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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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19 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

A UPS battery backup keeps your internet, security cameras, and other essential devices running during power outages, so you stay connected, maintain surveillance coverage, and avoid interruptions when you need them most. – Amazon

We’re not as helpless against dementia as we think – Vox

What Readers Told Us About Having Kids After Age 40 – WSJ

Iran’s government thinks it has won the war – Archive.is

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Prison Experiment: His life behind bars and his desperate campaign to get free. – Archive.ph

Family of Aldon Smith having his brain checked for CTE – ESPN

Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion – ABC News

The Real Reasons These TV Stars Were Written Out of Their Shows – Ned Hardy

This tape helps support muscles and joints during activity, reducing discomfort and strain while allowing a full range of motion without the bulk of a brace. – Amazon

Say These 3 Words to Instantly Defuse Your Rage – Time

Florida couple in IVF clinic’s embryo mix-up will keep baby who is not genetically theirs – NBC News

How to turn an acquaintance into a friend — and make the friendship stick – NPR

Rapper Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Rape Case – Variety

Roughly 70% of kids are looking at electronic screens during dinner – that figure is even higher for parents – Independent

19yo sucker puncher gets more than the bargained for… – Reddit

Advice Column

“42M still living at his parents”

I’m a 42 year old man who still lives with my parents. I work full time as a software tester, own my car, pay my way, and contribute heavily around the house. I handle chores, help with groceries, do my own laundry, cook, and take care of the responsibilities that come with adult life. I’m not dependent on my parents. I simply share a home with them.

I’ve lived on my own before. I moved away for a job and rented my own place, but when that job ended, I came back home. Since then, I’ve found a stable job that’s going well, and I’ve used the opportunity to save money and build financial security. Living at home allows me to save while still enjoying hobbies and interests like movies, salsa dancing, technology, and video games.

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The 80% Rule: A Japanese Approach to Eating Less

The United States and Japan are both wealthy, modern countries with easy access to food. Yet their obesity rates couldn’t be more different.

In America, roughly 40% of adults are considered obese. In Japan, the figure is typically around 4% to 5%.

No single habit explains that gap. Japan’s lower obesity rate is influenced by everything from smaller portion sizes and walkable cities to different food traditions and cultural attitudes toward eating.

But one Japanese practice stands out for its simplicity.

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30 World Cup Visitors Reveal the Things About America That Surprised Them – Ned Hardy

This is great because it strips a multitool down to the essentials—a high-quality knife, pliers, bit driver, and bottle opener—in a lightweight package you’ll actually carry every day instead of leaving in a drawer. – Amazon

U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz – NPR

How Millions of Digital Home Devices Are Secretly Powering Cyberattacks – WSJ

White House’s export limits on Anthropic linked to concerns about Chinese access – Semafor

This ‘Genius’ Method for Reheating Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Will Change the Way You Eat Them Forever – Allrecipes

Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu – AP News

26 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

This watch turns exercise into a game by giving you personalized workouts, training readiness scores, and detailed progress metrics that make you want to keep improving. – Amazon

The Night the Knicks Finally Exhaled – The Ringer

I Raised 3 Teens. Here Are My Best Pieces Of Advice. – Scary Mommy

The Pain of Caring for a Parent Who Abused You – NYTimes

A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune – ProPublica

Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord in Brazil – BBC News

The Millions of Songs Mashed Into AI-Generated Music – Archive.ph