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Why the IRS Doesn’t Call You (And How to Spot a Scam) – Shield and Fortify

A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

These are the only boxer briefs I wear. I haven’t had to replace a single one since I bought them a few years ago. Super durable! You might be able to find some deals elsewhere but these are totally worth it! – Amazon

Radiohead Announce First Tour in 7 Years – Pitchfork

Americans Lose Faith That Hard Work Leads to Economic Gains – WSJ

Fast food used to be a cheap meal option. Why has that changed? – USA Today

These scientists found Alzheimer’s in their genes. Here’s what they did next – NPR

Are You Financially Ready to Have a Baby? – Romper

Whatever Happened to Nicolette Scorsese from ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’? – Ned Hardy

An indispensable tool for anyone who uses charcoal. Simple, fast and reliable way to get fire started. Anybody who has ever used one will not go back to lighter fluid – Amazon

7 trips for 7 types of travelers – Lonely Planet

19 Of The Most Infamous ‘Plot Holes’ That The Movies Actually Explained, But The Audience Didn’t Notice – Bored Panda

How People Really Dressed in the 2000s: A Photographic Flashback – Rare Historical Photos

Do Actors Get Better With Age? A Statistical Analysis – StatSignificant

The Loophole Turning Stablecoins Into a Trillion-Dollar Fight – Archive.ph

Mapped: When Each Country Will Reach Its Population Peak – Visual Capitalist

To Be A Successful Landlord, Setting Expectations Is A Must – Financial Samurai

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A Look At The Past. At The Way Things Used To Be – Ned Hardy

This has been my keyboard for the last 5 years and I have absolutely no complaints about it. Does its job and does it well! – Amazon

My Family Went Off Ultra-Processed Foods for a Month. The Results Surprised Us. – WSJ

Targeting Iran’s Leaders, Israel Found a Weak Link: Their Bodyguards – NYT

Outbreaks of rabies seem to be rising across the U.S., CDC surveillance shows – NBC News

See the whole Universe at once in this unique logarithmic view – Big Think

30 Relatable Memes That Hit A Little Too Close To Home – Ned Hardy

This is the mouse that I have been using for the last couple years and much like the keyboard, it does its job and does it well – Amazon

Is this the secret to understanding US foreign policy? How a powerful doctrine from 1823 reshaped America – HistoryExtra

The Best Under‑10‑Minute Movie Performances of the 21st Century – The Ringer

Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution? – Archive.ph

The 31 most mind-blowing film twists of all time, explained – The Independent

The Thin Line Between Love and Hate: Lindsey and Stevie in Their Own Words – Rolling Stone

CEO apologizes for snatching tennis star’s hat from boy at U.S. Open: “Poor judgment and hurtful actions” – CBS News

Here Are the 10 Biggest U.S. Lottery Jackpots Ever – NYT

Man found dead in suspected homicide at Burning Man – NBC News

10 Of The Strangest Deaths That Occurred During Movie Productions – Linkiest

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5 Historical Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

These headphones are an outstanding value for the price. Very strong mids and highs, and the bass is way better than it should be – Amazon

The Gold Digger Was an Archvillain. Now She’s an Aspiration. – NYT

Meta’s Already Bleeding AI Talent Two Months Into Hiring Spree – Gizmodo

Looted by Nazis, a 17th-Century Painting Resurfaces. But Not for Long. – NYT

The 10 Most Heartwarming Moments in Pixar Films – Listverse

The Forgotten Drink That Caffeinated North America for Centuries – Atlas Obscura

27 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

A lot of travelers sing the praises of this travel pillow that bucks the traditional travel pillow design and works quite well – Amazon

Skill Stacking: A Practical Strategy To Achieve Career Success – Darius Foroux

82 Words That Don’t Exist In English But That Are Used In Other Languages – Linkiest

‘It’s not what it used to be.’ Woman who makes $95k per year breaks down her take-home pay – Upworthy

Exclusive: Meta created flirty chatbots of Taylor Swift, other celebrities without permission – Reuters

How Does Gen Z Travel So Much? Payment Plans – Thrillist

Do Aphrodisiacs Really Work? I Tried 10 for the Sake of Sexy Science – Saveur

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Will Smith’s Tour Video Used AI to Generate Adoring Audience Members and the Result Is… Bleak – Futurism

27 Photos That’ll Hit You Right in the Childhood – Ned Hardy

A Sleep Mask is a game changer for getting a good nights rest, you don’t realize how much light messes with your sleep until you finally block it completely out – Amazon

