You and your good friend have been arrested for a serious crime. Both of you are facing 15 years in prison. The prosecuter offers to give you a lesser charge, resulting in a 2 year prison sentence if you 'snitch' on your friend. What would you do?
Why Are Domestic Disputes Calls So Dangerous For Cops?
Domestics are dangerous, usually rated among the top three most dangerous things cops have to do..
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Stop Engaging With Online Content That Makes You Angry
”Some poor, phoneless fool is probably sitting next to a waterfall somewhere totally unaware of how angry and scared he’s supposed to be.” -Duncan Trussell
We all get baited into clicking on content that makes us angry, or fuels “our side” of a contentious topic. The problem is that once you start engaging with “rage bait” content (politics, culture war, news, etc) the social media algorithms, which aren’t that bright yet, assume this is ALL you want to see.
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A Few Photos To Help You Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy
How Do People Get Tricked Into Thinking They’re Talking to a Celebrity? – Shield and Fortify
The Best Headphones At The $150 Price Point. The sound is quite good, they’re extremely comfortable and the build quality is excellent – Amazon
The new middle-class retirement plan: Working into old age – CBS
3 Features of the Personalities of Moral People – Psychology Today
Order of Operations in a Survival Situation – Outside Life
9 people have died in connection to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head products – NPR
‘Freakonomics’ study offers simple strategy for making tough decisions – Big Think
Marijuana Is Too Strong Now – The Atlantic
How RealPage transformed the apartment rental market – Axios
Take you steak to the next level with coffee rub! It makes a great crust/bark and really compliments the flavor of beef – Amazon
Fake tough guy blocked every punch with his face – Reddit
The Fantastic Four Set Leak Delivers First Look at The Thing Costume – Den of Geek
Telegram CEO charged with numerous crimes and is banned from leaving France – ARS Technica
A new poll reveals the worries of Gen Z kids — and how parents can support them – NPR
Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That’s a Big Deal – Wired
He Raised Disney Park Prices—and Fans Still Love Him. Now He’s on the CEO Shortlist – WSJ
Tips For Surviving Sleep Deprivation With A Newborn Baby – Fatherly
The Dumping Grounds
Lets Take a Stroll Through The Art Museum
Artwork of the Day
Paul Delaroche, The execution of Lady Jane Grey (1834)
Paul Delaroche’s “The Execution of Lady Jane Grey” (1834) is a masterclass in the romanticized dramatization of historical events. Like many of his contemporaries, Delaroche was fascinated by the darker episodes of history, particularly those involving the tragic falls of once-powerful figures. His painting depicts the young, unfortunate Queen Jane, who, despite her brief nine-day reign, became a poignant symbol of innocence and betrayal.
What’s So Great About ‘The Wire’?
Let’s not waste time pretending The Wire is just another TV show. It’s not. It’s a five-season dissertation on America, cloaked in the facade of a police procedural. It’s gritty and real, but not in that overused, HBO-kind-of-way where everyone whispers and everything’s shot in sepia tones. No, The Wire is a map of human failure and institutional incompetence, where you realize that no one—not the cops, not the criminals, not the teachers, the politicians, or the press—has any idea what the hell they’re doing.
Why We Turn to Porn When Life Feels Meaningless
Let’s face it, life can be a real drag sometimes. You wake up, go to work, come home, scroll through social media, maybe binge-watch a show, and then hit the hay. Rinse and repeat. It’s no wonder that when we’re stuck in this hamster wheel, we might find ourselves reaching for a quick hit of excitement – and for many, that comes in the form of porn.
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The American Dream Feels Out of Reach for Most – WSJ
15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy
Are Payday Loans a Scam? – Shield and Fortify
A paper shredder is worth every damn penny. Securely get rid of your sensitive mails and documents with a touch of a button – Amazon
Meet the ‘silver squatters’: Adults in their mid-50s who are woefully unprepared for retirement – Business Insider
Which Brands Make the Best Used Cars? – Consumer Reports
Beware of These Red Flags at a ‘Buy Here, Pay Here’ Car Dealership – Life Hacker
This is how you focus when everything feels like a distraction – Fast Co
Video Game Secrets That Went Undiscovered For Years – Den of Geek
Effective Ways to Handle a Defiant Child – Parents
These Photography Rules Leveled Up My Smartphone Photos – Make Use Of
An underrated often overlooked kitchen tool. They are really useful for zesting citrus, and grating garlic, ginger, and hard cheeses – Amazon
Boy accidentally smashes 3,500-year-old jar on museum visit – BBC
Why People Don’t Save Enough For Retirement – Wealth of Common Sense
Nvidia reports 122% revenue growth on surging demand for data center chips – CNBC
The rise and fall of OpenSea – The Verge
Generative AI Transformed English Homework. Math Is Next – Wired
The Fall and Rise of Nicolas Cage: A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant
The 100 Greatest Kids Movies Of All Time, According To Movie Critic Dads – Fatherly