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Just because something is trending, doesn’t mean it’s worth buying — luckily, the things below are popular and legitimately fantastic. This list ranges from dexterity-boosting fidgets to futuristic kitchen tools that’ll save you time and effort (and more). Scroll on to find out which strange viral products are actually must-haves.

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Indiana reports 74 measles cases across 12 counties, including 35 in five northeast counties. Officials urge residents to review vaccination records and call ahead before seeking care.

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Peru's Fujimori becomes latest Latin American leader to visit notorious Salvadoran prison CECOT

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