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“Can someone talk me out of buying a luxury vehicle?”

April 22, 2026

I have a 2019 Toyota Camry that’s fully paid off. My dad paid it off for me a few years ago, and I’ve kept up with maintenance. It’s been completely reliable with zero issues.

But I’ve been eyeing a Mercedes for about two years now.

I’m single, no kids, and make decent money. Part of me wants to finally treat myself to something nicer. I’ve never had a car payment before, so I’m trying to stay practical. I’m not looking for anything over the top, just something more elevated, probably a used Mercedes.

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How Do You Properly Apologize To Someone?

April 22, 2026

Most people are terrible at apologizing.

Not because they don’t feel bad. But because they’re still trying to protect their ego while doing it.

So you get these half-apologies that sound like they came out of a corporate PR handbook:

“I’m sorry if you felt hurt.”
“I didn’t mean it like that.”
“I was just stressed.”

Translation: I care more about not being the bad guy than actually fixing what I did.

Linkage

April 21, 2026

20 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

The kind of shaver where you get a super close, smooth shave without wrecking your skin because it adapts to your face and cuts efficiently in one pass. – Amazon

The Jackson estate can’t hide Leaving Neverland from those who’ve already seen it – Paste Magazine

Palantir manifesto described as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ – The Guardian

How a Brazilian Prison Gang Became a Global Cocaine Power – WSJ

Michael Review: A Sainted and Sanitized Michael Jackson – Den of Geek

These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn’t the Craziest Part. – NYTimes

22 People Having A Worse Day Than You – Ned Hardy

this thing opens cans from the side so you don’t get those razor-sharp edges, it’s super smooth to turn, and you never have to touch the gross lid when you take it off – Amazon

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram – Wired

Here’s what the autism spectrum really looks like – Scientific American

The Stress of Elite Chess Is Wearing Down the Game’s Champions – The Walrus

The Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over Infowars – NPR

What Nicolás Maduro’s Life Is Like in a Notorious Brooklyn Jail – New Yorker

Apple CEO Tim Cook Steps Down, John Ternus Replaces Him – CNET

The Dumping Grounds

April 21, 2026

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11 Women Reveal Their Insecurities About Being Tall

April 21, 2026

1. I struggle a lot with self confidence and a good chunk of that stems from my height, it’s impossible to not feel huge and just generally unfeminine. I have horrible posture that everyone points out but I just can’t bring myself to straighten up my spine without feeling like I take up too much space. I would like to learn how to gain confidence around being a tall woman because I’m tired of constantly feeling insecure and masculine due to my height.

What is Corporate Speak?

April 21, 2026

Corporate speak is one of those things everyone claims to hate, yet somehow continues to use with the quiet enthusiasm of a person refilling their own drink at a party they don’t want to be at. It’s a language that exists not to communicate ideas, but to create the feeling that ideas are being communicated. And the strange part is, it works—not because it’s clear, but because it’s familiar. It’s the linguistic equivalent of elevator music. No one listens, but everyone recognizes it.

“She rejected me, but I’m having trouble accepting it”

April 21, 2026

A few weeks ago, I asked out a female coworker I had real feelings for. For me, this was a big step. I’ve never really been in a relationship before and I was nervous the whole time. When I asked her, she seemed confused, like she didn’t realize it was meant to be a date, but I didn’t back down.

Leading up to it, things felt good. She didn’t ghost me, she showed up looking great, and we spent time together. But early on, it became clear she thought it was just a friendly hangout. She told me she doesn’t date coworkers and that she isn’t really interested in dating in general. She didn’t say she wasn’t attracted to me, just that dating isn’t something she wants.

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Why Do We Buy Stuff to Impress People We Don’t Even Know?

April 21, 2026

You ever catch yourself wanting something—not because you actually need it, not even because you really want it—but because of how it might look?

A nicer car. A more expensive watch. A cleaner, more aesthetic apartment. A vacation that photographs well.

And if you’re honest, the thought underneath all of it isn’t “this will make my life better.”

It’s: this will make me look like someone whose life is better.

Linkage

April 20, 2026

How Cybercrime Became a Leading Industry in ‘Scambodia’ – Archive.ph

Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy

If you want a smart doorbell with sharp video, reliable alerts, and no annoying subscription fees and easy install, this is a no-brainer – Amazon

Palantir’s summary of CEO Alexander Karp’s manifesto is generating buzz. Read the 22 bullet points. – Archive.ph

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought – Archive.ph

Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? – The Guardian

Canadian prime minister describes close ties to U.S. as “weaknesses that we must correct” – CBS News

20 People Reveal An Adult Cheat Code That Changed Their Life – Ned Hardy

If you’re serious about building strength, pull-ups are one of the best exercises you can do, this pull-up bar gives you a stable, full-range setup to train your back, arms, and core at home. – Amazon

Into the world of competitive rock, paper, scissors – NBC News

What It’s Like to Live With an Experimental Brain Implant – IEEE Spectrum

The Benefits of Hitting the Sauna After Your Workout, According to Experts – Archive.ph

Can an AI Performance Win an Oscar? Val Kilmer’s Digital Resurrection Is Forcing Hollywood to Create New Awards Rules – Variety

Mapped: Average Rent Across 100 U.S. Cities (2026) – Visual Capitalist

Adult plane passenger praised for denying window seat to stranger’s child having a tantrum – Upworthy

7 Reasons “Nice Guys” Don’t Get The Girl – Linkiest

A Bunch of Kitchen Things That Quietly Earned Their Spot

April 20, 2026

A knife that quietly earns its place: the Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef’s Knife

This is the kind of knife that doesn’t draw attention to itself, but ends up being the one used most often. It’s balanced, sharp, and comfortable enough for longer prep sessions.

It handles vegetables, meat, and everything in between without feeling specialized or fragile.