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UNCOVERED: Tiktok | History Defined

How everyone became rich online but broke in person

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Despite UK wage growth grinding to a halt, wealth-flexing is all over the internet. Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores how the faux-rich are using delusion and AI to manifest millions, despite warnings from financial experts about the dangers of kidding yourself

The Independent UK

Woman buys $8 hairbrush from T.J. Maxx. Then she compares it to a $120 brush from Costco: ‘I hate it’

Haircare remains a high priority for personal hygiene, except when it comes to finding the best brush. Naturally, it’s more convenient to grab a cheaper one at the store. After all, it gets the job done, right? However, there’s been a pricier, iconic brand making waves on social media for…

The Mary Sue

Woman boards ‘cheap’ flight in Houston. Then the size of the legroom in Allegiant Air shocks her: ‘We try to keep it a secret’

A woman took a flight with Allegiant Air to Houston. Then she realized just how roomy the seats felt. “What’s up with Allegiant Airlines being CHEAP AF and the leg room is crazy why didn’t yall let me know!?” said Angelina Adams (@boujieangelina). The TikToker continued and said that “Round…

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California influencer flags a $2 price gap between a 3X and size L Target clothing item, calls the difference a ‘fat tax’

Employee agreed the pricing was "stupid and ridiculous" too.

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Australian Mom Sparks Tattoo Frenzy After Revealing Mistake She Didn’t Notice Until It Was Permanent

Addressing the situation, the mother of two laughed, “It was so funny and honestly only something that would happen to me, I swear.”

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12-Year-Old Boy Chokes to Death at School After Doing the 'Eat Multiple Doughnuts in One Bite' TikTok Challenge

A 12-year-old boy in Yonkers, New York, died after choking at school, with authorities investigating potential links to a TikTok challenge involving swallowing a doughnut in one bite.

International Business Times UK

I tried the viral TikTok hack that turns your phone into a 3D hologram — here's how to do it yourself

Build a DIY hologram projector using your phone and one common household item. You'll be surprised at the results.

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AutoZone Worker Claims Product Is Sold Out. Then The Customer Pulls An Uno Reverse: 'We Are Cooked'

“Had the same interaction."

Motor1

UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?

These young people recognise dangers of ‘addictive’ social media but have differing views on a total crackdown

The Guardian - UK

Texas steakhouse employee shares video of a raw ribeye served straight from the fridge after a customer requested it with no cooking whatsoever

The COO confirmed the order after a series of nods.

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Woman shocked by 2 sudden triple-digit card holds at Alabama gas station. The station’s response: This is common

Card policy confusion at the pump.

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Passenger says American Airlines deplaned a full flight at midnight over the pilot reportedly being too tired to fly

FAA rules say tired pilots cannot legally keep flying.

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New York school investigates whether viral social media challenge played a role in 12-year-old boy’s death by choking

Questions remain.

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‘True crime has saved my life’: Nashville woman walks a trail with mom and dogs, then runs into man with dress shoes and flip phone who asks for help

Leticia X Rodriguez, a TikToker currently living in Nashville, Tennessee, recently shared an experience on TikTok that terrified her, and the video has already racked up 12 million views. She was out on a walking trail with her mom and their dogs when they had a strange encounter with a…

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TikToker saw a woman order $50 of ice cream, asked it for free, and throw it away after employees refused to waive the bill

She allegedly hesitated outside the shop before coming in.

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California woman’s post about Roman toilets leads to a jab at China, and after an ADHD spiral she is convinced she knows how to save America

The poster argues that economic miracles are tied to infrastructure and not vibes.

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TikToker says his insecurity stems from his ‘Make-A-Wish‘ cousin’s request, made as a teen: ‘They had a fake funeral for me’

"Wishes impact everyone involved.”

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Woman says she and her friends were accused of stealing and given an ultimatum by a manager at a resort in Oklahoma

Turned in lost property and got accused instead.

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‘Honestly, I’ve made worse choices’: TikToker needed an interview with cannibal, so her inmate uncle hooks her up, then she gets a Facebook request

CassDamm was really committed to adding flavor to her college paper.

The Independent UK

UK could ban under-16s from ‘high risk social media apps’

Liz Kendall said on Thursday that parents were ‘crying out for help’ over childrens’ online safety

Motor1

Woman Buys Used Subaru. Then She Realizes It Has A Secret Feature: 'It Took My Mechanic Telling Me'

"It looks like the first owner paid extra..."

The Mary Sue

Woman drives an hour to Pensacola to meet date for the first time. Then she gets to Outback Steakhouse, and can’t believe she got her hopes up

A Florida woman sparked a wave of sympathy online after she shared a tearful moment from inside her car. She was actually supposed to be on a date. In a TikTok video with 1.7 million views, savannah_banana (@savannah_banana93) appeared fully dressed and visibly upset as she sat in her vehicle.…

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‘I married a placenta’: One question suddenly helps New York OB-GYN realize why her fights with Criminal Lawyer husband make sense

“When everyone does their job, that is what is "fair."”

International Business Times UK

European Destinations Britons May Want To Avoid This Summer Due To Overtourism, Long Border Queues

UK travellers face long airport queues and border delays due to the EU's new Entry/Exit System, impacting summer holidays across Europe. Airlines advise arriving early to avoid missed flights.

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14yo was told to never visit his friends’ house. The one time he did, he was accused of stealing: ‘my insoles are on the floor’’

It ended up being the first time the boy crashed out.

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