What Was It like for a Soldier to Use a Flamethrower during WWII?
Few weapons strike as much visceral fear and horror as the flamethrower. A mainstay in the arsenals of many armies during the Second World War, the flamethrower was a potent psychological and physical weapon – but what was it like to actually wield one of these terrifying devices in the heat of battle?
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Why Aren’t Students Taught Practical Things In School? (Build Things, Sewing, Financial Literacy, Cooking)
The first and most obvious part of it is that the past couple years have definitely proven that adults at large do not have a great grasp of critical reading skills, along with other things that have been vital to understanding the world around them like how statistics work, scientific principles, or understanding research practices like peer review. This means that the average sixth grader definitely does not possess all the learning from the core subjects they’ll need.
Why You Need to Start Journaling Right Now
Alright, listen up. If you’re not journaling, you’re missing out on a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery. And no, I’m not talking about writing “Dear Diary” like a lovesick teenager. I’m talking about real, raw, no-bullshit journaling.
First of all, journaling is like a spotlight for your inner world. When you take the time to explore your thoughts and feelings on paper, you start to see patterns and connections that you never noticed before. You might realize that you’ve been repeating the same negative self-talk for years, or that certain situations always trigger a particular emotional response. That kind of self-awareness is invaluable for personal growth.
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Why Trying to “Save” Women is a Losing Strategy
There’s a sad, pathetic creature often lurking in strip clubs – the guy who fancies himself a white knight riding in to rescue the poor damsels grinding on the pole. He’s the self-appointed savior no one asked for, the creepy dude trying to “fix” women who aren’t broken while simultaneously paying them to shake their asses in his face. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Captain Save a Ho.
This chump smugly looks down on the very women he’s objectifying, constantly pestering them with unsolicited life advice: “Why are you doing this? You’re better than this. Let me help you become respectable, m’lady.” News flash, Sparky – she didn’t ask for your help. She’s an adult woman who can make her own damn choices. Your condescending attitude isn’t noble, it’s insulting.
But our clueless hero has an ulterior motive. Deep down, Captain Save a Ho believes the only way his mediocre ass can get a woman is to find a “damaged” one he can mold into his dream girl. He thinks pouring nice guy tokens into emotionally vulnerable women will make them fall for him, overlooking his lack of any actual attractiveness or merit. It’s a sexual strategy based on preying on the weak. How honorable!
Here’s the thing though – healthy relationships aren’t built on pity or compensation. They require two self-actualized individuals coming together as equals. Any guy who needs to “save” a woman to get her interest is operating from a place of deep neediness and insecurity. It’s the mindset of a child, not a man.
So to any aspiring Captain Save a Ho’s out there, I invite you to grow up. Worry about fixing your own flaws and inadequacies instead of hunting for broken women you can exploit. Attempting to “save” someone as a backdoor strategy to get laid is a bullshit cope for not having the balls to work on yourself and pursue healthy, equal relationships. It’s time to retire the Captain Save a Ho delusion and start showing up as a mature, actualized man. Anything less is just a pathetic, unimpressive ruse that ain’t fooling anyone, least of all the women you’re targeting.
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GameStop Stock Jumps After Meme-Stock Guru ‘Roaring Kitty’ Returns – AP News
There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy
If you’re considering stepping up your coffee grinding game without breaking the bank, this grinder is a commendable choice – Amazon
OpenAI launches new AI model and desktop version of ChatGPT – CNBC
Sony Sets Summer 2025 Release Date For Danny Boyle’s ‘28 Years Later’ – Deadline
A Rare Bright Spot for a Canine Lover Doing Time: Raising Puppies to Become Service Dogs – The Marshall Project
35 Great Songs From the Ultimate ’90s Movie Soundtracks – Mental Floss
What Dinner Will Look Like in the Next 100 Years, According to Scientists (and Sci-Fi Authors) – Bon Appetit
Google Spent Months Learning Why Habits Fail. The Answer Often Comes Down to 1 Powerful Word – INC
Why You Should Add More of THIS to Your Diet for Incredible Health Benefits – Nutrition
Air Force launches an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet. A whole fleet is next – Fast Co
If you’re in the market for a pair of high-quality speakers at a great price, definitely consider these out, especially now that they’re available for as low as $320—a steal for their performance and versatility in compact spaces or as a first serious audio setup – Amazon
Evidence Suggests Bob Lazar Was Telling Truth About UFOs & Anti-Gravity Propulsion – How and Why
How to fight without ruining a relationship: You can have healthy disagreements with the people in your life – VOX
Inside the Outrageously Prestigious World of Falcon Influencers – Mel Magazine
25 Facts That Sound Like Huge Lies, But Are Actually True – Linkiest
“McDonald’s Has Gotten Too Cocky”: Internet Blasts Fast-Food Chain For Crazy-High Burger Prices – Bored Panda
The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died – NPR
The Most Underrated Twilight Zone Episodes – Den of Geek
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What’s It Like To Be A Hikikimori (Hermit)?
I was 16 when I dropped out of public school to finish up online. That is when my prolonged bouts of social isolation started. I had friends, but these friends were people I abused drugs with (to cope with our life circumstances), as they weren’t socially adapted like most people our age.
As time went on I ended up cutting off all contact with them and haven’t contacted them since age 18. I haven’t had a social outing in 5 years. It’s liberating but embarrassing at the same time to be saying that.
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“My wife asked me how much I have in my savings account.”
So my wife (36 f) today asks me how much I have in my savings account. We have been together for 6 years and married for one of those years in May. We don’t share bank accounts, her money is hers, and mine is mine. We are sitting cooking dinner in the air fryer when she just out of the blue asks, how much do you have in savings?
For me, it’s not any of her business and I told her that. She is upset that she wanted me to take out money to go to the casino and I said no because I budget and don’t touch savings.
Am I wrong for not telling her how much I have in savings?
Is there anything wrong with this?
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“I’m late 20s never moved from home”
I love seeing my family everyday, we get along great and I am really happy with my living situation, but I feel societal pressure to move out. My parents are older late 60s/early 70s so they would rather have me there than not.
A few things to consider: I’ve been cooking for myself since I was 15 Do all my own laundry, housework, chores, taxes, bills etc Pay rent, albeit quite quite low I have an above average paying job, and am working hard to progress further I maintain a healthy fitness and diet regime I have many healthy and strong friendships.