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News.com.au
13 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
Sydney Central Station detail confusing commuters
A commonly asked question about one of Australia's busiest train stations has finally been answered. A picture posted to Reddit showed three Central Station signs in Sydney above the platforms. But, with the signs lined up it was noticeable that the 'C' on platforms 20 and 21 was smaller than the other letters. The two platforms serve the City Circle lines. 'Why is this 'C' different to the others?' the Reddit user asked. Many social media users weighed in, sharing their own thoughts as to why this was the case — and their frustration at being made aware of this subtle difference. 'This is frustrating to become aware of,' one said. Another joked: 'The usual C is late for his shift because of train delays. This is the apprentice c standing in. Just doing the best he can.' 'This has driven me mental for so many years! It's been like this for so long Agghhhhhh,' one declared. 'I noticed this too for the first time last weekend. The L is also very wide,' another added. One social media user commented: 'That is going to bug me now.' 'It's been that way for 118 years, so probably just the dodgy way it was made at the time. None of the letters are precise,' one added. 'OK I have never noticed lol. This is gonna annoy me now,' one said. Another social media user added: 'Why would you do this to me?' 'The C has been like that for way too long, it took me over 8 years to get used to it after bothering me for so long,' one commented. Another declared: 'You have found the first clue. Now you have shown yourself worthy to go on a National Treasure-esque hunt created by our founding fathers. God speed, Nicolas Cage can be contacted to assist you on your quest.' It's not the first time this question has popped up — seven years ago an almost identical query surfaced on Reddit, with someone asking, 'What's up with the Cs at Central Station?' Back in 2016, the same question was circulating on social media. Now, a spokesperson from Transport NSW has weighed in on the long-running debate, revealing the exact reason behind the smaller 'C'. 'The small 'C' visible in the suspended signs on platforms 16 to 23 at Central Station is a design feature of the heritage signs that have been in use since the 1960s. There were two fonts used, one slightly larger,' the Transport for NSW spokesperson said. 'The Central Station signs were rolled out during one of the periodic upgrades of this huge and busy station in the middle of the last century and were handmade. Our conservation work on Central is intended to take as light a touch as possible. 'Little things like this speak to the heritage of the country's second oldest train station.'
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Costco ax 'GOAT' food court item sparking fury from shoppers
Costco fans are still mourning the loss of the beloved cinnamon sugar churros a year after they vanished quietly. The churros were a $1 fan-favorite treat pulled at the start of the pandemic. Fans rejoiced when they were brought back in 2021 at $1.49 — only to be axed again in 2024. Shoppers are still fuming over the removal of the 'GOAT' item — especially after Costco replaced the crunchy classic with a dense, 8,000-calorie chocolate chunk cookie for $2.50. 'Those cookies are awful and crazy high-end calories. The churro was amazing. I will die on this hill,' a Reddit user wrote in a post. 'The cookies replacing churros is the worst thing that costco has done since changing the berry smoothie recipe,' another shopper commented. The churro controversy is just the latest in a string of food court shake-ups that have enraged longtime members, including Costco's controversial Pepsi for Coca-Cola swap. Fans are still bitter over the death of the combo pizza. Others are baffled why Asian Costco food courts offer sushi, bulgogi bakes, and clam chowder—while U.S. locations struggle to hold onto basics. 'Costco has been disappointing me so much lately. Churro gone replaced by 8,000 calories cookie. Combo pizza gone while Asia Costcos get sushi and clam chowder and bulgogi bake,' a Reddit user wrote. American shoppers were also jealous at the debut of a California Crab Roll only in Canada. Social media users were thrilled to learn about the return of its hot turkey and provolone sandwich, until they heard about the price hike to $6.99 from $3.99. Besides food, Costco decided to introduce a new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade at select US locations. The $2.99 beverage was spotted at food courts in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan. The drink was described as an 'overpoweringly sweet' beverage by social media users who were disappointed it replaced Costco's Strawberry Banana Smoothie. The one thing that will likely never go away is Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, which were not including in customers' food court price hike claims. When Costco isn't busy with its food court shakeups, its competing with rivals like Walmart and Sam's Club. Several Reddit users trashed the Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie that replaced the Churros last year One of Costco's latest projects is a standalone gas station in California to be opened in the spring of 2026. The gas station news comes months after Walmart announced its plans to open 40 to 45 fuel station convenience stores. Costco has opted not to axe all self-checkout machines, unlike Sam's Club, which is currently rolling out AI-powered 'Scan & Go' technology. However, it has been aggressively working on a membership crackdown and implemented controversial rules before hiking its membership fees. While the chain recently lost its top wholesale store title and were affected by tariffs, it's continued to maintain financial success.
