Is This Really All There Is to Life?
Eat sleep go to work, repeat. Where’s the adventure? Where’s the romance ? Seems like we are all slaving away to the rat race and have no time for passion projects. The monotony of routine is killing me
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Starship Troopers
It’s guaranteed at this point that no matter what kind of satirical take on the United States or the world comes out, there are going to be people who misunderstand and misconstrue it. Starship Troopers wasn’t the first, and it damn well wasn’t the last movie to have the point get lost in orbit over people’s heads.
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What Is Life Like On Dialysis?
I have been living with kidney failure since 2000 and have been on haemodialysis since last 7.5 years. Here is my experience and perspective on various facets of life with dialysis
Why Do People Call Dubai ‘Soulless’?
Dubai loves to sell itself as a cultural crossroads—a place where East meets West, where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t.
What you actually get is a glossy, shallow replica of what culture is supposed to feel like. Instead of a vibrant, living expression of history, Dubai has chosen to bulldoze over its roots and replace them with a high-end, westernized fantasy designed to lure tourists and expats with money to burn.
Linkage
MLB’s Modern Dynasty Won the World Series of a Lifetime – The Ringer
Feed Your Brain With These Fascinating Facts – Ned Hardy
You should check out a keypad smart lock with Bluetooth or WiFi — it makes getting in easier when your hands are full, lets you unlock remotely, and lets you share temporary access codes instead of hiding spare keys – Amazon
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, dies at 84 – NPR
OpenAI prepares for the largest IPO in history – Reuters
Orcas Filmed Paralyzing Great White Sharks Before Eating Their Livers – DNYUZ
Kimberly-Clark Strikes $40 Billion Deal for Tylenol Maker Kenvue – Archive
27 Work Memes That’ll Make You Laugh, Then Cry – Ned Hardy
This umbrella works pretty well and is pretty sturdy — plus it has a lifetime guarantee – Amazon
What Happened When Small-Town America Became Data Center, U.S.A. – WSJ
Multiple Fighters Confirm They’ve Been Asked to Fix Fights in Another Black Eye for UFC – Mediaite
Simu Liu Calls ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ a “Love Letter To The Entire Genre Of Superhero Movies” – Deadline
Personalized gene editing helped one baby — can it be rolled out widely? – Nature
Mapped: Median Rent Price by U.S. State – Visual Capitalist
The Last Words of 10 Famous Killers – Linkiest
The Dumping Grounds
Diary Of A German Soldier Fighting In Stalingrad
In July 1942, the Germans resumed their advance into the U.S.S.R. begun the previous summer, seeking to conquer Stalingrad, a vital transportation center located on the Volga River. Germans and Russians battled with dogged ferocity over every part of the city; 99 percent of Stalingrad was reduced to rubble. A Russian counteroffensive in November trapped the German Sixth Army. Realizing that the Sixth Army, exhausted and short of weapons, ammunition, food, and medical supplies, faced annihilation, German generals pleaded in vain with Hitler to permit withdrawal before the Russians closed the ring. On February2, 1943, the remnants of the Sixth Army surrendered. More than a million people-Russian civilians and soldiers, Germans and their Italian, Hungarian, and Romanian allies-perished in the epic struggle for Stalingrad. The Russian victory was a major turning point in the war. [Read more…] about Diary Of A German Soldier Fighting In Stalingrad
What’s It Like To Attend A Timeshare Presentation
This is what it’s like to be on the receiving end of a Wyndham timeshare sales pitch. Here goes:
I vaguely knew what I was getting in to. My girlfriend and I arrived at an MGM owned casino. We get a bite to eat and as soon as we began our exploration of the Casino someone approached us offering vouchers for free play in the casino worth $75. I’m usually hesitant to ever get sucked into something like this but my girlfriend insisted that we do it. “They give it to you for showing up, we’ll just say no, I’ve got friends who did this too, etc.” I went along and decided to keep an open mind about it.
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“I don’t mind that my girlfriend cheated on me”
My girlfriend recently cheated at a party, but I didn’t feel angry or want to break up. That reaction confused my closest friends, who think I’m making a big mistake by staying.
For context, I’m introverted and have always preferred a small circle, coding, and anime over big social expectations. I’ve never dreamed of marriage or kids, and I believe a relationship is worthwhile as long as it makes you happy. I would never cheat, but I also don’t feel the deep sense of betrayal others describe.
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