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If you need to analyze every text they send you like it’s a ransom note, they’re probably not the person for you.
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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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Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy
Best spatula out ther. It is awesome because it’s perfectly balanced, heat-resistant, and made from a single piece of flexible yet sturdy silicone that makes cooking, scraping, and stirring effortless – Amazon
Inside Silicon Valley’s Growing Obsession With Having Smarter Babies – WSJ
How Joel Schumacher’s Underrated Sci-Fi Masterpiece Invented A New Genre – Inverse
The First $10,000 is the Most Important – Of Dollars and Data
The Curious Case of the Disappearing Hydrox Cookies – The Hustle
One Sci-Fi Movie Series Invented Star Wars, Captain America, and Everything Else – Inverse
How to Break Free From the ‘One More Year’ Trap and Actually Retire – Kiplinger
26 Photos That’ll Hit You Right in the Childhood – Ned Hardy
Under sink organizers are gamer changers and help you maximize cramped, awkward space so you can keep cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other essentials neat, accessible, and clutter-free – Amazon
This Is How I Form Good Habits That Actually Stick – Darious Foroux
8 Common Foods That Can Contain Microplastics and How to Avoid Them – CNET
Treasury picks 11 candidates to interview for Federal Reserve chair – Financial Times
Bat colony checks in to hotel; 200 guests check out, unaware of rabies scare – ARS Technica
Ranked: The Best-Selling Cars in the U.S. So Far in 2025 – Visual Capitalist
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Caveman Approved Products of the Week
I started taking psyllium husk a couple month ago, and now my poops are solid, regular, and effortless. Wish I had tried it sooner!
Poll of the Day
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What Does Financial Independence Actually Feel Like?
Let me spoil the ending right away: financial independence doesn’t feel like angels descend from the sky, shower you in gold coins, and hand you a margarita on a beach. It feels… normal.
Normal, but with this quiet, permanent hum of relief underneath everything you do.
“Wife grinding on men during girls night out.”
I’m 34M, my wife is 34F, and we had our youngest son about 5 months ago. Lately, we’ve both been feeling overwhelmed. She asked if I’d be okay with her going out with friends to get a break from all the responsibility. I agreed—having a life outside of parenting is important.
Since then, she’s gone out about four times. I didn’t think much of it since I’ve also gone out with my friends here and there. But after her most recent night out, a friend called me and said he’s seen her out two weekends in a row, dancing and grinding on other men.
“Are we spending too much?”
My wife (33F) and I (33M) both work full-time. I finished residency two years ago and currently earn about $600k a year, with plans to increase to around $700k by 2026 once I make partner. She earns about $135k.
We have $40k in savings after putting most of our cash toward a house down payment last year. My 401(k) is at $140k (maxed out the past two years), hers is around $60k, we have $22k in a brokerage account, and $13k in an HSA.
Our biggest debt is a $973k mortgage on a $1.1M home. Due to underestimated property taxes in year one, our payment recently jumped from $7,100 to $8,500. We also have $450k in student loans. I haven’t made payments since COVID due to old income certification, but now that interest is accruing, I’m paying $2,450 a month while planning for PSLF forgiveness in 2029.
Linkage
Ranking the David Cronenberg Films – Enter The Reel World
A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy
Underrated kitchen tool — it’s perfect for quick jobs like pesto, chopping nuts, or mincing garlic, and you’ll probably use it way more than a full-size processor – Amazon
MLB Rank 2025 in-season update: Ranking baseball’s top 50 players – ESPN
North Koreans tell BBC they are sent to work ‘like slaves’ in Russia – BBC
Attacker with a knife got destroyed by bystanders – Reddit
America’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief Breaks Down the Perfect Getaway Car – The Drive
Daniel Day-Lewis Returns in First Film Since Retiring Eight Years Ago – Hollywood Reporter
US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food – AP News
22 People Share the Biggest Challenge They’re Facing Right Now – Ned Hardy
A windshield shade is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stop your car’s interior from heating up, even when it’s parked in direct sunlight – Amazon
Sam Altman challenges Elon Musk with plans for Neuralink rival – Financial Times
7 Freaky Urban Legends That Turned Out To Be Real – Linkiest
Dana White says UFC will host first-ever White House fight on July 4: “It is definitely going to happen” – CBS
How Chili’s Won Gen Z—and the Casual-Chain Restaurant Wars – Texas Monthly
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