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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea

You scratched that bug bite and now it's a big itchier bump

The Independent UK · Jun 27

California woman buys Nestlé Toll House cookie dough. Then she bites down and immediately knows something is very wrong: ‘a thumbtack’

A crunch that wasn’t chocolate.

We Got This Covered · Jun 27

My Very Long Ride on the MAGA Ferris Wheel

The Great American State Fair promised a celebration of freedom. So why was I stuck in the air?

Reason · Jun 26

Professor questions San Diego woman’s competency in Calculus class by pointing to her outfit, so she takes revenge by staying

“I'll speak to you after class. Please proceed on with your lecture.”

We Got This Covered · Jun 26

Woman says she ordered Longhorn Steakhouse salmon to go. Then she looked inside: ‘That hardly ever happens’

"They owe you a 500 gift card and a refund."

We Got This Covered · Jun 26

Psychology says people who talk to others from inside the washroom aren’t crossing personal boundaries, they may be more uncomfortable with silence than conversation

Psychology suggests that people who talk to others from inside the washroom are often influenced by a combination of social bonding, communication habits learned over time, family dynamics, personal comfort with privacy, and individual interaction styles. For many, the behavior is less about ignoring boundaries and more about maintaining connection…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Why your streaming app detects your VPN – and how to avoid it for the World Cup 2026

Outsmart geo-blocks and secure your connection for uninterrupted World Cup streaming

TechRadar · Jun 26

O what a tangled web: unweaving the weirdest fan rumours surrounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Will X-Men’s Jean Grey be in the fourth Marvel Spidey film? What about Spider-Girl? Which Hulk will we see? Who is the real villain? And is Marvel fuelling the internet’s frenzied rumour machine on purpose?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

The 'FIFA 15' is American culinary diplomacy in action

World Cup travelers are flocking to American products like ranch dressing and Raising Cane's. That's the beauty of bringing people together.

Fortune · Jun 26

Psychology says people who keep their refrigerator extremely organized aren't just tidying up, they may be decluttering their mind

Psychology says people who organize their refrigerator meticulously may be influenced by conscientiousness, perceived control, executive functioning, and habit formation.

The Economic Times · Jun 26