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Whatever Happened To Deborah Van Valkenburgh, aka Mercy from the Warriors? – Ned Hardy

A rocketbook is basically a fusion between a notebook and a whiteboard. Fairly cheap, endlessly reusable, and uses Frixion pens, which can be refilled – Amazon

Brittney Griner was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling in a Russian court outside Moscow. Griner has been sentenced to nine years in prison – ESPN

After Going Solar, I Felt the Bliss of Sudden Abundance – Wired

3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You – Mark Manson

What Makes a Sentence a Masterpiece? – Aeon

3 Ways to Better Understand Your Emotions – HBR

Figueroa Street in Los Angeles is a crazy street! – YouTube

Tattooed gals are inking their way into our hearts (55 Photos) – The Chive

Solana ecosystem hit by hack draining millions in crypto from 8,000 hot wallets – The Verge

City Council votes to set $25 minimum wage for health care workers in Long Beach – LB Post

I legit get saddened in thinking of how many years of my life I’d been missing out on this magical device. My #2 bathroom experience has been completely revamped since getting one – Amazon

Who Killed The Most People In History? It’s Not As Straightforward As You Think – All That’s Interesting

20 Forgotten Video Game Franchises That Deserve a Comeback – Den of Geek

Why The Solana Hack Proves You Need a Hardware Wallet – Hackernoon

Paul Walker’s 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Could Sell for $1M – The Drive

How to Playfully Tease Women — And Make Them Want You – Knowledge For Men

10 Nearly Unknown Episodes of The Twilight Zone – Listverse

Twins Who Married Twins and Gave Birth to Genetic Siblings Say Their ‘Quaternary Marriage’ Is ‘Magical’ – People

A damn fine collection of hot women – Leenks

Philadelphia has a street where drug induced zombies freely walk among the living. It’s called Kensington Ave – Van Life Wanderer

Replace your mop with this. It cleans the heck out of my hard floors way better than any manual mop – Amazon

Whatever Happened To Sabrina Lloyd, the cutie from Sliders and SportsNight? – Ned Hardy

With LeBron James Jr. Nearly Grown, Could Dad’s Preposterous NBA Dream Become Reality? – The Ringer

The True Costs of Deferred Home Maintenance – Life Hacker

Why Warner Bros. Killed ‘Batgirl’: Inside the Decision Not to Release the DC Movie – Variety

Judge to Alex Jones “You are already under oath to tell the truth and you have violated that oath twice today” – Reddit

The Salary You Need to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities – Visual Capitalist

Why Most Diets Don’t Work—and What to Try Instead – Popular Science

14 Fun Facts About Roller Coasters – Smithsonian

Take care of your skin. Men are terrible at this. But it’s a compounding effect. The sooner you start, over time your skin will really glow. This is the first step. Put it on everyday after you take a shower – Amazon

How to Fry Fish: The Ultimate Guide on Everything from Oil Temperature to Batter Recipes – Outdoor Life

California’s crack-of-dawn school ban could set a national trend – Axios

The Forgotten Uses of 8 Everyday Objects – Mental Floss

15 Famous TV Houses, Ranked By Zillow Value – Ranker

The people making millions off Listerine royalties – The Hustle

Investors Baffled After Tech Company’s Stock Explodes 32,000% for No Reason – VICE

Raising Cane’s spent $200,000 trying to win the billion dollar jackpot for its employees – Upworthy

10 Tricks That’ll Keep You Cool Even If You Don’t Have Air Conditioner – Bright Side

 

10 Dishes That Will Help You Understand Laotian Cuisine Better – Van Life Wanderer

The ‘Office Space’ Cast: Where Are They Now? – Ned Hardy

If you want to impress your dentist, get a Waterpik! You’ll be surprised at how much stuff gets stuck in your teeth after using one – Amazon

The Fascinating Anatomy of the Presidential Motorcade – The Drive

Hackers drain nearly $200 million from crypto startup in ‘free-for-all’ attack – CNBC

Tiger Woods turned down offer in ‘neighborhood’ of $700-$800 million when approached to join LIV Golf – ESPN

How the CIA identified and killed Al-Qaeda leader Zawahiri – Reuters

90-Year-Old Man Breaks The Law By Feeding The Homeless (video) – Leenks

Bad girls bend at the waist (35 Photos) – The Chive

Webb Captures Stellar Gymnastics in The Cartwheel Galaxy – NASA

Putin says ‘there can be no winners in a nuclear war and it should never be unleashed’ – NBC

Wherever you would use a paper towel, sponge, or dish cloth, use this instead. They absorb like crazy, wring out to almost bone dry, and last a long time. It is estimated that each one will save you 17 rolls of paper towels – Amazon

He f*cked around and found out. A would-be robber was critically injured after being shot by a store owner – Jack Froot

You got me fucked up if you think I’m getting in a fight with a homeless person – Reddit

I Stopped Taking My Phone into the Bathroom for a Month: It seemed impossible, till it wasn’t — and I’m a whole new man – Mel Magazine

The Teen Years: 9 Cringe-Inducing Realizations – Wait But Why

20 Ways to Teach Kids How to Save Money Responsibly at Any Age – Money Crashers

10 Signs You Have a Faithful Partner – Bright Side

Does Twitch’s popularity have to come with a stalker? – NY Times

Whatever Happened To Nina Siemaszko, the cute blonde from 80s movies? – Ned Hardy

This should be required reading for every parent out there. It will give you a lot of insight into what’s going on in your kids’ heads and how to connect with them – Amazon

Huell Howser – Everything You Wanted To Know About One Of California’s Treasures – Van Life Wanderer

