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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.
Advice Column

“Am I wrong for handing my friend a bill for her stay at my apartment”

After high school, I moved to a new city for college and found a nice apartment where I’ve been living ever since. About four months ago, a friend in my program asked if she could stay with me four days a week to avoid the long commute from her home. I agreed.

At first, it was fine. She doesn’t help with groceries (except buying yogurt for herself), doesn’t chip in for utilities, and doesn’t do chores—but she’s not messy, so I let it go.

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“Im 5’4 and I have no hope of getting taller”

(17m) Im 5’4 and I have no hope of getting taller, i found out my growth plates have closed so I’ll be stuck at this height forever. I got an x-ray earlier and I almost started crying in the car on our way home.

It’s clearly important, all the videos I see about how being tall is so desirable and the comments with women saying they deserve tall boyfriends with thousands of likes.

It’s depressing to think my worth as a person and a man depends on something out of my control.

I’ve been researching leg lengthening surgery but it is very expensive and the recovery seems brutal.

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A Damn Interesting Collection Of Historical Facts – Ned Hardy

A pressure washer is useful for general cleaning because it uses high-pressure water to quickly remove dirt, grime, mold, and debris from surfaces like driveways, patios, siding, and cars with far less effort than a regular hose – Amazon

5 ways to resist the urge to keep looking at your phone – NPR

What Entertainment Might Look Like in 20 Years – WSJ

Cuba’s national electric grid collapses, leaving millions without power – CBS News

Mojtaba Khamenei escaped death by seconds, leaked audio reveals – The Telegraph

The Peptide Boom Is Getting Out of Hand – Archive.ph

25 Memes About American Healthcare That Are Funny Until You Remember They’re True – Ned Hardy

And with the purchase of a power washer, get yourself a foam cannon to blanket your car in thick soap that loosens dirt and grit before you touch the paint, helping prevent scratches and swirl marks during washing. – Amazon

Peter Thiel lectures about antichrist in Rome – Archive.is

2026 Oscars Red Carpet: Best Fashion and Looks – Variety

The people who seem to build friendships effortlessly aren’t always the most outgoing—they’re the ones quietly doing these 11 things most of us never think about – Bolde

Breaking Down the $417 Billion Sports Industry – Visual Capitalist

Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams – Wired

20 Pictures That Will Make You Nostalgic For the Eighties – Linkiest

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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

How To Drink More Water: Get a dedicated insulated water bottle and keep it with you throughout the day—it keeps your water cold and makes it easy to sip regularly without even thinking about it. – Amazon

Mapping 100,000 moments of human happiness. – Pudding

A selection of some of our top photography from around the world this week. – Reuters

Love in the Time of A.I. Companions – Archive.ph

A pro wrestler left the ring mid-match to stop security from manhandling a boy with Down syndrome – Upworthy

Live Nation director boasted of gouging ticket buyers, “robbing them blind” – Ars Technica

From Flock to ICE, Here’s a Breakdown of How You’re Being Watched – Archive.ph

25 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

Must Read Financial Book: This book explains why financial success is less about intelligence and more about behavior—showing how the way you think about risk, patience, and spending ultimately shapes your financial life. – Amazon

Benjamin Franklin Was One of Many Early Americans Who Spread Genocidal Propaganda About Indigenous Nations – Lit Hub

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations – AP News

What Does Extreme Wealth Do to the Brain? – Archive.ph

The Long, Painful History of Paul Thomas Anderson Getting Snubbed at the Oscars – The Ringer

Peptide injections: the celebs’ new favourite longevity jab – The Times

Advice Column

“My wife cheated on me with my brother”

I have been married to my wife for about two years. We have known each other for around seven years and have been together for five. Our marriage has mostly been happy, with the normal ups and downs that come with any relationship.

My brother lives across the country for work and was recently coming back home for a family celebration that happened to fall around my birthday.

A couple of weeks before his visit, something started to feel off with my wife. She had been on a work trip and told me she happened to meet up with my brother while she was there. She said they grabbed lunch and caught up. At the time I did not think anything of it.

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“Together 10 years. Do I throw it all away?”

I’m at the point where I honestly don’t know what to do. I’ve been with my husband for over a decade, and we’ve been married for several years. Together we’ve built a life — a home, a dog, and a young child.

A couple of years ago, when our baby was still an infant, I found out that my husband had been exchanging explicit photos with someone else for several months. It was never physical, but it still hurt deeply. It made me feel unattractive and like I wasn’t enough. At the time I was a brand-new mom trying to navigate parenthood and all the exhaustion and changes that come with it.

I never fully forgave him for it, but we tried to work through things. Like any couple we’ve had disagreements, but overall things seemed fairly stable.

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“My boyfriend keeps telling me I’m at high risk of diabetes.”

I’m a 25-year-old woman. I’m 5’9”, about 148 pounds, with a BMI around 21. I work out five days a week—usually a mix of cardio, abs, and weight training. I try to eat pretty healthy most of the time. My typical meals are things like salmon, tuna, chicken, eggs, and vegetables. I also work part-time as a waitress, so I’m on my feet a lot during my shifts. I do love chocolate, but not in a crazy way—I have some here and there and know when to stop.

My boyfriend (25M) is also very fit—honestly even fitter than I am—but I guess that’s pretty common.

We’ve been together for about three and a half years. Throughout that time, he’s had this weird habit of telling me that I’m going to end up with type 2 diabetes. He started saying this years ago, and it’s always confused me because I’m active, eat fairly well, and have a pretty slim build.

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The 30 Best Oscar-Winning Performances of All Time – Indiewire

A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

This Small Travel Gadget Could Save Your Life — And It’s Under $50. – Amazon

Coding After Coders: The End of Computer Programming as We Know It – NYTimes

Is $1.26 million enough for retirement? Here’s how to know your number – USA Today

Why One Battle After Another should win Best Picture – The Independent

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it – AP News

Attention Dog Owners! This is a lifesaver with your shoulder and it certainly throws the ball a lot farther than you ever could – Amazon

Lets Take a Stroll Through the Art Museum – Ned Hardy

From GLP-1s to anti-aging cocktails, peptides are being widely marketed as wellness boosters. Here’s what experts say you should know before you buy in. – Gizmodo

Vintage Photobooth Portraits Capture Intimate Moments Between 1950s Couples – Rare Historical Photos

How Pokémon Go is giving delivery robots an inch-perfect view of the world – Technology Review

Google Maps gets its biggest navigation redesign in a decade, plus more AI – Ars Technica

10 Iconic Masterpieces Attacked by Pure Pettiness – Listverse

Feeling Tired? Here Are 7 Things We Get Wrong About What Gives Us Energy – Scott H Young