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You Should Delete Your 23andMe Data Right Now – Life Hacker

29 Memes That Are Basically Facts at This Point – Ned Hardy

These bag sealers are where it’s at! They “seal” bags way better than any other clips and are very nearly 100% air tight – Amazon

UFC legend Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2022 shooting – ESPN

A Nintendo game trend that looks like it will continue on Switch 2 – Polygon

Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever – Afar

‘Record’ payout for world’s longest-serving death row inmate – BBC

A Drop Returning to the Ocean: On the Quiet Grace of Death – Ned Hardy

A Vitamix is totally worth it—it just works insanely well and lasts forever. I’ve had mine for years and its still works like new – Amazon

The Secret to a Meaningful Life is Simpler Than You Think – Quartz

In Warning Sign for Hollywood, Younger Consumers Are Choosing Creator Content Over Premium TV and Movies – Hollywood Reporter

The 10 Most Notorious Criminals in American History – Linkiest

The Best Indie Rock Albums Of The 21st Century, Ranked – Uproxx

Skin bleaching is terribly popular — and takes a terrible toll – NPR

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies – DNYUZ

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Scammers Are Cloning Car Dealerships—and It’s Costing People Everything – Shield and Fortify

A Few Answers To Questions You Always Wondered About – Ned Hardy

This clever, budget-friendly organizer attaches to the side of your fridge, giving you easy access to spices, oils, paper towels, pot holders, and more—all within arm’s reach – Amazon

The Quantum Apocalypse Is Coming. Be Very Afraid – Wired

How Prevalent Are Dyes in Foods? We Crunched the Numbers – WSJ

Using Drones for Peeping, Burglaries on Rise: “It’s Gotten Dramatically Worse” – Hollywood Reporter

The Marriage Decision: Everything Forever or Nothing Ever Again – Wait But Why

25 Dog Memes That Are Too Relatable for Any Dog Owner – Ned Hardy

This is a compact, no-electricity water purifier that removes nearly all viruses, bacteria, and contaminants, making it an essential tool for natural disaster preparedness – Amazon

The 25 Best First Lines From Novels – Linkiest

23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down – The Verge

Classic Toys of the 1970s in Photos: Childhood Favorites Everyone Wanted – Rare Historical Photos

Your iPhone is probably a satellite phone. Here’s how it could save your life – VOX

35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget – Becoming Minimalist

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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

I was foolish once and thought every nail clipper was the same. Boy was I wrong when I clipped my nails with these for the first time. Night and day difference! – Amazon

Size matters when the size knows how to fight – Reddit

He built an empire of men addicted to watching him lose enormous sums of money in Vegas – Slate

Why do we become obsessed with our partners’ exes? – Mashable

A Dozen Questions About Bill Belichick’s Relationship With Jordon Hudson – The Ringer

What Doctors Really Think of Sleepmaxxing – TIME

How To Clear Out Your Zombie Apps and Online Accounts – Wired

A Comprehensive Guide to the New Science of Treating Lower Back Pain – VOX

32 Couples Who’ve Aged Together—and Stayed in Love Every Step of the Way – Ned Hardy

For $40 you can pick up a useful folding knife that will perform like a $150 Benchmade – Amazon

Why You Should Never Make a Major Purchase on Your Phone – Life Hacker

If you’re not enjoying your life, then something’s wrong – Brent Huras

Why Restaurants Are So Expensive Now, According to Chefs and Restaurant Owners – Eater

The Seven Most Dangerous Cult Leaders of the last 100 years – Linkiest

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22 Family Adventures For The Bold – Fatherly

27 Times Car Owners Left Mechanics Completely Speechless – Ned Hardy

If you want to be a more likable person who people are naturally drawn to, read this book – Amazon

Doctors Told Him He Was Going to Die. Then A.I. Saved His Life – NY Times

The Buzzing Nostalgia and Furious Competition of Electric Football Tournaments – Mel Magazine

NBA’s Boston Celtics sold for $6.1bn to private equity investor – Financial Times

