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Why The Internet Is Rooting For Baby Punch — And Needs To Believe In Belonging
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1089+ words) Baby Punch, a baby macaque rejected at birth, became viral after videos showed him clinging to an orange orangutan plushy toy while trying to fit in. Internet concern intensified after he was attacked, and later turned to relief when a…...
Doomscrolling Brainrot: Merriam-Webster's Major Dictionary Update Spotlights Gen Z's Growing Influence
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (439+ words) Merriam-Webster's latest Collegiate Dictionary update adds over 5,000 words, including Gen Z slang like "rizz," "doomscroll," "no cap," and "side-eye," reflecting the generation's growing cultural influence. Terms like "doomscroll" and "brainrot" capture digital-era behaviors, particularly the impact of mindless social media…...