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She Played Topanga on Boy Meets World. See Danielle Fishel Now at 42 – Wanderer

13 Reasons Why Your Child Doesn’t Listen – Psychology Today

A brilliant array of precision bits, every size and shape you’ll ever need. 64 bits gives you a lot of options and versatility. You’ll probably never use 80% of them but they’re nice to have just in case – Amazon

Why 1999 was the best year for film – The Independent

See inside the luxury Boeing 757 that carries the ultra-rich on $165,000-a-person private ‘air cruises’ to places like Madagascar and Japan – Insider

How Saudi Arabia is buying the world – New Statesman

More Americans say they can never retire – The Hill

The X-Files Episode That Changed Bryan Cranston’s Career – Wanderer

‘Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde’ plead guilty in ‘spy novel’-like laundering case – MSN

The Pros & Cons of Owning a Rental Property – Wealth of Common Sense

Here’s What Oppenheimer’s Los Alamos Actually Looked Like – AD

The 15 Best Steven Seagal Movies, Ranked – Screen Rant

12 Natural Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol – Fatherly

The U.S. added jobs at a solid pace in July, reinforcing hopes about the economy – NPR

These 7 Conversation Starters Attract All Women – Wing Girl Method

The 7 Most Famous Gunslingers, Criminals and Cowboys in the Old West – Linkiest

Avoid these 8 Rich Life Traps – IWTYTBR

How to Put Out Every Kind of Kitchen Fire – Life Hacker

Read The Adorable Letter Warwick Davis Sent to George Lucas After Return of the Jedi – Wanderer

Whatever Happened To Sandra Hess, ‘Sonya Blade’ From Mortal Kombat: Annihilation? – Ned Hardy

If you are into gardening, you already know these pruners can’t be beat in terms of quality and build – Amazon

How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer – Wired

The One Phrase That Can Transform Your Effectiveness at Work – Fast Co

Longest Flight in the World: What It’s Like to Fly 19 Hours Nonstop – Traveler

The Female TV Icon Who Engineered Star Trek’s Success – Wanderer

How To Clear Out Your Zombie Apps and Online Accounts – Wired

The Impossible Task of Evaluating Deshaun Watson – The Ringer

10 Celebrities Worth Over $500 Million – Linkiest

REPORT: Vanessa Kirby to Play Sue Storm in Fantastic Four Reboot – CBR

Researchers jailbreak a Tesla to get free in-car feature upgrades – Tech Crunch

The family of a man who they allege was ‘eaten alive’ by bed bugs in a filthy jail cell has agreed to a $4 million settlement – Insider

FCC slaps $300M fine on “largest illegal robocall operation” it’s ever seen – ARS Technica

10 Essential Communication Rules For Happy Couples – Fatherly

Petting other people’s dogs, even briefly, can boost your health – NPR

Ranked: The 15 Richest Multi-Generational Families in Asia – Visual Capitalist

PSA: Scammers Are Using Parking Meter QR Codes to Rip You Off – How To Geek

Why TikTokers Are Drinking Laundry Detergent – VOX

She Played ‘Jaime Sommers’ In The Bionic Woman. See Lindsay Wagner Now at 74 – Ned Hardy

Still one of the best fans on the market to help cool your room during the sweltering months – Amazon

The Only Episode of The X-Files to Earn a TV-MA Rating – Wanderer

Pick the Best Produce With These Science Tricks – Popular Science

The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit – GQ

Scandinavian heavy metal: Why Earth’s happiest place makes the darkest music – Big Think

No-shows, cork-sniffers and salt addicts: restaurateurs on 21 dining habits to avoid – The Guardian

Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter will be sentenced to death, jury decides – NBC

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.25 billion after no one hits the top prize – NPR

WWE boss Vince McMahon hit with federal grand jury subpoena and search warrant, company reveals – CNBC

Taylor Swift Gives Bonuses Totaling Over $55 Million to Every Person Working on Massive Eras Tour – People

Bank of America flip-flops on its recession call, arguing a ‘soft landing’ is on the way – Fortune

