted American Airlines after sharing her uncomfortable experience sitting next to a plus-size passenger.

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‘Turbocharger needed already at 50,000 miles??’: Woman issues warning about Audi dealership. It backfires

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A Florida-based woman calls her local Audi dealership "shady," but Clearwater Audi says her claims are "bogus." Brittany (@britsbustingbusinesses) alleges a slew of vehicle issues and poor communication regarding her car’s warranty.

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‘They look legit’: Fans sneak into the pit at A-list concert using ribbon they bought at Target

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Seeing your favorite pop star while they’re on tour is a dream for most concert-goers. But just how far would you go to watch them perform?

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‘He really thought he ate with that’: Man hands flight attendant a note. She can’t believe what it says

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Although people are increasingly aware of body positivity and the damaging effects of body shaming, a recent TikTok video has shed a spotlight on how pervasive and blatant body shaming still is.

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‘This is why I drive an old mundane car’: Tow truck driver goes to Hampton Inn & Suites for a Honda Accord. He can’t believe what he finds

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Car theft is increasing in the United States. According to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released in April, “Over 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. last year, as part of an upward trend in auto thefts…

Saturday, Jul 20

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‘They’ll put it on file’: Former Costco worker shares how you can get banned from making returns

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Costco, known and loved for its variety of merchandise and affordability, has recently enjoyed some time in the spotlight for another aspect of its service to customers: An excellent return policy.

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‘My mom is a Temu victim’: People are sharing the items that prove their parents fell victim to online shopping

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You can truly get anything on Temu. Like AliExpress and Wish before them, Temu has cornered the market on having all the odd, niche things that your heart could desire. But it's a slippery slope from being a Temu stan to a victim of Temu.

‘He only drives 4,000 miles per year’: Mechanic reveals how often you should change your oil if you don’t drive a lot

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On the internet, there’s a pretty standard piece of advice regarding oil changes. The advice goes like this: After 3,000 miles, you should change your oil.

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‘Home Depot is looking better and better’: Lowe’s customer says worker insisted she buy moldy lumber. There was clean wood in-store

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Would you buy moldy wood from a store, especially if there were clean timbers right above them? And how would you feel if an employee refused to sell you the non-moldy pieces if you requested them?

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‘I’d call DoorDash and let them know he’s not welcome back’: Taco Bell workers can’t believe what driver does while he’s waiting for your order

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A disgruntled DoorDash driver has gone viral for his reaction to his Taco Bell order not being ready. The clip, which was filmed by a fellow DoorDash driver, was subtitled, "DoorDash driver acting childish cuz his customer's order wasn't…

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Newsletter: The internet is full of Airbnb horror stories

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Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr.