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USPS Text Scammers Duped His Wife, So He Hacked Their Operation – Wired

11 People Reveal What They Like About Gardening – Ned Hardy

Anatomy of a Subtle Email Scam – Shield and Fortify

If you want to extend the shelf life of your food by preventing spoilage, rancidity, and loss of flavor, you should definitely buy oxygen absorbers – Amazon

Sam Altman just teased ‘Project Strawberry’ on X: Everything we know about the secret AI tool – Mashable

What Is the Secret Ingredient Behind Rembrandt’s Golden Glow? – Smithsonian

52 Unexpected Places to Go in the USA – Afar

Shopping at Trader Joe’s? Stock Up on These 11 RD-Approved Frozen Foods – HUM Nutrition

7 Countries You Didn’t Know Use the US Dollar – Traveler

How to know if AI will steal your job, according to an MIT professor – Fast Co

Colin Farrell Emotionally Opened Up About The “Terrifying” Reality Of Having A Child With Disabilities – BuzzFeed

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

A chain mail scrubber is excellent for cleaning cast iron pans because it effectively removes stuck-on food and residue without damaging the pan’s seasoning – Amazon

A new generation of elite female runners embraces strength over thinness – NPR

I Went to the 2024 Paris Olympics and This Is What It Cost – Thrillist

How To Afford a House These Days – Mr Money Mustache

12 Of The Most Expensive Photographs Ever Sold – Weird History

10 Signs That the Universe Might Be Alive – Listverse

Avoiding The Tit for Tat Trap in Relationships – Art of Manliness

Why India’s star wrestler was disqualified at the Olympics – Vox

7 Ways to Retain More of Every Book You Read – James Clear

Art

Art of the Day

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George Tooker’s “Lunch” (1964) is a haunting and meticulously crafted commentary on the alienation and dehumanization of modern life. Painted in egg tempera on wood, this work invites viewers into a claustrophobic world where individuality is suppressed and conformity reigns.

At first glance, “Lunch” depicts a group of office workers taking their midday break in what appears to be a sterile, mirrored cafeteria. The figures are arranged in a tightly packed, repetitive pattern, their heads bowed as they consume their meals. This arrangement creates a visual rhythm that is both mesmerizing and unsettling, emphasizing the uniformity and anonymity of the scene.

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15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

What the Incoming Wave of AI Scams Will Look Like – Shield and Fortify

Originally I thought headphone stands were kind of dumb but they totally declutter your desk and prevent your headphones from unecessary scruff and damage – Amazon

The Dead Hang Delight: How This Quick, Surprisingly Simple Exercise Can Change Your Life – The Guardian

What It Takes to Get a Rich Kid Into Kindergarten – The Cut

6 ways the Google antitrust ruling could change the internet – Washington Post

I Ate at Every Buffet on the Las Vegas Strip in One Week – Eater

3 Things to Do When You Love Your Friend But Kinda Hate Their Partner – Self

U.S. table tennis team has a moment in the spotlight, helped along by an All-Star fan – NPR

How Long Does Music Stardom Last? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

25 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time – SNIP

Every couple needs a dedicated sex blanket to keep their bedding clean and dry. This is one super soft, waterproof and reversible – Amazon

Ranked: Old-Age Dependency of the Top 10 Economies – Visual Capitalist

The Ultimate Guide to Better Boundaries – Tiny Buddha

12 Ways to Cope With Frustration: How Effective Are Yours? – Psychology Today

The Joys of Cabin Living in Alaska – Outside

Picture Of The Day

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Van Halen stipulated in their performance contracts that a bowl of M&M’s, with all of the brown M&M’s removed, was to be placed in their dressing room. They didn’t do this to be jerks, but as a simple test to see if more important safety and quality specifications were attended to as well.

According to David Lee Roth, this was listed in the technical portion of the contract not because the band wanted to make capricious demands of the venue, but rather as a test of whether or not the contract had actually been thoroughly read and honored, as it contained other requirements involving legitimate safety concerns. If the bowl was present, then the band members could safely assume the other, legitimate, items in the technical rider were being fulfilled to their satisfaction. Conversely, if the bowl was missing, or brown M&M’s were present, then the band members would be within their rights to have the venue inspect the work, ask that it be redone, etc. Their concern for safety was real: during their earlier tours, not only had equipment been damaged, but several members of their road crew were nearly electrocuted, both due to inadequate safety measures and preparation on the part of the local venue.