A viral optical illusion on TikTok claims to reveal your personality based on what you see first. Do you spot the animals, indicating a life of bold adventures, or the tree, suggesting serenity and strength? Learn about the science behind optical illusions and how they can reveal unique traits about your personality.
The US Department of Justice has urged a court to dismiss TikTok’s legal challenge against a law mandating the sale of its US assets to a non-Chinese entity by January 19 or face a ban. The government claims TikTok poses a significant national security risk due to its Chinese ownership, highlighting potential data collection and manipulation by the Chinese government. The DoJ’s filing details extensive security concerns and rejects TikTok’s arguments that the law violates free speech rights.
A TikTok user offers a straightforward approach to decluttering your home, emphasizing a maintenance approach with simple tips like designated donation boxes, closet trash bags, and daily close-out routines.
The Justice Department has accused TikTok of using an internal system to collect data on US users’ sensitive views, potentially sharing it with Chinese authorities. This accusation, filed in a legal battle to ban TikTok, raises significant national security concerns and fuels ongoing debates over the app’s future in the US.
The second annual TikTok Book Awards UK & Ireland celebrated the platform’s impact on the literary world, with Lisa Jewell and Rebecca Yarros claiming the coveted Book of the Year awards. Jewell won for her crime thriller ‘None of This is True,’ while Yarros triumphed with her fantasy novel ‘Fourth Wing.’ The awards, voted on by TikTok users, recognized the platform’s influence in driving book sales and fostering a vibrant reading community.
A TikTok influencer, known as ‘Clean Girl,’ has faced criticism for cleaning an abandoned grave without seeking permission from the deceased person’s family. The video, which resurfaced after two years, shows her cleaning the grave at night, believing everyone deserves a beautiful resting place. While some found the act satisfying, many condemned the influencer for the intrusion and questioned the ethics of her actions.
Vintage Coach bags are experiencing a resurgence in popularity among Gen Z, with celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo and Dove Cameron leading the trend. Social media platforms like TikTok are fueling the craze, showcasing restoration experts and collectors with massive followings.
A TikToker shared her experience using a viral scrub brush to clean her floors, revealing the shocking amount of grime that came off. Despite being ’embarrassed’ by the dirty water, she was amazed by the brush’s effectiveness and promised to clean more frequently.
Poppy O’Toole, the renowned ‘Potato Queen’ on TikTok, shares her unique method for creating perfectly smooth mashed potatoes. She emphasizes the importance of evenly sized potato cuts, steaming, and using a sieve instead of a masher to achieve a lump-free texture. Poppy also advocates for double cream and copious amounts of butter for a rich, indulgent flavor.
A TikTok video showcasing three clever kitchen hacks has gone viral, with the most popular one demonstrating a simple way to de-grease oily containers using a paper towel, soap, and a good shake. The video has garnered over 700,000 likes and 29,700 shares, with many viewers praising the effectiveness of the paper towel trick.
