Kitboga is one of the most popular scammer baiters out there. What’s a scammer baiter? Watch to find out.
Cringe or based? Alexa now features Gen Z slang so you can keep up with the kids. Just say, “Hey, Alexa, talk Gen Z to me” to hear the definition of one of 20 popular Gen Z slang terms. Amazon surveyed over 1,000 Gen Zers to come up with the list. Oh, what I would’ve given to see those responses!
Redddit for newbies
A lot of people have no idea how to use one of the most popular websites out there. I’ll explain why it’s such a big deal and how it can help you find just about anything you’re into.
⌨️ Where in the world? Remember Mavis Beacon? She was the woman on the cover of a popular typing game. Turns out “Mavis” was a Haitian model named Renee L’Esperance who returned to the Caribbean and vanished. Now there’s a documentary about trying to track her down.
The most popular game app of all time is Candy Crush. But what was the very first mobile game app? Was it … A.) Solitaire, B.) Bricks, C.) Snake or D.) Tetris?
38,366,479 people
Playing on gaming platform Steam at once, a new record. What’s popular right now? Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG, Final Fantasy 16 and Banana, among others. Banana is, I kid you not, just clicking on a JPEG of a banana. I don’t get it. I just don’t get it.
Congress bans new DJI drones
Concerns over privacy and foreign spying have fueled a growing debate about the safety of these popular drones already buzzing around our neighborhoods.
75% of adults
Can’t identify nicotine pouches. That’s a big problem, considering how popular they are with Gen Z. Kids use them for a nicotine buzz, but they’re incredibly addictive. Talk to your kids and educate yourself.
💩 Shame for fame: A Brazilian model is going viral for an antiaging “hack” — spreading her own poop on her face. I’m not linking the video, because trust me — you don’t want to see it. This crap (sorry) is so popular on social, experts are stepping up to warn against the dangers of exposing yourself to bacteria and parasites. Just … don’t.
450,000 podcasts
Are currently publishing new episodes. But get this: The 25 most popular podcasts account for nearly 50% of all U.S. weekly listeners. Wow, I need each and every one of you to tune into my show’s podcast. Maybe I can break into the top 100!
Roblox has a pedophile problem
Kids love playing Roblox online with their friends — it’s crazy popular. But now, adults with bad intentions are targeting children through it.
What a creep: Ava Kris Tyson will no longer co-host MrBeast’s mega-popular YouTube channel after allegedly sending risque messages to a minor. Tyson started chatting with the victim when they were 13 and she was 20, and she met up with them IRL when they turned 16. More sketchy posts keep coming out, too.
$1.25 per issue
For a Popular Science magazine in 1978. Old editions like this one were loaded with cigarette promos, limited-run cars like the Jeep Honcho and DIY kits for early home computers like the Sol-20. I always get a kick out of ‘70s ad copy. They just don’t write them like they used to!
🎵 Work hack? Studies show surgeons work faster and more accurately when listening to classical music. For those of us not in the operating room, the best tunes are those that put you in a better mood. The three most popular tracks on work-related Spotify lists: “Drops of Jupiter” (Train), “Dreams” (Fleetwood Mac) and “Don’t Stop Believin’” (Journey). Did I just hear you humming a tune?
This antivirus software is a danger to national security
Kaspersky, a Moscow-based cybersecurity company, was just banned in the U.S. If you use its popular antivirus software, here’s why it’s time to ditch it.
4-hour videos
Getting millions of views on YouTube. You may wonder, “Who the heck watches them?” They’re especially popular among a more nerdy audience. A four-hour critique of the Star Wars hotel has over 6 million views.
🌞 Sun-spiracy: Some popular influencers don’t believe the sun causes skin cancer (WSJ, paywalled); instead, they blame sunscreen. Research proves sunscreen protects you from cancer — it doesn’t cause it. I posted a pic of me by the pool the other day. I can’t believe some people didn’t get my sunscreen pun in the caption. Please tell me you do!
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