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Understanding and Valuing Different Experiences

Life is a mosaic of experiences, each piece uniquely shaping our perspective and understanding of the world. Just as no two mosaics are the same, no two individuals perceive life in the same way.

Our experiences, both good and bad, mold our beliefs, values, and reactions. This diversity in perception is what makes humanity so rich and varied.

However, it also means that we must be cautious about passing judgment on others based on our own limited experiences.

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How Does One Accrue Over $1 Million in Student Loan Debt?

I went to dental school and did a residency. I have about $200k of debt from college, $500k from dental school and about $300k from my residency.

I make $105,000 / year. I don’t have any other loans. My rent is $900/month (with utilities). Food costs about $500 / month.

I have a car and that costs about $400/month for the insurance and to lease it from the dealer. I should have mentioned this earlier but I am NOT a full time endodontist.

Dental School Tuition at New York University:

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The Reality Of ‘Get Rich Quick’ Schemes

get rich quick schemes

(photo: @ohutcherson)

If you’ve ever drank the Kool-Aid of one of those ” How to get ridiculously rich and passively become a millionaire in thirty days with no money down by working 4 hours per week from your kitchen table in your bathrobe” best sellers, or promotions you see every other person on facebook peddling these days…chances are you are in worse financial shape now then when you started.

I see people posting income claims from offers that would fall into this category on social media daily.

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Linkage

The End of Airbnb in New York – Wired

Whatever Happened To Jennifer Hetrick, ‘Vash’ From Star Trek: The Next Generation? – Ned Hardy

These are probably the best boxer briefs I ever owned. They are comfortable, super durable and well made. 2+ years of mileage without any holes or any fraying – Amazon

The 8 Unbreakable Rules of Self-Checkout Etiquette – The Takeout

How Desi Arnaz Defied All Odds And Landed His Role on ‘I Love Lucy’ – Wanderer

10 Chance Meetings That Changed the World – Mental Floss

These Are the Songs a High-End Audio Company Uses to Test Its Speakers – Rolling Stone

Stop Drinking, Keep Reading, Look After Your Hearing: A Neurologist’s Tips for Fighting Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s – The Guardian

Nearly half of Americans age 18 to 29 are living with their parents – Quartz

How Brands Get Their Names, Explained by a Professional Namer – VOX

Why Mike Brady Wasn’t In The Last Episode of ‘The Brady Bunch’ – Wanderer

My Wife Likes To Talk Dirty. I’m Not Good At It. What Can I Do To Improve? – Fatherly

The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Read Comes From Robert Frost – Lit Hub

How the Cavinder Twins Blew Up the Student-Athlete Playbook – GQ

Ultra-processed foods: the 19 things everyone needs to know – The Guardian

Top 10 Reportedly Haunted Spots in the US – Linkiest

Four Ways to Make the Dog Park Safer for Your Dog – Life Hacker

 

 

Why Has Dating Become Increasingly Hard For Men Nowadays?

  • Online dating has expanded the potential candidates so you’re competing with literally everyone in your area and even tourists. This leads to people (particularly hetero women) being pickier as they try and filter through what is now likely hundreds of potential partners
  • The above also leads to the “grass is greener” mentality; rather than try to give a chance to someone who isn’t 100% compatible with you or to make things work when the going gets tough, it’s easier to just think that there’s someone out there “perfectly compatible” for you and that “you’ll just know and it won’t be an effort at all”
  • Online dating has also opened up the pool to creeps and people with issues that historically might have been ostracized or at least not people who frequented the average dating pool. As a result, women are more exposed to these types of toxic, violent, creepy men and are more wary of men in general.
  • Women are less dependent on men financially (relative to previous decades) so now they’re choosing their partners based on different criteria or just choosing to stay single until their criteria are met.

– Sumo-Subjects

Why Does The Nissan CVT Transmission Have Such A Bad Reputation

The automotive world is no stranger to innovation. One such innovation that has been the topic of much debate is the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Nissan’s implementation of the CVT, known as the Xtronic CVT, has been particularly contentious. Let’s delve deeper into what the Nissan CVT is and why it has garnered such a reputation.

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Picture of the Day

death cap mushroom

(photo: Alicja)

The Death Cap Mushroom, amanita phalloides, a deadly fungus, commonly mistaken for edible mushrooms. Ingesting one death cap mushroom is enough to kill a healthy adult and there is no antidote.

All parts of the mushroom are poisonous; cooking or peeling does not make the mushroom safe to eat. There is no way to remove the poison from the mushroom. The poisonous compounds are extremely stable. You cannot remove them by soaking, cooking or drying. The poisons are found throughout the cap, gills, stem and spores.

Death by death cap typically begins with severe vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea that comes on about 6-24 hours after ingestion.

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8 Uncomfortable Lessons That We All Need To Learn

1. Your self-love must be stronger than your desire to be loved

If you’re not happy now, there’s no amount of followers, positive social media comments, or Instagram likes that will change that. External validation isn’t happiness – it’s a hamster wheel. Validation is an inside job. The most convincing sign that someone is truly living their “best life”, is their lack of desire to show the world that they’re living their best life. Your “best life” won’t seek external validation, but insecurity continually will.

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She Played Young Jenny In Forrest Gump. See Hanna Hall Now at 39 – Wanderer

Skinheads pick a fight with some MMA Fighters – Reddit

‘Fun fact’ guy explains why tailgaters are the big reason for ‘phantom traffic jams’ – Upworthy

If you had shitty parents growing up, read this book! It one of those rare life altering books – Amazon

Dog Repeatedly Escapes Shelter, Sneaks Into Nursing Home – Sunny Skyz

Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell dies at 56 of acute liver failure – NBC

Feeling Embarrassed? Here’s The Right Way To Handle It – Fatherly

Dollar Cost Averaging in a Bear Market Wins Again – Wealth of Common Sense

Gender reveal party turns ‘deadly’ after pilot killed during stunt – Independent

How to Survive A Cringe Attack: The science and psychology of embarrassing memories – The Cut

Before Jaws and E.T., Steven Spielberg Directed Two Episodes of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery – Wanderer

Do You Understand What Normal Blood Pressure Is? Many Americans Wrongly Assume They Do – The Conversation

Will I just keep spending more and more money forever? – VOX

Ranked: Most Popular U.S. Undergraduate Degrees (2011–2021) – Visual Capitalist

I Set Out to Create a Simple Map for How to Appeal Your Insurance Denial. Instead, I Found a Mind-Boggling Labyrinth – Pro Publica

20 Disturbing Facts You Really Don’t Want to Know – Linkiest

Can CRISPR Help Engineer a Species of Men With Honkin’ Dicks? – Mel Magazine

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