Netflix Orders Competition Series Inspired By ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ – The Hollywood Reporter

Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row – Make It

20 Wildest Weapons in Video Games – How To Geek

33 Designers Who Clearly Had One Job… And Failed – Ned Hardy

This forms a flexible, waterproof, and breathable barrier that protects wounds, promotes faster healing, and stays in place better than traditional bandages – Amazon

Nine Ways to Build Financial Intimacy in Your Relationship – Life Hacker

Why you should stop saying “I think” if you want to sound confident while speaking – Upworthy

Americans’ increasing antisocial habits, explained in one chart – VOX

What we can learn from watching reality stars apologize – The Pudding

The Highest-Paid Actors Of 2024 – The Richest

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The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time – Rolling Stone

15 Wholesome Facts About Dogs That Will Show You Why They Are Man’s Best Friend – Ned Hardy

15 Red Flags To Look Out For When Buying on Facebook Marketplace – Shield and Fortify

I used to think this was just a gimmicky smiley-faced sponge. But after trying it, I was genuinely impressed—it’s hands down the best sponge I’ve ever used – Amazon

Never Seek Or Accept A Counteroffer At Work. The Result Could Be Ugly – Business Insider

How To Confront A Friend About Worrisome Behavior – Fatherly

The 21 Most Important Questions Of Your Life – Darius Foroux

The Stories Behind 10 Legendary Paintings – Ned Hardy

If you’re looking for a beautifully designed kettle that’s smooth to pour, heats up fast, and offers customizable features like chime settings and a perfect flow rate for pour-overs, this is the one to get – Amazon

The “microwave-safe” label on plastic containers only means they won’t melt or warp, and doesn’t guarantee that chemicals won’t leach into your food when heated – Science Line

The best one-season anime to watch in a weekend – Polygon

7 Fairy Tales That Have Horrible Messages for Children – Linkiest

30 Questions To Ask Kids When They Get Home From School – Romper

18 Things My Now 80-Year-Old Dad Was Right About – Marc and Angel

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A Few Useful Pieces of Advice That Will Make Your Journey Through Life Easier – Ned Hardy

How Romance Scams Start: The Subtle Hooks That Reel You In – Shield and Fortify

If you want to eliminate those nasty blind spots from your car, get these – Amazon

Police release new evidence in timeline of Hackman and his wife’s death – BBC

How a 27-Year-Old Codebreaker Busted the Myth of Bitcoin’s Anonymity – Wired

‘Welcome to Hell’: Five Months in a Venezuelan Prison – NY Times

Meet the Retirees Who Live on Cruise Ships – Traveler

The 50 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time – Pitchfork

24 Memes That Perfectly Capture Life with Tourette’s – Ned Hardy

These magnetic measuring spoons are really fantastic. They nest together for easy storage, feature double-ended designs for versatile scooping, and include colorful measurement markers and a leveler for precision – Amazon

The world’s 5 creepiest abandoned cities – Linkiest

U.S. astronauts finally returning to Earth after 9 months in space – Axios

A cell pulls off one of the ‘Holy Grails’ of biotechnology – NPR

BYD announces charging tech that’s twice as fast as Tesla’s – The Verge

Ranked: 2025’s Best Countries to Live and Work – Visual Capitalist

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AI Scammers Just Pulled Off a $25 Million Heist Using Deepfake Video Calls – Shield and Fortify

5 Answers To Questions You Always Wondered About – Ned Hardy

A portable charger that doesnt require any wires is such a game changer when you are traveling – Amazon

Is “moderate” drinking really that bad for you? – VOX

In world first, man leaves hospital with titanium heart – Popular Science

Is Therapy Really Working for You? Here’s How to Know – NY Times

That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap – here’s how to protect yourself – ZD Net

How to Get Shredded the Right Way – GQ

25 Struggles Only 90’s Kids Will Understand – Ned Hardy

Looking to tidy up your bathroom sink? This organizer is a game-changer—keeping all your essentials neatly in place and within easy reach – Amazon

The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram: Inside a Global Online Hate Network – Pro Publica

