People Who Were Taught Abstinence Only Education Reveal The Ridiculous Things They Were Taught About Sex
1. We had a teacher unwrap a piece of candy and pass it around the room. The last person was asked if they would eat the candy after everyone had touched it. This was meant to symbolize purity or some shit but was foiled when my friend ate the candy lmao
The Difference Between Reacting and Responding
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a heated conversation with your spouse, your boss throws another deadline on your already full plate, or maybe your kid spills their juice all over the couch you just cleaned. And before you know it, your heart’s racing, your face is hot, and you blurt out something you regret five minutes later. That’s reacting—that knee-jerk response when your emotions hijack the wheel and drive you straight into a brick wall.
But here’s the thing: we don’t have to live that way.
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Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy
Parents, You Need to Talk to Your Teen About Sextortion Scams Before It’s Too Late – Shield and Fortify
How Fentanyl Drove a Tsunami of Death in America – NY Times
A U.S. Crackdown Targeted an Adderall ‘Pill Mill.’ Secretly, It Had Already Moved to China – WSJ
Turning Towards a Task You’ve Been Avoiding for Weeks – Zen Habits
I use this to keep tabs on my cat while I’m away for an extended period – Amazon
Going once … going twice: Alex Jones’ cameras, mics, Infowars show, vitamin site – NPR
Rent-a-Stranger: This Japanese Man Makes a Living Showing up and Doing Nothing – Washington Post
Why the Super-Rich Love Understated Dressing – BBC
US inflation cooled significantly, boding well for the Fed’s ‘soft landing’ plan – Semafor
5 key takeaways from mom’s heartfelt letter of advice after 57 years of happy marriage – Upworthy
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
Putin draws a nuclear red line for the West – Reuters
The 7 Most Famous Female Killers – Linkiest
Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress – Greater Good
Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F) – Visual Capitalist
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. What experts say about how much is too much – CBS
The Dumping Grounds
Why You Should Never Risk Your Good Credit for Someone Else
Let’s talk about one of the biggest financial traps people fall into: your good credit for the benefit of someone else. Whether it’s co-signing a loan, opening a credit card for them, or even taking out a loan in your name because “they’ll pay you back,” it’s a surefire way to wreck your financial future.
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Why You Should Never Use the Phrase “We’ll Figure It Out”
How many times have you heard (or said) the phrase “We’ll figure it out”? Maybe you’ve used it in a meeting when someone asked about a potential issue, or maybe it’s something you say to yourself when faced with a decision that feels overwhelming. It’s a common phrase, but it’s also one that can lead to serious problems down the road.
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Why You Shouldn’t Take Tax Advice From People on Social Media
When it comes to taxes, there’s no room for guesswork. Yet, every tax season, we see social media filled with influencers, random posts, and flashy videos promising “tax hacks” or ways to “legally avoid paying taxes.” Here’s the deal: most of this advice is bad. Like really bad. The kind that can cost you thousands of dollars, get you audited, or worse, land you in legal trouble.
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18 Photos That Will Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy
Your Secret Weapon for Safe Online Shopping – Shield and Fortify
How to Improve Your Flexibility – The Body’s Secret Weapon for Staying Healthy and Active – The Conversation
From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up – NPR
How a Shipwrecked Crew Survived 10 Days Lost at Sea – Outside
This Is What “Cozy” Looks Like Around the World – Apartment Therapy
Whether you need a few night lights for your kids or you’re tired of stubbing your toe as you stumble around in the darkness. Plug one into any wall outlet and you’re done — it’ll automatically turn on in the dark and off again in the light – Amazon
Inside the 2024 White Sox’s road to MLB’s all-time worst record – ESPN
Anthony Bourdain once picked his 10 favourite movies – Farout
10 Financial Decisions You’ll Regret 10 Years From Now – Becoming Minimalist
A Gut Feeling That Saved Humanity: The Story of Stanislav Petrov – Ned Hardy
The Oldest Businesses in the World Share Their Secrets – Bloomberg
OpenAI plans tectonic shift from nonprofit to for-profit, giving Altman equity – ARS Technica
7 Bad Money Habits Killing Your Finances (and how to recover) – Ramit Sethi
U.S. vs. China: Which Country is the World’s #1 Superpower? – Visual Capitalist
A Guide to Barbershop Etiquette – The Art of Manliness
The 10 Best Places in the U.S. to See Wildlife – Afar
The Real Difference Between a Cheap Bike and an Expensive One – Popular Science
