Woman's neighbor bulldozes all of her trees. Does she deserve millions?
Plus: the best ingredients and games for your Thanksgiving.
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A story about a selfish neighbor who cut down many more trees than originally agreed upon is bringing the concept of “tree law” into the conversation.
Learn how to play the “lying challenge” game that’s going viral with household items just in time for Thanksgiving.
Incredibly popular multiplayer video game Overcooked is being turned into a reality show by Netflix and A24.
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“I truly just feel so violated”: Woman’s neighbors bulldoze all of her trees, sparking a discussion about tree law
A woman is going viral after detailing how a neighbor’s backyard makeover ended with dozens of trees on her property getting bulldozed. Linz DeFranco (@linzdefranco), based in Georgia, explained that her neighbor approached her last year about extending his backyard farther out. That plan, she said, involved removing trees that sat on both of their lots.
DeFranco made it clear that she wanted to protect her privacy and didn’t want a full, clear-cut. According to her, the neighbor agreed to mark which trees would go before any work started. Then nothing happened for a year. No updates. No heads-up.
That is, until she woke up one morning and realized most of her trees were gone.
How to play the TikTok “lying challenge” that’s everywhere right now
A wholesome and sweet challenge has grown in popularity on TikTok, with people trying to guess at (and lie about) what various household objects they are holding. The challenge has led to some very silly moments between couples, parents and children, and friends who know each other far too well.
“Overcooked” video game to become a Netflix reality series
Another video game is getting a live-action adaptation, but with a unique spin. Overcooked, the 2016 cooking simulation game from Ghost Town Games, is set to become a new Netflix reality series.
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