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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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A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

These are 10x better than your average dish sponge. – Amazon

SpaceX’s monster IPO is unlike anything we’ve seen – Axios

Next for LeBron? NBA insiders on Lakers, Cavs, free agency options – ESPN

Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World – NYTimes

Trump Tells Aides He’s Willing to End War Without Reopening Hormuz – WSJ

You can finally change the goofy Gmail address you chose years ago – Ars Technica

28 OCD Memes That Explain My Brain Better Than I Can – Ned Hardy

Expecting parents, you need to read this book because it gives you practical, sanity-saving strategies to help your baby sleep better—and finally get some rest yourself. – Amazon

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? – TechCrunch

Deepfake scammer getting exposed by the 3-finger test – Reddit

There’s a startling new plastic surgery trend. It’s called ‘rib remodeling.’ – USA Today

The Most Lavish Dowries In History – Linkiest

Five Steps to Help Kids Transform Anger Into a Force for Good – Greater Good

‘You Can’t Defeat the Robots!’: Baseball’s AI Strike Zone Is Must-Watch Television – 404 Media

Advice Column

“I found out my daughter isn’t mine”

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About a month ago, an old friend of my fiancée came to me and said my one year old daughter might not be mine. She told me that when my fiancée first found out she was pregnant, she admitted there was a chance the baby belonged to another man she had been sleeping with at the time.

This completely contradicted everything I thought I knew about my fiancée. I’ve known her for five years and believed she was faithful, honest, and loving. But the doubt stuck with me, so I got a paternity test. The results came back, and I am not the father.

Read the rest: “I found out my daughter isn’t mine”
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“I’m sleeping with a married woman”

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I’m 22 and I’ve been sleeping with a 50 year old married woman, and I can’t seem to stop. I know it’s wrong, but I’ve never experienced anything like this before. She’s been married longer than I’ve been alive. I started pursuing her when I was 18, and this year it finally happened.

At the same time, I’m talking to a woman my age who is honestly amazing. She’s everything I could want. I’ve always been a bit rough around the edges and hard to love, but she accepts me.

Read the rest: “I’m sleeping with a married woman”
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“I came home to my girlfriend with 3 random guys that I dont know, who spent night at our place”

A few days ago, I had a job event where I had to go alone and spend the night away. My girlfriend mentioned she might have a girls’ night while I was gone but wasn’t too sure yet.

Anyway, the next day after my event, I texted her that I was driving home. She didn’t respond because her phone was dead and she was still sleeping.

When I was almost home, she called me and asked where I was. After telling her I was almost home, she informed me that there were three guys I had never met or heard of at our place and that I should come in and meet them.

Read the rest: “I came home to my girlfriend with 3 random guys that I dont know, who spent night at our place”
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How the US could try to seize Iran’s Kharg Island – Archive.ph

5 Things I Learned That I Can’t Stop Thinking About – Ned Hardy

If you grill or cook meat at all, this is one of those “set it and forget it” upgrades that takes all the guesswork out and nails perfect doneness every time. – Amazon

NASA is just days away from historic Artemis II moon launch – NPR

Don’t fall for these common tax scams in 2026, IRS warns – USA Today

Are multiverses real? An astrophysicist explains why it depends on how you define ‘real’ – The Conversation

How GLP-1s Are Quietly Reshaping Gym Culture – Self

Why Concerts Keep Getting More Expensive – WSJ

Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy

If you are vertically challenged, this thing is such a life saver to have around the house – Amazon

10 Hacks Every ChatGPT User Should Know – Lifehacker

How to Get Less Spam With Apple’s Hide My Email Feature – CNET

Your Wimpy Workouts Aren’t Cutting It, Scientists Say – Gizmodo

How do I know my money is safe with my financial adviser — and not a Ponzi scheme? – MarketWatch

Ranked: The Highest-Grossing Films in History – Visual Capitalist

Dumping Grounds

The Dumping Grounds

 

Women reject $26 million offer to sell farmland for AI data center

A portal to hell at an aluminum plant that swallowed up the entire shop in a matter of seconds.

What Cars Would I Buy If I Wasn’t a Car Enthusiast?

Homeowner Shoots at Armed Suspects During House Invasion

Advice Column

“My best friend won’t grow up and it’s breaking our friendship”

I’m struggling with what to do about a longtime friend.

We’ve known each other since we were kids, and he used to be one of the closest people in my life. But over time, things have changed. I’ve grown up, gotten married, and built a more stable life, while he hasn’t really moved forward. He still lives at home, drinks heavily, uses drugs, and seems stuck in the same cycle.

We drifted apart for about eight months, partly because I chose to create distance. Every time we talked, I felt drained. The conversations lacked depth and often revolved around his habits. It felt like I was putting in energy without getting anything meaningful back.

Read the rest: “My best friend won’t grow up and it’s breaking our friendship”
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“I’m not attending my daughter’s wedding”

I am a 40 year old woman and I have decided not to attend my daughter’s wedding.

I already have plans at my church that were scheduled months in advance. I take my commitments seriously and I do not cancel unless I am physically ill. My daughter and my dad planned this wedding quickly because they do not approve of her living situation. They knew I had these plans but scheduled it anyway. My dad suggested I move my church plans to the next day, but I prefer my church. I was also not included in any of the wedding planning, even though I am her mother.

Read the rest: “I’m not attending my daughter’s wedding”
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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

I’ve bought several of these mattress so far and they have been super comfortable and I honestly like them better than a Tempurpedic, but a fraction of the price – Amazon

The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish – ProPublica

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish excerpts online – CBS News

Here’s How Much Donald Trump Is Worth – Forbes

Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out – NPR

Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and CBP, in bid to end extreme airport delays – NBC News

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

Once you switch to this garden hose, you’ll never go back—because it’s lightweight, doesn’t kink, and expands when you need it then shrinks for easy storage, making watering way less of a hassle. – Amazon

The Shocking Speed of China’s Scientific Rise – The Atlantic

Inside the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Era of AI in Music – Rolling Stone

The 10 Weirdest Looking Creatures in the Ocean – Linkiest

Trump’s signature to appear on paper currency in a first for a sitting president – NBC News

AI Generated Singer — Not a Real Person — “Eddie Dalton” Hits Number 1 on iTunes with Two More Hits in the Top 10 – Showbiz411

Cameras have quietly appeared in thousands of US cities – PopSci