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Distractify Staff WritersLocation: New York City, New York, United StatesDistractify was founded in 2013 with one thought in mind: Distractions aren't just welcome — sometimes, they’re necessary. Initially a viral news site, we’ve evolved as quickly as the internet has and have since become a destination for highly relevant, meticulously researched stories about the celebrities, entertainment news, and social trends your friends will be talking about tomorrow.
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What are Martha MacCallum's politics? The Fox News anchor was announced as co-moderator of the first Republican debate of 2023. Here's what we know."Not the Security Detail" — Woman Gets Noise Notification, Finds Airbnb Guests Hosting a "Club"
In a viral post, a woman gets a noise notification and learns that her rented Airbnb was being used as a club for over 50 people."They Are Disgusting" — Woman Warns Why You Shouldn't Use "Public" Paper Towel Rolls
In a viral post, a woman who worked in a factory said that public paper towels are actually disgusting to use in any capacity. Details here."$8 Is So Cheap" — Bartender Explains Why "Overpriced" Bar Pizzas Are Actually a Good Deal
In a viral post, a woman who works as a bartender shared that frozen bar pizza is actually cheap compared to other opinions. Details here."I'm Going Crazy" — Woman Shares That She Has a Seashell Stuck in Her Ear
In a viral post, a woman said that she has a seashell stuck in her ear after a surfing accident and folks are a bit confused as to how this happened.Shoppers Are Surprised to See Dead Fish in a PetSmart Tank in Viral Video
In a viral video, shoppers are shocked to see dead fish in a PetSmart tank while live fish are also present. Get all of the details here.Influencer Starla Soloway Claps Back After Being Called out for Getting Braids on TikTok
In a viral post, influencer Starla Soloway responds to backlash from getting called out about getting braids on TikTok. Details here.Man Zip Ties a Shopping Cart to a Car Door After Person Parks Badly
In a viral post, a man decides to zip tie a shopping cart to a car door after the person failed to park their car correctly. Details here.“Is That Legal?” — Man Creates a Fake Speed Bump to Get Neighbors to Slow Down
Some people will stop at nothing to protect their street. After recording himself painting a fake speed bump on TikTok, a man sparked attention."The Concierge Wouldn’t Call the Fire Department" — A Woman Passes Out in a Stuck Elevator
In a trio of TikTok posts that have gone viral, a woman passes out in a stuck elevator as people urge building reps to call emergency services.From a Directorial Outing to a Rumored Sequel, Here's a Look at Johnny Depp's Upcoming Movies
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What happened to Sage Steele? The ESPN veteran and 'SportsCenter' host settled a lawsuit with ESNP and its parent company Disney in 2023."The Other Pieces Just Magically Showed Up" — Woman Shows Reformation Dressing Room
In a viral social post, a woman shows a Reformation dressing room that's unlike anything social media users have seen. Details here.Mom "Perfectly Trolls" Drivers Who Block Handicap Spots With Stickers — "He'll Have a Real Hard Time Getting That Off"
In a viral video, a woman calls out and criticizes a truck driver for illegally blocking a handicapped parking spot. Read on for the full story.Who Went Home on 'Claim to Fame'? Weekly Updates for Season 2
Who went home on 'Claim to Fame'? The ABC series features 12 contestants who are all related to a celebrity. Here's who went home and who remains."I'm So Glad This Is My Last Day" — Woman Quitting Her Job Goes Viral
In a viral post, a woman is seen quitting her job after dealing with mistreatment — and social media users love the video. Details here."I'm So Disgusted" — Woman Says Creepy Man Is Violating Women in Barnes and Noble
In a viral post, a woman shares a video of a creepy man violating women in Barnes and Noble, and folks are disgusted at the situation."A Heart Attack in a Bag" — Aldi Customer Shares Ridiculous Amount of Sodium in Seafood Boil
In a viral post, a man shopping at Aldi shares a seafood boil with 17,000 mg of sodium in the full container and social media isn't surprised."No More Coffee Runs for Me" — Woman Says Creepy Guy Tried to Grab Her Kid at a Starbucks
In a viral post, a woman says that a creepy guy tries to grab her kid during her trip to Starbucks, and social media users are outraged.DoorDasher Confronts Customer Who Claimed They Never Delivered Food
In a social post, a DoorDasher confronts a customer after they claimed their food order was never delivered and social media is on his side."Are You Kidding?" — Man Says Apartment Trash Pickup Called Him "Lazy" in a Note
In a social post, a man shared that his apartment trash pickup worker called him lazy over his filled garbage left outside of his door.TikTok Star Dillon Latham Has Been Doxxed by a Group Who Believes He's Promoting Looksmaxxing
When Dillon Latham's self-improvement TikToks began promoting more appearance-centric ideals, he was doxxed by an unknown group. What happened?"My Life Is Over for the Next Six Months" — Woman Says Strict Parents Make Sneaky Kids
In a social post, a woman says that strict parents make sneaky kids as she recalled an incident from a childhood that left her punished.Alabama Barker Likes to Keep Her Relationship Status Private — Is She Single?
