Новости за 27.10.2023

A woman is sharing why she will never again fall into the trap of covering the tab for a group of people while dining out.

An AP U.S. History teacher in New York City got to impart some true knowledge to her students recently: She's name-checked in a rap song.

A TikToker has sparked a debate over the hygiene of drinking water from the sink faucet, claiming that it is "nasty" and "sick" to do so. The user, @bigbagspenny616, posted a video on Oct. 17, where he explained why he thinks everyone should avoid using the sink water for anything other than washing their hands.

Bartenders can tell.

You're a customer and so you fit into a stereotype that veteran bartenders can smell from a mile away because they know that every drink you order is really a cry for help.

North Carolina bar owner Kenny Giard has continued his viral "What your drink says about you" series on TikTok, dropping gems like, "Ameretto Sours: Everyone who's ever loved you was wrong."

Giard (@kennyg_olddadtikertoker) expanded on his first "What your drinks says about you" video, which gained over 7 million views. Читать дальше...

A shocking discovery in a customer's pizza is trending after a TikToker (@user601976736171) ordered a pizza from a local Pizza Pizza restaurant and found a blue rubber glove allegedly baked inside. Pizza Pizza is a popular pizza chain restaurant based in Toronto, Canada.

A concerned consumer claiming to know a lot about caffeine content predicted a dire outcome for Panera Bread in the lawsuit involving its Charged Lemonade and the death of a customer.

Chick-fil-A has some fundamental differences with some other fast-food giants, according to its own history, impacting basic questions like, "When does Chick-fil-A serve lunch?"

"Trade Offer" has come to define a notable meme era emanating from the vibrant depths of TikTok. Tracing its origins from the 2020 NBA Draft jingle, the meme mocks the general trade request pop-ups in video games like NBA 2K, highlighting incredibly lopsided exchanges.

Golden, crispy, and undeniably addictive, McDonald's fries have long held a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many Americans, and now globally. A recent TikTok video by user Lee (@allthingslee), however, has left some fans of the fast-food giant feeling a tad salty.

Hello fellow citizens of the internet! Kira here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr. 

Everyone knows the feeling of going to a store to replace a favorite standby, whether it is a specific snack or clothing item, only to find that it has been replaced, or that another aspect of that item is forever changed.

When it comes to snagging the best deals at Home Depot, TikToker and craftsperson enthusiast Chuck Kosoky (@chuckkososky) has got you covered. With a TikTok page aptly titled "ALLTHINGSCOOL," Chuck's recent video, boasting nearly 325,000 views as of Friday, dives deep into the secrets of 2023's Home Depot holiday sales.

Earlier this week, I came across a story in Politico about how influencers are giving the Biden administration a run for its money as the primary source for student loan information. In other words, if you have student loans and you’re seeking information about what’s going on with the state of repayment or forgiveness you’re not going to a government website, you’re going to TikTok. 

A Walmart customer recently went viral when she filmed how her fiance reacted to finding out that Velveeta Shells and Cheese were 50 cents a box.

A tenant is raising questions for her building after claiming that she discovered blood in her apartment complex's communal laundry room.

Panera’s Charged Lemonades have been controversial ever since their debut in April 2022.

A bunch of Olive Garden customers is flocking to social media, spreading the good word for grater enthusiasts everywhere—you can most certainly buy the cheese graters the chain restaurant uses to flake your pasta with Parmesan Reggiano.

Over the past year, online discussions about self-checkouts and locked-up items have grown in popularity. Many of these conversations focus on the problems, including making the shopping experience more cumbersome and the issues with self-checkout machines. However, some counter that stores enact these policies to prevent shoplifting.

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A woman living in Montana says she spent over $400 at her nearest Trader Joe's—which is a five hour drive away.

The Exorcist franchise, spanning over five decades, has recently introduced its sixth installment, "The Exorcist: Believer." Directed by David Gordon Green and co-written with Peter Sattler, this 2023 supernatural horror film showcases the depth of its characters while weaving a haunting narrative. Leslie Odom Jr. leads the ensemble cast that includes other talented actors like Lidya Jewett and Olivia O'Neill, making her film debut amidst familiar faces Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair, who will reprise their roles from the 1973 classic. Читать дальше...

Ever since rappers started making waves in the music industry, there's been a notable dance around religion, with many using satanic imagery to spark debate, court controversy, or convey deeper meanings. Doja Cat and her relationship with religion is no exception. 

A statue of Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general who led the Army of Northern Virginia against Union forces during the American Civil War, was broken down and melted into pieces recently, reported the Washington Post.

Pro-Palestine Telegram channels shared English language translations of a report from Palestine’s Ministry of Health today on the death toll in the Gaza Strip from Israeli bombardment since Oct. 7.

Bargain stores are known for selling name-brand beauty products for a fraction of the original price. But what if our pursuit of a bargain comes at a much higher cost than we thought? TikToker Natalia (@real.natalia) felt compelled to investigate this after hearing that some discount stores were putting used makeup products back on shelves.