Fox News
3 days ago
- General
- Fox News
Money-saving storage hacks keep your berries fresher for longer, expert says
A popular Reddit post has people talking about the best way to preserve berries – and a food expert is weighing in, too. In a thread on r/FoodHacks, a user said that he or she was "a little proud" of a recently discovered berry hack. "I was tired of the raspberries I get from the store going bad so freakin' fast," the user wrote. "Looked up some different ways to keep them fresh and I liked this method." The method involves thoroughly washing the raspberries, drying them with a paper towel and then storing them in an airtight glass container with another paper towel at the bottom. Thanks to the hack, the user was able to preserve the berries for nine days in the fridge – but admitted having to remove three berries that started going bad. "I think it was a success," the user concluded. Other Reddit users responded with their own tips and tricks for keeping berries edible for longer periods of time. "Washing berries with a little vinegar also adds some longevity," one person said. "Blueberries are relatively sturdy and can handle a bit more handling, while strawberries and raspberries are delicate and bruise easily." "I use baking soda for all my produce except onions. I assume the slightly acidic rinse keeps mold spores and bacteria from developing in the fridge," another person chimed in. Other methods didn't necessarily involve baking soda or vinegar. "My hack is to leave them in the original containers unwashed, and place inside an airtight [Ziploc] bag in the fridge," one person wrote. "They keep for at least a week." "I wash them in [122°F] water as soon as I get home and ensure they are dry before putting them into an airtight container," a different Reddit user suggested. "Definitely lasts longer this way." And others were baffled that the berries lasted that long in the first place. "Raspberries do not last 9 days around me," one person wrote. Another said, "I'd finish the berries before I even finished washing them." "Tailoring your storage method to the berry type can extend their life and preserve their taste." Mark Wieser, co-founder of specialty foods company Fischer & Wieser in Fredericksburg, Texas, also shared with Fox News Digital his top steps for storing berries. 1. Wait to wash the berries until right before eating them – and don't wash them under running water. 2. Gently place berries in a bowl of water to soak. This will clean them without harming their delicate structure. 3. Fill a large bowl with cold water, then gently place the berries in a colander and dip them in the water bath. This results in an even wash that protects the berries, he said. 4. Afterward, transfer the berries to a paper towel-lined airtight container and place in the refrigerator. Wieser also noted that different types of berries have different cleaning needs, since some are more delicate than others. "Blueberries are relatively sturdy and can handle a bit more handling, while strawberries and raspberries are delicate and bruise easily," he said. "Store in a shallow container lined with a paper towel and avoid stacking them deep," he added. "Tailoring your storage method to the berry type can extend their life and preserve their taste." He also said berries can be cleaned "effectively with just water, but using vinegar or baking soda can help remove pesticide residues and bacteria more thoroughly." "Plain water, however, is still a safe and acceptable method for washing berries." Commercially produced strawberries in particular are likely to have pesticide residue on them, so he recommends a vinegar bath. "In a bowl, mix four parts water with one part white vinegar, then let the strawberries soak in the bowl for 20 minutes," he said. "Rinse the strawberries thoroughly with fresh cold water to clean off the vinegar." Above all, Wieser said, consumers shouldn't wait too long to enjoy their berries. "Keep them cold, dry and avoid rinsing until right before eating," he said. "A little planning can go a long way in reducing waste."
