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What Should You Know About Yourself And Your Partner Before You Decide To Get Married
You know your partner is the right one to marry when you love them, are willing to make sacrifices for their happiness, they are willing to make sacrifices for your happiness, and you have thoroughly and exhaustively discussed and considered the following list of items which frequently lead to marital strife and divorce.
Picture of the Day
“Breaker boys,” most 8–12, who worked 60-hour weeks breaking coal when child labor was permitted
A breaker boy was a young coal-mining worker in the 19th and early 20th centuries who worked in coal mines in the United States and United Kingdom. These boys, usually between the ages of 8 and 12, were employed to separate impurities and debris from the coal after it was brought to the surface.
Why Having the Right Friends is Extremely Important
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When I was 10, I discovered The Three Musketeers: a swashbuckling tale about four inseparable friends living by the motto “all for one, one for all.” The book became an instant favorite – but not because of the wine, women, song or adventure.
What I actually enjoyed most was the camaraderie between the main characters. My family had just moved and I was really lonely; the idea of having loyal friends inspired me. I read the book and fantasized about having people to share my own adventures with.
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She Played ‘Vada’ in My Girl. See Anna Chlumsky Now at 42 – Ned Hardy
The 40 Best TV Finales of the 21st Century, Ranked – The Ringer
Do Everything Faster With These Keyboard Tricks – Wired
If you want to clear out the wax in your ear like a professional, get this digital othoscope that displays whats exactly in your ear! – Amazon
Basic Car Maintenance and Repairs You Can (and Should) Do Yourself – Life Hacker
If You Were Fired, Don’t Lie About It in a Job Interview. Do This Instead – Quartz
A Music Critic Reviews AI Songs – VICE
How to clean your laptop: Your laptop goes through a lot — make sure it’s looking its best – The Verge
Chronic Inflammation is Insidious and Dangerous. You May Not Even Know You Have It – Washington Post
How to make friends anywhere you move – NPR
She Played The Childlike Empress in The NeverEnding Story. See Tami Stronach Now at 50 – VL Wanderer
A Hostage Negotiator Reveals The Secrets That Can Transform Your Life – The Guardian
Here’s What It Looks Like When Americans Retire Overseas Six: retirees open up about the financial and personal challenges of relocating abroad in retirement – WSJ
10 Things Incredibly Likable People Never, Ever Do (and Why You Love Them for It) – INC
He Played ‘Brian Tanner’ on Alf. See Benji Gregory Now at 44 – Ned Hardy
The Legend of Zelda Didn’t Just Make Video Game History—It Put Video Game Concerts on the Map – Pitchfork
Professional Romance Novelists Can Write 3,000 Words a Day. Here’s How They Do It – Quartz
/Film’s Top 100 Movies Of All Time – Slash Film
The Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movies of the 1970s – Den of Geek
The Dumping Grounds
AI Imagines What Jimi Hendrix’s Career Would Look Like If He Had Lived
Jimi Hendrix at Studio 54 in 1977 (Age 35)
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A Few Glorious Videos For Your Consideration
These are the buttons from a WW2 RAF uniform. When you put them together, they make a mini-compass, for use if you get shot down behind enemy lines.
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Poll of the Day
If your girlfriend's car looks like this, is this a dealbreaker? ©
What is Chronic Inflammation?
Chronic inflammation is a prolonged and persistent form of inflammation that can last for several months to years. It occurs when the body’s immune response fails to eliminate the cause of inflammation, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Over time, chronic inflammation can cause DNA damage, tissue death, and can eventually lead to the development of various diseases.