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Understanding and Managing Intrusive Thoughts
Unwanted intrusive thoughts are a common but often misunderstood aspect of mental health. These thoughts are sudden, distressing, and can be shockingly vivid. They can range from socially inappropriate ideas to violent or sexual images, leading to significant anxiety and distress. Understanding and managing these thoughts is crucial for mental well-being.
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In the late 1960s, the military demands of the Vietnam War meant that over 200,000 American men had to be drafted every year. In 1969, the Selective Service System instituted a random drawing of birthdates to decide who would be called. As men were needed, the Selective Service System would call up men according to the order that their birthdates were drawn in the lottery. (Thus, those with a low lottery number knew they were very likely to be drafted. Those with a high lottery number could hope that the military’s manpower needs would be filled before their turn came.)
According to the National Archives, there were about 27 million American men eligible for military service between 1964 and 1973. Of that number, 2,215,000 men were drafted into military service. Around 15 million were granted deferments, mostly for education and some for mental or physical problems.
There were more than 300,000 draft evaders in total, of which 209,517 men illegally resisted the draft while some 100,000 deserted. Among them, around 30,000 emigrated to Canada during 1966-72.
In 1977, on his first day in office, President Jimmy Carter controversially offered a full pardon to any draft dodgers who requested one.
Find your birthday in the chart below to see what order you would have been called to service
Embracing Change: The Essence of Personal Growth
“The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life..”
– Muhammad Ali
This profound statement captures the essence of personal development. It’s a stark reminder of the cost of stagnation in a life journey. As the world evolves, so too should our understanding of it, and our place within it. Failing to do so not only wastes precious years but also diminishes the richness of the human experience.
Change is an integral part of life’s fabric. It’s woven into every experience, relationship, and challenge we face. To view the world with the same eyes, mindset, and understanding at 50 as at 20 is to ignore the lessons and wisdom that life imparts. This stagnation signifies a disengagement from the process of learning, adapting, and growing that is crucial to our journey.
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5 Brilliant Movies that You Can Only Bear To Watch Once – Ned Hardy
Why ‘Jackie Brown’ is Tarantino’s Most Lifeless Film – Wanderer
If you are looking to start your audiophile journey. These speakers are the perfect pair to start with and they are nearly 40% off right now – Amazon
Rockstar Confirms GTA 6 Trailer 1 Release Date – IGN
8 Game-Changing Hacks You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Vaseline – Allure
Reno Is Beating the Odds in Solving Homelessness – WSJ
Should Venezuela invade its oil-rich neighbor? Maduro will put it to a vote Sunday – Yahoo
We got a look at the menu for CosMc’s, McDonald’s new spinoff – Business Insider
How to Adjust Your Car Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spots – The Art of Manliness
Santos Expelled By Congress For Doing Terrible Job Covering Up Ethics Violations – Babylon Bee
What The Hobbit Animated Movie Did Better Than the Peter Jackson Trilogy – Den of Geek
Why psychedelics produce some of the most meaningful experiences in people’s lives – VOX
Whatever Happened to the Twins from ‘The Shining’? – Ned Hardy
Awesome Gift Idea! A putting green with an automatic golf ball return—ideal for someone who wants to work on their putt when they can’t get to the golf course – Amazon
Peter Gabriel Releases i/o, First New Album in 21 Years: Stream – Consequence
Red Lobster vastly underestimated how much shrimp people could eat – Fast Co
The One Habit Is Key To Building Better Friendships – Fatherly
These Clues Hint at the True Nature of OpenAI’s Shadowy Q* Project – Wired
7 Training Tips Every Lifter Should Know – Men’s Journal
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A Monk Lived For 82 Years Without Seeing A Single Woman In His Entire Life.
This article was published in an Athens newspaper on October 29th, 1938.
Mihailo Toloto was born in 1856. Shortly after his mother’s death (after giving birth), a few men carried him up to a monastery on Mount Athos (a mountain located on a peninsula in northeastern Greece). He grew up in the monastery and spent his whole life on the peninsula until his death.
In 1046, Byzantine emperor Constantine Monomachos enacted a law, which prohibited women from entering the region so that the monks could live in complete celibacy without temptation. Although Mount Athos is part of the European Union, the monastery has special jurisdiction over the region and has the authority to decide who can and cannot enter.
Lets Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum
Kristian Zahrtmann – Interior with Young Man Reading (1912)
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A Few Photos To Scratch That Nostalgic Itch
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25 Smurf Characters Ranked by How Close They Will Come to Entering the Gates of Heaven – The Hard Times
The Banned ‘Twilight Zone’ Episode That Was Hidden for 50 Years – Ned Hardy
Whoa, an ice cube tray that doesn’t suck and will probably last forever – Amazon
A forgotten trove of rare video games could now be worth six figures – NPR
Jogger ‘filmed himself killing homeless man’ who blocked sidewalk – The Guardian
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Actress Jemma Moore – Wanderer
Want to be a great leader? Embrace “imposter syndrome” – Big Think
You can’t even pay people to have more kids – VOX
You Need to Update Your Apple Devices Now – Life Hacker
The real villains of today’s housing market – Insider
This thing well help you get every last drop out of your limes and lemons and does so effortlessly – Amazon
The Untold Story of The Godfather Part IV – Ned Hardy
Driving Icon’s Million-Dollar Suburban
After a 2-year delay, deliveries of Tesla’s Cybertruck are scheduled to start Thursday – NPR
Here’s $24,000. Buy something new in 1995 – Autoblog
The remarkable 1974 horror film you probably haven’t seen—but should – Dangerous Minds
If You Can Pull Off This Workout Move, You’re In Damn Fine Shape – Fatherly
One Year In, ChatGPT’s Legacy Is Clear – The Atlantic
Family posts a very chill note to neighbors explaining why their dog is on the roof – Upworthy