11 Old Social Media Platforms You Probably Forgot Existed
Still miss your old Friendster account? Discover why that and other once-popular social media platforms got discontinued here.
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Generation Alpha Slang: 10 Terms That Will Help You Show More Rizz
Discover the meanings and origins behind 10 of the most popular bits of Generation Alpha slang, from “skibidi” to “rizz” (and everything in between).
How to Play Instagram’s Secret Emoji Game
If you get bored scrolling through Instagram reels, play the secret game built into your DMs.
‘The Blair Witch Project’ Fan Theory Makes the Movie Even More Sinister
A compelling theory about 'The Blair Witch Project' offers an opportunity to watch the movie in a whole new—but equally terrifying—way.
From ‘DWL’ to ‘MDR’: See How People Laugh Online in 46 Different Languages
Maybe you already know the meaning of 'jajaja.' But what about all these other expressions of online laughter?
The Truth Is Out There: The 25-Year Mystery of a Song From ’The X-Files’ Has Been Solved
For 25 years, a segment of 'The X-Files' fans have been wondering about the creative origins of a country song that played in the background of a scene in season 6. Finally, they have their answer.
25 of the Most Confusing Acronyms and Initialisms
You’re not the only person who has Googled “NPC meaning” of late.
Debunked: The Empire State Building Didn’t Actually Light Up for Taylor Swift’s “Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch”
The Empire State Building seemingly lit up for "ketchup and seemingly ranch." But not everything is as it seems.
Thanks to a Privacy Breach, Facebook May Owe You Some Money—But You Have Just a Week Left to Collect
There's a week left to file a claim for your (small) share of a $725 million settlement.
You Could Earn Over $100,000 as a 'Pizza Influencer'
The Slice app needs a pizza expert to oversee their social media presence. You must love pizza.
Why 'Travel Braggers' Should Think Twice Before Sharing Their Boarding Pass on Social Media
Planning to travel? Better keep some of those details to yourself.
There's a Better Way to Use Your Potato Peeler
The blade of your potato peeler swivels for a good reason.
7 Misconceptions About Social Media
In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some commonly held beliefs about social media, from who owns what you post to what happens to your data.
Korean Food Is More Popular Than Italian, Chinese, and Mexican, According to Social Media
Based on social media engagement, Korean food dominates all other cuisines.
How to Stop Instagram Photos From Automatically Posting to Facebook
Your Facebook friends don’t need to see every Story and Reel you share to Instagram.
5 Quick Facts About the Hashtag
It's really called an octothorpe.
Meet Jason Chou—the Artist Who Photoshops Paddington Into Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows
On March 9, 2021, aspiring VFX artist Jason Chou said he’d Photoshop Paddington into a different movie or TV show every day until he forgot. He hasn’t forgotten yet.
The Simple Way to Deactivate Your Twitter Account for Good
The hardest part of not having Twitter in your life is actually deleting your Twitter account. Luckily, the process is easy.
15 Gen Z Slang Terms You Should Lowkey Know
Zoomers have revolutionized the slang game on- and offline with colorful terms like ‘stan’ and ‘She ate.’ But some are older than you think.
From GOAT to Ghost: Here Are America’s 30 Most Googled Slang Terms
Maybe you know ‘GOAT,’ ‘FOMO,’ and ‘stan.’ But thanks in part to TikTok, slang is a little more complex than that these days.
20 of the Most Important Moments in Internet History
From its first steps out of the primordial sludge of the ARPANET days to its current role as a vessel for cat videos and Netflix, we're taking a look at just some of the most important moments in internet history.
How Those Super-Complicated Viral Starbucks Drinks Are Boosting the Company's Bottom Line
Your 32-modification 'Appuchino' may drive some baristas crazy, but it's also helping Starbucks keep coffee prices reasonable for everyone.