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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

High, Guaranteed Returns Are Almost Always a Scam – Shield and Fortify

This things are invalable for homeowners. If a water leak occurs, lights flashes, the sirens go off, and your phones gets instant alerts – Amazon

‘I Don’t Know Where to Turn or What to Do.’ His $763,094 Retirement Fund Is in Limbo – WSJ

The 25 Most Important Recipes of the Past 100 Years – Slate

35 Great Songs From the Ultimate ’90s Movie Soundtracks – Mental Floss

Jaguar boss defends ‘bold’ rebranding after backlash over video – The Times

Kendrick Lamar Releases New Album GNX: Listen and Read the Full Credits – Pitchfork

M.I.T. to Offer Free Tuition to Families Earning Less Than $200,000 – NY Times

How to get INSTANT hot water without needing to install a tankless water heater – Amazon

The Top 7 Ancient Mysteries That We’ve Never Solved – Linkiest

Amazon pours another $4B into Anthropic, OpenAI’s biggest rival – ARS Techinca

Boomers say it takes $100k a year to be financially successful, Gen Z says it takes $600k – Axios

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor – BBC

Life Advice

How to Say No Without Explaining Yourself (and Why That’s Enough)

Let’s cut to the chase: saying no is hard. But you know what makes it even harder? Feeling like you owe someone an essay about why you’re saying it. Guess what? You don’t. Your “no” is a complete sentence. It doesn’t need a qualifier. It doesn’t need a “because.” It just needs to stand on its own, clear and confident.

Read the rest: How to Say No Without Explaining Yourself (and Why That’s Enough)
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A few photos to remind you that life is beautiful – Ned Hardy

Why Any Job That Makes You Pay to Work Is a Total Scam – Shield and Fortify

You would have never guess that these $26 headphones are an absolute beast! – Amazon

U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly – NY Times

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now – Afar

Was Agriculture the Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race? – The Atlantic

$6.24 million sale for a banana taped to a wall – Axios

News Influencers Have Eclipsed Traditional Media – Wired

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Really nice 4k monitor for those who aren’t into gaming and its 30% off right now – Amazon

How Froot Loops Landed at the Center of U.S. Food Politics – WSJ

When Did Human Ancestors Start Using Tools? – Scientific American

Never Buy a House Next Door to These Types of Properties – Life Hacker

A Scammer Tried to Get Me With a Fake Test Transaction: Here’s How I Dodged Them – Make Use Of

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The Genius of the AND: Why Life Isn’t Either/Or

Life often feels like a battle between opposing forces: love and anger, pride and insecurity, gratitude and longing. But what if the struggle isn’t about choosing one over the other? What if the real growth comes from embracing both?

Brené Brown calls this concept the “genius of the AND”—the idea that we can hold seemingly contradictory truths simultaneously. It’s a liberating alternative to the “tyranny of the OR,” which forces us into rigid, either/or thinking. The tyranny of the OR makes us believe we must be either happy or sad, good or bad, confident or insecure. It doesn’t leave room for the messy complexity of real life.

Read the rest: The Genius of the AND: Why Life Isn’t Either/Or
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Why “You Always…” and “You Never…” Are Destroying Your Relationships (And What to Say Instead)

We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a heated argument, emotions are running high, and out of your mouth comes the dreaded, “You always…” or “You never…” These phrases feel satisfying in the moment, like you’re driving home a point that cannot be refuted. After all, it’s not just this time—it’s every time, right?

Read the rest: Why “You Always…” and “You Never…” Are Destroying Your Relationships (And What to Say Instead)
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The Genius Scam That’s Fooling Even Cybersecurity Experts – Shield and Fortify

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

If you’re looking for a new pair of speakers, I can’t recommend these enough. They’re seriously one of the best in their price range, especially if you want clean, detailed sound without breaking the bank – Amazon

Inside the Booming ‘AI Pimping’ Industry – Wired

Archegos’ Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison for massive US fraud – Reuters

What Sports Psychology Research Reveals About Athletes’ Performance – Knowable

You Have No Idea How Gross Your Water Bottle Is. Here’s How to Clean It – Outside

17 Great American Road Trip Ideas, from Mountain Roads to Coastal Treks- Traveler

Protecting Mark Zuckerberg is Expensive Busines – Vorono

Remember Young Jenny From Forrest Gump? See What Hanna Hall Is Up to Now – Ned Hardy

The best noise cancellation available in true wireless earbuds is 23% off right now – Amazon

The 7 Most Amazing Stunts….That Ended in Death – Linkiest

3 emotional intelligence tips for helping a friend in a rough patch – Big Think

Nvidia’s Profit Doubles as A.I. Chip Sales Soar – NY Times

Is the Love Song Dying? – The Pudding