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June 24, 2026

A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

If you’re serious about keeping your paint looking its best, the Griot’s G9 is one of the easiest ways to remove swirls, oxidation, and light scratches while still being safe enough for a first-time detailer. – Amazon

The Woman Who Drugged Men, Stole Their Lives, and Left a Trail of Bodies – Archive.ph

New DNA study of Neanderthals bolsters suspicions of human-driven extinction – El Pais

Is this teenage girl NKorea’s next dictator? – Archive.is

What to Know About the Landmark Housing Bill Congress Just Passed – Time

DOJ charges 455 in record $6.5B healthcare fraud takedown – MSN

YouTube settles early test case over social media harm to children – Engadget

Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy

For anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors, this turns hauling drinks and food into a much easier job thanks to its comfortable backpack design and incredibly convenient magnetic top. – Amazon

The Tokenpocalypse Is Here: Companies Are Scrambling To Stop Spending So Much on AI – Archive.ph

Ranked: Top 25 Private Landowners in the U.S. – Visual Capitalist

Chinese supercomputer outpaces US rivals – The Telegraph

2026 NBA Draft Winners and Losers – The Ringer

Slate Auto’s truck builder goes live for its $25k electric pickup – Ars Technica

The Dumping Grounds

June 24, 2026

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June 24, 2026

The reason the AeroPress still has such a devoted following

Coffee enthusiasts have no shortage of brewing options. That’s what makes the staying power of the AeroPress so interesting.

It combines speed, portability, easy cleanup, and consistently good results in a package that takes up almost no space.

Years after trying more elaborate brewing methods, many people still keep an AeroPress within arm’s reach.

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Had One of The Most Insane Series Finale of All Time

June 24, 2026

Most television shows end the way people leave parties.

They say goodbye to a few people, linger awkwardly by the door, promise to keep in touch, then disappear into the night. Maybe there’s a heartfelt speech. Maybe someone sheds a tear. Maybe the camera slowly pans away while sentimental music plays.

Little House on the Prairie did not leave the party.

Little House on the Prairie burned the house down.

Former Addict Reveals What Doing Meth Is Like

June 24, 2026

Addict in recovery here. I’ve done it all sorts of ways. At first, you feel the happiest and freest you’ve ever been. All your hangups and inhibitions are gone. You feel better than you ever have. You’re horny beyond belief, and will do absolutely anything to satisfy that.

Beyond that, you are jittery, like you’ve drank 6 energy drinks in ten minutes. Your heart is going so fast that your Apple Watch sends out an alarm every 15 seconds. You jump at every little noise, like someone popped up and screamed at you in a horror movie. You somehow end up spending 4 hours trying to wipe all the tiny crystals off of your bed sheets, because you want to make sure that every single speck is used. You’ve hit up every single person on every dating app within 50 miles trying to find a single person to get naked with. By now it’s been about 5-6 hours, and if you haven’t done more by now you’re surely going to.

“My wife friendzoned me”

June 24, 2026

I’m 38M, my wife is 43F. With our son away this week, I’d been looking forward to spending some one-on-one time together. She ended up taking a short-term job out of town, which was disappointing, but I supported her. She asked me to come visit for dinner, which I thought was sweet, so I canceled my plans and drove a couple hours to see her.

When I arrived at her hotel, some of her crew were in the lobby. One asked if she was joining them for dinner, and she said, “No, I’m having dinner with my friend.” She didn’t introduce me, just gave me a quick hug and walked me upstairs. Afterward she explained that she had told her coworkers she was married, but in their group chat she’d said a “friend” was visiting because she thought it would look unprofessional to tell the director her husband was staying at the hotel.

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How to Break Down Any Problem Like an Engineer

June 24, 2026

Most people solve problems by copying what everyone else is doing.

Someone wants to get in shape, so they download the same workout plan their friend uses. Someone wants to start a business, so they copy a competitor’s pricing. Someone wants to save money, so they cut out coffee because that’s what every personal finance article tells them to do.

Sometimes that works.

But when the problem is complicated, unusual, or important, copying other people’s solutions has a major weakness: you’re assuming they understood the problem correctly in the first place.

Engineers approach things differently.

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June 23, 2026

I Went to a Silent Retreat for Five Days. It Nearly Broke My Brain. – WSJ

21 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

For under a hundred bucks, this makes ice cream that’s shockingly close to premium store-bought pints and is probably the best bang-for-the-buck ice cream maker you can buy. – Amazon

‘This could only exist in America’: What are foreign football fans finding in the US? – BBC News

Elon Musk and the plot to hijack America’s broadband – Archive.ph

Professor in India proposes to female student in class, gets beaten up after – Reddit

Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes healthcare crackdown – AP News

Giannis traded to Heat: Grades, reaction, Bucks’ next steps – ESPN

27 Professionals Expose the Hidden Reality of Their Industries – Ned Hardy

If you’ve ever had flies dive-bomb your burgers at a BBQ, this little fan is one of those stupidly simple gadgets that works so well you’ll wonder why you didn’t buy one years ago. – Amazon

Who would pay for Trump’s proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund? – NPR

Top-Paid CEOs Smash the $200 Million Payday – WSJ

The San Francisco Giants Are Just Doing Whatever – Defector

US autoworkers union warns of robot automation as dark factory future looms. – Ars Technica

9 Questions Dads Wish Their Kids Would Ask Them – Time

As the world embraces EVs, the U.S. hits the brakes – Rest Of World

The Dumping Grounds

June 23, 2026

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The Best Amazon Prime Deals I’ve Found

June 23, 2026

When it’s hard to find a little quiet, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones make a noticeable difference

The feature people talk about most isn’t the sound quality—it’s the comfort. The lightweight design, soft ear cushions, and low clamping force make these headphones easy to wear for hours at a time, whether it’s a long flight, a workday, or an afternoon of focused reading.

Noise cancellation is the other major strength. Constant background sounds like airplane engines, HVAC systems, traffic, and office chatter fade into the background, making it easier to concentrate or simply enjoy some quiet. Strong battery life and dependable call quality only add to the appeal.