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The Bloody Hell of Okinawa – Smithsonian

18 Of The Best Feelings In The World – Ned Hardy

A sub $20 knife that’s not junk?!?! The Opinel just work. There is no springs or scales to worry about. The steel and locking mechanism is great. Plus the design being proven reliable for over 100 years doesn’t hurt either – Amazon

13 Costco Food Court Secrets Not Many Know – The Takeout

China Is Getting Secretive About Its Supercomputers – WSJ

Jealousy Comes from Counting Others’ Blessings Instead of Your Own – Becoming Minimalist

The one person in America happy about tipping fatigue – The Hustle

How next-gen data analytics is changing American football – Knowable

Monopoly was invented to demonstrate the evils of capitalism – BBC

Doctor Reveals Safest Way To Remove Ear Wax Without Q-Tips – Instagram

How a chef turns Costco’s $5 rotisserie chicken into a week of easy meals at home – Business Insider

No more need to use my hands or utensils to scrap food off dishes before going into the dishwasher. A clever dish squeegee to make doing the dishes way less disgusting – Amazon

World’s oldest cave painting now dates back 51,200 years – Big Think

Babies don’t come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse – NPR

Tech billionaires can’t build their ‘California Forever’ city yet – The Verge

AI Is Already Taking Jobs in the Video Game Industry – WIRED

Ranked: Average Working Hours by Country – Visual Capitalist

7 Things New Moms Don’t Know Yet – Linkiest

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling, According to Flight Attendants – Traveler

The First Reactions to Deadpool & Wolverine Tease Gore, Cameos, and a Very Fun Time – Gizmodo

An AI mafia is forming before our eyes: Here’s the definitive map – Fast Co

An OpenAI-Backed Nonprofit Gave $1,000 a Month to Poor People. Here’s What They Did With It – Wired

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

Keep this in your kitchen in case of a fire. It discharges four times longer and is easier to use than a traditional fire extinguisher – Amazon

The Dangers of Using the Same Password for All Your Accounts – Shield and Fortify

Ranked: Average Annual Salaries by Country – Visual Capitalist

3 Types of Skin Cancer That Should Be on Everyone’s Radar – SELF

Indianapolis driver faces no charges after shooting & killing 29 year old driver with gun – Reddit

Hank Azaria Uses Every ‘Simpsons’ Voice He Can Think Of To Make This British Guard Laugh – TikTok

Ranking the top 25 MLB players of the 21st century – ESPN

5 Best Movie Trailers of All Time – SNIP

AI is confusing — here’s your cheat sheet – The Verge

15 Chiropractors Reveal Their Salaries and Reflect on Their Earning Potential – Ned Hardy

Blackout curtains are beyond essential if you are looking to get a better nights sleep – Amazon

Fed may be on cusp of emerging from ‘elevated’ inflation blues – Reuters

The Mongol Empire Was One Of The Largest In World History — So How Did It Fall? – All That’s Interesting

This Is How To Make Your Baby Smarter: 4 Secrets From Research – Barking Up

8 Wild West-Era Saloons Near Vegas Where You Can Still Grab a Drink – Thrillist

Here’s How I Turned ChatGPT Into a Personal Tutor (And If You’re a Student You Should Too) – How To Geek

Avoid These Lowest Paying Majors If You Want a Lucrative Career After College – Ladders

How to Get a Girlfriend If You Don’t Have Time to Date (Avoid These Mistakes) – Wing Girl Method

15 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

These are my new favorite drinking glasses. They are from Japan and are super durable and incredibly light – Amazon

How to Shop With Virtual Credit Cards to Protect Your Privacy – WIRED

How one cyber software update led to a global IT outage – Axios

How to Access Retirement Funds Early – Mad FIentist

How to Become a Better Listener – HBR

What’s it like to live in the world’s ‘smartest cities’ for 2024 – BBC

Marvel Shocker: Russo Bros. in Talks to Direct Next Two ‘Avengers’ Movies (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter

