23 things that are considered 'normal' in the US but that the rest of the world finds weird
Updated Some common practices in America are actually quite strange to people from other countries. America's obsessions with drug commercials and American flags are odd to people from overseas. Other countries also don't have the same tipping culture or the same amount of student debt. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Using money that is all the same color. It seems confusing. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak In the US, dollar bills are all the same shade of green, and they all look very similar, aside from slightly different images.
24 Best Sad Books That Will Make You Cry in 2022
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The 9 most dangerous plants in the world
Updated At the height of North American summer, many plants are at their most dangerous.
We don't normally think of plants as particularly scary organisms. But this rather entertaining Reddit thread from 2016 will make you reconsider that assumption.
"Botanists of reddit, what are the scariest plants in the world?" user Zipzapadam asked. And Reddit delivered.
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TikTok's Top Video of 2021 Was @Totouchanemu's 'Stay' Drone Video
TikTok released its year-end report on Monday, including a list of the platform's top videos. At number one was @totouchanemu's viral dance video to "Stay," filmed with a drone. The list included other videos with millions of likes that sparked some of the year's biggest trends. Thanks for signing up!
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Used Teslas are holding their value better than other cars despite Elon Musk's price cuts
Redeem now Used Tesla Model 3 and Model Ys aren't depreciating substantially, a new study says. That's despite the price-cut frenzy keeping Tesla in the news this year. These dynamics keep piling on the bad news for Tesla competitors. Elon Musk's price-cutting frenzy at Tesla doesn't appear to be impacting the company's impressive resale values, according to new data released this week.
Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y — its most popular vehicles — have only an 11.
Reviews Haribo's Sugarless Gummy Bears
jamz196/Flickr Haribo's sugar-free gummy bears have a solid, three-star rating on Amazon.
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But as Michael Rusch at Buzzfeed points out, the negative reviews are terrifying enough to keep customers away forever.
The bears seem to give some customers severe digestive issues.
About 100 reviewers claimed to spend hours in the bathroom after ingesting the bears.
Quantities didn't matter—some reviewers claimed they ate a handful, while others consumed entire bags.
Sandra Bullock reveals how she managed to film a scene with a nude Channing Tatum
Redeem now Sandra Bullock opened up about working with a nude Channing Tatum in a "Lost City" scene. In the new adventure comedy, her character has to inspect Tatum's character's crotch for leeches. She told Stephen Colbert that she "had to spend some time down there" and "had a lot to say to it." Sandra Bullock opened up about how she managed to film with a fully naked Channing Tatum in "
THEN AND NOW: The cast of the 'Cool Runnings,' 30 years later
"Cool Runnings" premiered 30 years ago on October 1, 1993. The Disney sports movie is loosely based on the true story of the first Jamaican Bobsled team. Here is what the main actors are up to today. John Candy starred as Irv. John Candy as Irv in "Cool Runnings." Disney+ In "Cool Runnings," the Jamaican Bobsled team is coached by Irving "Irv" Blitzer, a former Olympian who retired to the Caribbean country after he was disqualified for cheating.
Where to watch every 'Scream' movie, from the 1996 original to the latest sequel
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The "Scream" horror movie franchise began in 1996 and now includes six films. The entire film series, including "Scream 6," is now streaming on Paramount Plus ($5/month). You can also buy the "Scream" movies from digital retailers like Amazon. Created by writer Kevin Williamson and director Wes Craven, "Scream" is a highly popular satirical horror franchise.
10 movies that all introverts can relate to
Introverts aren’t typically the focus of action blockbusters and raunchy comedies, but there are several films that highlight the reserved and withdrawn.
Here is a list of 10 films that center on introverted characters that come of age, look inward, and learn to value themselves for who they are.
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