Fox News
10-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Reddit users are not happy with their Chick-fil-A sauce packet experiences
Some Reddit users are calling out a beloved fast-food chain over issues they've been having with the dipping sauces for their nuggets. A user in the "r/ChickFilA" forum on Reddit posted a photo of six classic Chick-fil-A sauces. Each packet shows the wrapper torn in different places – and the lids not fully opened. "Why does this keep happening?! It feels impossible now," wrote the user. The person added, "For a while I could pull [the lid] lower and wider, and it would work, but not anymore. So annoying, lol." Fox News Digital reached out to Chick-fil-A for comment. The post garnered over 1,000 reactions with customers weighing in and sharing similar dipping sauce stories. "Glad to know it's not just me," commented one user. A Redditor commented, "Thought this was my wife's photo. Had to take a double look. Just happened to her." "They changed vendors recently for the seals. It shows. It's like this every time now," claimed one user. A user added, "Happened to me on 2/2 sauces today, too." "I've had this happen to me lately also — the corner to peel has been so hard to remove for me, almost like it's just stuck," wrote one Redditor. One person shared, "I went to CFA [Chick-fil-A] earlier and both CFA sauce packets did this. The lids kept coming apart when I peeled and had to be removed in like 4 different pieces." The person went on, "From some other comments it seems like there might be a batch of packets that are doing this." A user wrote, "I thought I was the only one with this struggle." "The trick is to bend the corner tab down first; that gives you a better pull when opening the cover," one person suggested. One user shared, "I was about to post this — 5 trips in a row, at least 3-4 sauces each all split." Chick-fil-A offers seven different dipping sauces. "It seems like there might be a batch of packets that are doing this." Those are Barbeque, Garden Herb Ranch, Honey Mustard, Polynesian, Sweet & Spicy Sriracha, Zesty Buffalo and its signature Chick-fil-A sauce. "Our classic dipping sauce [has] notes of mustard and a smoky tang," the restaurant's website says about its own special sauce.
Fox News
10-06-2025
- Fox News
Flight passenger stands firm against entitled seat swapper's demands: 'I'm not moving'
As summer travel kicks into high gear, the game of musical chairs in the sky shows no signs of slowing down as the seat-swapping trend continues. In the "r/americanairlines" forum on Reddit, a user titled a post, "Finally happened to me." The person wrote, "Maybe I should stop reading about seat swappers … because it finally happened to me. Get in my 2A seat and I tell the woman, 'Hey, before you get settled, I'm at the window.' And she goes, 'Well, my husband and I are apart in separate aisle seats.'" The user continued in the post, "I go, 'OK, well, I'm not moving, so I hope you figure it out.' She goes, 'Well, it's still business class.' No." The Reddit poster added, "To clear this up, I'm on an airbus 2x2. No middle. And it was my seat that I paid for. Moving to an aisle when I booked a window months ago is not the same … otherwise [I] would've obliged," the flight passenger clarified. The post garnered over 1,000 reactions as people took to the comments section to discuss the issue and share their own encounters with seat swappers on board flights. "I'm not at all for seat swapping. It's ridiculous," wrote one user. Another user wrote, "Returned recently from Munich and the lady across the aisle kept asking me to switch seats so she could sit next to her husband." Another person wrote, "I mean, there's no harm in asking, but if the answer is 'No,' politely drop it and move on." "Unless a person has some sort of illness where their traveling partner needs immediate proximity, there's no point in this," wrote one user. Many users addressed fellow flyers' need to be near their spouses or family members on planes. "Why can't grown-ups just suck it up if they are not next to one another for a few hours?" commented one user. A Redditor wrote that she and her spouse "fly often, and sometimes we can't sit next to each other - big deal. We never ask someone to trade seats." A user admitted, "I am one of these seat swappers any time I travel with family. We reserve a row and the window and aisle seat … hoping no one gets the middle … If we happen to get a middle [seat]er, we ask them if it's OK if they get the window instead or aisle. Haven't had a complaint yet … Hoping it stays that way." California-based etiquette expert Rosalinda Randall weighed in on the situation, telling Fox News Digital that "no one has the obligation to switch their seat." "The person making the request has no right to expect [this] or make a scene when they don't get their way," said Randall. Randall said there may be some circumstances in which it would be a minor inconvenience to switch. "It's a short flight, you can find a similar seat in another row, or anyone would be an improvement from the passenger [you're currently] sitting next to," said Randall.
