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25 of the Most Confusing Acronyms and Initialisms

You’re not the only person who has Googled “NPC meaning” of late.

The Empire State Building lit up for the annual "Run-Up" in 2018.

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.

These social media apps weren't always at the top of the pack.

11 Social Media Platforms You Probably Forgot Existed (And Why They Failed)

Still miss your old Friendster account? Discover why that and other once-popular social media platforms got discontinued here.

Facebook is on the hook for a big settlement.

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.

Boarding passes can provide access to more of your personal information.

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.

There are plenty of misconceptions surrounding social media.

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 stew in pot with kimchi on the side.

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.

Facebook and Instagram app icons on phone screen.

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.

Paddington looking frankly less scared than he should be in 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later' (1998).

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.

If you know, you know. And if you don't know, this list should help.

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.

Social media has helped create a thriving slang landscape.

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.

Steve Jobs introduces the first iPhone during his keynote speech at Macworld on January 9, 2007.

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.

Viral 'Appuchino' drinks are a hit for Starbucks.

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.

For when you're finally ready to leave your high school crush in the past.

How to Deactivate (or Delete) Your Facebook Account

Here’s a handy how-to for deactivating Facebook, deleting Facebook, and understanding the difference.

Yes, we're about to be living in another Black Mirror episode.

Microsoft Files Patent for Technology That Could Resurrect Dead Loved Ones as Chat Bots

Anyone who’s seen the 'Black Mirror’ season 2 episode 'Be Right Back' might have mixed feelings about Microsoft’s fledgling technology.

8 Notable Firsts From the History of Mental Floss

Mental Floss's first print cover featured Albert Einstein’s tongue, and our first Instagram post was about Rice-A-Roni. Would we do it differently today? Of course not.

Sometimes bad jokes can be for a good cause.

A Man Cycled More Than 2500 Miles From Poo Poo Point, Washington, to Pee Pee Creek, Ohio

How far would you go for a cheap joke? One guy cycled 69 miles a day for over a month. But he had reasons beyond a punchline.

Jesse Eisenberg stars in David Fincher's The Social Network (2010).

10 Facts About David Fincher's The Social Network for Its 10th Anniversary

It's been 10 years since 'The Social Network' premiered, and David Fincher's film about the founding of Facebook has only gotten better with age.

Kenya's Wangari Maathai isn't a household name, but she should be.

Meet Nina Chhita, the Artist Celebrating Diverse Female Scientists With Her Instagram Illustrations

From ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson to female Nobel Laureates you may not have heard of, Nina Chhita's Instagram is giving us some important history lessons.

Scots Wikipedia Is Notoriously Inaccurate Thanks to One Teenage Editor

Scots Wikipedia is notorious for its inaccuracy, and a recent Reddit post traces thousands of mistranslations back to a single teenage editor in the U.S.