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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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The Man Who Briefly Became a Beatle

Once a Beatle: When Ringo was ill with tonsillitis, he substituted on drums for 8 concerts & lived a superstar’s life for 10 days. But Ringo has returned… Now Jimmie Nicol sits alone in the Melbourne airport, waiting for the plane that will take him back to obscurity (15 June 1964)

Amidst the deafening screams of Beatlemania in 1964, a hidden story unfolds – one of meteoric rise and crushing descent. James George Nicol, a journeyman drummer, stepped into the hallowed ranks of The Beatles for a mere 13 days, filling Ringo Starr’s shoes during a bout of tonsillitis. His tale, though brief, resonates with the bittersweet allure of fame and the often cruel sting of forgotten heroes.

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Life Advice

The Universe Doesn’t Owe You Fairness

We yearn for fairness. We crave justice, balance, a universe where merit is rewarded and bad deeds punished. But the truth is, the universe operates on a different set of principles. It’s a vast, chaotic dance of energy and matter, devoid of inherent morality or concern for our human concepts of fairness. This can be a difficult pill to swallow, especially when life throws us curveballs, doles out misfortune seemingly at random, and leaves us wondering, “Why me?”

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Links

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Inside an off-grid community of families in the Utah desert preparing for the collapse of America – Insider

A Few Tips, Tricks And Hacks That Will Make Your Life A Whole Lot Easier – Ned Hardy

He Played ‘Napoleon’ in Napoleon Dynamite. See Jon Heder Now at 46 – Wanderer

If you’re looking for a quality fixed blade knife, look no further. This one comes out of the box extremely sharp with a carbon steel blade and it holds its edge brilliantly. It also has a no questions asked warranty. You could put a 50 cal round through the blade and they will still replace it for you – Amazon

Three Powerful Phrases To Use During Salary Negotiations – Workhap

The Most Common Causes of Death in the Home (and How to Prevent Them) – Life Hacker

14 Horror Movies We Can’t Wait to Scare Us in 2024

NBA player invited his high school coach to live with him after coaches wife passed away – Reddit

Elis Nelson Ortiz-Nieves reaction in court. He was found guilty of killing a four-year-old boy. He was sentenced to life in prison – Reddit

Michelin-Star Chef Show Us How To Make His Opulent Death Row Meal: Lobster French Toast – TikTok

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Having boiling hot water at your disposal whenever you want is such an underrated luxury. Making tea, coffee, oatmeal and ramen isn’t such a chore anymore – Amazon

At 93, he’s as fit as a 40-year-old. His body offers lessons on aging – Washington Post

How a 200-Year-Old Gift From Benjamin Franklin Made Boston and Philadelphia a Fortune – Mental Floss

6 questions you should be ready to answer to smash that job interview – The Conversation

They Created a Test to Identify Star QBs. How Did It Miss the Best One in Years? – WSJ

9 Signs That You’re in a Toxic Relationship – Linkiest

Daisy Ridley Reportedly Scores Massive Payday for Upcoming Star Wars Movie – CBR

What is the Historical Rate of Return on Housing? – Wealth of Common Sense

US Air Force Officer Takes The Crown As Miss America 2024 – Sunny Skyz

Poll Of The Day

Poll of the Day

My fiancé has all guy friends, and I’ve noticed since the beginning that they all kinda treat him like the pack mule and really just like the little b of the group. It sounds bad but it’s true.

They expect him to do whatever they want, when they hang out, he’s expected to always bring drinks and gets ragged on when he doesn’t (even if they never bring drinks).

They make mean comments about him to his face under the guise of “jokes” and he’s even told me sometimes they hurt his feelings.

I’ve even had other people tell me they’ve always kinda treated him like that and were kinda mean to him. They’ve been friends for years, like middle school.

I guess I’m just curious. Is that normal in guy friendships? It just seems unhealthy to me, but I have never been in that situation.

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Art

Basquiat: The Radiant Child of the Art World

In the pantheon of modern art, Jean-Michel Basquiat emerges as a figure both enigmatic and profoundly influential. His ascent from the graffiti-laden streets of New York to the hallowed halls of international galleries is a narrative of raw talent, unbridled expression, and a complex interplay of cultural forces. As an art historian, one cannot help but be captivated by the meteoric rise and enduring impact of Basquiat on the art world and beyond.

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