12 Gunshot Survivors Describe What Getting Shot Feels Like
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1. Shot in the arm when I was young when I got caught in the middle of a drive by shooting.
You know in the movies where a gun goes off and there’s a sudden look of shock on the victim’s face before he looks at the wound? That’s very accurate. I did not feel any pain or anything. I heard the gunshot and felt a tight pressure in my arm. I looked and saw the wound and how much blood I was losing, and the next thing I know I’m in the hospital.”
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Why Do Chefs Hate Cooking Well-Done Steaks
The problem is that it’s impossible to cook a well done steak that will hold up to the standards of just about any chef. We know that a well done steak will lose a lot of moisture and flavor. We only want to send food out that meets our standards, and that’s not really possible if the steak is being cooked well done.
Doesn’t matter to you, right? But we don’t know that. We know we’re sending out an inferior piece of meat, and our job is to impress the customer. What if they don’t like it, and then blame us?
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Pubic wigs (called Merkins) were worn by prostitutes as early as the 1450s. The reason for this accessory was that pubic hair was considered popular and attractive, but sex workers shaved their lower parts to avoid pubic lice and used merkin to cover up STD’s from their clients.
In Hollywood film production, merkins may be worn by actors and actresses to avoid exposing genitalia during nude or semi-nude scenes. The presence of the merkin protects the actor from inadvertently performing “full frontal” nudity – some contracts specifically require nipples and genitals to be covered in some way – which may help ensure the film achieves a less restrictive MPAA rating.
The Oxford English Dictionary dates the first written use of the term to 1617. The word probably originated from malkin, a derogatory term for a lower-class young woman, or from Marykin, a pejorative way of saying the female name Mary.
Linkage
She Played Catwoman in the Batman Televsion Series. See Julie Newmar Now at 89 – VL Wanderer
Vice Files for Bankruptcy, Prepares for $225 Million Sale – Gizmodo
The World’s Oldest Dog Is Turning 31. Here’s What the Owner Says Helped Him Live Such a Long Life – NBC LA
She Played ‘Nellie’ on Little House on the Prairie. See Now at 61 – Ned Hardy
Easiest way to secure your mail from thieves. Super easy to install and is very sturdy – Amazon
The Bionic Eye That Could Restore Vision (and Put Humans in the Matrix) – CNET
OnlyFans now has more than 3 million content creators and is a ‘global business’, says the CEO – Insider
How to Become A Super Ager – Discover
Inside the Secretive Life-Extension Clinic Longevity; Evangelists are injecting people with experimental gene therapies. There are no guarantees—and no refunds – Wired
24 Questions To Ask Kids When They Get Home From School – Romper
An Extremely Dangerous Way To Connect Railroad Cars (video) – Leenks
He Played ‘Stifler’ in American Pie. See Seann William Scott Now at 46 – Ned Hardy
People Are Sharing Their Bedroom ‘Green Flags’ And You Better Believe I’m Taking Notes (20 Posts) – Ruin My Week
10 100-Year-Old Life Hacks That Are Surprisingly Useful Today – Linkiest
Clash of the Titans: Boogie2988 vs WingsofRedemption in boxing match – Reddit
A Japanese man rose through the ranks of the Chicago mob, and then it tried to kill him. The underworld would never be the same – Chicago Mag
Percale cotton is the best material for bed sheets during the summer. They keep you cool and sweat free during the hot nights – Amazon
Running a Movie Theater Is More Expensive Than You Can Possibly Imagine – Indiewire
Ben Simmons Trolls 76ers After Their Game 7 Loss to Celtics – Sports Illustrated
The Dumping Grounds
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Jamon Iberico is the world’s most expensive ham. The meat, which is cured up to four years, comes from the rear leg of black iberian pig. It sells for $4500/leg
Immediately after weaning, the piglets are fattened on barley and maize for several weeks. The pigs are then allowed to roam in pasture and oak groves to feed naturally on grass, herbs, acorns, chestnuts, and roots, until the slaughtering time approaches. At that point, the diet may be strictly limited to olives, chestnuts or acorns for the best quality jamón ibérico, or may be a mix of acorns and commercial feed for lesser qualities.
Productive vs Busy
“Hey, how are you?”
“Busy.”
Ever had that conversation? Yeah, me too.
Some of us wear “busy” like a badge of honor, but this stems from misguided priorities. We think that being “busy” means we’re getting things done, living up to our potential, and on our way to success. This isn’t true. Your aim isn’t to be busy. Your aim is to be productive.
Linkage
She Played ‘Brandi’ in Mallrats. See Claire Forlani Now at 51 – Ned Hardy
The Ugly Truth Behind “We Buy Ugly Houses” – Pro Publica
These headphones are shockingly good, considering they only cost $30 – Amazon
Brussel Sprouts have been systematically bred to be less bitter and taste better since the 90s – BHG
5 Mistakes We Make When We’re Overwhelmed – HBR
YouTuber accused of deliberately crashing plane for views pleads guilty, faces up to 20 years in prison – The Guardian
‘It’s ruined my life’: why dissolving face filler isn’t as simple as it seems – Dazed
10 Futuristic Technologies That Could Change the World – Linkiest
What Brands Are Actually Behind Trader Joe’s Snacks? – Eater
How to Make Friends as an Adult – Mark Manson
What Ever Happened To Dirk Benedict From The A-Team? – Ned Hardy
This pocket knife really punches above it’s price point and can hold its on against a Benchmade or Sypderco – Amazon
The Biggest Asset Bubble in History – Wealth of Common Sense
How To Completely Blow Out Your Truck’s Suspension (video) – Leenks
The AI race heats up: Google announces PaLM 2, its answer to GPT-4 – ARS Technica
How To Be Resilient: 5 Steps To Success When Life Gets Hard – Barking Up The Wrong Tree
Parents Who Raise Humble Children Do These 5 Things – Fatherly
How to Actually Open a New Google Doc Quickly – Life Hacker
This Gas Station Gave Discounts To People Who Did A Silly Dance While Walking In – Sunny Skyz
