9 Tax Myths: Busted
Tax season can be stressful, filled with complicated forms and confusing instructions. It’s no wonder that many people cling to common myths about taxes, hoping to simplify the process. However, these myths can lead to mistakes, missed opportunities, and even penalties.
Here are some of the most common tax myths debunked:
“Husband claims he only messages happy ending locations but never goes..”
Found out that my husband has been communicating with a happy ending/escort/sex worker company (it’s called only real men can handle) through our phone records. It has almost always been when I’m out of town. He clams that it’s a sort of fetish/fantasy of his to message them and ask who’s working, make an appointment, and not go.
Apparently, he’s been doing this our entire 8 year relationship, but he claims he never once went while we were together. He admitted that he has gotten happy endings before, but only when single.
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If Evolution Is Real, Why Are There Still Monkeys?
This question comes up all the time, and it sounds like a gotcha. But it’s actually based on a simple misunderstanding of how evolution works.
Let’s clear it up—without jargon, without condescension, and without pretending this is complicated.
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5 Historical Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
How Victims of Online Fraud Get Hit Twice—By Scammers and the IRS – Shield and Fortify
Bringing a streaming stick when you travel lets you easily watch your favorite shows and movies on any TV, making hotel rooms or rentals feel a lot more like home – Amazon
TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity – NPR
How Much Energy Does AI Use? The People Who Know Aren’t Saying – Wired
Six Ways to Get to Know Your Neighbors, Even If You’re Awkward – Lifehacker
The Secret Sauce For Confident Kids: How Intrinsic Motivation Works (& How To Nurture It) – Romper
27 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy
You’ve got to get a pair of these iconic scissors—they’re razor-sharp, incredibly versatile, and make every kitchen task feel effortless – Amazon
An Illustrated Guide to Inflammation – NYTimes
“I Didn’t Appreciate What I Had”: 10 Men On Their Biggest Marriage Regret – Fatherly
Want To Retire at 60? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions – Kiplinger
Airplane Faux Pas, Ranked from Most to Least Forgivable – Thrillist
I Was Trapped in Quicksand for 12 Hours in a Blizzard – Outside
Older people get real about what it’s like to move into a retirement community – Upworthy
The Dumping Grounds
Confessions of a Person Who Cut Out All Sugars For 5 Months
I didn’t wake up one morning with a spreadsheet or a master plan. I didn’t read a book, watch a documentary, or get advice from a nutritionist. I was just tired—tired of my body feeling out of control, tired of constant cravings, tired of the cycle where food decided my mood more than I did.
So around mid-August, I made a decision that sounded simple and turned out to be brutal: I cut out anything sweet. Not “low sugar.” Not “sometimes.” I mean no fruit, no honey, no desserts, no juices, no syrups, no candy, no chocolate, no artificial sweeteners. If it tasted sweet, it was gone.
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“Why can’t she just fucking stop sometimes?”
We were just sitting in the car, not even arguing, just existing. And I looked over at her and in my head, I said, “Why can’t she just fucking stop sometimes?”
Stop being difficult.
Stop snapping at me and the kids over every little thing.
Stop being so damn cold all the time.
Stop acting like everything we do is a burden to her.
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“Advice on being alone for the rest of my life”
How do I cope with being single and lonely for the rest of my life? I’ve learned to accept that I’m an unattractive woman. How do I accept the fact that I will be single for the rest of my life? Are there any tips to permanently get rid of attraction and the urge to be with someone?
Do not say things like: “Oh, you’re not unattractive or you haven’t found the right person yet.” I don’t need false positivity or encouragement. Do not talk about how you were alone for years and then found your partner. I’m not interested. Let’s be realistic, not everyone gets married or finds the right person. A lot of people die alone, and I strongly feel like I’m one of those people.
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The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Kids: Letting Them Be Who They Are Meant to Be
I want you to think back to your childhood—who was the person who made you feel seen? Really seen. Maybe it was a grandparent who lit up when you walked into the room. Maybe it was a coach who believed in you when you didn’t believe in yourself. Or maybe, just maybe, it was your parents.
If that was you, then you won the lottery.
Because at the end of the day, the greatest gift a parent can give their child is the unwavering belief that they are exactly who they are meant to be. That they are worthy, loved, and enough—without conditions, without caveats, and without having to perform for your approval.