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People have been sharing the weirdest lies they were told as a child – 17 bizarre formative fibs

Little white lies are part of the fun of being a kid. But some of them are weirder than others. Unsurprisingly, it’s these peculiar tall tales that stick with children, and it’s only when they’re older that they realise the truth. To find out which lies caused the most confusion, Reddit user Main-Comfortable8290 ...

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People have been sharing the weirdest lies they were told as a child – 17 bizarre formative fibs

Buzzfeed

23 Walmart Dresses To Throw On Whenever The Sun Is Out This Spring

The sun will come out tomorrow, and you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll find a dress or five to love from Walmart this season. View Entire Post ›

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23 Walmart Dresses To Throw On Whenever The Sun Is Out This Spring

The Poke

Rosie Ramsey's hilarious misunderstanding about Katy Perry's space flight almost sent Chris into orbit

Comedian Chris Ramsey and his wife Rosie are the hosts of the podcast "Shagged Married Annoyed", which covers a range of topics relating to married life, parenting and generally being an adult. On their latest episode, Rosie accidentally revealed that she'd slightly misunderstood what was going on with ...

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Rosie Ramsey's hilarious misunderstanding about Katy Perry's space flight almost sent Chris into orbit

Buzzfeed

If You Think You're Out Of Space In Your Home, It's Time To Check Out These 24 Storage Ideas

All these picks are just plain brilliant. View Entire Post ›

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If You Think You're Out Of Space In Your Home, It's Time To Check Out These 24 Storage Ideas

The Poke

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

Not only is it Hump Day – the day when people with a traditional working pattern make it over the mid-week 'hump' – but it's also the day we share with you the funniest things we spotted on Bluesky in the past seven days. Stick around – you might find something to make your day [...] The post ...

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

Buzzfeed

These 37 Personal Care Problem Solvers Work So Well, You’ll Feel Like You’ve Made A Groundbreaking Discovery

"This product has the potential to change your life." —A reviewer who can't stop raving about how happy they are to have found SweatBlock wipes. View Entire Post ›

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These 37 Personal Care Problem Solvers Work So Well, You’ll Feel Like You’ve Made A Groundbreaking Discovery

Mashable

The best wireless headphones for TV in 2025

The best wireless headphones for watching TV, including popular models from top brands like Sony and Bose.

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The best wireless headphones for TV in 2025

Mashable

Hurdle hints and answers for April 30, 2025

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

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Hurdle hints and answers for April 30, 2025

Mashable

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 30

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

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 30

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 30, 2025

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 30, 2025

Mashable

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 30, 2025

Here's the answer for "Wordle" 1410 on April 30 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 30, 2025

Mashable

Mark Zuckerberg wants AI to do half of Metas coding by 2026

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sat down for an interview at LlamaCon. The tech leaders revealed how much of their code is written by AI.

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Mark Zuckerberg wants AI to do half of Metas coding by 2026

Buzzfeed

39 Smart Purchases You’ll Wish You Made Ages Ago…But Better Late Than Never

"Where have these been my adult years?" —A reviewer, contemplating their existence *before* they found these brilliant detergent cup holders. View Entire Post ›

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39 Smart Purchases You’ll Wish You Made Ages Ago…But Better Late Than Never

Gizmodo

Gundam GQuuuuuuX's Big Mystery Just Got Even Bigger

'The Witch's War' brings the new Gundam show's parallel relationship to the 1979 classic to some very interesting places.

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Gundam GQuuuuuuX's Big Mystery Just Got Even Bigger

Buzzfeed

32 Screen-Free Activities That’ll Capture Your Attention If You’re Committed To Scrolling Less

The internet is a scary place these days, so here are some things to keep you busy that *don't* involve scrolling. View Entire Post ›

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32 Screen-Free Activities That’ll Capture Your Attention If You’re Committed To Scrolling Less

Gizmodo

The First Teaser for Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Promises Flashing Blades and Epic Adventure

The Sony co-production from the Oscar-nominated director of Mirai hits theaters December 12.

