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Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity,  you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
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Inside FTX’s All-Night Race to Stop a $1 Billion Crypto Heist – Wired

Was Marilyn Monroe Known For Having Bad Hygiene? – Ned Hardy

The Forgotten Gem of The Matrix Universe: Why The Animatrix Deserves More Praise – Wanderer

These headphones are absurdly good considering their low price point – Amazon

Why Are There So Many Female Ghosts? – Atlas Obscura

9 Unexpected Things You Didn’t Know You Could Bring Through TSA – Traveler

How to take the lead in dog walking – and earn unconditional love in return – The Guardian

How To Stop Worrying That Someone Is Mad at You, According to a Psychologist – Parade

A Late Bloomer’s Guide to Sex – VICE

The final 11 seconds of a fatal Tesla Autopilot crash – Washington Post

23 Narcolepsy Memes That Perfectly Capture the Sleepy Ups and Downs – Ned Hardy

The 11 Most Horrific Sports Injuries Ever – Linkiest

‘Aquaman 2’ Flooded With Drama: Jason Momoa Allegedly Drunk on Set, Amber Heard Scenes Cut, Elon Musk’s Letter to WB and More – Variety

What is Hamas? Here’s what to know – NPR

Tool Announce 2024 US Arena Tour – Consequence

Meet the Best New Bartenders of 2023 – Punch Drink

3 Fundamental Mistakes that Often Drain 90 Percent of Our Potential in Life – Marc and Angel

Cloudflare, Google, and Amazon explain what’s behind the largest DDoS attacks ever – The Verge

Relationships

Accepting Someone for Who They Are

When starting a new relationship, it’s tempting to see all the ways we could improve our new partner. If only they were a little more tidy, outgoing, affectionate, or any other trait we think they “should” have, then the relationship would be just perfect. However, attempting to change someone to mold them into our imagined ideal partner is not only futile, but harmful.

People can only be who they inherently are. While we can all help bring out the best in each other, fundamental aspects of someone’s personality and behavior are unlikely to be altered, no matter how much we push. If you feel the need to dramatically change a new partner, you’re likely just incompatible.

Rather than criticizing your date’s minor flaws, focus on getting to know them for who they authentically are. Look for the wonderful qualities they already possess. Instead of dwelling on what’s “missing”, appreciate their unique strengths and quirks. A fulfilling relationship involves fully accepting someone else, not viewing them as a fixer-upper project.

Attempting to overhaul someone almost never works out well. You’ll both only end up feeling judged, frustrated and resentful. But when you choose to see your partner for who they are and not who you want them to be, that’s when real intimacy and trust can flourish.

The truth is, when it comes to relationships we attract what we expect deep down. If you believe you deserve to be with someone exactly as they are, that mindset will guide you toward a compatible match who can love you back the same way. Rather than trying to force a square peg into a round hole, look for someone who already fits into your life in a natural, effortless way.

So next time you’re tempted to view a new partner as a work-in-progress, remember that real love lies in fully embracing someone, not trying to change them. When you let go of expectations, you open up space for an authentic relationship to blossom.

Finances

What is Dollarization?

“Dollarization” refers to the process by which a country adopts a foreign currency (most commonly the U.S. dollar) as its official currency, either in place of or alongside its own domestic currency. This can happen either officially or unofficially. Here’s what typically happens when a country dollarizes:

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What is the AI Singularity?

The AI singularity, often referred to simply as “the singularity,” is a hypothetical point in the future when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, leading to unforeseeable changes to human civilization. This concept is primarily associated with the idea that artificial general intelligence (AGI) — machines that can perform any intellectual task that a human being can — will improve themselves or create even more advanced AI in a rapid feedback loop, leading to an exponential explosion in intelligence. Here are some key points to understand about the AI singularity:

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Picture of the Day

unwrapping mummies

Around 19th century egyptomania was so strong in europe that rich tourists would bring mummies from Egypt to unwrap them in parties.

Mummy unrollings were only one symptom of the Egyptomania sweeping England in the 19th century. Europeans had been buying mummies since Shakespeare’s times to use them as medicine, pigment or even charms; now, the Napoleonic wars and England’s colonial expanse had created a renewed interest in Egypt’s past, to the point that, as the French aristocrat and Trappist monk Abbot Ferdinand de Géramb wrote to Pasha Mohammed Ali in 1833, “it would be hardly respectable, on one’s return from Egypt, to present oneself without a mummy in one hand and a crocodile in the other.”

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No One Can Read Your Mind

In the intricate dance of human relationships, whether with partners, friends, or family, there’s a common misstep many of us make: expecting others to read our minds. This silent expectation, though often stemming from a place of vulnerability, can lead to misunderstandings, unmet needs, and feelings of disconnect. Let’s delve into why it’s essential to remember that our loved ones aren’t mind-readers and the importance of direct communication.

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He Played ‘Chunk’ In The Goonies. See Jeff Cohen Now At 49 – Wanderer

An Apocalyptic Meditation on Doomscrolling – MIT

24 NEET Memes That Perfectly Sums Up the Secluded Life – Ned Hardy

These slippers are extremely comfortable and can be used in indoor and outdoor settings. I wear it all day long – Amazon

The Best Way to Get Your Kids to Actually Listen – Life Hacker

Nina Simone: Her Art and Life in 33 Songs – Pitchfork

Monster Wrestling And Other Weird, Wonderful Sports from Around the World – Atlas Obscura

‘Terminator’ Star Arnold Schwarzenegger Claims “Overbabying” Will Lead To A “Generation Of Wimps” – Bored Panda

Hackers are selling the data of millions lifted from 23andMe’s genetic database – ARS Technica

Teen Boy Who Ate All The Food In The House Wonders Why There’s No Food In The House – Babylon Bee

I Am Begging Restaurants to Stop Explaining That ‘Everything Is Shareable’ – Bon Appetit

How To Be Judgmental — But In A Good Way – Fatherly

Monday’s Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues – NPR

Why tech workers are sleeping in expensive boxes – The Hustle

Charted: The U.S. Mortgage Rate vs. Existing Home Sales – Visual Capitalist

An hour-by-hour guide to your bedtime routine – VOX

MGM Resorts Refused to Pay Ransom in Cyberattack on Casinos – WSJ

Harvard psychologists have been studying what it takes to raise ‘good’ kids. Here are 6 tips – Upworthy

Grizzly bear kills couple and their dog at Banff National Park in Canada – CBS

Dating

Think Twice Before Falling for the Person They Could Be

We’ve all been there before – you meet someone who seems to have it all on paper. They’re charming, attractive, have similar interests as you, and seem to ‘get’ you in a way no one else does. As you get to know them more, you also start to see glimpses of their potential. If they just applied themselves a little bit more, stopped certain bad habits, or made some life changes, they could truly thrive and be an amazing partner.

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