Escaped prisoner found in Georgia 30 years later, using the identity of a dead child – NPR

To thrive, children need to experience awe – and you can help – Psyche

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

This is a great kitchen gadget. It can be used on any pot and is good for draining just about everything – Amazon

Who’ll make the 2050 top athletes list? These 25 stars are on their way – ESPN

How To Be More Resilient: 6 Steps To Success When Life Gets Hard – Barking Up

A Field Guide to Military Hand Signals – Art of Manliness

People share the most beautiful thing someone’s done for them and it’s a balm for the soul – Upworthy

Ranked: Average Annual Salaries by Country – Visual Capitalist

The Magic Daily Practice of Facing Your Fears – Zen Habits

7 Therapists Share Their Best Advice for Coping With Existential Dread and Grief – SELF

Women freaks out on boyfriend at airport – Reddit

Lets Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy

This is probably the best multitool you can get if you are on a budget – Amazon

The AI-Powered Future of Coding Is Near – WIRED

I Use Cross Ventilation and Turn Down the AC to Save Big Bucks on Electric – CNET

Here’s what’s (probably) on the other side of a black hole – Science Focus

The Lucid Air Pure review: Lower weight, better steering, amazing efficiency – ARS Technica

Am I Dooming My Whole Flight by Not Using Airplane Mode? – Thrillist

The biggest names in AI have teamed up to promote AI security – The Verge

Weird Rules Olympic Gymnasts Have To Follow – Grunge

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

This smartphone tripod has octopus style legs and lets you get great shots from any angle and from anywhere – Amazon

15 Best Book to Movie Adaptations Ever – SNIP

The Hard Core Last Words of 10 Famous Killers – Linkiest

The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce – Psychology Today

Rare footage shows uncontacted indigenous tribe in Peru – CNN

Avoid These Mistakes All Beginner Gardeners Make – Life Hacker

Ranked: The Most Reliable Car Brands in the U.S. – Visual Capitalist

Surreal Photos of Small-Town American Swingers in the 2000s – VICE

Here’s What Retirement With Less Than $1 Million Looks Like in America – WSJ

15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

Nows the time to get the Sony Noise Canceling Headphones, they are 43% off right now! – Amazon

13 Signs for Gauging Your Growth in Character – The Art of Manliness

How to Do the World’s Greatest Stretch – Men’s Health

How to stop checking on your ex — and everyone else you love to hate — on social media – VOX

How to take things less personally: Always blaming yourself or assuming others think ill of you? A therapist shares ways to break these self-critical habits – Psyche

15 Short Male Celebrities Who Challenged the Unrealistic Beauty Standards of Hollywood – Bright Side

Once You Start Testosterone Therapy, It’s Extremely Hard To Stop – Fatherly

30 Ways to Be Kind: Simple Ways to Spread a Little Love – Tiny Buddha

Historical Photo of the Day – Ned Hardy

This laundry powder is amazing! A small bag is 50+ loads and they get almost every stain out and without the help of a stain remover – Amazon

Find the source of your self-sabotage and neutralize it – Brent Huras

An Interview With the Longest-Serving Brothel Madam in America – VICE

Vigorous Exercise Could Add Years to Your Life – Runners World

How to Set Boundaries With Relatives, According to Family Therapists – TIME

How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Estate Plans Without It Being Awkward – Life Hacker

Incel tries to pickup girls. Gets arrested for sexual harassment – Reddit

The 24 Best Places to Go in 2024 – Traveler

The Eerie, Influential Afterlife of ‘Ecco the Dolphin’ – The Ringer

Why Data Breaches Are Empowering Scammers Like Never Before – Shield and Fortify

There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy

The Apple AirPod Pros are 32% Off Right Now! – Amazon

The Perfect Day in Paris, According to Locals and Tastemakers – Thrillist

The Rise of Stealth Shopping: How Americans Are Hiding Big Purchases From Their Partners – WSJ