Do Rich People Have Access to Better Investments? – IWTYTBR

The Legal and Financial Consequences of Living With Your Ex – Life Hacker

9 Popular Social Habits that Drain the Life Out of Our Relationships – Marc and Angel

A Zoo in China Denies It’s Exhibiting a Human in a Bear Suit – Mental Floss

Why Children of Immigrants Struggle with the 5 Love Languages — & What To Do – Refinery 29

The Most Misunderstood Concept in Psychology – The Atlantic

How one man created a multimillion-dollar resale market for Buc-ee’s snacks – The Hustle

Way-Too-Early Prospect Rankings for the 2024 NBA Draft – The Ringer

Ranked: The U.S. Cities with the Most Vacant Offices – Visual Capitalist

How to Fall in Love With Boredom and Unlock Your Mental Toughness – James Clear

She Played ‘Nadia’ In American Pie. See Shannon Elizabeth Now at 49 – Wanderer

Moccamasters are beautiful machines that will last many, many years and it makes the best tasting at-home brewed coffee of anything you will ever use – Amazon

Humans Could Live up to 150 Years – Scientific American

How to Say the Unsayable: 10 Ways to Approach a Sensitive, Daunting Conversation – The Guardian

Lionel Messi Is Doing Just Fine in Miami, Thank You – The Ringer

South Korean dog meat farmers push back against growing backlash – KTLA

25 Facts That Sound Like Huge Lies, But Are Actually True – Linkiest

This Keyboard Lets People Type So Fast It’s Banned From Typing Competitions – Motherboard

What Ever Happened To Thora Birch? – Wanderer

Top 10 Worst Years To Be Alive in Human History – Listverse

The Strange Story Of Christopher Langan, The Former Bouncer Who Might Be The Smartest Man In The World – All That’s Interesting

Guy from Pakistan threatens to set truck carrying 7up on fire because he can allegedly see Prophet Muhammad’s name on the bottle’s QR code – Reddit

Dog Tricks Guy Into Playing Fetch (video) – Leenks

6 Ways to Delete Yourself From the Internet – Wired

10 ways to get the most out of your time on this planet – Ideas

Robbers hit By a Car! That’s most satisfied karma ever – Reddit

How Not to Care When People Don’t Like You – Life Hacker

The Best Episode From Each Star Trek Series – Wanderer

Paul Reubens, Comedian Known for Pee-wee Herman, Dies at 70 – CBR

One of the best wireless bluetooth speakers out there. Great for beach days, pool days and any outside activities – Amazon

This Costco Membership Comes With a $45 Gift Card and $40 Off One Purchase – Life Hacker

Why Do People Succeed or Fail in Life? Your Answer Matters – Greater Good

How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon – Wired

“Why Am I So Quick to Assume What Other People Think of Me?” – Stylist

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Head to the Side? – Scientific American

Zelensky Says ‘War’ Coming To Russia After Moscow Drone Attack – Barrons

Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Didn’t Interact With Other Actors on the Set of “The Terminator" – Wanderer

The 10 Most Genocidal Leaders in World History – Linkiest

Family Torn Between Placing Grandpa In Hospice And Having Him Run For Senate – Babylon Bee

Cardi B Hurls Microphone At A Fan After They Throw Drink At Her – Bored Panda

My Husband Became Disabled and Now My New Husband and I Are His Caretakers – Bright Side

15 Best RPGs That Never Left Japan – Den of Geek

The “Criticize-Defend” Cycle Can Ruin Relationships. Here’s How To Escape – Fatherly

Why Do I Get Distracted Easily? 4 Causes of Distractions – Life Hack

Vegan raw food diet influencer Zhanna D’Art dies of starvation: report – NY Post

“Do You Plan on Having Any Kids?” Asks Friend Who Clearly Knows You Sleep On An Air Mattress – The Hard Times

Relationship expert shares her advice on how to ‘stop an argument in its tracks’ – Upworthy

