Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: Do you recall ice cream? AI Religion, Campbell's Soup, New Pesticides and More.
Dec 2, 2025
Anonymity online faces scrutiny as foreign influencers are unveiled by X's new transparency feature. A bizarre conspiracy involving two Texans planning a mercenary invasion of Haiti raises questions about the line between fantasy and real threats. In a shocking twist, a Thai woman is found alive moments before her cremation. Meanwhile, AI has launched a new form of religion, fostering mystical beliefs centered around chatbots. Finally, the EPA has approved a controversial new pesticide, igniting debates over food security and environmental safety.
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Ice Cream Nationwide Recall
- The FDA issued a sweeping recall of Jenny's Splendid Ice Cream over undeclared wheat and soy allergens. This shows how a single labeling error can trigger nationwide safety warnings and health risks.
Unmasking Foreign Political Influencers
- X's 'About This Account' feature exposed many U.S. political influencers as foreign-run accounts. The rollout increased transparency and revealed how easily foreign actors can masquerade as domestic voices.
Weigh Anonymity Versus Transparency
- Consider the tradeoffs between anonymity and accountability online when evaluating transparency measures. Balance the harms of disinformation with protections for privacy and vulnerable users.