“Worst All-Time” National Anthem Stuns Home Run Derby Fans And Players – Page Six

Dirty diaper resold on Amazon ruined a family business, report says – ARS Technica

10 profound answers about the math behind AI – Big Think

The best games of 2024 so far – NPR

Cutting-Edge Technology Could Massively Reduce the Amount of Energy Used for Air Conditioning – Wired

The Powerful Effect of Bringing Play Into Your Life – Zen Habits

Ranked: European Countries by the Average Age Adults Move Out – Visual Capitalist

Who killed the world? @alv9n analyzed the top 200 sci-fi films from every decade. Here’s what he learned.- The Pudding

24 People Reveal the Subtle Sign That Someone Is Very Intelligent – Ned Hardy

This Awesome Belkin 3-1 Wireless Charging Station is Also 32% Off Right Now – Amazon

How to Prepare for the Dentist if You Haven’t Been in Forever – Life Hacker

Brain implant patient says OpenAI’s tech helps him communicate with family – CNBC

Why True Happiness Is Not Just About Reaching Your Goals – Tiny Buddha

9 Modern Dating Myths Every Man Should Ignore – Knowledge For Men

6 Dangerous Relationship Patterns All Couples Should Know – Fatherly

The Science Behind Bloating on Planes—and How to Avoid It – Traveler

23 People Reveal The Worst Mistake of Their Lives – Ned Hardy

If you want to reduce the appearance of aging on your face, retinol is essential. For those new to retinol or with dry skin, this is a great starting point – Amazon

Bipartisan Senate group pushes ban on lawmaker stock trading – NPR

How Strong is Your Online Security Against Hackers and Scammers? Take the Quiz! – Shield and Fortify

This is why you should never get in a fight with a Tongan – Reddit

AT&T Says Hacker Stole Data on Nearly All Its Wireless Customers – WSJ

How to Deal With a Friend Who Complains Constantly – SELF

Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery – BBC

7 Sneaky Things to Check for in Every Airbnb Listing – Apartment Therapy

15 Iconic Old Movies That Dip Your Toes into the 40s and 50s – SNIP

Reading Between the Lines – ‘The Wasteland’ – Ned Hardy

The Ring Video Doorbell is 50% off right now! – Amazon

Do You Understand What Normal Blood Pressure Is? Many Americans Wrongly Assume They Do – The Conversation

You can buy this $5,500 house in Japan—and there are millions more like it – Fast Co

12 Edible Bugs That Could Help You Survive – Backpacker

Photos Show What It’s Like Inside The North Korean Summer Camp Where Russian Kids Will Go – Digg

Billionaire’s Lavish Wedding Sparks Outrage As Invitations Cost More Than Average Salary – Bored Panda

OpenAI reportedly nears breakthrough with “reasoning” AI, reveals progress framework – ARS Technica

Talking to your infant is likely a modern phenomenon. Here’s why – Big Think

Terminator heads back to 1997 in first trailer for Netflix anime – The Verge

AT&T Paid a Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Phone Records – Wired

The $11 Billion Marketplace Enabling the Crypto Scam Economy – Wired

Lets Take a Stroll Through the Art Museum – Ned Hardy

6 Best Movies with Alternate Endings – SNIP

Man sues Vegas stripper for $35m because he thought she was his girlfriend and gave her all of his money – 5News

The Richest Athlete of All Time Did Nothing With His Wealth and Vanished Into History – SB Nation

Meet Vivian Maier, the Reclusive Nanny Who Secretly Became One of the Best Street Photographers of the 20th Century – Smithsonian

Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted at fraud trial over fund’s collapse – Reuters

The 10 Ways You Are Most Likely To Die in America – Linkiest

Shelley Duvall, ‘The Shining’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dies at 75 – Variety

