Claims extracted
18
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
0%
0 of 18 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
66/100
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articles that frame the event the way this one does
Costco shoppers are doing the ‘monster mash’ on this candy-stuffed Frankenstein.
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shoppers → do → Frankenstein
The warehouse giant has unleashed a monster-sized sweet treat: a life-sized, 5.5-pound Frankenstein head made of 100% Belgian chocolate that requires shoppers to smash open with an included wooden mallet to get to the gummy candy inside.
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that → unleash → candy
The sweet treat sells for $54.99 in warehouses — coming out to over $60 online — and it’s already flying off shelves.
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it → sell → shelves
It’s sold out on Costco’s website and at select stores, driving desperate buyers to eBay, where reseller prices are soaring up to $100.
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prices → sell → 100
Inside, the edible skull holds a pound of body-part-shaped gummy candies once the Frankenstein head is shattered by the wooden hammer.
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head → hold → hammer
Shoppers are split over the novelty item.
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Shoppers → split → item
Some call it a fun Halloween party centerpiece and interactive activity, while others can’t get past the hefty price tag.
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others → call → tag
“Right now people are just trying to put food on the table and those prices have gone up, plus the cost of the gas to get to the store.
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prices → try → store
Sorry kids maybe when things get better,” one Instagrammer wrote.
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Instagrammer → get → ?
“That looks awesome but $50?
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That → look → ?
You’re outta your frankenmind,” another user joked.
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user → ’re → frankenmind
Lil crazy they really know how to squeeze money outta ya for the kids geez,” blasted another.
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another → know → kids
Still, chocolate defenders insist it’s a bargain given skyrocketing candy costs.
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it → insist → costs
“Everyone saying $55 is crazy, but
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Everyone → say → 55
a 5lb bag of decent chocolate used for tempering chocolate to make things like this currently costs $50-70 right now depending on the brand and what state you’re in,” argued an Instagram defender.
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defender → use → state
“Its Belgium chocolate WAY better more legit and cld U fly over to Belgium for $50? NO and its cool so ppl complaining just move on,” posed another user.
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user → it → 50
The spooky frenzy comes as Costco expands its delivery empire via DoorDash and Uber Eats, making bulk buys easier than ever to snag.
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buys → come → DoorDash
The big box store continues to have a cult following, with items continuing to be sold out and their beloved food court praised for recently returning the long-missed churro.
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court → continue → churro
The Aporia
