33 People Reveal the One Drug They’ll Never Touch Again
There are some mistakes you regret the next morning, and then there are mistakes that permanently change your definition of a bad idea.
Someone on AskReddit recently asked a simple question: “What drug would you never do again?” The answers are a wild mix of terrifying experiences, bizarre decisions, brutal consequences, and stories from people who realized they were heading somewhere they absolutely did not want to go.
Some are genuinely frightening. Others are so absurd you almost have to laugh. And a few come from people who managed to recognize exactly where the road was leading and turn around before it was too late.
Here are 33 stories from people who tried something once, twice, or far too many times and eventually arrived at the same conclusion: never again.
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36 Prices That Prove Everything Has Gotten Ridiculously Expensive – Ned Hardy
Get a good pair of safety glasses for mowing the lawn—they cost almost nothing, and all it takes is one random rock or stick getting launched at your face to make you wish you had them on. – Amazon
The Web of Hidden Deals That Snared the Dodgers Owner in a Federal Probe – Archive.ph
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones into Russia in one of the largest aerial attacks of the war – CBS News
Meta trial that could reshape Facebook and Instagram gets underway – NBC News
How to rebuild your broken attention span – Archive.ph
27 Memes That Deserve a Spot in the Group Chat – Ned Hardy
This holds your phone, keys, and whatever else you need without bouncing around, and after a few runs you’ll wonder how you ever ran without one. – Amazon
Woman threatens to stab a passenger, another passenger disarmed her with a certified bitch slap – Reddit
This powerful predictor of longevity isn’t what you think – Archive.ph
‘Spider-Man’ Windfall: Tom Holland to Make Over $100 Million for ‘Brand New Day’ ‘ – The Wrap
Video of Tyson Foods closes beef plants in Illinois, Utah, and Washington, cutting thousands of jobs – Reddit
White House Seeks to Lift Ban on Development in National Forests – NYTimes
The new AI super-rich are reshaping the market for jets, yachts and cars – Archive.is
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks – AP News
The Dumping Grounds
The Greatest Punk Documentary Ever Made
If you’ve never seen The Decline of Western Civilization, you don’t need to know anything about punk to get pulled into it.
Released in 1981 and directed by Penelope Spheeris, the documentary drops you into the Los Angeles punk scene at the end of the 1970s, when bands like Black Flag, X, the Germs, Circle Jerks, Fear, and Catholic Discipline were playing small clubs to crowds of kids who looked like they might either start a band or start a fight before the night was over.
Poll of the Day
What’s the highest monthly car payment you’ve ever had?
“I signed a terrible car deal, and now I feel trapped”
I recently got a new car after going to a dealership for a promotion. I traded in my old car, and they gave me $3,000 toward the new one.
I was at the dealership for hours, pushing back on the price. Eventually, I got tired and made the decision to take the deal. I got too hasty and signed the contract without double checking everything before I walked out the door.
I didn’t get the price I wanted. The used car was listed around $42,000, which was already getting close to what it would cost new at about $55,000. After everything that was added to the deal, the total came out to around $73,000.
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Why Early Colonoscopies Save Lives
Nobody wants a colonoscopy.
There are no colonoscopy vision boards. Nobody turns 45 and thinks, Hell yes, this is finally my year.
You have to drink something that turns your bathroom into a place of worship. You can’t eat. You get sedated. And then a doctor puts a camera somewhere you generally prefer cameras not to go.
So naturally, people put it off.
The Internet is Squeezing Your Brain Dry (Here’s How to Fix It)
Hey y’all. I need you to picture something for a second. Your brain, your beautiful, complicated, messy, incredible brain, is like a gas tank. When you wake up in the morning, it’s full. You’ve got a solid reserve of mental fuel, ready to help you focus, get things done, and find joy in the little things.
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10 Common Argument Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Relationship (And How to Fix Them)
Arguments are a natural part of any relationship, but when they follow the same unproductive patterns, they can start to erode trust and intimacy. While conflict itself isn’t the problem, how we handle it often is. Based on decades of research and insights from relationship experts, here are some of the most common mistakes couples make when arguing—and how to correct them.
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