Travelers: Beware of the Kidnapping Scam
I’m in Mexico on business — I travel a bit. I also consider myself generally savvy and aware of scams. I knew about virtual kidnapping and all that, but I’ll admit that my asleep brain fell for this for just a little bit. I hadn’t seen this before, so I thought I’d share.
What Do Wildlife Animals Taste Like?
Disclaimer: We do not endorse the consumption or poaching of exotic animals. This is for educational purposes only and these descriptions have been taken from testomonies from people who have eaten such animals.
Have you ever wondered what some of the more exotic meats taste like? While some people have eaten more game meat than others, most people have not tried some of the rarest or more exotic meats such as whale or kangaroo, or even elephant! However, these animals and many others are eaten around the world…so what do they taste like?
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On November 18, 2012, a 13-year-old Colorado boy named Dylan Redwine grudgingly visited his estranged father Mark as part of a contentious custody arrangement.
However, it wasn’t just the divorce that made things tense between father and son. The year before, Dylan and his older brother Corey had stumbled upon something disturbing on their dad’s computer: selfies of him wearing lingerie and eating feces from a diaper. Mark knew that Corey had seen the photos and even used them against him in some heated arguments, but he had no idea that Dylan had seen them as well.
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She Played ‘Nadia’ In American Pie. See Shannon Elizabeth Now at 49 – Ned Hardy
There is an area in Philadelphia with post apocalytpic vibes and wher drug addicts roam the street like mindless zombies – Van Life Wanderer
Super durable Wind-Proof Umbrella that is reinforced with fiberglass ribs and teflon coating and comes with Lifetime Guarantee! – Amazon
Why Does My Cat Wake Me Up So Early, and What Can I Do About It? – The Conversation
5 passive-aggressive phrases that ‘make people respect you less’: Public speaking expert – CNBC
AI Allows Dead Woman to Talk to People Who Showed Up at Her Funeral – Futurism
How to Support a Loved One Going Through Depression – VICE
8 Bizarre Celebrity Deaths – Linkiest
This Quick Hack Will Exponentially Improve Copy and Paste on Your iPhone – Inside Hook
Inside The Demise Of Troy Leon Gregg, The Man Who Escaped Death Row Before Being Murdered That Very Night – All That’s Interesting
FTX founder reportedly cashes out $684K after being released on bail – Coin Telegraph
Andrew Tate detained in Romania on rape and human trafficking charges – Mashable
Rachael Leigh Cook Says It Was A Huge Mistake To Pass On This Superhero Movie – Ned Hardy
I don’t often sing the praise of a kitchen dish rack, but this one says head and shoulders above the rest – Amazon
This Chatbot Will Argue With Your Cable Company for You—and Might Lower Your Bill – Mental Floss
23 predictions for 2023: Their takes and our takes – The Hustle
11 Smartphone Charging Habits That Will Improve Battery Life – Make Use Of
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney breaks down after learning boyfriend Christian Obumseli died (footage) – NY Post
The Dumping Grounds
New Scam To Watch Out For
So I wanted to write about a scam I *almost* fell for recently. I haven’t seen anything else out there about it. I don’t consider myself gullible and these people were prepared for savvy folks.
What Are The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a really popular way of losing weight, but that’s not the only benefit intermittent fasting provides.
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The Baltic Way or Baltic Chain (also "Chain of Freedom") was a peaceful political demonstration that occurred on 23 August 1989.
Approximately two million people joined their hands to form a human chain spanning 690 kilometres (430 mi) across the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which at the time were occupied and annexed by the USSR.
The central government in Moscow considered the three Baltic countries constituent republics of the Soviet Union.
15 Things You Should Give Up to Turn Your Dreams into Reality
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There are times in life where everyone feels tired and weighed down. Every day we work for our goals and dreams, but it feels like we’re running in quicksand. Of course, we knew the journey would be long and treacherous. But we never expected it to be this long or this treacherous.
You think to yourself, “maybe I need more gusto, a little more oomph.” But what if you need to lighten the load? Sometimes, the key to achieving your dreams is releasing the baggage you carry. You don’t need to pick up more stones. Focus on the essentials and let go of the rest.
Many of these things you can give up today, while others will require work. But remember, “if you can dream it, you can do it.”
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