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5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change the Way You Think About History And The World – Ned Hardy

Probably the best mop system out there. Sturdy, easy to carry, space-saving, and the wringer actually works well – Amazon

Kennedy tells US food companies to remove artificial dyes – Reuters

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed With Beta Blockers? – Glamour

Why Pigeon Pose Is the Stretch You Need to Loosen Up Those Cranky Hips – SELF

For a happier life, we must balance two old psychological needs – PSYCHE

What makes a good villain? 15 writers weigh in – Lit Hub

When Flirting Goes Off the Rails: The Horror of Creepy Asterisks – Ned Hardy

You should definitely keep one of these in your car in case of an emergency – Amazon

How TikTok Is Changing the Building Trades – Dwell

Why You Should Revisit the Classics, Even if You Didn’t Like Them at School – Conversation

The 7 Most Famous Psychological Experiments of All-Time – Linkiest

How Your Brain Changes When You Outsource It to AI – VOX

Which Movies Do People Love to Hate? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

Woman who lived to age 117 had genes keeping her cells ‘younger’, study shows – The Guardian

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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

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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

Life Experiences

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