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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.
Confessions

Confession of the Day

Married 6 years. Together 18 years. Me: (f) 47. Him (m) 50. NO KIDS

Here’re my dilemma. My husband is a millionaire many times over, and retired at 50. He inherited all his money from his mother 4 years ago. We’ve lived together nearly 2 decades.

My sticking point is this: despite his massive inheritance, my husband still charges me a monthly rent and bills me for every tiny expense. I have a modest amount of savings (around $250k), but they are largely tied up in my 401k, so can’t afford to retire anytime soon. I work 40+ hours a week, while Hubby stays home and indulges in expensive hobbies like golf and sailing, and takes long trips without me. Is it unreasonable of me to expect him to share his good financial luck with me?

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Answers

Why is Five Guys So Expensive?

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As a former patron of Five Guys, I’ve recently decided to hang up my burger-eating hat and call it quits with this particular chain. Their steep prices have finally gotten the better of my patience and wallet. From my perspective, it’s hard to justify spending so much on a fast-food meal, no matter how good it tastes. So, let’s dive into the reasons behind Five Guys’ premium pricing – reasons that, according to the company, make their food worth the extra dollars, but for me, they’ve become deal-breakers.

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Links

Linkage

How to Befriend Crows and Turn Them Against Your Enemies – Life Hacker

Why Marlon Brando Is the Greatest Actor of All Time, According to an Acting Coach – Wanderer

This Godfather’s Actor Acted in Only Five Movies and All Were Nominated for an Academy Award – Ned Hardy

How Humility Will Make You the Greatest Person Ever – Greater Good

It’s okay to suck when you try something new – VOX

A portable power station. It’s insane how useful it is. It has flashlights, an air compressor, charging ports for plugins/usbs and it will jump a car 4-6 times before it needs recharged – Amazon

Venezuela: vote shows ‘overwhelming’ support for claim on region of Guyana – Yahoo

The Military’s Big Bet on Artificial Intelligence – Undark

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness – NPR

Inside Operation Red Dawn And The Capture Of Saddam Hussein In 2003 – All That’s Interesting

How to Keep your Mind Open without Becoming an Idiot – Brent Huras

35 Years Ago, The Worst Nintendo Game Of All Time Ruined Our Childhoods — Or Did It? – Fatherly

Spotify to Lay Off One-Sixth of Its Workforce – Pitchfork

The Best TV Shows of 2023 – The Ringer

Whatever Happened to Actor Robert Oliveri from ‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’? – Ned Hardy

The absolute best reference on keeping your body pain-free while getting fit – Amazon

7 powerful photographs of terminally ill patients living out their final wishes – Upworthy

Dude Gets Packed Out By His Fellow Inmates After He Got Caught Stealing From One Of Their Cells! – Worldstar

The 7 Most Savage Ways That Animals Mate – Linkiest

Picture Of The Day

Picture of the Day

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

Life Advice

Embracing Change: The Essence of Personal Growth

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“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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Links

Linkage

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