Picture of the Day
The picture that shows the colossal scale of the D-Day operation, 1944
This photograph was taken three days after the Normandy beachhead was established, on June 9th, 1944, and shows the colossal scale of the operation to transport men and material for the liberation of Europe.
Linkage
The Best ’80s Horror VHS Cover Art – Den of Geek
Whatever Happened To Mike Vitar, ‘Benny The Jet’ From The Sandlot? – Ned Hardy
A gaming command center for your couch – Amazon
Ukrainian ambassador tells Elon Musk to ‘f— off’ after billionaire infuriates nation with Twitter poll – The Guardian
North Korea Tests World’s Resolve by Sending Missile Over Japan – WSJ
How big is the capital hole at Credit Suisse? – Financial Times
‘Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow Sequel Series in Development at HBO – Hollywood Reporter
I just learned I only have months to live. This is what I want to say – Globe
32 Star Wars Filming Locations You Can Visit – AD
60% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck – CNBC
The First Cloned Arctic Wolf Has Been Born Via a Beagle in China
‘I’m paycheck to paycheck.’ I make $350K a year, but have $88K in student loans, $170K in car loans and a mortgage I pay $4,500 a month on. Do I need professional help? – Market Watch
Attention my lactose intolerant bretheren, LactoJoy is the ONLY thing that helps me digest dairy. All the other brands don’t even come close – Amazon
Whatever Happened To Daveigh Chase, ‘Samara’ From The Ring? – Ned Hardy
15 Censored Cartoons that you will Never See on TV…or not as much – Linkiest
Hot women in Yoga Pants – Leenks
Old Dog Adopted to Spend Last Days in Loving Home After 14 Years in Shelter – MSN
FCC threatens to block calls from carriers for letting robocalls run rampant – The Verge
23 year old wrestler challenges 47 year old BJJ blackbelt to a grappling match for $100 – Reddit
The Dumping Grounds
15 Underrated Websites That Are So Damn Useful
10 minute mail provides a temporary email address for you to cut and paste into those pesky “insert email” to sign up or read the rest of the story or whatever.
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What Is Yubitsume?
(photo by Nesnad is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)
“Sleeping with the fishes” is an age-old idiom associated with the mob as a punishment for serious offenders of their code of honor. The phrase actually dates back to ancient Greece, being first referenced in The Iliad. It’s not the only retribution the mob carries out, though. In Japan, the mob is called the yakuza. When the yakuza wants to penalize an offending member – but not fatally – one permanent and still painful punishment is yubitsume.
Picture of the Day
Strangers assume this disabled man’s girlfriend is his nurse. Shane Burcaw and Hannah Aylward, breaking down the stigma surrounding inter-abled relationships
Shane Burcaw, 26, has been in a wheelchair since the age of 2. He was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a progressive neuromuscular disease that prevents him from walking and moving his limbs.
Shane essentially has no muscles. He has never walked and never properly developed into a full-grown man.
Hot New Music of the Day
The homie sent over the new video from Florida rock trio braveweather. Called “missing pieces”, the hard hitting and explosive alternative rock single details how everyone goes through stuff and even a lot of “happy” people are struggling. The message is to be kind because you don’t know what someone else is going through.
The Importance Of Remembering A Person’s Name
(photo: @katekalvach)
Franklin D. Roosevelt knew that one of the simplest, most obvious and most important ways of gaining good will was by remembering names and making people feel important – yet how many of us do it?
Half the time we are introduced to a stranger, we chat a few minutes and can’t even remember his or her name by the time we say goodbye.
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Linkage
She Played ‘River Tam’ On Firefly. See Summer Glau Now At 41 – Ned Hardy
Iran’s supreme leader breaks silence on protests, blames US – AP News
Eeryone that I know who has a weighted blanket raves about it. Somehow it makes you feel safe and warm, but not too warm and before you know it you’re asleep – Amazon
‘They Have Nothing to Lose’: Why Young Iranians Are Rising Up Once Again – NY Times
Ukraine Gains Full Control of Lyman, Days After Putin Claimed Russia Rules There – WSJ
Asking one simple question can entirely change how you feel – Pscyhe
Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever – Afar
NFL and NFLPA announce they will make changes to concussion protocol after Tua Tagovailoa incident – CBS
How to Tell If Your Child Is Gifted (and What to Do If They Are) – Life Hacker
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils prototype humanoid Optimus robot – The Verge
10 Things That Stop Us From Becoming Rich and Ways to Fix Them – Bright Side
Do We Live in a Simulation? Chances Are about 50–50 – Scientific American
Quite possibly the most durable jacket you will ever own – They’re warm, comfortable, and tough as hell. With proper care, they can last you a very very long time – Amazon
The 12 Best Seal Beach Restaurants in 2022 – Van Life Wanderer
‘Chunk’ from The Goonies looks unrecognizable now. See the actor now at 48 – Ned Hardy
Sheriff’s Deputies In California Reportedly Kill An Unarmed 15-Year-Old Girl Fleeing From Her Kidnapper – All That’s Interesting
I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults—here are 4 ‘extreme’ things they did that made their kids confident – CNBC
Elon Musk’s texts offer a rare glimpse at the billionaire boys’ club – VOX
The Ice Bucket Challenge wasn’t just for social media. It helped fund a new ALS drug – NPR
The 50 Best Movie And TV Show Twists Of All Time – The Ringer
The 30 Best Simpsons “Treehouse of Horror” Segments, Ranked – Inside Hook
Lessons Non-American Students Are Taught About America (25 Pics) – Ruin My Week
