What's #trending and why? for Aug 12
China's bizarre new stress reliever, adult pacifiers
China's latest viral sensation?
Adult pacifiers
. Once used for babies, these silicone or rubber soothers are now popping up in the hands—and mouths—of stressed-out adults claiming benefits like better sleep, anxiety relief, and even helping quit smoking.
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But while social media loves the quirky trend, doctors are less amused. Dentists warn that hours of daily use could cause misaligned teeth, jaw issues, and even choking hazards. Psychologists caution it might be a way to avoid tackling deeper stress triggers.
Still, hashtags are buzzing, memes are multiplying, and the adult pacifier is now the ultimate mix of comfort, controversy, and curiosity in China's internet culture.
adult pacifiers are the new trending thing
David & Victoria Beckham share a butt-cheeky moment in Italy
David and
proved their romance is still going strong as they shared a cheeky moment during a family vacation in Portofino, Italy. The couple, who recently celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary, was spotted playfully grabbing each other's butts while out for dinner with their son Cruz and his singer-songwriter girlfriend, Jackie Apostel. Earlier this year, the duo was facing speculations of friction, but if the recent viral is any indication to go by, then their relationship doesn't seem to be in a bad place.
David and Victoria Beckham grab each other's buttocks
Wrong number, right call! Villagers get chats from Kohli & De Villiers
In a plot twist that sounds like something straight out of a Bollywood film, two villagers in Chhattisgarh found themselves fielding calls from
,
, and other
RCB stars
, all thanks to a misallocated SIM card. Manish Bisi, unknowingly handed the former number of RCB captain Rajat Patidar, was stunned when the cricket greats began calling, thinking they were speaking to their teammate. Confusion quickly turned to chaos when police arrived to retrieve the 'VIP number.'
While the SIM is now back with Patidar, the villagers are still basking in the thrill of their once-in-a-lifetime cricket connection.
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers get on call with a Chattisgarh villager
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