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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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Beware of the ‘Sextortion’ Scam – Men are being tricked into sending nude pictures to scammers pretending to be women — who then demand money – Shield and Fortify

Lets Take a Stroll Through the Art Museum – Ned Hardy

“Hey, just a quick tip for disaster preparedness: Keep a 7-gallon water container in your house for emergencies. It’s durable, leak-resistant, and perfect for pets too – Amazon

This is what happens when you ask an algorithm for relationship advice – BBC

How to kill the ‘zombie’ cells that make you age – Nature

After Jared Goff’s massive deal, who’s the next NFL QB to get a huge payday? – SB Nation

Dutch woman, 29, granted euthanasia approval on grounds of mental suffering – The Guardian

Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing – NY Times

Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora – ARS Technica

20 Stunning Photographs of the Human Race – Linkiest

Man Missing Since Age 17 Found Held Captive In Neighbor’s Basement After 27 Years – Bored Panda

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Are you tired of bending your spoons when scooping ice cream? This makes scooping even the hardest ice cream effortless! – Amazon

10 Funniest Mistakes Caught in Historical Films – Snip Daily

Twitter cofounder Ev Williams is backing a new social network called Maven, which trades likes and follows for algorithms designed to foster serendipity and deep discussion – Wired

E.U. Investigates Meta Over Addictive Social Media Effects on Children – NY Times

How Luck and Chance Shape Your Life – Greater Good

30 of the Most Depressing Movies Ever Made – Life Hacker

OpenAI and Google are launching supercharged AI assistants. Here’s how you can try them out – Technology Review

Visualizing America’s Average Retirement Savings, by Age – Visual Capitalist

Inside Disney’s Hunt to Replace Bob Iger as CEO: Bibbidi Bobbidi Who Will It Be? – Vanity Fair

Life Advice

How Exposing Yourself to Different Views Makes You Smarter and Wiser

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As humans, we tend to surround ourselves with people and ideas that validate our existing beliefs and make us feel good about ourselves. We watch news channels that align with our political views, hang out with friends who share our interests and values, and read books and articles that support the way we already see the world.

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I Went Undercover as a Secret OnlyFans Chatter. It Wasn’t Pretty – Wired

20 People Having a Worse Day than You – Ned Hardy

Get a labelmaker! Worth its weight in saved frustration…label your remotes, fidle shelves, storage boxes, hdmi cables, plugs, label everything! – Amazon

Inside the WNBA’s boom, from Dena Head to Caitlin Clark – ESPN

How to Always Open Your Browser in Incognito Mode – Life Hacker

Read an Excerpt from Stephen King’s You Like It Darker – Esquire

An economist’s rule for making tough life decisions – Quartz

The best cozy games to play right now – Polygon

Don’t call them DINKs. Many childfree adults are ALICEs (asset-limited, income-constrained, and employed) – Business Insider

Inflation Eases as Core Index Hits Lowest Level Since 2021 – WSJ

The Reaction GIFs Have Returned! – Ned Hardy

A must read book if you want to be wealthy. I could relate to everything explained in this book; about humility, about our tendency to impress others, about saving, flexibility and independence as financial goals – Amazon

A total of 16 women have accused magician David Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior spanning decades – The Guardian

8 Amazing Bathroom Cleaning Hacks: From Mirrors to Faucets – Family Proof

‘Squid Game’ season 2 is coming in December, according to its star Lee Jung-jae – Insider

‘Dune: Prophecy’ Trailer Reveals Fall Premiere, Epic First Footage of Bene Gesserit Origin Story – Variety

There’s usually no need to panic when planes make emergency landings. Here’s why – NPR

How Do I Know I’m Not the Only Conscious Being in the Universe? – Scientific American

What is the Richest City in the World? – Nerdable

Billionaire Frank McCourt assembles “people’s bid” to buy TikTok – Axios

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How One Man’s Grudge Led to an Unthinkable Crime

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Imagine the horror of discovering your infant son, lifeless in his crib on Father’s Day. This was the grim reality for Amy Shanabarger. Her seven-month-old son, Tyler, appeared to have succumbed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but the truth was far more sinister.

In a confession that shocked the nation, Ronald L. Shanabarger admitted to suffocating his own child with plastic wrap. His motive? Revenge. The origins of this twisted act of vengeance trace back to 1996 when Amy, then his girlfriend, refused to cut short a vacation to comfort Ronald after his father’s death. Shanabarger decided that he would make Amy feel the same devastating loss he felt, a plan so cruel and calculated that it is difficult for the rational mind to comprehend.

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What Was the Alternative to Dropping the Atomic Bomb on Japan?

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The decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 remains one of the most controversial and hotly debated topics in military history. Proponents argue that it was a necessary evil to end the war and save countless American and Japanese lives that would have been lost in a conventional invasion. Critics contend that it was an inhumane act that killed tens of thousands of civilians and opened a dark chapter in the atomic age. But what was the alternative to this fateful decision?

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Life Advice

“My girlfriend no longer wants to work”

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I love my girlfriend. I want to say this to establish that this behavioral shift is what’s making me reconsider things, and not deeply buried emotions or whatever.

We’ve been together for 4 years. She had a tough kickstart in her career as she started around covid time. But so did I and many others as well. I told her I supported her and stood by her side, at times when I too was struggling.

She gives up to stress so easily and doesn’t try her best, which isn’t a fault on its own. But then she just blames everyone and everything for all of it.

Now, she has a stable job that pays ~$65k with student loan around 25k. She quit 2 months ago because she didn’t want to work anymore. She wants to stay at home, do home chores, leisure and personal care, entertainment, and nothing else.

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Life Advice

How OnlyFans is Exploiting Your Deepest Psychological Vulnerabilities

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We all know pornography has been around forever. But in recent years, it’s evolved into something far more psychologically manipulative. And one of the biggest players in this new landscape is OnlyFans.

On the surface, OnlyFans may seem like just another porn site. But there’s a key difference—it’s not just about passively consuming content anymore. OnlyFans has introduced a social element that taps into some of our deepest human needs and vulnerabilities.

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