Glow-in-the-Dark Stars Are Back—and Millennial Parents Are Passing the Y2K Magic On
Millennial parents are bringing back one of Y2K’s most iconic bedroom details: glow-in-the-dark ceiling stars. Here’s why the nostalgic trend ...
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Weird finds, tiny obsessions, squishy science, viral stuff and other things we can’t stop thinking about.
Halloween Things TikTok Is Already Obsessed With
It is August and the internet has already entered spooky season. From cute ghosts to black cats and glow-in-the-dark tiny things, here’s the H...
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Things You Absolutely Do Not Need but Will Immediately Want
A highly irresponsible guide to tiny lights, noisy keychains, weird plushies, squishies and other internet objects that have absolutely no rea...
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The Weirdest Squishies on the Internet, Ranked
Some squishies are cute. Some are satisfying. Some make you stare at your screen and whisper, “Who approved this?” Naturally, those are our fa...
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What Is Fidget Trading? The School Trend Turning Squishies Into Currency
Kids are trading squishies, slime and fidgets like tiny Wall Street brokers with backpacks. Here’s what fidget trading is — and why it suddenl...
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The Most Viral Squishy Trends on TikTok Right Now
TikTok has spoken: slow-rise squishies, realistic food, sensory fidgets and gloriously unnecessary little blobs are having a moment. Here’s wh...
READ THE THING →Last-Minute Halloween Gifts That Aren’t Candy
Need a Halloween gift without defaulting to candy? Try weird accessories, creepy-cute finds, desk toys and small surprises that last beyond Oc...
READ THE THING →Halloween Desk Toys, Fidgets & Weird Accessories
Make your desk a little stranger for spooky season with Halloween-ready fidgets, creepy-cute accessories and weird little things worth keeping...
READ THE THING →Cute Halloween Gifts & Spooky Little Things Under $25
Small spooky gifts can still get a big reaction. Here’s what to look for when shopping cute Halloween gifts and creepy little finds under $25.
READ THE THING →Best Halloween Gifts for Adults Who Love Weird Stuff
Skip the predictable Halloween gifts. These spooky, strange and delightfully weird ideas are made for adults who like their October finds with...
READ THE THING →Best Gifts for Coworkers Under $20: Fun, Desk-Friendly Finds
Need an affordable coworker gift that does not feel awkward or generic? Start with small desk toys, fidgets and funny novelty finds.
READ THE THING →Weird & Funny Birthday Gifts That Aren’t Boring
Birthday gifts should feel personal, not predictable. These weird, funny and unexpectedly cute categories make better birthday surprises.
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