Inflation falls 0.1% in June from prior month, helping case for lower rates – CNBC Why Can’t Houston Keep the Power On? – WSJ

Why that hard conversation will probably go better than you think – Psyche

How do you know it’s time to retire? – VOX

Can you do better than top-level AI models on these basic vision tests? – ARS Technica

Why Others’ Success Sometimes Irritates Us – Psychology Today

To capture a parent’s hidden story, practice patience — and let the tears flow – NPR

10 Hard Things We Should All Do for Ourselves More Often – Marc and Angel

5 ways the new wave of chatbots will transform our work lives – Big Think

How Do You Price Your Wine List? – Punch Drink

9 People With Below Average Intelligence Describe What Life Is Like For Them – Ned Hardy

Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it – AP News

If you have trouble digesting dairy, I found this the most effective product for letting me enjoy pizza, ice cream and cheese with little or no discomfort – Amazon

Why humanity is a cosmic tale of despair and hope – Big Think

How disinformation from a Russian AI spam farm ended up on top of Google search results – ARS Technica

Should My Wife and I Tell Our 8-Year-Old How Much Money We Make? – DNYUZ

The Best Way to Get Your Kids to Actually Listen – Life Hacker

Teen Boy Who Ate All The Food In The House Wonders Why There’s No Food In The House – Babylon Bee

How To Be Judgmental — But In A Good Way – Fatherly

An hour-by-hour guide to your bedtime routine – VOX

Photo of the Day – Ned Hardy

There is a reason you see iron workers, welders, and pipeliners wear Tillman gloves. Extremely comfortable and ergonomic. They do an amazing job at protecting yours hands and hold up amazingly – Amazon

Harvard psychologists have been studying what it takes to raise ‘good’ kids. Here are 6 tips – Upworthy

7 Things You Should Stop Expecting from Other People – Marc and Angel

5 Ways Fathers Hugely Influence Their Daughters – The Art of Manliness

Charted: Retirement Age by Country – Visual Capitalist

In Singapore, a Toyota Camry Hybrid costs $183,000 — here’s why – Autoblog

The Five Universal Laws of Human Stupidity – Quartz

The 100 Greatest Country Albums of All Time – Rolling Stone

Throwaway Movie Lines That Could Inspire Whole Sequels – Gizmodo

A Few Photos To Help You Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy

If you use an Air-Fryer, get this now. It dramatically reduces the amount of time cleaning and it makes taking out your food so easy – Amazon

Shopping at Trader Joe’s? Stock Up on These 11 RD-Approved Frozen Foods – Nutrition

Millennial couple making $230,000 will ‘constantly feel poor’ unless they change their habits, says money expert – CNBC

Behold the $150,000 Dog Part cuddly. Part vicious. All status symbol – Intelligencer

He created Oculus headsets as a teenager. Now he makes AI weapons for Ukraine – NPR

Schadenfreude: why do we find joy in the pain felt by others? – Psyche

The 7 Creepiest Places on Earth – Linkiest

When Should You Say “I Love You”? – Psychology Today

The Twelve Foundations for a Good Life – Scott Young

Dinosaurs’ Had One of the Most Insane Endings to a Family-Friendly TV Show – Ned Hardy

Probably one of the most important books to read if you care about living a long and healthy life – Amazon

Here’s Why You Don’t Try To Buy a $275K G-Wagon off Facebook Marketplace – The Drive

Top 10 Highest-Paid World Leaders in 2024 – Visual Capitalist

The Most Useful Mindfulness Technique I Know – Tiny Buddha

What Is the ‘Die With Zero’ Movement (and Is It Right for You)? – Life Hacker

I broke my collarbone in Italy. Here’s what it was like getting injured abroad – Travel Lemming

Here’s How Much The Bounty On Bonnie And Clyde Was Really Worth – Grunge

Beware: Hackers are trying to steal Apple IDs with fake iCloud links – BGR