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Chen was able to make $23,600 after posting five ads on TikTok. Brian Young; Alyssa Powell/BIAllison Chen studied to be a pastry chef and worked in a kitchen while attending Duke University. She was passionate about baking but worried about pursuing a low-paid career after college. After posting about her job on TikTok, Chen was able to multiply her income using brand deals.

An official Lego play area. Brick Fest Live was not affiliated with Lego. Gerardo MoraBrick Fest Live was promoted as the "UK's biggest Lego festival." It was not affiliated with the Lego company. Instead, the "bleak" convention hall left fans feeling like they'd been conned. The event is being compared to the disastrous Willy Wonka experience that went viral for being so bad.

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MrBeast's copycats probably won't reach his heights. Steve Granitz/Getty ImagesMrBeast has criticized copycat creators for lacking originality and relying on his formula. Copying MrBeast's content misses what drives his success, and knockoffs probably won't succeed. Experts in content creation agree that a unique voice is vital for longevity in the industry.

A woman stands next to "Apex," a stegosaurus being sold at auction by Sotheby's. Matthew Sherman/Courtesy of Sotheby'sJason Cooper discovered a stegosaurus fossil on his Colorado property in May 2022. The fossil, named Apex, is about 70% complete and could fetch up to $6 million at auction. Apex will be sold by Sotheby's in July, with some paleontologists arguing it belongs in a museum.

Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty ImagesJPMorgan just published its 25th annual summer reading list. The bank suggests 11 titles it believes capture a world experiencing "radical shifts."AI, Formula 1, and Matt Damon all feature on JPMorgan's recommendations. JPMorgan's annual reading list might be the closest thing the US has to a billionaire's book club.