20 Women Reflect On Their Creepiest Date With A “Nice Guy” – Demilked

Looking for your next job? Use this AI trick to make a list of potential companies in seconds – Fast Co

100 Best Opening Lines From Children’s Books – Stylist

Solar and wind beat coal in the US for the first time – The Verge

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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

Fraudsters Posing as WWE’s Alexa Bliss Scams Elderly Man Out of $1 Million – Shield and Fortify

This is an essential cooking item that everyone should have. You never have to second guess whether your steak, chicken, pork or fish is fully cooked again – Amazon

Think before you ink: 20 tips for beautiful tattoos you’ll never regret – from the professionals – The Guardian

11 Spouses on What It’s Like to Live With Someone on Ozempic

The Afterlife of the Male Model – Mel Magazine

Why Is Loneliness So Bad for Your Health? – Greater Good

‘Time Affluence’ Is a Different Way to Think About Wealth – Life Hacker

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

Ever cat owner needs this. It holds up to two weeks’ worth of litter. Simply scoop the dirty litter into the Genie’s bag-lined bin, pull a handle to drop the mess into a smell-proof section, and walk away – Amazon

30 Ways to Use AI to Make Life Better and Easier – Art of Manliness

The 7 Mistakes Guaranteed to Destroy Any Relationship – Linkiest

Can you still eat Girl Scout cookies? Here’s what to know about risks to consumers – USA Today

The Facebook tell-all Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t want you to read, briefly explained – VOX

AI Replacing Humans Was Sci-Fi. Now It Can Do 43% of Modern Jobs, Anthropic Finds – Hackernoon

The Average Income Tax by Wealth Bracket in America – Visual Capitalist

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5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change the Way You Think About History And The World – Ned Hardy

Probably the best mop system out there. Sturdy, easy to carry, space-saving, and the wringer actually works well – Amazon

Kennedy tells US food companies to remove artificial dyes – Reuters

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed With Beta Blockers? – Glamour

Why Pigeon Pose Is the Stretch You Need to Loosen Up Those Cranky Hips – SELF

For a happier life, we must balance two old psychological needs – PSYCHE

What makes a good villain? 15 writers weigh in – Lit Hub

When Flirting Goes Off the Rails: The Horror of Creepy Asterisks – Ned Hardy

You should definitely keep one of these in your car in case of an emergency – Amazon

How TikTok Is Changing the Building Trades – Dwell

Why You Should Revisit the Classics, Even if You Didn’t Like Them at School – Conversation

The 7 Most Famous Psychological Experiments of All-Time – Linkiest

How Your Brain Changes When You Outsource It to AI – VOX

Which Movies Do People Love to Hate? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

Woman who lived to age 117 had genes keeping her cells ‘younger’, study shows – The Guardian

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Watch hundreds of teenagers grow up into adults – and see how their lives turn out – The Pudding

6 Things That Brought A Smile To Our Face This Week – Ned Hardy

How to Protect Your Lonely Single Parent from Romance Scams – Shield and Fortify

I use this to keep tabs on my cat while I’m away for an extended period of time – Amazon

The WWE Is Entering a New Era With Netflix. Paul Heyman Wants to Embrace the Change – Hollywood Reporter

The Golden Rules of Camping – Traveler

How Do I Actually Meet Locals When I Travel? – Atlas Obscura

Prepare Your Bench Press for Blastoff – GQ

In 1978, One Deranged Animated Movie Traumatized A Generation – Fatherly

28 Throwback Photos That’ll Make You Say, “Wow, I Remember That!” – Ned Hardy

Looking for the perfect kitchen tool? This is designed primarily for flipping omelettes, but is hands-down the best spatula and pan stirrer you’ll ever find – Amazon

23 Toxic Yet “Standard” Behaviors That Couples Do Every Day – Linkiest

How Small Investments Make a Big Impact Over Time – Visual Capitalist

Meet Dr. Emily Grace, your AI Therapist who will compassionately guide you through your life’s problem – ChatGPT

35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget – Becoming Minimalist