She Played ‘Dr. Beverly Crusher’ on Star Trek. See Gates McFadden Now At 74 – Wanderer

Why Is Stanley Kubrick Considered a Genius? – Wanderer

How the Ultrawealthy Use Private Foundations to Bank Millions in Tax Deductions While Giving the Public Little in Return – Pro Publica

Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes – BBC

Install a keyless entry lock. I know it’s not a huge thing, but no longer carrying a key ring every day of your life is actually pretty amazing – Amazon

How This DS9 Episode Pushed Star Trek’s Boundaries – Wanderer

How to Spot Honeypot Crypto Scams – Hackernoon

How to Protect Your Car When You Park It Outside – The Art of Manliness

The 10 Things That Lead to a Sexless Marriage – Linkiest

The High Cost of an Easy Job – Of Dollars and Data

Young Creators Are Burning Out And Breaking Down: Many people who have found fame on TikTok are struggling with mental health issues – NY Times

How I negotiated a $300,000 job offer in Silicon Valley – Noteworthy

How To Make Sure You Never Ruin Your Life – Human Parts

16 Movies That Turned Regular People Into Big-Screen Legends – And How They Felt About It – Ranker

Kindness is cool. This online game rewards it. “Kind Words” aims to change a toxic internet culture, one anonymous note at a time – EXP Mag

The introvert’s guide to actually enjoying a party – VOX

Why Deli Sandwiches Taste Better Than Yours – Eating Well

The Scariest 90s Kids’ TV Shows – Den of Geek

The Signs of a Strong Friendship (and an Unhealthy One) – Tiny Buddha

How to Survive a Killer Asteroid – Wired

She Played ‘Holly Marshall’ on Land of the Lost. See Kathy Coleman Now at 61 – Ned Hardy

She Played ‘Laney Boggs’ in She’s All That. See Rachel Leigh Cook Now at 43 – Wanderer

A sobering, informative perspective on saving vs spending money to ensure enjoyment of life while one is able – Amazon

GDP grew at a 2.4% pace in the second quarter, topping expectations despite recession calls – CNBC

Woman Goes Viral After Revealing Why She Stopped Tipping In The US – Bored Panda

This Ultra-White Paint May Someday Replace Air Conditioning – Smithsonian

How Two Brothers Turned Planespotting Into YouTube Gold – Thrillist

10 Inexpensive Ways to Breathe New Life Into an Old PC – How To Geek

How To Be As Supportive As Possible When Your Partner Needs It – Fatherly

What Ever Happened To Stephen Lack From Scanners? – Ned Hardy

Kate Mulgrew Made Jeri Ryan’s Life Hell on the Set of Star Trek: Voyager – Wanderer

7 Freaky Urban Legends That Turned Out To Be Real – Linkiest

The Fastest Growing and Declining Industries in the U.S. – Visual Capitalist

At the height of her fame Sinead O’Connor risked everything to stand up against child sexual abuse – Upworthy

Kid Goes Beast Mode During Wrestling Match (video) – Leenks

Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse meltdown: Meta’s Reality Labs has lost $21 billion in roughly 18 months – Fortune

How to Minimize Distractions While Working From Home – Life Hack

10 Biggest Misconceptions about Artificial Intelligence – Listverse

A Comprehensive Guide to the New Science of Treating Lower Back Pain – VOX

11 Unforgettable Moments When Sitcoms Got Serious – Wanderer

Jumping Rope is an Unbeatable Cardio Workout—If You Do It Correctly – Popular Science

The Pre-Inspection: What to Look for in a House Before Making an Offer – Art of Manliness

Young man goes viral for unwittingly demonstrating the perfect drunk girl drop-off – Upworthy

Is it really hotter now than any time in 100,000 years? – The Conversation

3 Ways to Make Your Writing Clearer – HBR

10 Reasons People Get Lost in the Wild – Outdoor Life

What is rejection therapy, and can it really heal social anxiety? – Dazed

BTK Killer Compares Himself To Gilgo Beach Murders’ Suspect Rex Heuermann, Daughter Is Shocked – Bored Panda

