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<p>Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.</p>


Rebekah Harding

Photo of a man cleaning a car with a power washer; Screenshot from 's tiktok of a reverse osmosis filtration system

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‘I always thought it was wetter water or something’: Expert reveals what’s really inside the ‘spot-free rinse’ at car washes

Screenshot of a Costco butcher from @@meatdad's Tiktok; photo of a Costco Meat display; Screenshot of Tiktok user @meatdad.

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‘Sam’s does it for free’: Costco shopper asks butcher to cut up chuck roll. Then he learns it’ll cost extra. Why?

Woman talking(l), Pringles Valentines stacks with blurred out phrases(r)

Mom buys Pringles Valentines Snack Stacks

‘Why you got my 9-year-old telling her classmates?’: Mom buys Pringles Valentine’s Snack Stacks for child’s class. Then she takes a closer look at what they say

Olive Garden(l), Woman talking(c), Olive garden menu(r)

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‘As someone who even works there, I had no clue’: Olive Garden customer is about to order the Chicken Tortellini Alfredo. Then she sees a warning label on the menu

Man buys a Lexus reviews

‘It’s ruined my life’: Man buys a Lexus ISF. Then he decides to check the reviews

2 panel image: on the left is the logo of a Volvo car and on the right a person explains.

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‘Should have looked into that before you bought it’: Driver buys a Volvo. Then he finds out how he has to start it

Expert calls out new BMW X3 for unprecedented new feature

‘Genuinely don’t understand how this car stands a chance against the new GLC’: Expert calls out new BMW X3 for unprecedented new feature

Ben & Jerry's ice cream cartons in freezer(l), Walmart store(r)

Walmart shopper scans ice cream

‘I was wondering why it was so full’: Walmart shopper scans Breyer’s, Blue Bell, Great Value in the ice cream aisle. Then she notices Ben & Jerry’s

Woman talking with text "23 years cleaning homes, here is one tip the wealthy use to keep their homes looking clean all the time."(l), Bucket of cleaning supplies(r)

House cleaner shares the one product that every rich person has

‘I see this tool in nearly every home’: House cleaner shares the one product that every rich person has in their home. It’s cheaper than you think

recession text over shopping bag with graphs showing growth stats going down(l) Woman shares indicators to a recession(r)

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‘All you have to do is look at fancy restaurants…’: Food expert exposes the secret indicator a recession is coming

Car Mileage(l) Car Oil Change(c) Expert shares when to change oil(r)

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‘We’ve been doing 7,000’: Mechanic reveals why he’s ‘shortening’ oil change intervals. Will it help your car reach 300K miles?

Screenshot of Tiktok user @queentayshops's 2025 Camry gas tank; Screenshot of Tiktok user @queentayshops.

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‘Since my car is infamous let’s do this’: Woman purchases 2025 Toyota Camry. Then she realizes what it means for her gas bill

Screenshot of Tiktok user @sistatiphsfam; Photo of a Walmart exterior.

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‘Now I am concerned’: Walmart customer issues warning to anyone who buys Great Value chicken broth

Tiktok user @1squidnsj next to a photo of a Chipotle counter.

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‘I had to do my duty’: Ex-Chipotle worker exposes what meat is the freshest

Olive Garden sign(L), Woman talking(c), Breadsticks in bowl(r)

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‘It’s a psychological trick’: Woman sits down to eat at the Olive Garden. Then she sees how many breadsticks are in the basket