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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 Christmas Truce: A Flicker of Light in the Darkest Winter – Ned Hardy

Here’s What Retirement on a Pension Looks Like in America – WSJ

Fluoride-free toothpaste that doesn’t suck – Amazon

An Autistic Teenager Fell Hard for a Chatbot – The Atlantic

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Ban Drug Ads on TV – NY Times

A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy

Get Your Son Out of His Bedroom – The Art of Manliness

What If You Invested at the Peak Right Before the 2008 Crisis? – Wealth of Common Sense

The 11 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Partner In a New Relationship – Knowledge For Men

This is an excellent electric commuter scooter. It goes fast, provides a very stable ride and the battery life is great as well – Amazon

7 Reasons to Stop Proving Yourself to Everyone Else – Marc and Angel

Why Does Flying Make People Crave Ginger Ale? – Thrillist

The Next Great Leap in AI Is Behind Schedule and Crazy Expensive – WSJ

The prankster picked the wrong guy for the prank – Reddit

Life Advice

The Universe Doesn’t Owe You Fairness

Let’s get something out of the way upfront: life doesn’t care about your plans, your dreams, or even your hard work. It’s not out to get you, but it’s also not sitting around plotting ways to hand you a gold star for being a good person. Fairness, at least the kind we all think we’re entitled to, isn’t a cosmic law. It’s a human invention—a set of rules we made up to help us get along and not rip each other’s faces off over who gets the last slice of pizza.

Read the rest: The Universe Doesn’t Owe You Fairness
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Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

This is a total game-changer. It combines a camera, doorbell, and keyless entry in one device, so you get extra security without extra gadgets cluttering up your front door – Amazon

Great global photos from 2024: These images delighted us, touched us, dazzled us – NPR

Fed’s go-to inflation measure better than expected in November – Axios

OpenAI announces o3 and o3-mini, its next simulated reasoning models – ARS Technica

Flat Earther admits he was wrong after traveling 9,000 miles to Antarctica to test his belief – The Mirror

Dad Gently Informs Daughter He Spent Her College Fund On A Single Little Bacon Cheeseburger At Five Guys – Babylon Bee

I moved from a country with almost no inflation to the country with the highest – The Hustle

Why the Star Wars Holiday Special is Both a Fever Dream and a Cultural Treasure – Ned Hardy

Quite possibly the greatest set of cookwear you will ever own and the only one you will ever need to buy again – Amazon

12 Examples of When Someone Is Just Fooling You Instead of Apologizing – Bright Side

How to Get Into Disneyland’s VIP Club 33 Without Paying $30,000
– Thrillist

What Are the Ingredients in McDonald’s McRib? – Mel Magazine

The 3 Reasons Friendships End – The Art of Manliness

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Why It’s Vital to Have People Who Can ‘Speak Into Your Life’

We live in a world that celebrates independence. The lone wolf. The self-made millionaire. The grind-until-you-make-it ethos. It’s all about you, and the message is clear: you don’t need anyone else.

But let me tell you something that could change your life if you let it: the people who thrive in this world aren’t the ones who go it alone. They’re the ones who surround themselves with people who can speak into their lives.

Read the rest: Why It’s Vital to Have People Who Can ‘Speak Into Your Life’
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How Did Turkey Become the World Capital of Hair Transplants? – VOX

Could A M1 Abrams Be Able To Survive An Entire SS Tank Battalion In 1940? – Ned Hardy

How One Couple Lost Their Life Savings to a Real Estate Wire Scam—and How You Can Stay Safe in 2025 – Shield and Fortify

The 20 Best Family Conversation Starters for Dinnertime – Popsugar

A heated mattress pad is the best thing ever. Everyone needs to experience the magic of a toasty bed in the middle of winter – Amazon

A Scientific Guide on How to Stop Procrastinating – James Clear

Superman Teaser Trailer Breakdown: James Gunn Takes Us Inside DC’s Bright New Future – Den of Geek

How to Hold Your Friends Accountable Without Breaking Your Friendship – Shondaland

Crypto scammers posing as real brands on X are easily hacking YouTubers – ARS Technica

How Billionaires Have Sidestepped a Tax Aimed at the Rich – Pro Publica

20 Words That Don’t Have an English Equivalent (But Should) – Ned Hardy

This mushroom powder has been touted by many for its cognitive enhancment ability as well as reducing inflammation – Amazon

Google reveals AI ‘reasoning’ model that ‘explicitly shows its thoughts’ – The Verge

How the weirdest store at the mall survived the retail apocalypse – The Hustle

5 Reasons My 90-Year-Old Grandma Genuinely Smiled on Her Deathbed – Marc And Angel

10 Famous Songs That Bands Refuse to Play Live – Listverse