Vincent van Gogh – Self-portrait as a Painter (1888)
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Watch hundreds of teenagers grow up into adults – and see how their lives turn out – The Pudding
6 Things That Brought A Smile To Our Face This Week – Ned Hardy
How to Protect Your Lonely Single Parent from Romance Scams – Shield and Fortify
I use this to keep tabs on my cat while I’m away for an extended period of time – Amazon
The WWE Is Entering a New Era With Netflix. Paul Heyman Wants to Embrace the Change – Hollywood Reporter
The Golden Rules of Camping – Traveler
How Do I Actually Meet Locals When I Travel? – Atlas Obscura
Prepare Your Bench Press for Blastoff – GQ
In 1978, One Deranged Animated Movie Traumatized A Generation – Fatherly
28 Throwback Photos That’ll Make You Say, “Wow, I Remember That!” – Ned Hardy
Looking for the perfect kitchen tool? This is designed primarily for flipping omelettes, but is hands-down the best spatula and pan stirrer you’ll ever find – Amazon
23 Toxic Yet “Standard” Behaviors That Couples Do Every Day – Linkiest
How Small Investments Make a Big Impact Over Time – Visual Capitalist
Meet Dr. Emily Grace, your AI Therapist who will compassionately guide you through your life’s problem – ChatGPT
35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget – Becoming Minimalist
How Were Pilots Chosen To Become Kamizakes?
It’s one of the most infamous images of World War II. A lone Japanese aircraft, smoke trailing, diving straight into an American warship. No attempt to pull up, no last-minute ejector seat. Just a fiery explosion, a pilot willingly riding the plane to oblivion. The Kamikaze.
To us in the 21st century, the idea seems incomprehensible. Why would a young man, barely trained, volunteer for certain death? Were they all fanatic warriors, blinded by ideology and eager to die for the emperor? Or was something else at play?
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How to Stop Complaining About Your Life and Actually Change It
By now, you’ve probably heard some version of this phrase: “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting.” It’s one of those truths so obvious that we tend to ignore it. Like how eating an entire pizza by yourself every night is probably why your jeans don’t fit anymore. Or how blowing up at your spouse and then wondering why your marriage feels distant isn’t exactly a mystery.
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THE 100 BEST SPORTS MOMENTS of the Quarter Century – The Ringer
This Is What Life Looked Like In 1969 – Ned Hardy
One of the best products to make your car look new again – Amazon
What Went Wrong at Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic Metropolis in the Desert – WSJ
Ukraine says it is ready to accept 30-day ceasefire, as US says ‘ball now in Russia’s court’ – The Guardian
The 5 Worst Things About Having an Alcoholic in Your Life – Linkiest
Is wealth inequality leading to a class war? – VOX
Philippines ex-leader Duterte on plane to The Hague after arrest – BBC
22 Life Hacks That Got Us Through the 90s – Ned Hardy
This is the first multitool you should give to your son or daughter – Amazon
My Cheap Electric Go-Kart Is Better Than Ever—and Now You Can Build It Too – The Drive
Lamborghini just made a $5,000 stroller – Fast Co
The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History—and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers – Wired
Mapped: The Highest Marginal Income Tax Rate for Each U.S. State – Visual Capitalist
How to Get Dual Citizenship: Pros, Cons and Steps to Take – Kiplinger
The Dumping Grounds
The Endless Feed: A Day Without Looking Up
I wake up and before I even move, before I even stretch, before I acknowledge the existence of the room around me, I reach for my phone. It’s not even a decision—it’s muscle memory, some primal, Pavlovian impulse. My hand, fumbling over the nightstand, finds the smooth, familiar shape, and there’s a brief flicker of anticipation before my thumb presses the button. The screen glows. The world opens.
I don’t check the time. I check notifications. The dopamine drip starts early: three texts, one missed call, a handful of emails, a notification that someone I don’t remember following posted a new photo of their overpriced meal at a restaurant I’ll never go to. I see it, I absorb it, I keep scrolling.
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20 Unseen Celebrity Photos That Capture History in the Making – Ned Hardy
Another book I can’t recommend highly enough – I would recommend every man, even if you don’t think you’re a nice guy, reads this. You may be surprised at what you uncover – Amazon
The 5 Keys to Falling Asleep On Time Every Night – Scott Young
What It Really Takes to Be a Millionaire by 33 – The Cut
Inside America’s Fluoride Rebellion – WSJ
How North Carolina football landed a coaching legend in Bill Belichick – ESPN
I’m a psychologist who studies couples—if you say ‘yes’ to these 4 questions, your relationship is stronger than most – CNBC
How to Quit Caffeine without Becoming a Miserable Person – Bon Appetit
29 NEET Memes That Capture the Beautiful, Soul-Crushing Art of Doing Nothing – Ned Hardy
This kitchen trash can is so completely superior to any prior ones I’ve had – Amazon
The best shirtmakers in the world – Financial Times
Study: The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs – MIT News
50 Great Classic Novels Under 200 Pages – Lit Hub
7 Harsh Realities About The World Of Harry Potter – Linkiest
ICE Arrests Columbia Student Who Helped Lead Pro-Palestinian Protests – NPR
Why You Should Never Go to a Timeshare Meeting, Even If You Think You’re Just There for the Free Voucher
It always starts the same way. You’re in Vegas, or Orlando, or some vaguely tropical location that smells like coconut sunscreen and regret. Someone offers you a deal that sounds too good to be true because, well, it is. They say: “Sit through this quick timeshare presentation, and we’ll give you a free dinner, a show ticket, or—if they’re really desperate—a jet ski rental.” You think, Why not? You know you’re not going to buy a timeshare. You’re way too smart for that. You just want the freebie. What could go wrong?
Everything. Everything could go wrong.
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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
Dryer balls reduce drying time, soften clothes naturally, are reusable, and avoid the chemicals found in dryer sheets, making them an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative – Amazon
Putin Ready to Agree to Ukraine Truce With Conditions – Bloomberg
Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Hangs Out With Diddy Every Day – Intelligencer
How to Finally Stick With a Fitness Habit – Life Hacker
Why does Air Force One take so long to replace? It’s not just bureaucracy – Popular Science
7 Tricks to Lose Weight No One Ever Told You About – Linkiest
30 Memes That Sum Up Parenting Better Than Words Ever Could – Ned Hardy
This can cooler keeps your beer 20 times cooler than your standard neoprene sleeve, so you can nurse your beer all night long — and it’ll remain ice cold – Amazon
The One Essential Thing You Can Do to Get Heard – Psychology Today
Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections – Wired
The 17 Greatest Best Picture Title Defenses – The Ringer
32-Year-Old Red Bull Heir Buys Bernie Ecclestone’s Unreal F1 Car Collection – The Drive
A Visual Breakdown of Who Owns America’s Wealth – Visual Capitalist