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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.
A Field Guide to Sleep Paralysis
Sleep paralysis is that fun little experience where you wake up in the middle of the night and realize, with absolute certainty, that you are both (1) fully conscious and (2) completely unable to move. This is usually accompanied by a looming sense of dread, sometimes punctuated by the sight of a shadowy figure standing in the corner of your room, slowly inching toward your helpless body like it just walked off the set of The Ring.
10 People Who Like Their Steaks Well-Done Explain WHY
1. First of all, by well done, I mean brown all the way through, which is not the same as completely burned so that the steak resembles a hockey puck in appearance and flavor.
I have had some phenomenal steaks cooked well done at moderate-to-upscale steakhouses, and the outside was barely charred at all.
After trying steaks cooked to a variety of temperatures, I feel that well done is the best according to my tastes. I don’t feel that the flavor is substantially lost by cooking the steak for longer.
How to Stop Trying to Fix or Change the Person You Love
I get it. You see so much potential in them. You love them deeply, and you just know—if they’d just tweak this one thing, if they’d just get a little more disciplined, if they’d just stop making that same mistake over and over again—things would be so much better. For them. For you. For the relationship.
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5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change the Way You Think About History And The World – Ned Hardy
Probably the best mop system out there. Sturdy, easy to carry, space-saving, and the wringer actually works well – Amazon
Kennedy tells US food companies to remove artificial dyes – Reuters
Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed With Beta Blockers? – Glamour
Why Pigeon Pose Is the Stretch You Need to Loosen Up Those Cranky Hips – SELF
For a happier life, we must balance two old psychological needs – PSYCHE
What makes a good villain? 15 writers weigh in – Lit Hub
When Flirting Goes Off the Rails: The Horror of Creepy Asterisks – Ned Hardy
You should definitely keep one of these in your car in case of an emergency – Amazon
How TikTok Is Changing the Building Trades – Dwell
Why You Should Revisit the Classics, Even if You Didn’t Like Them at School – Conversation
The 7 Most Famous Psychological Experiments of All-Time – Linkiest
How Your Brain Changes When You Outsource It to AI – VOX
Which Movies Do People Love to Hate? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant
Woman who lived to age 117 had genes keeping her cells ‘younger’, study shows – The Guardian
The Dumping Grounds
Lets Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum
Vincent van Gogh – Self-portrait as a Painter (1888)
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Watch hundreds of teenagers grow up into adults – and see how their lives turn out – The Pudding
6 Things That Brought A Smile To Our Face This Week – Ned Hardy
How to Protect Your Lonely Single Parent from Romance Scams – Shield and Fortify
I use this to keep tabs on my cat while I’m away for an extended period of time – Amazon
The WWE Is Entering a New Era With Netflix. Paul Heyman Wants to Embrace the Change – Hollywood Reporter
The Golden Rules of Camping – Traveler
How Do I Actually Meet Locals When I Travel? – Atlas Obscura
Prepare Your Bench Press for Blastoff – GQ
In 1978, One Deranged Animated Movie Traumatized A Generation – Fatherly
28 Throwback Photos That’ll Make You Say, “Wow, I Remember That!” – Ned Hardy
Looking for the perfect kitchen tool? This is designed primarily for flipping omelettes, but is hands-down the best spatula and pan stirrer you’ll ever find – Amazon
23 Toxic Yet “Standard” Behaviors That Couples Do Every Day – Linkiest
How Small Investments Make a Big Impact Over Time – Visual Capitalist
Meet Dr. Emily Grace, your AI Therapist who will compassionately guide you through your life’s problem – ChatGPT
35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget – Becoming Minimalist
How Were Pilots Chosen To Become Kamizakes?
It’s one of the most infamous images of World War II. A lone Japanese aircraft, smoke trailing, diving straight into an American warship. No attempt to pull up, no last-minute ejector seat. Just a fiery explosion, a pilot willingly riding the plane to oblivion. The Kamikaze.
To us in the 21st century, the idea seems incomprehensible. Why would a young man, barely trained, volunteer for certain death? Were they all fanatic warriors, blinded by ideology and eager to die for the emperor? Or was something else at play?
How to Stop Complaining About Your Life and Actually Change It
By now, you’ve probably heard some version of this phrase: “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting.” It’s one of those truths so obvious that we tend to ignore it. Like how eating an entire pizza by yourself every night is probably why your jeans don’t fit anymore. Or how blowing up at your spouse and then wondering why your marriage feels distant isn’t exactly a mystery.