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Anthropologie's $150 Rock Prank Sparks Tattoo Healing Journey

9/27/2025

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Shapiro Highlights Prank

On National Public Radio (NPR) All Things Considered, Ari Shapiro discusses the Anthropologie rock prank.
The TikTok prank centers on a woman buying a plain rock from Anthropologie for $150.
Anthropologie responded with a $1,000 rock display. Shapiro revisits Brian Finn, who has spent a decade giving free tattoos to cover scars.
Finn discusses healing and client motivations behind tattoos.

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Netanyahu Addresses UN

Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly amid protests and empty seats.
He stressed remembrance of the October 7 attacks and showed a QR code linking to graphic images of victims.
He vowed to "finish the job" against Hamas and criticized nations recognizing Palestinian statehood.
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry found genocide in Gaza; Israel denies the claim.

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Shapiro Highlights Prank

On National Public Radio (NPR) All Things Considered, Ari Shapiro discusses the Anthropologie rock prank.
The TikTok prank centers on a woman buying a plain rock from Anthropologie for $150.
Anthropologie responded with a $1,000 rock display. Shapiro revisits Brian Finn, who has spent a decade giving free tattoos to cover scars.
Finn discusses healing and client motivations behind tattoos.

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