The ban could go into effect as early as January of 2025, but that’s not a guarantee. Source: Mega The dreaded ban of TikTok in the U.S., which once seemed almost entirely theoretical, is drawing nearer by the day. The ban was first signed into law back in April, and now, some are wondering when […]
“Basically no one knows about the Dior bags unless they are using this app [TikTok].” TikTok is a universe of its own. It has birthed dances, behaviors, and terminology that seem like they should only exist on the app, but they often spill into the real world (unfortunately). Much of the lingo you hear on […]
“Say it louder! Lotus will be POTUS!” TikTok has been buzzing with a phrase that has users dancing, crying, and flooding comment sections with emotional messages: “Lotus will be POTUS.” Videos featuring this expression are everywhere. Creators beam with joy, some are visibly moved to tears, while others pair the phrase with heartfelt captions or […]
“Bless that house immediately.” Source: TikTok | @villegasvince Oftentimes, folks find it hard to commiserate with Airbnb owners. Distractify previously reported on a guest who was floored after discovering that their host finagled them out of $2,300 worth of charges. Others have often decried the application as straying from its original purpose — allowing folks […]
Since its publication in 1843, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has been retold in a zillion different ways, from serious stage plays to animated musicals to a Muppet movie to a horror miniseries. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge (or his character equivalent) has been played by famous actors such as Michael Caine, Bill Murray, Jim […]
A psychologist went viral after sharing five key signs that could indicate people are more attractive than they think. The video, posted Tuesday (December 17) by Francesca Tighinean, a US-based Romanian professional, explains how people tend to underestimate their own attractiveness, often having a much less favorable perception of themselves when compared to how others […]
So, you bought a real Christmas tree: your entire house is about to smell like pine, your Christmas spirit couldn’t be higher, and your divine connection to nature couldn’t be stronger. But there’s one issue—real Christmas trees are messy. Maybe you have guests coming over, or maybe you just don’t want pine needles stuck in […]
Before I get started: No, people can’t steal your credit card information using AirDrop. AirDrop doesn’t even know what your credit card number is. In a hoax that’s been spreading around TikTok as of late (the source of the rumor is unclear), viral videos are now saying that hackers can use the iPhone’s AirDrop feature […]
There are a few activities that are a given at almost every family gathering during the holidays: eating, maybe watching a festive movie, and definitely playing a board game. But there’s one problem with that very fun, and sometimes chaotic, last pick. Games can cause a lot of clutter in your home, and during a […]
UPDATE: Dec. 18, 2024, 11:36 a.m. EST This story was updated after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear challenges on the TikTok ban. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) formally appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to block the expected TikTok banwhich looms over the social media company as January approaches. Meanwhile, TikTok had […]
