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A woman says that she purchased an item from Walmart and it wasn't in the box.

‘$300 + $100 of accessories down the drain’: TikToker buys Cricut from Walmart, discovers it’s actually box filled with trash (updated)

'Someone definitely bought this, returned it [with] trash inside so the employees didn't notice.'

On Jan 2, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture

6 calligraphy tools you need to dive into creative lettering

Sick of coloring books? Try this instead.

On Feb 3, 2017 by Colette Bennett

Dot Recs IRL

Yarn artist unveils massive Hillary Clinton billboard in New Jersey

The 16-by-46-foot piece is comprised of about 800,000 stitches.

On Nov 7, 2016 by Jessica Machado

IRL

These cuddly crocheted Pokémons could be coming to a PokéStop near you

‪The #CrochetGO‬ Facebook group has grown to over 1,000 members in just a few days.

On Aug 20, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

IRL

Why did Michaels pull this amazing ‘daddy’ sign from stores?

Such a pity.

On May 16, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

Etsy launches same-day delivery service for last-minute holiday shoppers

But you have to be willing to pay a price.

On Oct 28, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

IRL

Japan’s ‘cardboard theater’ uses your phone to create a private movie house

The ultimate private viewing experience in the comfort of your own bed.

On Jun 2, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Tech

DIY Death Star piñata is almost too good to destroy

That's no moon—it's a healthy kid's activity!

On May 27, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture Parsec

There are 50,000 Lego bricks in this stunning replica of Disney’s Cinderella Castle

A dream is a wish your heart builds.

On May 20, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture Parsec

You can make these ‘Star Wars’ crafts—we have felt it in the Force

The co-author of Star Wars Epic Yarns explains the process.

On May 14, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw

Internet Culture Parsec

3 top Etsy sellers share their secrets for making big money online

We spoke to three successful business owners who got their big break on Etsy.

On Apr 8, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

IRL

LED-enhanced Millennium Falcon gets our pick for best ‘Star Wars’ papercraft

This is no ordinary galactic hunk of junk!

On Mar 17, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw

Internet Culture Parsec

Someone put a Harry Potter ‘Monster Book of Monsters’ cover on their senior thesis

We wish we could have seen her professor's face when she turned in this assignment.

On Feb 13, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture Parsec

8 DIY tutorials for perfect Valentine’s Day crafts

YouTube is a great source for homemade V-Day gifts.

On Feb 13, 2015 by Jam Kotenko

IRL

You’ll fall in love with this baby burrito blanket on Etsy

Wanna pretend your baby is a Mexican food product? Try this baby burrito blanket from Etsy.

On Feb 13, 2015 by Melanie Price

Internet Culture

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