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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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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

This is one of the best BBQ rubs out there. It delivers the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavor while creating a beautiful mahogany bark. – Amazon

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists – AP News

Rob Reiner’s son Jake gives first interview after parents’ deaths: ‘I will never understand why this happened’ – The Guardian

NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe – NPR

Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks – The Guardian

Trump administration pushing to hand parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – The Guardian

I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. I Got Deletion Notices Instead – Archive.ph

27 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

Unlike cheap power strips with thin cords and minimal protection, this Belkin uses a heavy-duty 14-gauge cord, offers 3,780 joules of surge protection, and safely handles up to 1,800 watts. – Amazon

The hidden addiction hitting college kids and tearing families apart – ESPN

US corporate profits surge to record as worker payouts wilt – Archive.is

‘This is horrifying’: Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 AI filter leaks and players are inserting it into every game – Video Games Chronicle

Asian guy who knows how to fight drops frat boy, turns him into Woody from Toy story – Reddit

Meta makes AI glasses slightly less creepy with limit on nonconsensual recording – Ars Technica

I went to China to see a different AI future. It looked familiar – Rest Of World

Life Experiences

What 5 A.M. Feels Like After a Cocaine Binge

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At five in the morning, the world begins to forgive everyone except you.

The sky outside the window turns from black to a pale, bruised blue. The first birds begin chirping as if nothing terrible has happened. Somewhere, a delivery truck groans down the street. A neighbor starts a shower. Coffee machines click on in quiet kitchens.

The ordinary world is waking up, and you are still trapped in last night.

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Life Experiences

Inside the Exotic Car Rental Industry

Let me tell you something weird about my job: I make $40–50k a month renting out other people’s fantasy lives. Exotic cars. Yachts. Watches. Mansions. If it glitters or gets likes, chances are I’ve put it in someone’s hands—for a price.

I didn’t get into this business to become a middleman for influencers and wannabe moguls. I’m a car guy. Always have been. I started small. A TRX and a Porsche on Turo. A couple of beachside Airbnbs with golf carts and baseball season tickets included in the bundle. It was a scrappy hustle, but it worked. Year one was decent. Year two was great. By year three I was building an empire. Now? A few million in cars. A few more in real estate. And a Rolodex filled with the fakest people you’ll ever meet.

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Advice Column

“My husband wants to kick my son out on his 18th birthday”

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I am 43 and have been married to my husband for six years. I have a 17 year old son from a previous marriage who is still in high school.

My husband recently told me that he is “not going to raise an adult” and plans to give my son 30 days to move out once he turns 18. My son does not have a job yet, and again, he is still in high school.

My husband says kicking him out will “build character.” I told him absolutely not. Now he says I am babying my son.

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27 Nostalgic Photos That Capture a World We Almost Forgot – Ned Hardy

One of those cheap little tools you never think you need until it effortlessly lifts, levels, or holds something heavy in place while keeping both hands free. – Amazon

How the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – a visual guide – The Guardian

People are sick of their phones and desperate for connection. Here’s a solution that’s actually working. – Archive.ph

Key moments in trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of murdering her three children – BBC News

Trump Family’s New Crypto Bank Is Backed by Abu Dhabi Sheikh – WSJ

Intense Six Flags Coaster Closed After Two Riders Suffer Brain Hemorrhages: “It’s Got to Stop” – Hollywood Reporter

Swarm of 700 AI bots went rogue in hacking attack – Telegraph

23 Pieces of Art That Deserve A Closer Look – Ned Hardy

This book is a refreshing reminder that the point of building wealth isn’t to die with the biggest bank account—it’s to use your money while you’re still healthy enough to create unforgettable experiences. – Amazon

Big Tobacco turns to more potent nicotine pouches in battle for US – Archive.is

Six psychologists have stayed friends for decades. This game is their glue. – Archive.ph

Inside the Warehouse Where Amazon Scans and Destroys Books for AI Training – 404 Media

The Income an Individual Needs to Live Comfortably in Every U.S. State – Visual Capitalist

People were asked the most ‘valuable lesson’ their grandparents taught them. The answers are so wholesome. – Upworthy

Advice Column

“Married to someone far less intelligent than me”

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I got married earlier this year. Long story short, we had been back and forth for a few years and I finally knuckled down and pushed through my doubts and issues because I trusted it would work out and be a positive step for me. Now that I’m in the middle of it, I keep having major triggers and it’s feeding some deep regret and leading me into a depression.

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