The first thing people ask is usually, “Don’t you get bored?”
The second is, “What happens if you have an emergency?”
Nobody ever asks the question that actually matters.
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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.
The Difference Between Frugal and Cheap
People love to talk about how “good” they are with money.
But then you watch them re-gift a used candle at a baby shower, or fake a bathroom break when the group bill comes.
Congratulations, you’re not frugal—you’re just cheap. And there’s a big difference.
How to Choose a Tattoo You Won’t Regret: 8-Month and 2-Year Waiting Benchmarks
The tattoo removal business is booming. By 2027, the laser removal market is projected to hit nearly $800 million. That's a lot of people paying a lot of money—and enduring a lot of pain—to erase decisions they made in a flash of enthusiasm.
I almost joined them. A few months back, I seriously considered getting the Caveman Circus logo inked on my arm. I love this brand. I believe in what we do.
But I stopped myself when I realized something uncomfortable: the thing I'm passionate about today might not represent who I am a decade from now. The logo would be a fossil of a former self. That's the risk with any tattoo, even the meaningful ones.
Here's what I've learned about getting a tattoo you'll actually want to keep.
The Dumping Grounds
Living With the World’s Most Painful Headache
People hear the word “headache” and immediately think they understand.
They don’t.
What I have isn’t something you lie down with until it passes. It isn’t something you take an aspirin for and complain about at work. It’s something that completely takes over your body, your mind, and eventually your life.
Why Are People Drinking Raw Milk Again?
If you spend enough time on social media, you will eventually come across someone pouring a glass of raw milk and talking about how it is “real food.” It has become a symbol of everything from traditional farming to skepticism of modern food processing. Celebrities drink it. Wellness influencers swear by it. Farmers’ markets have waiting lists for it. In some circles, raw milk has become less of a beverage and more of a philosophy.
“Husband told me to f*** off”
We have a newborn, and my husband is such a deep sleeper that his agreed upon night shift barely happens. The baby will start fussing and sucking on his sleeves because he’s hungry, but my husband won’t wake up. Sometimes he’ll briefly wake up, shush the baby for a few seconds, and go right back to sleep. The baby stays hungry, I stay awake listening to it, and eventually I have to shake my husband awake and practically beg him to feed our son so I can get back to sleep.
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The Fake Influencers Selling Wellness on Your Feed – NYTimes
Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy
The perfect everyday glasses—thick, durable tempered glass, stack neatly to save cabinet space, and have that timeless European café look that somehow makes even a glass of water feel better. – Amazon
29 Reasons We Loved the 2026 World Cup – The Ringer
America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI – Archive.ph
How AI is supercharging drug development – Axios
Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here’s what to know – AP News
Teen Actor Kaylee Hottle Has Died in a Car Accident – Teen Vogue
Could You Survive Stalin’s Great Terror? – Ned Hardy
If you’re serious about quitting smoking, this is one of those rare books that helps many people change how they think about cigarettes instead of relying on willpower alone. – Amazon
The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR’s staff – NPR
I’ve studied friendship for 10 years: 4 questions to move beyond small talk and make new friends – CNBC
French lawmakers approve social media ban for children under 15 – France 24
Crushing crowds turn Yosemite into DISNEY – Archive.is
Ranked: The World’s Longest-Living Countries in 2026 and 2100 – Visual Capitalist
Scammers Are Using FaceTime to Pose As Apple Support Reps – Lifehacker
The Dumping Grounds