Who is Alabama Barker dating? With almost 4 million TikTok followers, Travis Barker's daughter is becoming a social media star.Customer Catches Restaurant Passing Off Simply Lemonade as "Fresh Squeezed"
In a viral post, a restaurant calls Simply Lemonade "fresh squeezed" in false advertisement at an Austin airport and gets dragged by social media.Kid Hilariously Exposes Explicit Messages on Her Dad's Phone
In a viral social post, a kid hilariously exposes messages from bots on her dad's phone and social media loves it. Get the details here."You're Trying to Lure My Daughter" — Neighbor Told This Man to Stop Swimming in His Own Pool
In a social post, a man shares that a neighbor told him to stop swimming in his own swimming pool and folks want answers. Details here.Beverage Cart Driver Says It's So Hot She Can't Even Get Golfers to Buy Drinks
In a viral post, a beverage cart driver says it's too hot on golf course, but golfers won't buy any drinks from her as she goes around."That's Why I Say, Get It to Go" — Woman Shares $9 LongHorn Meal Hack
In a viral post, a woman shares a $9 LongHorns meal hack to help folks save money and score more food from the restaurant. Details here.TikTok Star Alix Earle and Her BFF Kristin Moved in Together After Graduation — Details!
Where does Alix Earle live? After graduating from the University of Miami, the influencer has been jet-setting all over the world.'Doomsday Cult' Mom Lori Vallow Has Been Sentenced
Where is Lori Vallow today? She as sentenced to life in prison for the triple-murder of her two children and a romantic rival. Here's an update."I Didn't Even Know That Was a Thing" — Woman Says a Lighter Exploded in Her Car
In a social post, a woman says that a lighter exploded in her car and destroyed her sunglass case as she gives folks a look at the damage.Woman Deals With an Airplane Foot Creeper, Gets Her Legroom Back
In a viral social post, a woman shows how she deals with an airplane foot creeper who is violating her personal space. Details here."I Just Can't Do It" — Woman Shares Her Problem With Having a Neutral Face
In a viral social post, a woman shared her grievances online about having a neutral face and how it impacts her daily life. Details here.Person Gift Wraps Food to Sneak It Into a Water Park, and Folks Online Are Shook
In a viral social post, a person gift wraps food to sneak into a waterpark due to the high price of snacks, and social media loves it.'The Witcher' Season 3 Part 2 — Ciri, Geralt, and Yennefer's Fates Revealed
'The Witcher' Season 3 Part 2 ending explained — Find out what happened to Ciri, Geralt, and Yennefer at the conclusion of Season 3."I Am Doubting Myself" — Wife Says Husband Constantly Criticizes How She Cleans the Home
In a Reddit post, a woman says her husband tells her she's cleaning wrong and she's asking folks if she indeed made a misstep. Details here.Instacart Driver Takes $1 Tip Order to See If the Tip Increases After It's Complete
In a social post, an Instacart driver decides to take a $1 tip order to see if the gratuity increases after the order is complete. Details ahead.Film Icon Meryl Streep Will Appear in Season 3 of 'Only Murders in the Building'
'Only Murders in the Building' Season 3 premieres in August 2023. Get the details on specific release dates and the big names joining the cast."I Do Not Like Him at All" — Woman Refuses to Invite Sister's Boyfriend to Her Wedding
In a forum online, a woman shared that she refused to invite her sister's boyfriend to her wedding and folks agree with her decision on the matter.Bestie Neighbors Install "Bar" Between Fences Outside Their Homes
In a viral post, neighbors who are besties install a "bestie bar" fence between their homes, and folks are amazed by the creativity.Right or Wrong? A Woman Asks for Accommodations for Time Blindness and Gets Scolded
In a viral social post, a woman says that she asked for accommodations for time blindness at a prospective job and was scolded. Details here.Viral Video Shows Restaurant Offering Discounts to Patrons Who Can Fit Through Bars
In a now-viral video, a Thailand restaurant gives discounts to customers if they fit through bars — and social media has mixed reviews."Petty" Teacher Punishes 10-Year-Old Student Who Called Her "Ma'am"
Petty teacher punishes student who called her "ma'am" — plus more bad teacher horror stories.Ashton Kutcher Plays Mace Coronel's Dad on 'That '90s Show' — Who Are His Parents IRL?
Mace Coronel's parents on 'That '90s Show' are played by Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. But who are his parents in real life? Details ahead.Grocery Employee Documents All the Items Placed in the Wrong Spot Throughout Her Shift
In a social media video, a grocery employee shows a variety of items placed in the wrong spots, and the comments passed the vibe check.An Inside Look at the Cost Benefits of Using Metal Bats in College Baseball
College baseball and professional baseball have many differences, including bat styles. So, why do they use metal bats in college? Read on to find out.Film Buffs Might Recognize the Set of ABC's 'Claim to Fame'
Where is ABC's reality series 'Claim to Fame' filmed? True to its title, the show's filming location is pretty famous. Welcome to the Hummingbird Nest Ranch!Woman Creeped Out by "Sandwich Menace" Who's Been Leaving Food Outside Her House for Years
In a viral TikTok video, a person shared that a "sandwich menace" who has left the meal outside of her home has escalated to other food products.Who Is Brianne Howey's Husband? Meet the 'Ginny & Georgia' Star's Man, Matt Ziering
Is Brianne Howey married? While her on-screen character has some major relationship struggles, in real life, Brianne is happily married.
