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Remember when NFTs sold for millions of dollars? 95% of the digital collectibles are now probably worthless – Business Insider

What Does Chewing The Scenery Mean in Movies? – Wanderer

Whatever Happened to Kalle Dedolph from MTV’s Road Rules? – Ned Hardy

Texas prisoner accused of killing 22 older women is slain by cellmate while serving life sentence – AP News

Danny Masterson’s wife, Bijou Phillips, files for divorce days after he’s sentenced to prison for rape – NBC

The Only Man Who Flew Both The F-22 And The YF-23 On Why The YF-23 Lost – The Drive

Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened? – AP News

Lost hiker rescued after online bear cam captures him mouthing ‘Help me’ – NY Post

Five Home Renovations Never Worth Doing Yourself – Life Hacker

What Psychedelics Can Teach Us About Play – TIME

LOL: I went to Chili’s for the first time with a friend, and our $102 meal was the best I’ve ever had at a chain restaurant – Insider

5 Must-Watch Horror Movies on Amazon Prime – Wanderer

Another day in the dark side of Los Angeles. Pimps harassing a sex worker on Figueroa St – Reddit

7 Scariest Mental Illnesses – Linkiest

New ‘Toxic Avenger’ Images Flaunt Elijah Wood’s Grisly Makeover & Peter Dinklage’s Tutu – Collider

Musk’s Neuralink seeks volunteers for brain implants—who’s in? – ARS Technica

14 Sci-Fi Movies That Predicted the Future – Den of Geek

Here’s How A CVT Works And Why You Don’t Want One – Jalopnik

Picture Of The Day

Picture of the Day

The whipping post was put into use around 1885 at the Baltimore City Jail, where until 1938, many of those convicted of wife-beating were punished.

In the early 20th century, Baltimore was among the few major American cities where judicial whipping persisted, primarily for violent offenses. The Baltimore City Jail had a whipping post in use since 1885, where many convicted of wife-beating were punished. A notable incident in 1938 saw Clyde Miller, a Baltimore printer, flogged 20 times with a cat o’ nine tails. This event marked the last use of Baltimore’s whipping post, which was specifically for punishing wife-beaters.

Whipping in Baltimore sparked significant public debate. Critics viewed it as a cruel and outdated punishment, while supporters believed it deterred crime. By the mid-1950s, legal challenges and criticism led to the abolition of whipping as a judicial punishment in Baltimore.

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29 Flawless Albums With No Skippable Tracks – Ned Hardy

5 Must-Watch Horror Movies on Free Streaming Right Now – Wanderer

The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S. – Outside

These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds – NPR

Browns’ Nick Chubb done for season with knee injury so bad ESPN refused to show replay in loss to Steelers – Replay

Professional MMA fighter vs Professional bodybuilder – Reddit

Not Having It: Muay Thai Coach Gets Into A Fight With His Student For Changing Schools! – Worldstar

FTX Sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents to Recover ‘Misappropriated Funds’ – WSJ

This 10-minute mindfulness hack is equivalent of 44 minutes extra sleep, say experts – Stylist

Disappointing photos show what it’s really like to backpack across Europe – Insider

How a Failed Early Film Laid the Groundwork for James Cameron’s Avatar – Wanderer

Disney Plans $60B Expansion of Theme Parks Business – Hollywood Reporter

Woman Has All Her Limbs Amputated After Eating Tilapia Infected With Deadly Bacteria – Bored Panda

The First Bob Ross Painting From ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Is On Sale For Nearly $10 Million – All That’s Interesting

‘Tesla Road Rage Guy’ Gets Five Years In Prison – Jalopnik

What to Do When a Coworker Keeps Undermining You – Life Hacker

How I Stopped Feeling Like There Was Something Wrong with Me – Tiny Buddha

7 most famous female killers – Linkiest

Finances

Why Aren’t Student Loans Bankruptable

Student loans are generally not dischargeable through bankruptcy in the United States for several reasons:

  1. Public Policy Concerns: The idea behind making student loans non-dischargeable is to protect the federal student loan program. If students could easily discharge their loans through bankruptcy, it might jeopardize the availability and terms of future loans for other students. The government wants to ensure that funds are available for future students to borrow.

  2. Potential for Abuse: There’s a concern that if student loans were easily dischargeable, some individuals might take advantage of the system. For instance, a student could theoretically borrow a large sum of money, earn a degree, and then immediately file for bankruptcy to have the debt wiped out, all without ever intending to repay the loans.

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What is Stealth Wealth?

Stealth Wealth

In the world of personal finance, there’s a concept that’s been gaining traction over the years, known as “Stealth Wealth.” At its core, Stealth Wealth is the practice of keeping one’s wealth hidden from the public eye. It’s about living a life that doesn’t scream “I’m rich!” even if one’s bank account tells a different story. But why would someone choose to live this way, and what are the benefits of such an approach?

Stealth Wealth is not about being stingy or miserly. Instead, it’s about making conscious choices that prioritize long-term financial health over short-term displays of affluence. It’s the millionaire next door driving a decade-old car, or the successful entrepreneur who chooses to live in a modest home rather than a mansion. These individuals understand that the true value of wealth is not in its display, but in the freedom and security it provides.

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She Played Jan on The Brady Bunch. See Eve Plumb Now at 65 – Wanderer

Whatever Happened To Susan Gibney, ‘Leah Brahms’ On Star Trek: The Next Generation? – Ned Hardy

The chaotic and cinematic MGM casino hack, explained – VOX

7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world’s longest-lived communities – NPR‘

The 5 most common regrets of the dying – and what we can learn from them – Stylist

How to Help Boost Your Teen Son’s Self Image – Telegraph

This Spanish city has been restricting cars for 24 years. Here’s what we can learn from it – Fast Co

Everything You Need to Know About Nutritional Yeast, Nature’s Cheeto Dust – Bon Appetit

What Happens to Spelling Bee Champions When They Grow Old? – Mel Magazine

The 10 Biggest Money Losing Movies of All-Time – Linkiest

She Played ‘Isabella’ On Two and a Half Men. See Jodi Lyn O’Keefe  Now At 44 – Ned Hardy

This Johnny Depp Crime Drama on Netflix Is Super Rewatchable – Wanderer

Military Loses F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet, Asks Public for Help Finding It – Gizmodo

David Lynch’s Original Dune Ending Would Have Been a Lot Weirder (and Better) – Den of Geek

My Son Was a School Bully. Here’s How How I Stopped It – Fatherly

]How to Tell Your Friends and Family You Hate Them By Having a Destination Wedding – The Hard Times

The last surviving witness to Lincoln’s assassination lived long enough to share his story on TV – Upworthy

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Are Now Available – How to Geek