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Author: Theodore Lee

Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity,  you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
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The One Rule That Could Save You From Getting Scammed – Shield and Fortify

15 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

I’ve been using this chef’s knife for a year now and it is outstanding. It’s very sharp, slices flawlessly, and I love the way it feels in my hand. Definitely a buy-it-for-life product – Amazon

Here are 6 ‘Beautiful Bill’ tax changes that will benefit wealthy Americans – NPR

Ken Burns’ The American Revolution is a towering achievement – A.V. Club

The prop-betting scandal surrounding Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is a threat to MLB and a warning sign for sports – The Ringer

Portland Said It Was Investing in Homeless People’s Safety. Deaths Have Quadrupled. – ProPublica

The 150 Best Albums of the 1990s – Pitchfork

21 Former Ugly Ducklings Show Off The Incredible Transformations – Ned Hardy

This $20 foam sprayer is a game changer when it comes to washing your car – Amazon

Betty Brosmer: The Girl with the Impossible Waist of the 1950s – Rare Historical Photos

The Dad Instinct: How Fathers Prepare Kids for the Wider World – The Art of Manliness

Google lawsuit accuses China-based cybercriminals of massive text-message phishing scams – CBS News

20 Eerie Last Known Historical Photographs – Linkiest

Interesting

Inside “The Beast”: The President’s Indestructible Limo

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The presidential state car – also called The Beast and Cadillac One – is the President’s go-to vehicle for safe traveling.

Armor & Glass

It has five-inch-thick, multi-layer bullet-resistant glass and polycarbonate windows that don’t roll down, except the driver’s window which can crack open a few inches. If you’re going to install windows that can stop armor-piercing rounds, you don’t undermine that protection by rolling them down. The doors are several inches thick with bullet-resistant materials, and the body is lined with roughly five inches of armor composed of steel, aluminum, ceramic, and titanium. A seam of steel reinforces gaps at body panel joints and where the door meets the car, helping keep the cabin secure from bullets and other projectiles.

Read the rest: Inside “The Beast”: The President’s Indestructible Limo
Life Experiences

16 People Describe What A Dead Body Smell Like

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1. “Understand that a pound or two of rotten meat only gives you a faint whiff of the smell of a full-grown corpse. The power of the smell is incredible. Personally, I’m not sure it’s describable. You want to gag when you’re fifty feet away. It can take years for the smell to leave a house. It just lingers in the background. Cars are totalled by the insurance company for the odor. And the guy driving the wrecker can’t drive fast enough to get away from the smell.

Read the rest: 16 People Describe What A Dead Body Smell Like
Life Advice

What Do The Wealthiest People Know That Others Don’t?

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1. Big money comes from small wins.

Real wealth isn’t made in one big score—it’s built little by little. Profits, investment returns, product margins—they all stack over time. People chasing the “double your money fast” dream usually lose it just as quickly. The biggest companies and wealthiest people in the world win by earning small amounts repeatedly and consistently.

Read the rest: What Do The Wealthiest People Know That Others Don’t?
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Why Elon Musk Got the Most Ridiculous Pay Package in the History of Humanity – The Ringer

The 20 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold — and the Stories Behind Them – Ned Hardy

If you are looking for a video doorbell that doesn’t require a subscription and has great video quality, this is worth a look – Amazon

The AI Cold War That Will Redefine Everything – WSJ

GTA 6 Delay Could Cost Rockstar $60 Million, As Insiders Report Game Is Content Complete – GameSpot

Is Moving Abroad Your Best Chance for a Comfortable Retirement? – Next Avenue

Death Metal Singer Ignacia Fernández Wins Miss World Chile Pageant – Consequence

27 Memes Every Introvert Will Feel Deep in Their Soul – Ned Hardy

If you are looking for a stylish and durable jacket this winter, I totally recommend this – Amazon

9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight – NPR

How Marlon Brando Changed Acting: Inside a Scene from On the Waterfront – Open Culture

The 20-Somethings Who Raised $121 Million to Build Military Drones – NY Times

Truck reverses into parking space and causes inferno – Reddit

The No. 1 Country Song in America Is AI-Generated – Newsweek

Controversial Stories About Getting With A Friend Or Family’s Ex That Split The Internet – Linkiest

Advice Column

“My 32-Year-Old Son Is Still Obsessed with His High School Girlfriend”

My husband and I are at our wits’ end with our son’s obsession over his high school girlfriend — they broke up in 2011. They dated for two years, but when he went away to college, she cheated, ended things, and soon after married the other man.

Our son was devastated. We supported him then, thinking he’d eventually move on. Instead, fourteen years later, he’s still stuck. He checks her social media, knows every detail of her life, and brings her up nearly every time we see him. He’s had a few girlfriends since, but even during those relationships, he still talks about how wronged he was.

Read the rest: “My 32-Year-Old Son Is Still Obsessed with His High School Girlfriend”
Advice Column

“High income husband and low income wife”

My husband earns about 700K a year, and I earn around 80K. I contribute 1,000 a month to our joint account, while he contributes 6,000 and pays for most extras like trips and going out.

He feels it’s unfair that he covers 90% of our expenses and says my cooking, organizing, and managing house errands don’t make up for the income gap. We don’t have kids, and he often asks what I’m bringing to the table since he pays for almost everything.

Read the rest: “High income husband and low income wife”