Shield of the Nation, Shusei Kobayakawa, 1944
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What’s So Great About Steven Seagal’s ‘Strut’?
What’s so great about Strut by Steven Seagal? Well, first off, let’s get something straight: there are levels to irony, and then there’s Strut, which is an entire Olympic event.
Here’s a song from Steven Seagal, a guy who made his career by breaking people’s arms in movies, pairing up with a Jamaican artist named Lady Saw to make dancehall music. And not just any dancehall music—a song that repeatedly features Seagal singing (and I use the word singing here in the loosest possible sense) the line, “Me wan’ the poonani.” Let that sink in for a second.
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Why You Should Never Rely on an Inheritance for Your Financial Future
Let’s talk about something people rarely want to admit: the idea of banking on an inheritance to secure your financial future. It’s one of those topics that floats around quietly at family dinners, whispered between siblings or silently assumed. But here’s the truth you need to hear: relying on an inheritance is one of the worst financial strategies you can adopt.
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How to Survive Encounters with Dangerous Animals – Outside
The Voice of a Defeated God: Hirohito’s Surrender and the Shattering of a National Myth – Ned Hardy
If You’re Ever Feeling Rushed or Scared by a Call or Email, Remember: That’s the First Sign Something’s Wrong – Shield and Fortify
Google Paid $2.7 Billion to Bring Back an AI Genius Who Quit in Frustration – WSJ
Why lying by politicians is generally legal – Axios
Whether you’re traveling or camping, this portable coffee maker can give you an amazing cup of joe in 2-minutes, no cartridges or electricity required – Amazon
How Turning My iPhone Into a Dumb Phone Skyrocketed My Productivity – Make Use Of
You can’t always refinance a mortgage to capitalize on lower rates: Here’s when a lender may say ‘no’ – CNBC
Eight Secrets of Fancy Hotels I Learned After Becoming a Butler – Bloomberg
Batting by the Numbers: The evolution of baseball’s perfect lineup – Pudding
Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities – BBC
Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy
Sean “Diddy” Combs Docuseries Produced by 50 Cent Officially Set At Netflix – Deadline
Swiss police make arrests over suspected death in ‘suicide capsule’ in woodland – Independent
California’s ‘click to cancel’ subscription bill is signed into law – Engadget
Iran’s Dilemma: How to Preserve Its Proxies and Avoid Full-Scale War – NY Times
Hands-on with Orion, Meta’s first pair of AR glasses – The Verge
Is making friends as an adult really hard, or is it just me? – VOX
The Curious Inability To Spend Money On Yourself – Financial Samurai
The Dumping Grounds
What Is Doctor Assisted Death Like?
An immediate family member last year was diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans (popcorn lungs) with an unknown cause to it. It is something that is not curable. As someone who was a daily part of my life it was hard to watch the condition progress.
His condition progressively got worse and he was transferred to a palativcare physicality a couple of weeks ago. He wasn’t happy living the way he was living and slowly dying. The doctors discussed with him the option of assisted death… something he did not know about, and myself I thought was still not finalized in Canada yet, so it was a surprise to hear this.
Blood Brothers: The Menendez Saga of Abuse and Murder
In the sun-drenched opulence of Beverly Hills, behind the manicured hedges and wrought-iron gates, a tragedy was unfolding. It was a story of wealth, power, and unspeakable secrets – a tale that would captivate the nation and challenge our understanding of justice.
On August 20, 1989, gunshots shattered the quiet of North Elm Drive. Jose and Kitty Menendez lay dead, their bodies riddled with bullets from shotguns wielded by their own sons, Lyle and Erik. The initial narrative seemed clear: two privileged young men, driven by greed, had murdered their parents for a $14 million inheritance. But as layers peeled away, a far more complex and disturbing picture emerged.
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What You Hate in Others is What You Hate in Yourself
Ever noticed how sometimes a person’s behavior or comment can get under your skin like nothing else? It’s not just mild irritation—it’s a full-on emotional reaction. There’s a truth in these moments, a Carl Jung quote that encapsulates it perfectly: “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” This isn’t just philosophical—it’s deeply practical. What bothers someone about others is often a reflection of something unresolved within themselves.
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The Email Bomb Scam You Need to Know About—Before It’s Too Late – Shield and Fortify
15 Photos That Show You The Way Things Used To Be – Ned Hardy
This is one of the most handy products I own. It is so damn useful. You can use it for large grocery hauls, trips to the beach, picnics, hauling the kids around. I recently moved and this was so damn invaluable hauling away multiple boxes and using it for a dolly for larger items – Amazon
FTX fraudster Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years in prison, ordered to forfeit $11 billion – CNBC
Military Slang Terms: 11 Examples, Explained – Mental Floss
Don’t ever hand your phone to the cops – The Verge
Your Dumb Memes Revived One of Butt Rock’s Biggest Bands – Wired
They Bought Homes With Their Friends—and Now They Want Out – WSJ
Top Economist in China Vanishes After Private WeChat Comments – Yahoo
Do I Have to Tip Hotel Housekeeping If I Keep My Room Clean? – Fodors
The Emotionally Intelligent Way to Resolve Disagreements Faster – Fast Co
Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy
The 7 Most Horrifying Booby Traps Used in the History of War – Linkiest
Sam Altman catapults past founder mode into ‘god mode’ with latest AI post – Tech Crunch
Think Sports Are Boring? Try a Japanese Baseball Game – Thrillist
ChatGPT’s New Voice Assistant Is Here to Creep You Out – Gizmodo
10 Incredible Discoveries That Were Announced This Year – Listverse
Kidz Bop Ska Album Sounds Identical to Regular Ska Album – The Hard Times
Ranked: World’s Biggest Superpowers in 2024 – Visual Capitalist
