What Was Life Like Before The Internet?
When I was a little kid, and I asked my parents a non-obvious question about the human body or biology, their answer would be “Ask your uncle Paulo next time we see him. He’s a doctor”. Other questions about various topics would get “Let’s call up grandma and ask her; She’s a teacher”, or “Let’s see if the encyclopedia has anything about this”, or “Ask your teacher if, during recess, you can go ask the librarian at school”.
What movies are playing? Let’s check the newspaper.
Why Did the Roman Empire Fall?
The fall of the Roman Empire is a tale that has intrigued historians and laypeople alike for centuries. It’s a story of grandiosity, complexity, and ultimately, decline—a fitting subject for anyone captivated by the rise and fall of civilizations.
How To Survive A South African Prison
Before being sentenced you will probably be in a holding cell with some Numbers (South Africa’s largest prison gang). In the morning they will ask everyone to stand in a circle while the highest ranking number stands in the middle.
Why We Normalize Toxic Behaviors in Relationships
It often starts subtly. Maybe it’s a sarcastic comment disguised as humor or a bit of controlling behavior passed off as concern. At first glance, these might seem like minor issues. After all, everyone has their quirks, right? But when these behaviors become patterns, they start eroding the foundation of a healthy relationship.
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Poll of the Day
How would you rate your overall self-esteem?
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Protect Yourself from Bank Scams with One Simple Step – Shield and Fortify
A Few Photos To Recall Some Long Lost Memories Through Your Head – Ned Hardy
These pens are my favorite writing. The way it glides across the paper and puts ink to paper is super nice! – Amazon
The Hidden Signs You’re Living in Survival Mode—and How to Break Free – HUM Nutrition
Bankruptcy trustee plans to shut down Alex Jones’ Infowars – BBC
11 Packaged Cookie Brands That Use The Lowest Quality Ingredients – Mashed
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s plane leaves Bangkok on his way to a US court and later freedom – AP News
How to turn your side hustle into your career – Fast Co
Adolf Hitler’s Paintings: Rare Artwork from a Dark Mind – Rare Historical Photos
14 People Reveal The Best Dating Advice They Ever Received – Ned Hardy
If you need a fan that combines efficiency, simplicity, and powerful air circulation, I highly recommend the Vornado 630 Medium Air Circulator; it’s quiet, easy to maintain, and really moves the air around – Amazon
16 Weird Movie Quotes That Don’t Make Any Sense – SNIP
Waymo ditches the waitlist and opens up its robotaxis to everyone in San Francisco – The Verge
Feeling Distant With Your Girlfriend or Wife? 5 Strategies to Open Up and Deepen Your Connection – Knowledge For Men
Mapped: The World’s Least Affordable Housing Markets in 2024 – Visual Capitalist
Deadly Counterfeit Air Bags Are Making Their Way Into Vehicles – WSJ
How to Help Your Parents Afford Retirement Without Going Broke Yourself – Life Hacker
Young Adults Delaying Adulthood Blame Capitalism – Psychology Today
The Dumping Grounds
12 Americans Reveal Criticisms From Non-Americans That Aren’t Warranted
1. When they say Americans are stupid. If you knew anything about engineering or natural sciences you would know the US has by far the most spectacular advances in STEM.
In fact, the smartest people from all around the world come to the US to study, research, and work. The US won 2/3 of all Nobel prizes. If you generalize 330 million people based on a heavily edited pedestrian interview on Hollywood Boulevard, you are the dumb one.
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Spending a Dollar to Save a Nickel: The Misguided Chase for Tax Write-Offs
By now, you’ve probably heard the phrase “tax write-off” thrown around like it’s some kind of financial panacea. It seems so appealing, right? Spend money on something, anything, and—bam—you get to reduce your taxable income.
But here’s the reality many don’t talk about: in the rush to write off expenses, some people end up spending a dollar just to save a nickel. Let’s break down why that’s not just bad math, it’s bad strategy.
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