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22 Christmas Gift Ideas You Can’t Go Wrong With
Theragun Mini – Theragun’s new, compact-sized device will help anyone recover from soreness and injury. It’s like a deep tissue massage that they won’t have to wait or pay for.
Stop Arguing with Strangers Online
We’ve all been sucked into an online argument. Maybe it was about politics, sports, or whether pineapple belongs on pizza (hint: it does). You type out a fiery rebuttal, hit “send,” and wait for your opponent to admit defeat and applaud your intellectual brilliance.
But that never happens, does it?
Who Do You Want to Be, and How Do You Get There?
Imagine it: a crystal ball, clear and cold, reflecting not your present face, but the one you’ll wear in 20 years. Intrigued? Terrified? Maybe both. Because peering into that future self raises a crucial question: who do you want to be, and what choices are paving the path there (or away)?
It’s tempting, even comforting, to assume our current selves are static entities, destined to morph into a slightly older, slightly grayer version. But that’s a recipe for mediocrity, a slow drift toward a future not chosen, but defaulted to. We are, in essence, builders, each brick of decision and habit laying the foundation for who we’ll become.
Linkage
Is That Text Message Really From Your Bank? 7 Red Flags to Watch For – Shield and Fortify
Why Watching Blade Runner at 25 vs. 45 Is a Different Experience – Ned Hardy
This drug is the ‘breakthrough of the year’ — and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic – NPR
This is my book of the year. Its over 1100 pages but, holy hell, the amount of research that went into producing this book is astounding. This is a S-Tier book – Amazon
The 50 greatest innovations of 2024 – Popular Science
A simple exercise from Yale’s Happiness Lab will help you make decisions that lead to long-term happiness – Fast Co
24-year-old gf Jordon Hudson shares ‘naughty’ Christmas fit with Bill Belichick – Sports Illustrated
Big Goals Can Backfire. Olympians Show Us What to Focus on Instead – Brad Stulberg
The Rise and (Overstated) Fall of Radio. A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant
Lets Take a Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy
I’ve been dealing with lower back pain for the past few weeks and this massager has been pretty helpful in helping me recover – Amazon
The 32 Most Iconic Poems in the English Language – Lit Hub
The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2025 – Traveler
Our Favorite Cocktails of 2024 – Punch Drink
OnlyFans Models Are Using AI Impersonators to Keep Up With Their DMs – Wired
The Dumping Grounds
Why Avoiding Tough Conversations Hurts Your Relationship
Every relationship faces challenges, whether it’s a momentary misunderstanding or a deeper rift that builds over time. When those moments arise, it’s tempting to sweep them under the rug. After all, avoiding the discomfort of confrontation seems easier in the moment. But here’s the truth: avoiding tough conversations doesn’t solve problems—it silently feeds them.
Is Social Media Making It Harder to Stay Faithful?
When we think of infidelity, we often picture secret meetings, whispered phone calls, or a romantic connection formed in the workplace. But today, the story of infidelity is being rewritten—and it’s happening through the tiny screen in your pocket.
Linkage
A Guide to the Muscles You Forget to Exercise – Popular Science
15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy
Now You Can Avoid Taxes Like the Rich and Famous – WSJ
If you want a sturdy and durable water bowl for your dog that will last forever. This is it – Amazon
The ‘20-5-3’ Rule Prescribes How Much Time You Should Spend Outside – Art of Manliness
How to Reduce Formaldehyde Exposure in Your Home – Pro Publica
These Are Our 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2024 – Food and Wine
A Highly Questionable Cultural History of Richard Gere’s Ass Gerbil – Mel Magazine
This thing is worth the money if you want to help your older dog get on and off the bed – Amazon
The Salary Needed to Buy a House in America’s 10 Wealthiest Towns – Voronoi
Google reveals quantum computing chip with ‘breakthrough’ achievements – The Verge
The 10 Largest Modern Data Leaks Since 2013 – Listverse
What It Was Actually Like To Serve In The Roman Army – Weird History
A phone company developed an AI ‘granny’ to beat scammers at their own game – NPR
The Dumping Grounds
