Is Russia Really Doing A Piss-Poor Job In Ukraine Or Are We Just Being Fed Propaganda?
There’s an element of the fact that the west is generally on Ukraine’s side, and that we’re therefore seeing a Ukraine-centric perspective
But at the same time, the maps don’t lie: Russia was expected to roll Ukraine over in a matter of days or weeks, yet is now 7 weeks into the war and have clearly not steamrolled Ukraine or even achieved their likely/apparent goals
Why is Braille Written In Dots And Not Letters?
The system that Braille replaced used raised letters. It was designed specifically because that older system was an utter failure
There major downsides of the old system:
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Picture of the Day
A teenager who plotted to kidnap, torture and murder a former lover because he was sleeping with other women has been jailed. When she was arrested cops found a “to do list” of how she was gonna murder him along with a murder tool kit
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Wholesome Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy
For the first time, wind power eclipsed both coal and nuclear in the U.S. – NPR
Disney and Universal will build affordable housing in Florida, where need is acute – Yahoo
Tesla is aiming to start production of its Optimus humanoid robot in 2023 – Electrek
Best Cat Window Bed EVER. Super easy to install and your cat will love lounging in it, while looking out the window – Amazon
How to Sharpen a Knife to a Razor’s Edge – Field And Stream
Shock result in particle experiment could spark physics revolution – BBC
Top 10 Things To Do In Santa Fe Springs, CA – Van Life Wanderer
Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s $735 million superyacht Dilbar — the largest in the world — has been impounded in Germany – Business Insider
The Fortunes of MacKenzie Scott: Three decades after worrying about making rent, she is now giving away billions — all while trying to keep herself out of the spotlight – NY Times
People Are Sharing The Little Things America Gets Right And It’s Pretty Uplifting – Ruin My Week
If you struggle to take a crap everyday, add this to your diet. It gives you a boost of energy and keeps you regular – Amazon
Wealthiest Americans pay just 3.4% of income in taxes – The Guardian
Anastasia Martzipanova is a perfect woman (nsfw) – Leenks
Twitter adopts poison pill defense to block Elon Musk takeover – Tech Crunch
‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Went on Sale for $48M. It Ended With a Top Bid of Just $280 – Coin Desk
Guy Confronts His Ex-Baby Mama After He Found Out The Kid Wasn’t His – Worldstar
Trans inmate in prison for killing cellmate now identifies as infant, demands diapers and baby food – Post Millenial
When Did Coachella Peak? – The Ringer
Finally Found a Work Computer Setup That’s Practically Perfect – Wired
The Dumping Grounds
17 Rules For Effective Communication In A Relationship
We’ve heard it from every relationship advice column ever: communication is key. But what does that even mean? It’s like saying “be yourself” — great in theory but useless without context or practical application.
For years I thought I knew about good communication. I figured it boiled down to getting everything off your chest. And since I never shut up and would have heated emotional outbursts, I felt I was doing a fine job.
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Caveman Approved Product of the Week
This right here is probably the best bang-for-your-buck bushcraft/camp/survival knife you can get
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The Best Spinning Kick Knockout Of All Time – Leenks
Searchlight, Nevada: A Taste of the Old Wild West – Van Life Wanderer
The Best Toilet Paper Holder Design Ever Conceived….how come we dont have this in every bathroom?? – Amazon
How Much Was Charlie Chaplin Worth At The End Of His Illustrious Career? – Ned Hardy
Walmart offers drivers $110,000 starting pay amid trucker shortage – Our Midland
Confused Russian Soldier Was Told Ukrainians Would Be Happy To Be Summarily Executed In Street – The Onion
Owner Gives Thief A Beating After Returning To His Store To Steal Again! – Worldstar
Street Smart People Share Their ‘Most Street’ Tips (20 Posts) – Ruin My Week
Why The “Velvet Hammer” Is a Better Way to Give Constructive Criticism Have something difficult to say? These are the exact words you should use – Fast Co
Introducing the ESPN Sports Meme Hall of Fame – ESPN
What It Means When You Have “SSSS” on Your Boarding Pass – Afar
Awesome shampoo for helping you thicken and strenghthen your thinning hair – Amazon
17 LA gangs have sent out crews to follow and rob city’s wealthiest – SF Gate
Elon Musk Wants to Buy 100% of Twitter for $43 Billion in Hostile Takeover – Gizmodo
Chipotle is testing robots to replace some human workers – BGR
City In LA Plans to Widen Sidewalk to Make Room for Homeless Encampment – NBC
Why A Link to the Past Is the Definitive Legend of Zelda Game – Den of Geek
The Guy Collecting Every Gap Store Playlist Ever Made – Mel Magazine
What Happens If A Country Doesn’t Repay Its Debt To Other Countries? – Grunge
I’m 44, I Have A $330,000 Joint Income & I Regret How I Spent A $500,000 Inheritance – Refinery 29