These AI-Skilled 20-Somethings Are Making Hundreds of Thousands a Year – WSJ

AI robot dolls charm their way into nursing the elderly – Rest of World

U.S. economy expanded 3.3% in Q2, with growth even stronger than initially thought – CNBC

Let’s Take a Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy

Get yourself a tongue cleaner. Once you start seeing all the junk you scrape off, you’ll wonder how you ever walked around with that in your mouth – Amazon

How the Richest People in America Avoid Paying Taxes – The Atlantic

How Elon Musk’s billionaire Doge lieutenant took over the US’s biggest MDMA company – The Guardian

9 Riddles That Seem Easy—Until You Try Them – Linkiest

Haunting Photos of Rosemary Kennedy Before and After the Lobotomy That Stole Her Future – Rare Historical Photos

Ranked: The Best and Worst Countries for Taxes – Visual Capitalist

10 of the Most Common Beginner DIY Mistakes to Avoid – Lifehacker

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Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

This is worth it just for the sleep tracking alone, since seeing my bedtime habits laid out in cold, hard data pushed me to make changes that helped me sleep deeper and wake up sharper. – Amazon

The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century – The Ringer

She’s 7 Years Old. Her Parents Are Saving to Support Her When She’s 30. – WSJ

What wealthy parents need to know about giving real estate to their kids – NBC News

I Tested 6 Ways to Cook Corn on the Cob — and the Winning Method Was Clear – Food & Wine

Is It More Important to Run Faster or Run Longer? – Outside Online

The 25 Most Iconic Book Covers in History – Lit Hub

A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

If you love Korean Food, this book is such a valuable resource, everything we cooked from it so far has beeo so delicious! – Amazon

Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game’s 7th biggest, after no winners of $750 million grand prize – CBS News

The Secret to Being Witty, Revealed – Quartz

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad – Afar

Conflict is healthy and normal. We asked experts how to approach it better – The Guardian

What Would Happen If Everyone Truly Believed Everything Is One? – Archive.ph

ICE Has Fined Immigrants $6 Billion. Now It’s Coming to Collect. – WSJ

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5 Historical Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

This portable tire inflator is solid, reliable, and way better than the cheap ones that tend to overheat or break after a few uses – Amazon

What happens if you drink from a plastic water bottle left in a hot car – Archive.ph

I’m a salary negotiator. Here are 6 things I’d never do — and one tip I always follow to get more money. – Business Insider

The 95-year-old POW who wants to return to North Korea to die – BBC

Try this when your doctor says ‘yes’ to a preventive test but insurance says ‘no’ – NPR

California denies Erik Menendez parole as DA slams self-defense claims; brother Lyle faces separate hearing – Fox News

2025 NFL season: Ranking all 32 teams by watchability – ESPN

Trump says the US is taking a 10 percent stake in Intel – The Verge

28 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

A hanging travel toiletry bag is one of my new favorite travel items. You can carry a lot more stuff and the organization is so much better and easier to acess everything! – Amazon

The AI Report That’s Spooking Wall Street – Gizmodo

SpaceX has built the machine to build the machine. But what about the machine? – Ars Technica

From Anne Hathaway to Drake, Hollywood’s Top Sports Team Owners – Hollywood Reporter

Seven Pro Wrestlers that Died too young – Linkiest

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The 25 Greatest Sports Movies of All Time, Ranked – Hollywood Reporter

8 Simple Tricks That Quietly Make Life a Whole Lot Easier – Ned Hardy

One of the best guides for fixing your ailments and correcting poor posture and mechanics before you severely injure yourself. If you’re any bit serious about your over all general fitness I recommend it – Amazon

How churches use data and AI as engines of surveillance – Archive.ph

‘It’s like being in Greece’: The US neighbourhood where cars are banned – BBC

A Freediver Held His Breath For Almost Half an Hour—and Obliterated a World Record – Popular Mechanics

Nobody Has Been Able to Solve the CIA’s Famous ‘Kryptos’ Sculpture. Soon, the Solution Will Be Sold to the Highest Bidder – Smithsonian Magazine

Military Preparing Attacks on Mexican Cartels – Ken Klippenstein

What the ‘Trashy Parenting’ TikTok Trend Reveals About the State of Parenting Today – SheKnows

Computer Science, a popular college major, has one of the highest unemployment rates – Newsweek

A Few Questions From History, Answered – Ned Hardy

For all the runners ou there, This is a good belt that is very cheap and doesn’t bounce at all on long runs. Can hold gels, phone, keys, and chapstick. – Amazon