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The First Teaser for Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Promises Flashing Blades and Epic Adventure

Gizmodo

Andor's Tony Gilroy Knows You're Tired of Waiting for K-2SO to Show Up

There's a good reason the Imperial security droid played by Alan Tudyk hasn't appeared yet on the Star Wars series.

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Andor's Tony Gilroy Knows You're Tired of Waiting for K-2SO to Show Up

Distractify

Brandi Glanville Poses in a Leopard and Pink Swimsuit Days After Being Rushed to the ER

Former 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville celebrated her release from the ER on April 22. Here's the scoop on her look.

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Brandi Glanville Poses in a Leopard and Pink Swimsuit Days After Being Rushed to the ER

Gizmodo

Clown in a Cornfield's Director on Making Meaningful (but Still Gruesome) Horror Movies

Eli Craig, director of Tucker & Dale vs. Evil and Little Evil, has a new evil hitting theaters May 9.

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Clown in a Cornfield's Director on Making Meaningful (but Still Gruesome) Horror Movies

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Is ‘You’ Star Madeline Brewer Married? Find out All the Details About Her Relationship

Madeline Brewer, who plays season five’s Bronte in ‘You,’ is engaged and planning to walk down the aisle with her fiancé.

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Is ‘You’ Star Madeline Brewer Married? Find out All the Details About Her Relationship

Gizmodo

Bitcoin Mining Is No Longer Worth it

The cost of electricity outweighs the coin's price.

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Bitcoin Mining Is No Longer Worth it

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Carrie Underwood Stuns Fans by Rewearing Her 2005 'American Idol' Dress 20 Years Later

For her April 2025 fit check, Carrie Underwood wore the same dress she rocked in May 2005, the night she won 'American Idol' Season 4 beside Bo Bice.

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Carrie Underwood Stuns Fans by Rewearing Her 2005 'American Idol' Dress 20 Years Later

Gizmodo

Original Freaky Friday Star Jodie Foster Will Not Cameo in Freakier Friday

The remake's sequel starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan hits theaters August 8.

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Original Freaky Friday Star Jodie Foster Will Not Cameo in Freakier Friday

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Seth Rogen’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Obsession Runs Unapologetically Deep

Actor and comedian Seth Rogen has no shame when it comes to his love for Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules.' Here's what to know about his obsession.

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Seth Rogen’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Obsession Runs Unapologetically Deep

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“Insane Behavior” — Woman Catches Neighbor Stealing Landscaping Dirt

A woman who caught her neighbor stealing landscaping dirt recorded the bizarre way her accomplice acted upon being caught.

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“Insane Behavior” — Woman Catches Neighbor Stealing Landscaping Dirt

The Poke

10 easy ways to pretend you’re on a holiday abroad

Here in the UK most of us are currently experiencing some unexpected warm weather, so we’ve put together some quick and easy ways to make the most of the sunshine and pretend you’re actually abroad on holiday. 1. . Via Wikimedia 2. Start drinking alcohol at 8am and continue throughout the day. 3. ...

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10 easy ways to pretend you’re on a holiday abroad

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Mortified Employee Mistakenly tells Client “Love You” at End of Call, Gets This Email Next Day

An employee shared their embarrassment after accidentally telling a client, "I love you" at the end of a call. Then they got this email response.

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Mortified Employee Mistakenly tells Client “Love You” at End of Call, Gets This Email Next Day

The Poke

A son's hilarious effort to make his dad's divorce day special remains a unique way of marking the occasion

Over on TikTok, back in 2023, gamer Kyle Mayson led us through his quest to present his dad with a celebratory cake on the day of his divorce. The plan, the clothes, the revelations at the bakery, the name of the wine ... Honestly, it was just – via GIPHY See for yourselves. @mayzeson Got [...] ...

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A son's hilarious effort to make his dad's divorce day special remains a unique way of marking the occasion

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12 things British people do as soon as the sun comes out. How many are you guilty of?

Living in Britain means we get pretty much accustomed to the cold and rain, so when we do actually get some warmer weather it’s a bit of a shock to our systems. We’re like dormant sleeper agents and the sun is the trigger that activates us and makes us behave in ways we don’t as [...] The post ...

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The Poke

12 things British people do as soon as the sun comes out. How many are you guilty of?