Kay Nielsen – Sir Olaf and the Underworld (1913)
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Art of the Day
Francisco Goya – Witches’ Flight (1798)
Francisco de Goya’s “Witches’ Flight,” painted between 1797 and 1798, is a haunting exploration of the dark and supernatural themes that preoccupied the artist during this period. This enigmatic piece, housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, is a part of Goya’s series of works that delve into the irrational and the macabre, reflecting his disillusionment with society and the horrors he witnessed.
Linkage
Posing as ‘Alicia,’ This Man Scammed Hundreds Online. He Was Also a Victim – WSJ
18 Photos That Will Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy
Beware of the Fake Parking Ticket Scam – Shield and Fortify
Having hot water on demand and instantly is one of life’s most underrated luxury – Amazon
10 Ways to Be a Better Husband Today – The Art of Manliness
Why Americans are snubbing McDonald’s and Starbucks – CNN
Disneyland employees ratify new contracts, receive wage hikes and flexible sick leave – KTLA
3 traits of ‘good bosses’ that employees want to work for – Fast Co
Jonathan Majors ‘Heartbroken’ Over Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Replacing Kang in Next ‘Avengers’ Films – Variety
Sabrina Javellana was a rising star in local politics — until deepfakes derailed her life – NY Times
The movement desperately trying to get people to have more babies – VOX
How to Cultivate an Abundance Mindset For Dating Success – Knowledge For Men
25 Irrefutable Cat Laws – Ned Hardy
You should get a monitor arm because it dramatically improves your workspace ergonomics, reducing neck and eye strain while giving you more desk space for a cleaner, more efficient setup – Amazon
This Creepy AI Pendant Wants to Be Your Friend – Life Hacker
North and South Korean athletes share an Olympic podium — and take a selfie – NPR
If the Cheese Is From Here, You Know It’s Going to Be Good – Sauver
15 ‘social hacks’ that make interacting with friends, family and coworkers so much easier – Upworthy
Mapped: The Number of U.S. Billionaires in Each State – Visual Capitalist
More niche dating apps hope to disrupt the dominance of giants like Tinder and Hinge. The latest encourages people to date in “goblin mode.” – Wired
Longest-Range Electric Cars We’ve Ever Tested
The Dumping Grounds
When Exactly Goes On During A 36 Hour Surgery?
About 1-3 hours of that time is taken to get the patient under general anesthesia. This may involve placing monitors for blood pressure management and big catheters for blood transfusions and administering drugs. The patient has to be put to sleep and the breathing tube placed. At the end of the surgery the patient has to wake up from the drugs and the breathing tube taken out (if this is planned).
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How Imitating the Rich Keeps You Poor
You’ve seen it before: the person who buys the latest gadget, drives the flashiest car, or flaunts designer clothes, all in an attempt to emulate the lifestyles of the rich and famous. It looks glamorous on the surface, but it’s a financial disaster waiting to happen.
Poll of the Day
What child would you rather have?
Linkage
How One Man Lost $740,000 to Scammers Targeting His Retirement Savings – NY Times
Beware of the Jury Duty Scam – Shield and Fortify
Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy
Super underrated kitchen tool…Great at scooping and scraping. Whacking a block of cheese or butter in half. Crushing garlic cloves. Cracking peppercorns. Dividing dough – Amazon
Emma Carey: The skydiver who survived a 14,000-foot fall – ESPN
I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults: 4 things they always did when their kids were young – CNBC
How Long Does It Take to Buy a House? A Step-by-Step Guide & Average Timeline – Bigger Pockets
What Offensive Linemen Have To Do To Add, Maintain And Lose Weight – The Ringer
The road to riches is this simple: Drive a crappy car – Market Watch
The Great American Road Trip – In Mid-Century Kodachrome – Flashbak
10 Debut Novels That Are Also Their Authors’ Masterpieces – LitHub
5 Things the Smartest People Do That Make Them Super Productive (Without Destroying Their Health) – INC
12 People Reveal What It’s Like To Have Loving Parents – Ned Hardy
These things are tiny but powerful and make you feel every rumble, punch, explosion etc. It’s like being at a theme park. The effect was immediate and extreme when it comes to immersion. For under $75 my home theater experience just got a huge upgrade – Amazon
What Kind of Conversations Do Teens Want to Have? – Greater Good
The Olympian Who Is 61 Years Old—and Destroying Athletes Half Her Age – WSJ
Many top porn stars on OnlyFans hire ‘chatters’ to impersonate them online and entice subscribers into splurging on explicit content – Reuters
Visualizing the Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2024 – Visual Capitalist
15 Shocking Statistics You’ll Wish Were Made Up – Linkiest
The Family Rule That Makes Our Lives Better, According to 12 Dads – Fatherly
How to Meet Your Next Romantic Partner in Real Life – Life Hacker
The Dumping Grounds
The Dirty Details Of Being A Morbidly Obese Woman
I have been up to 800 pounds. I lost back down to 500, and then now I’m back up to 750. I am also 6’2” and pretty independent. I live alone.
This is going to be a pretty in depth explanation and I’ll be called a fat cunt or some shit, but it’s what I expect from the Internet?
I’ve never been bed bound or had to have help with hygiene. I do it myself. How do I do it? I’ll tell you.
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