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June 25

Red Lobster's summer seafood boils go viral as customers debate whether they're worth the hype

Red Lobster's summer Crabfest menu offers Mariner's and Sailor's seafood boils priced at $24-$45, with social media users divided on whether the dishes deliver on taste and value.

June 24

Worker's unusual lunch spot backfires after uncomfortable confrontation: 'Was I being disrespectful?'

An online poster sparked a debate after revealing eating lunch in a cemetery for peace and quiet, with most commenters supporting the practice as a grieving visitor called it disrespectful.

June 22

Woman drinking wine teaches pushy mother a lesson after family tries to intervene

All-inclusive vacation drama unfolds when a mother objects to a solo female traveler drinking alcohol at their shared dining table, resulting in stolen wine and false accusations.

June 18

Rare 16th-century shipwreck found at record depth in French waters: 'Remarkable discovery'

French officials recently announced the discovery of Camarat 4, the deepest shipwreck ever found in French waters. The site includes 16th-century Italian ceramics with Christian symbols.

June 17

Message in bottle from 1983 washes up on remote island with historical contents intact

An archaeology technician recently discovered a 1983 message in a bottle on Sable Island, with the gin-scented container preserving a faded letter and Canadian currency.

June 16

Victim of 'seat swap shenanigans' reveals how fellow flyer attempted to trick her

A passenger shared her experiencing of refusing a deceptive seat-swap request on a flight in which someone attempted to trick her into moving from comfort-plus to economy class.

June 15

Woman 'really upset' husband would not pick her up at airport: 'Grow up'

Man's Reddit post about airport pickup protocol with his wife generates controversy as commenters weigh practical logistics against emotional gestures in relationships.

June 15

Museum security video shows tourist destroying crystal 'Van Gogh' chair

Surveillance footage shows a tourist damaging Nicola Bolla's "Van Gogh" chair covered in Swarovski crystals at Palazzo Maffei museum (Palazzo  Maffei Verona via Storyful)

June 15

First day at Costco food court almost sends new hire running for the door

A Reddit user detailed his chaotic first shift at the Costco food court that had him on the verge of quitting. The employee received lots of encouragement from commenters.

June 14

Pregnant woman's nuclear-inspired baby name sparks meltdown on social media

A controversial baby shower invitation for "Chernobyl Hope" goes viral on Reddit, with users reacting to parents naming their child after the 1986 nuclear disaster in Ukraine.