Theodore Lee

“Just realized my boyfriend I’ve been dating for 2 years might be a flat-earther”

January 13, 2026

I don’t even know how to start this. I’m pretty shocked at the conversation I just had. My boyfriend has been sending me reels showing a theory where the earth is encapsulated in an ice wall and is a tiny part of a greater earth and land we don’t have access to.

He also informed me that the earth does not rotate and the sun is actually revolving around us. I’ve know him for 2 years and he sometimes has brought up conspiracies but not anything like this. I have a science degree and tried to explain to him gravitional pulls but he said that’s what “they” want us to believe.

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“Wife is 37 weeks and I’m exhausted”

January 13, 2026

My wife is currently 37w4d pregnant with our first child and she’s already had enough and just waiting for the birth.

She’s on medical school and I know that I can’t begin to understand what she’s going through, having to attend lectures and walk around all day on the hospital, but it doesn’t stop me from feeling exhausted myself.

I feel like I’m doing 95% of the chores. Basically everything but laundry. Take the dog out for a walk on the morning, work full time job, comeback and take the dog out again, make dinner, clean up after, go to appointments, help her with bedtime routine and almond oil, prepare food for the week, etc. I feel like the only time I have for myself is after 10pm when she goes to sleep.

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Poll of the Day

January 13, 2026

How much do you personally pay each month for health insurance (just your share — not what your employer pays)?

Linkage

January 12, 2026

A Few Photos And Videos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy

How a Simple Text Message Triggered a $1 Million Scam – Shield and Fortify

The device you never knew you needed! An earwax removal kit that has a camera! – Amazon

Russia’s Fearsome Arsenal Fizzled in Venezuela. Here’s Why. – NYTimes

China’s Fusion Reactor Reached an ‘Unbreakable’ Limit—and Broke Right Through It – Popular Mechanics

Meta closes 550,000 accounts to comply with Australia’s kids social media ban – Engadget

Metaverse: Zuckerberg quits his virtual obsession – The Week

Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds – NPR

Apple picks Google’s Gemini AI for its big Siri upgrade – The Verge

The magical 1982 Genesis reunion with Peter Gabriel was actually to save him from crushing debt – Upworthy

27 Work Memes That Perfectly Capture Modern Burnout – Ned Hardy

A monitor arm is one of those small upgrades that instantly makes your desk feel bigger, cleaner, and more comfortable because you can float the screen exactly where your eyes want it instead of being stuck with whatever height the stand gives you. – Amazon

How pilots avoid thunderstorms—and what happens when they can’t – Popular Science

5 Dark Marvel Comics Storylines Too Disturbing For The MCU – Looper

10 of the Oldest Inventions in Existence – Linkiest

8 Subtle Signs Someone Has Never Felt Truly Loved – Ruin My Week

The Dumping Grounds

January 12, 2026

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Confessions of an Iranian Citizen

January 12, 2026

Living in Iran today feels less like living in a country and more like surviving inside a pressure chamber that is slowly losing oxygen.

The most crushing weight isn’t political slogans or street clashes. It’s the daily arithmetic of survival. Food, housing, water, movement, speech, education, love, faith. All of it is rationed, monitored, shrinking, or vanishing at once.

People aren’t just tired. They’re running out of future.

What on Earth Is Going On in Iran Right Now?

January 12, 2026

Iran is currently in the grip of its most significant and volatile uprising since the 1979 revolution. What began in late December 2025 as localized frustration over soaring prices has rapidly mutated into a violent, nationwide movement explicitly calling for the end of the Islamic Republic.

Unlike previous waves of unrest, which were often driven by specific social issues or concentrated among the urban middle class, today’s protests are a “revolution of the hungry.” The current crisis is characterized by a lethal government crackdown, a near-total information blackout, and a convergence of economic collapse and political fury that has brought an unprecedented cross-section of Iranian society onto the streets.

“The 9-5 is Modern Slavery”

January 12, 2026

People like to think slavery is a thing of the past, something that ended long ago. But if you take a closer look at the modern workforce, you’ll see that it never really went away—it just changed form. Today, people aren’t chained up and forced to work under threat of a whip. Instead, they’re trapped by low wages, rising costs of living, and the constant fear of losing everything if they stop working. The 9-5 job isn’t freedom—it’s a slow, quiet kind of slavery, disguised as opportunity.

“Girl at the gym rejected me but im still confused “

January 12, 2026

I (25m) met a girl (22f) at the gym, had a brief awkward conversation, and asked for her number, but she politely declined. A month later, we talked again, and the conversation was much better. She seemed interested, even complimenting me quite a bit. I gave her my number, but she never reached out.

Recently, I saw her again, and she waved, but I just smiled and continued my workout. I sensed she wanted me to approach, but I’m not interested in chasing someone who isn’t making an effort.

How should I handle this? Should I distance myself politely or wait for her to make a clearer move or try to spark up another conversation?

Linkage

January 9, 2026

I received a “friendly” DM on Nextdoor that turned out to be a global crypto scam. See the exact script and fake job posts targeting your neighborhood right now. – Shield and Fortify

5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

If you want to improve your health, I recommend an Apple Watch, it tracks your sleep, your fitness and alerts you to potential irregularities in your heart rate or health data before they become serious issues – Amazon

10 Hacks Every Kindle User Should Know – Lifehacker

Inside the quietest home in the world — which a Turkish architect built for himself out of medical need – NY Post

The Bullet Bra Craze in Photos: When Pointed Style Ruled Women’s Fashion – Rare Historical Photos

Stranger Things star is number one as show’s songs shoot up chart – BBC News

2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule – GameSpot

30 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

This effortlessly turns hard cheese into fluffy snow and zests citrus perfectly, but it’s also a total game-changer for shaving chocolate over desserts, grating fresh nutmeg, or turning fibrous ginger and garlic into a smooth paste that melts right into your food. – Amazon

7 Movie Twists That Are Completely Misunderstood – Collider

China’s fentanyl crackdown led to a stunning drop in U.S. overdoses, research says – Archive.ph

12 things brides do that drives wedding guests crazy – Linkiest

Pattie Boyd reveals ‘love triangle’ letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton – BBC News

California completely drought-free for 1st time in 25 years after winter storms – ABC7

The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far – Rolling Stone

GameStop starts 2026 by closing hundreds of stores as CEO gambles on $35B payday – Polygon