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death cap mushroom

(photo: Alicja)

The Death Cap Mushroom, amanita phalloides, a deadly fungus, commonly mistaken for edible mushrooms. Ingesting one death cap mushroom is enough to kill a healthy adult and there is no antidote.

All parts of the mushroom are poisonous; cooking or peeling does not make the mushroom safe to eat. There is no way to remove the poison from the mushroom. The poisonous compounds are extremely stable. You cannot remove them by soaking, cooking or drying. The poisons are found throughout the cap, gills, stem and spores.

Death by death cap typically begins with severe vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea that comes on about 6-24 hours after ingestion.

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Life Advice

8 Uncomfortable Lessons That We All Need To Learn

1. Your self-love must be stronger than your desire to be loved

If you’re not happy now, there’s no amount of followers, positive social media comments, or Instagram likes that will change that. External validation isn’t happiness – it’s a hamster wheel. Validation is an inside job. The most convincing sign that someone is truly living their “best life”, is their lack of desire to show the world that they’re living their best life. Your “best life” won’t seek external validation, but insecurity continually will.

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Links

Linkage

She Played Young Jenny In Forrest Gump. See Hanna Hall Now at 39 – Wanderer

Skinheads pick a fight with some MMA Fighters – Reddit

‘Fun fact’ guy explains why tailgaters are the big reason for ‘phantom traffic jams’ – Upworthy

If you had shitty parents growing up, read this book! It one of those rare life altering books – Amazon

Dog Repeatedly Escapes Shelter, Sneaks Into Nursing Home – Sunny Skyz

Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell dies at 56 of acute liver failure – NBC

Feeling Embarrassed? Here’s The Right Way To Handle It – Fatherly

Dollar Cost Averaging in a Bear Market Wins Again – Wealth of Common Sense

Gender reveal party turns ‘deadly’ after pilot killed during stunt – Independent

How to Survive A Cringe Attack: The science and psychology of embarrassing memories – The Cut

Before Jaws and E.T., Steven Spielberg Directed Two Episodes of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery – Wanderer

Do You Understand What Normal Blood Pressure Is? Many Americans Wrongly Assume They Do – The Conversation

Will I just keep spending more and more money forever? – VOX

Ranked: Most Popular U.S. Undergraduate Degrees (2011–2021) – Visual Capitalist

I Set Out to Create a Simple Map for How to Appeal Your Insurance Denial. Instead, I Found a Mind-Boggling Labyrinth – Pro Publica

20 Disturbing Facts You Really Don’t Want to Know – Linkiest

Can CRISPR Help Engineer a Species of Men With Honkin’ Dicks? – Mel Magazine

Confessions

Confession of the Day

Im m(23) and my girlfriend F(25) is an absolute sex addict. Anytime I come home from work She’s ready in bed for action.

It is a very nice thing to come home to. However after our love session. She wants to do it again an hour later. I don’t mind that as well.

But the problem is this is happens too much. Her and I have sex at least 6-7 times a day.

There is never a day where I am simply just relaxing.

And at the end of the day i feel like a squeezed dry toothpaste tube.

I have no energy and she is always wanting more.

She still orgasms during sex but its never enough.

Im tired all the time and shes draining my energy and my balls.

I dont know what to tell her because i dont want to hurt her feelings.

Picture Of The Day

Picture of the Day

georgia guidestones

(photo by viryakala)

A monument in Georgia with instructions in 8 languages on how to re-build a post-apocalyptic society

They’re called the Georgia Guidestones and they actually look like the Ten Commandments. The five 16-feet-tall granite walls overlook a barren knoll in northeastern Georgia, supporting a 25,000-pound capstone. But what’s even more astonishing than their massiveness (four of the five slabs weigh more than 20 tons each!) is what is inscribed on the rock: carved on the polished granite are directions in eight different languages instructing the survivors of a supposed apocalypse on how to properly rebuild society.

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Links

Linkage

She Played Cassandra in Wayne’s World. See Tia Carrere Now at 56 – Wanderer

How Kathy Ireland Amassed A $500 Million Net Worth – Ned Hardy

The Routine Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Let Slide – Life Hacker

The Sad, Sad Story of Laika, the Space Dog, and Her One-Way Trip Into Orbit – Smithsonian

Want to Make Restaurant-Worthy Sandwiches at Home? Start Here – Eater

15 True Horror Stories From History – Linkiest

Kitchen Life Hack: Put your oils, vinegars and sauces in squeeze bottles. It’s much easier to dispense the exact amounts and no more fussing with pulling out large glass bottles – Amazon

Rates Are Up. We’re Just Starting to Feel the Heat. Homeowners. Car buyers. Landlords. Big businesses. Here’s who stands to lose—and in some surprising cases, win—as interest rates stay high in the years ahead – WSJ

I Talked To One Stranger Per Day For 100 Days, It Changed My Life Forever – Better Humans

Ranking Every Single ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie By How Much They’re Actually About Family – Fatherly

Whatever Happened to ‘Family Ties’ Actor Brian Bonsall? – Ned Hardy

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Cast – Where Are They Now? – Wanderer

Meet Quentin Tarantino’s Secret Muse, the Queen of Vintage Japanese B-Movies – Messy Nessy

These 7 expats left the U.S. to start over—here’s how they earn an income overseas: ‘We spend less on all expenses’ – CNBC

A damn fine collection of women in yoga pants (nsfw) – Leenks

The 18 most exciting video game releases of fall 2023 – Polygon

James Webb telescope captures clearest-ever image of Whirlpool galaxy – The Next Web

Tesla’s upgraded Model 3 has a new design, rear touchscreen, and range improvements – The Verge

7 Tips for Avoiding Dangerous Apps on Android – Make Use Of

Finances

What is an Index Fund?

In the vast world of investing, there are countless strategies, products, and vehicles that promise to help you grow your wealth. Among these, one stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and proven track record: the index fund. In this article, we’ll delve into what an index fund is and why a low-cost index fund might just be your best ticket to financial prosperity.

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