Have you ever felt like you really know someone you’ve never actually met? Maybe it’s a celebrity, a podcaster, or even that YouTuber who shares their morning coffee ritual like they’re your best friend. You feel connected, invested, even emotionally entangled in their story. If so, congratulations—you’ve experienced a parasocial relationship.
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Your Personal Information Is Out There—Here’s How Scammers Are Exploiting It – Shield and Fortify
Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy
Are You A ‘Nice Guy’ or People Pleaser? This Is The #1 Book I Recommend To Anyone Who Answered Yes – Amazon
South Korea’s President Declares Martial Law: What to Know – NY Times
The Most Hated Way of Firing Someone Is More Popular Than Ever. It’s the Age of the PIP – WSJ
A growing number of men are undergoing a radical and expensive surgery to grow anywhere from three to six inches – GQ
13 ‘Art Films’ Your Kids Will Actually Like – Life Hacker
Eminem’s Mother Debbie Nelson Dead at 69 – VICE
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
I’ve been using this mouse for the last few years and I have absolutely no complaints. Can’t be beat for under $20 – Amazon
Falcon 9 reaches a flight rate 30 times higher than shuttle at 1/100th the cost – ARS Technica
Jaguar unveils polarizing concept EV as part of its rebrand – Engadget
50 Ways to Show Gratitude for the People in Your Life – Tiny Buddha
21 Incredible Facts No One Knows – Linkiest
Woman Unleashes Racist Rant at Father, Kids on LAX Shuttle Bus, on Video – Reddit
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Confessions of a Commercial Airline Pilot
How much of a flight is automated and how much of it is actually you piloting?
It depends on the day and the person flying. I generally prefer to hand-fly the airplane up to about 10-15,000 feet before engaging the autopilot. Then you turn it off when you’re landing.
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Poll of the Day
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“My partner said I love you to someone else”
I 28(M), just had my partner 29(F) of 6 years tell me that she told another man “I love you”, let’s call him Tim.
Tim and my partner met at their workplace, they’ve grown very close over the last year. He’s professed his love for her in the past, but she has not said confessed anything to him in the past. Tim once again this weekend confessed his love and how this has affected him. After, they cried together, talked and held hands. She assures me nothing more has happened, and I fully believe her, we are very open with everything in our relationship.
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How Do You Prevent Your Son From Becoming An Incel?
The internet is full of rabbit holes, and some of them are dark, lonely places where young men go to vent their frustrations, find validation for their pain, and adopt dangerously warped views about women, relationships, and the world.
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Compounding Isn’t Just for Money—It’s for Relationships and Personal Growth Too”
When most people think about compounding, they think about money. It’s the kind of concept that gets thrown around by financial planners and spreadsheet nerds as the “eighth wonder of the world.” And they’re not wrong—compounding is why small investments today can turn into life-changing wealth tomorrow. But here’s the part most people miss: compounding doesn’t just work with money. It’s a universal law that applies to almost everything in life. Relationships. Skills. Habits. Even happiness.
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17 Incredibly Useful Things I Can’t Live Without
Why hasn’t the bidet become the norm in the US??? Do Americans not value have a clean butt after going to the bathroom?? This bidet is super easy to install and works flawlessly.
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4 scenarios that can ignite a family fight — and 12 strategies to minimize them – NPR
A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy
Your Social Media Is a Goldmine for Scammers—Here’s How to Shut Them Out – Shield and Fortify
If you are looking for a durable and stylish jacket that’s going to keep you plenty warm this winter, this is the one – Amazon
‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’ – BBC
Who Are the Most Franchise-Focused Actors Ever? – The Ringer
This Is Why You Wake Up at the Same Time Every Single Night – Very Well
Here’s Why Time Off Work Actually Improves Your Work and Life – Darius Foroux
How to raise kids who give back to the world – VOX
A Few Photos To Help You Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy
If you need new windshield wipers, replace them with the vastly superior silicone wipers. They last way longer than the traditional ones – Amazon
Australia’s social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law – AP News
Drake, in Second Action Against Universal Music Group, Claims Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Is Defamatory – Pitchfork
Inside Elon Musk’s Quest to Beat OpenAI at Its Own Game – WSJ
I write about scams as part of my job: 6 steps I use to stay safe—all are free and most take under 1 minute – CNBC