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For a foodie account with 359,000 followers. You can find the “deal” on resale site Social Tradia. Wild guess: Most of the followers are bots, and the rest are gonna smash that “unfollow” button once they catch wind of a bait and switch. Pass.
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A drone found a blind man who’d been missing for over 24 hours in Oklahoma. Thermal cameras spotted him on the ground without his shirt and one shoe. He’d been crawling for hours before the drone’s camera detected his body temperature. Thankfully, he’s safely back home.
Amazon wasn’t always called “Amazon.” Our pal, Jeff Bezos, considered two other names first. Were they … A.) Caboodle, B.) Relentless, C.) Cadabra and/or D.) Tireless?
A Florida retiree discovered his 1989 Microsoft Word tutorial has millions of views on YouTube. The main audience? Insomniacs. The “most boring video of all time” promises to lull you to sleep with two hours of Randy Smith explaining the ins and outs of Word docs. To be fair, his voice is pretty soothing.
Palmer Candy Company is recalling its white-coated confectionery items due to a possible salmonella contamination. The FDA says these snacks, including pretzels, popcorn and chocolate, are sold in 17 states at stores like Walmart, Hy-Vee, Target and Dollar General. Got some? Return ‘em where you bought ’em for a full refund.
Keanu believe this story: A 65-year-old Colorado woman is convinced she’s been in a relationship with actor Keanu Reeves since 2022. It’s a romance scam, and she’s already in for over $5,000. Her “proof”? A fake driver’s license. She says she’ll only stop believing if Keanu himself walks through her door. If you know this woman, tell her to call me — I know Keanu.
Newest scam making the rounds: If you have automatic deposits enabled with your banking or financial institutions, cybercriminals can put money into your account. Why is that bad, you ask? They’ll immediately follow up with a sob story email asking you to send it back via a phishing link, effectively stealing your login info in the process. Don’t click any random links, and turn on 2FA for your banking logins.
Libraries make “shhh” happen: You know those little libraries where neighbors give a book or borrow a book? “Free Blockbuster” neighborhood boxes work the same way, except you can give or borrow VHS tapes and DVDs for free, no strings attached. With over 200 locations, I love this idea!
How does your smartphone’s computing power compare to the guidance computer aboard the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar module? Is a smartphone … A.) About as powerful, B.) 120 times more powerful, C) 12,000 times more powerful or D.) 120,000 times more powerful?
When smart turns dumb: After 16 years, Ecobee is phasing out its oldest thermostat models, the EB-STAT-02 and EB-EMS-02. After July 31, 2024, they’ll still work as basic thermostats but will lose all server-linked features. Have one? Check the support page to see if you’re eligible for 30% off a newer model.
TY-3R is a Chinese drone that turns into a lifebuoy to rescue drowning swimmers. It spots trouble with a 720p camera, lands on water, transforms into a flotation device and then signals rescuers. It’s also pretty strong — it can take off in heavy winds and support up to two adults at once.