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Debuts Aug. 1 and This Is Our Best Look Yet – The Drive

Quentin Tarantino’s Unique Interpretation of the Original ‘Top Gun’ Movie – Wanderer

Miami Mom Arrested For Using A Parody Site To Try To Hire A Hitman To Kill Her Three-Year-Old Son – All That’s Interesting

How George Santos Used Political Connections to Fuel Get-Rich Schemes – DNYUZ

Japan population falls at record pace – The Guardian

Jaylen Brown Won’t Have the Richest Contract in NBA History for Long – The Ringer

Visualized: The U.S. $20 Trillion Economy by State – Visual Capitalist

Old guy though he was touching his wife’s arm but he was actually touching a stranger’s arm – Reddit

The 10 Scariest Horror Films That Don’t Rely On Jump Scares – Wanderer

What Ever Happened To Meg Ryan? – Ned Hardy

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Offers $1.1 Billion for Kylian Mbappe – Front Office Sports

Is High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) the Most Efficient Way to Work Out? – VOX

Can You Solve Albert Einstein’s Famous House Riddle? – Mental Floss

Americans Will Need a ‘Visa’ to Visit Europe in 2024—Here’s What to Know – CN Traveler

Ellen Burstyn Stars In ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ The Direct Sequel To The Original – Variety

The story behind a Beacon home that went viral for a million-dollar markup – TimesUnion

She Played ‘Regan MacNeil’ in The Exorcist. See Linda Blair Now at 64 – Wanderer

What Ever Happened To Antoine Dodson? – Ned Hardy

The World’s Most Dangerous Sex Position – VICE

5 people who left civilization behind to live alone – Linkiest

Every Christopher Nolan Movie Ranked Worst To Best (Including Oppenheimer) – ScreenRant

LeBron James’ son, Bronny, suffers ‘cardiac arrest,’ family spokesperson says – ESPN

UPS, Teamsters reach labor deal to avoid strike – CNBC

An Australian Man And His Dog Survived At Sea For Two Months Before They Were Rescued By A Passing Helicopter – All That’s Interesting

Meet the Couple Often Mistaken for Father and Daughter, Who Are Parents to 5 Kids – BrigthSide

10 Bad Habits That Breed Resentment In Marriage – Fatherly

13 of the Most Useful Hidden Features in iOS 17 – Life Hacker

3 Steps to Becoming Great at Anything – Mark Manson

She Played ‘Melisandre’ on Game of Thrones. See Carice van Houten Now At 46 – Wanderer

You May Be Strong . . . But Are You Tough? – The Art Of Manliness

These magnetic screen doors are great for the summers. They keep flying bugs out, let in the breeze, and your pets and kids can go in and out as they please without worrying about keeping doors shut – Amazon

The best thing for back pain is actually more movement – Popular Science

I’ve lived in a van full time for 3 years. Here are the 5 biggest downsides no one talks about – Insider

Sharing Music Rescued My Relationship With My Teenager – Wired

Why the world’s greatest stretch lives up to its name – Stylist

How to Conquer Your Fear of Flying, According to a Pilot – Life Hacker

She Played ‘Lucy’ On The Big Bang Theory. See Kate Micucci Now At 43 – Wanderer

What It Feels Like to Smuggle 700 Grams of Cocaine in Your Stomach – VICE

Signs That You Shouldn’t Trust Your Girlfriend – Knowledge For Men

How to get rid of medical debt — or avoid it in the first place – NPR

Hard Times Create Strong Men: Understanding (and Taking Advantage of) the Eternal Cycle – Unstoppable Rise

20 Millennials Who Are About To Turn 40 Share The Biggest Mistakes They Regret Making In Life – Ruin My Week

What It’s Like When Your Body Can’t Feel Pain – Mel Magazine

The 7 Most Famous Psychological Experiments of All-Time – Linkiest

Kid Passes Out 3 Times On Amusement Ride – Leenks

What Does It Really Cost To Run A Restaurant? A Restaurant Opens Its Books – Eater