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- ‘I definitely didn’t think it would happen this fast’: Woman purchases new home. Then she tries to make her first mortgage payment
It's no secret that mortgage lenders can sell your loan to another company. But one woman says her original lender may have sold hers in "record" time. In a video with over 625,000 views, TikToker Melissa Wake (@wakebudgets) says her mortgage company sold her loan before she made her first… Read more » - ‘I know it’s gonna be sent back’: Customer orders steak medium rare ‘plus.’ Then the server asks him a question
Don't do this when ordering a steak at a restaurant. You'll just end up annoying your server and the chef. When you're ordering steak at a restaurant, there are generally up to six ways it can be cooked: Blue rare: Seared just on the outside but completely rare throughout Rare:… Read more » - ‘Technology at its finest’: Mechanic grabs Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tire. Then he takes a closer look at the sticker
People online are cracking up at Michelin's Bluetooth tires that come with a QR code on the inside, but what's it all for? Michelin tires with Bluetooth In a TikTok video, tire shop worker Antonio (@ant_510) zooms in on a Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tire. He shows the sticker, which… Read more » - ‘I can tell he’s getting very irritated’: Woman has 2-hour call with Verizon that includes 5 customer service reps. Then she gets a tip
Paging Verizon Wireless: It may be time to reassess the current customer service approach. Erica Kate, a beauty content creator turned reluctant investigative journalist, took to the platform to expose what she described as the worst customer service experience of her life. Along the journey, she learned reader DIY tips… Read more » - ‘You scared him off’: Woman chats up stranger at Whole Foods. Then he invites her for a coffee dateIf you think a meet-cute is going to save the state of your dating life, think again. Dating nowadays sucks. The apps create a false sense of abundance while also leaving you drained from a lack of meaningful or compatible connections. "Maybe I'll just meet someone in person," you say.… Read more »
- Strangers raise over $250K for 81-year-old waitress who worked her whole life and still couldn’t retire
The Daily Dot has reached out to Tamie Konzier via email, and Eat'n Park via email, for comment. We’re all working hard for money with how the economy is going these days, but then there is Betty, an 81-year-old waitress living in the Pittsburgh area. One diner overheard Betty say… Read more » - ‘It’s in almost every single bread product’: Publix shopper reaches for chocolate chip muffins. Then she takes a look at the fine print and issues a warning
A Publix shopper is going viral on TikTok after revealing that some of the store’s bread products contain pork—an ingredient many wouldn’t expect to find in their grocery staples. In a recent video, TikTok user Dessy (@285tonsoffun) accused certain fast food chains and supermarkets of “sneaking” pork into foods, particularly… Read more » - ‘I throw up a prayer for every lane change’: Driver buys new Chevy Camaro. They didn’t expect this design flaw before purchasing
A late model Chevrolet Camaro driver has a bone to pick with the vehicle's visibility. Diego (@deeyaygo) posted a TikTok about their problems with the car's windows. In the photos, they showed off the Camaro's rear-set interior. Poor visibility Diego's video displays their gripe with the Chevrolet Camaro's interior design… Read more » - ‘Should I ask any questions?’: Woman has Walmart deliver her groceries. Then she starts noticing something about each delivery
You may want to start ordering your groceries from Walmart. This shopper explains why it might be worth it if you're lucky. Walmart grocery surprise As a busy mom, Larissa (@larissaltd) says Walmart's delivery service really helps her out. Lately, it's been helping them out even more. The deliveries keep… Read more » - Meme History: The Tide Pods Challenge
It feels like a trope that parents used to scare their children into behaving well by telling them that if they used bad words they were going to wash their mouths out with soap, but in the 2010s, children all over the internet flipped the script on those parents by voluntarily eating soap. Enter: The Tide Pod Challenge. … Read more »
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