Woman Stunned After Stranger Refused to Watch Her Bag at Airport. An Expert Weighs In – Linkiest

Here’s how much money it takes to be Bay Area ‘rich’ — and how your income stacks up – Archive.ph

Powerball jackpot reaches $700 million ahead of Saturday drawing – ABC News

How To Eliminate That Intense Financial FOMO You’re Feeling – Financial Samurai

Menendez brothers face parole board as Gov. Newsom weighs release of killers – Fox News

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Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

I don’t often sing the praise for a spatula, but this one is amazing! – Amazon

People in the happiest relationships talk about 5 things every day—that most neglect – CNBC

Chris Martin addresses couple from Coldplay concert Jumbotron scandal – USA Today

Ranking Every NFL Offense for 2025 – The Ringer

Running and the Science of Mental Toughness – MIT Press Reader

Ars Technica System Guide: Five sample PC builds, from $500 to $5,000 – Ars Technica

26 Photos That’ll Hit You Right in the Childhood – Ned Hardy

This is the gold standard for stainless steel fry pans and is worth every penny – Amazon

More Kids Are Turning to AI Companions—And It’s Raising Red Flags – Parents

The Most Infuriating Reasons Actors Lost Out On Movie Roles – Linkiest

You don’t need perfect features to be physically beautiful – Psyche

12 Phrases People With Low Self-Esteem Use In Everyday Conversation – Ruin My Week

5 ways old-school parents decompressed before cell phones and Netflix – Upworthy

Retirement Savings: Reaching the ‘Magic Number’ – Visual Capitalist

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A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

This is my new favorite protein powder. It’s super easy to drink and has no artificial crap in it and it has a good amount of protein per scoop – Amazon

New Evidence That Long, Slow Distance Is the Key to Endurance Success – Outside Online

Ford Transit SuperVan Crushes Corvette ZR1X’s Nürburgring Time – Autoblog

China’s Getting Ready to Land Astronauts on the Moon While NASA Flails Helplessly – Futurism

Chris Hemsworth made ‘one lifestyle change’ amid Alzheimer’s diagnosis — and it’s one we all need to commit to – Upworthy

Ticket reseller sued for illegally buying over 2,000 Taylor Swift tickets – The Verge

What’s the Difference Between Transcendental Meditation and Mindfulness? A Teacher Explains – Mindful

15 Crappy Movie Details That Prove Hollywood Doesn’t Care – Ned Hardy

Get yourself this electric toothbrush that feels like a dentist cleaning every morning – Amazon

These photos follow the journey of an average young man into a skilled and disciplined soldier, 1942 – Rare Historical Photos

The Founders of This New Development Say You Must Be White to Live There – NYT

A new movement of women is in love with an AI-generated man – The Times

Are Marathons and Extreme Running Linked to Colon Cancer? – NYT

Passenger Sobs at Airport After Learning ChatGPT Gave Her Bad Travel Advice – Fodor’s

How Your Brain’s Nightly Cleanse Keeps It Healthy – Archive.ph

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Nearly four decades after they played in the NFL, the 1988 New Orleans Saints still cherish their bond while confronting the cruel toll exacted by the toughest game – ESPN

The Japanese WW2 Soldier Who Didn’t Surrender Until 1974 – Ned Hardy

The best pocket knife you can get for under $19. There is no springs or scales to worry about. The steel and locking mechanism is great, plus they don’t scare the stupid people as much – Amazon

What It’s Really Like to Support a Big Family on a Modest Income in America – WSJ

Poopy diapers, private jets: The real lives of elite Silicon Valley nannies – SF Standard

Fewer young people are meeting these 5 milestones typically associated with adulthood – CBS

OnlyFans star Lil Tay, 18, slams women over 25 who work 9 to 5: ‘You are a failure’ – Page Six

24 People Reveal the One Joke They Always Tell – Ned Hardy

If you like your eggs hard boiled, this thing just does it perfect. No guessing on when to start the clock with boiling them in water, and in 15 minutes you get half a dozen eggs perfectly hard boiled. They peel super easy too – Amazon

I’m a real estate agent who thought I was too smart to fall for a scam. Then I almost sold a $200,000 lot to a fraudster – Business Insider

A 16-Million-Year-Old Tree Tells a Deep Story of the Passage of Time – Smithsonian

Four Things You Absolutely Must Do in Your Salary Negotiation – Fast Co

The Most Expensive Houses In The World In 2025 – The Richest

How to thrive as a highly sensitive person – Psyche

Visualized: Every Country’s Richest Billionaire in 2025 – Visual Capitalist