Inside the Dubai chocolate boom and the factories racing to keep up

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Whether it's local bakeries or big chocolatiers, there's a version of Dubai chocolate just about everywhere. So how did this dessert become a viral sensation, and how are businesses around the world cashing in on the trend?

The Coldplay 'kiss cam' video exposed the internet's darkest impulses

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chris martin of coldplay
Chris Martin, you did that jumbotron couple dirty.

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I was an Apple employee named Sam Sung. After I went viral, I took a new name, but I wish I'd enjoyed the moment more.

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A person stands indoors holding a framed display containing a blue Apple Store T-shirt, an employee badge, and a business card. The person is wearing a gray zip-up hoodie over a blue shirt and is smiling at the camera.
Sam Struan auctioned off his old Apple business card after the card went viral in 2012.

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This summer's hottest stadium sensation: Fans caught on camera

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A crowd at a baseball game
At stadiums these days, the real show isn't on the field or stage — it's in the stands.

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How a family-owned tamale shop in LA struck marketing gold using AI: 'I made it in 10 minutes'

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The Original Tamale Company operates
The Original Tamale Company made an ad using AI that has gone mega-viral.

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The creator of the viral Dubai chocolate bar says it's changed her life. After tracking down 3 different versions in NYC, I understand why.

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A pistachio and kataifi-filled chocolate.
The viral Dubai chocolate bar uses kataifi, shredded phyllo pastry, and creamy pistachios.

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A CEO went viral with a list of things he's 'sick' of hearing from his employees — and he has a point

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Happy employees fist bumping
A CEO said he's tired of hearing his employees telling him they'll be late or need to take a day off because he trusts them to do their jobs (stock image.)

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A livestream video portal connecting Dublin and New York was meant to bring the cities together — instead, it's devolved into chaos

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Livestream portal in New York
The livestream portal is installed in New York and in Dublin.

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People keep celebrating their birthdays at Costco. Here's how they're doing it.

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Costco food court menu
Some people are taking to the Costco food court for a budget-friendly birthday meal.

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A viral TikTok showed Southwest passengers baffled when a woman climbed into an overhead locker and just lay there

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Passengers sat on a 3-3 narrowbody plane with overhead luggage bins open
The overhead lockers can be a point of contention between passengers on a flight.

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