Visualizing the World’s Largest Oil Producers – Visual Capitalist

I’m a VFX Artist, and I’m Tired of Getting ‘Pixel-F–ked’ by Marvel – Vulture

R. Kelly Demands His Marriage To A 15-Year-Old Aaliyah Not Be Talked About In Chicago Trial – Radar

How Much Control Do You Have Over Your Own Happiness? – Greater Good

11 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory – Mental Floss

Crypto clients beg for their cash back after lender Celsius’ crash – Dawn

How to Stay Cool When You’re Put on the Spot – HBR

For under $30, these computer speakers do their job adequately well, just don’t expect audiophile quality from them. You won’t be blown away but you won’t be disappointed. Great for casual listening – Amazon

California aims to make its own insulin brand to lower price – AP News

5 of the Most Evil Civilizations in History – Linkiest

Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88 – ESPN

Where Is Ghislaine Maxwell Now? Inside Convicted Sex Offender’s Life In Prison – Towleroad

How to Wake Up Smiling: 5 Daily Habits That Made Me a More Positive Person – Tiny Buddha

How the world’s biggest four-day workweek trial run changed people’s lives – CNN

Here’s what a UFC contract looks like – Google Docs

Alex Jones’ media company files for bankruptcy during defamation damages trial – NPR

The Crypto Collapse Has Flooded the Market With Rolex and Patek – Bloomberg

‘Next Friday’ Cast: Where Are They Now? – Ned Hardy

Is Coney Island Safe? Everything You Need To Know – Van Life Wanderer

If you want to bring some organization to your shower, get this shower caddy. It installs easily and securely and has compartments for your shampoo, soap, razor and it looks super sleek – Amazon

5 strategies for making friends as a working adult – Fast Co

Why are cars so expensive now? A look at the reasons behind the skyrocketing prices and ballooning auto loans – Grid

Will Smith Breaks Silence About Slapping Chris Rock At The Oscars: ‘I Made A Mistake’ – YouTube

Photographing the vibrant subcultures of downtown Albuquerque – I-D

A Chick-fil-A store tried to recruit ‘volunteers’ who would only be paid in food – Today

Nine Myths likely believed because of TV and or movies – Linkiest

How to Turn A Woman On Without Touching Her – Wing Girl Method

Sky-High Yields and Bright Red Flags: How Alex Mashinsky Went From Bashing Banks to Bankrupting Celsius – Coin Desk

This is a great tool for boxing training. It will increase your hand eye coordination (which connects to hand accuracy) and quickness – Amazon

Who’s that long-legged hot chick from the new Shazam trailer??? – Ned Hardy

Holy Fu*k! Drunk Russian Catches A Log With His Face (Video) – Leenks

Who is Viktor Bout, the prisoner the U.S. may trade for Brittney Griner? – NPR

2021 Ferrari 812 GTS Stolen From Valet Lot, Crashed in Apparent 789-HP Joyride – The Drive

How to Recognize and Treat Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion – The Art of Manliness

Gas Pump TV Ruins Only Three Minutes Man Has To Himself – The Hard Times

We Finally Know Why Five Guys Is So Expensive – Mashed

Living with roommates doesn’t have to suck – VOX

Take a look inside Elon Musk’s $70 million private jet, which he says is the only exception to his disdain of luxuries like yachts and vacationsm – Business Insider

Get A Rice Cooker! Whether you’re living by yourself or with a large family, having/using a rice cooker can cut down on food prep time by a noticeable margin. This is the most reliable brand – Amazon

Whatever Happened To Donald Gibb, aka ‘Ogre’ from Revenge Of The Nerds? – Ned Hardy

The Unexpected Philosophy Icelanders Live By – BBC

11 Very Short Stories You Must Read Immediately – Lithub

GDP fell 0.9% in the second quarter, the second straight decline and a strong recession signal – CNBC

White House makes offer to Russia for release of WNBA star Griner, ex-Marine Whelan – AP News

66-year-old likely cured of HIV after stem cell transplant – Live Science

I was a serial houseplant killer, until I stopped making these five mistakes – Washington Post

The Feynman Technique: The Best Way to Learn Anything – Farnam Street

Is Greensboro, NC Safe? (2022 Crime Rates And Crime Stats) – Van Life Wanderer

A damn fine compilation of beautiful women – Leenks

These noise canceling headphones really punch above their price and are a fraction of the cost of Bose or Sony – Amazon

US power companies secretly spending millions to protect profits and fight clean energy – The Guardian

How to Find a High-Value Woman and Make Her Your Girlfriend – Knowledge For Men

A Con Artist Scammed Me Out Of $92,000. Here Are The 8 Red Flags I Wish I’d Seen – Huffpost

PETA Asks People To Use Alternatives To Animal-Oriented Insults, Gets Ridiculed In Return – Sad And Useless

5 of the Best Horror Movies of 2022 So Far—and 5 to Look Forward To – The Lineup

Pandemic Homebuying Hotspots With Steep Price Increases Most Susceptible to Housing Downturn in a Recession – Redfin

7 Famous People You Wouldn’t Expect Who Posed for Playboy – Linkiest

LIV Golf Nabs Another Masters Champ as Bubba Watson Defects From PGA – ESPN

The ultra-wealthy’s private jets are under scrutiny – The Hustle

Jennifer Lopez Bikini Body of the Day – Drunken

The quest to find $181 million in bitcoin buried in a dump – Business Insider

Starship Troopers Cast: Where Are They Now? – Ned Hardy

This book is in my top 3 books that has been instrumental for changing my life for the better. There is clear steps and actions that can be taken while reading this book and not some wishy-washy motivational fluff – Amazon

Senate Passes $280 Billion Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China – NY Times

Community urges Uvalde council to suspend all city cops who reported to school massacre – ABC

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by 0.75% as it works to fight inflation – NBC

Take a First Look at Brendan Fraser as a 600-Pound Man for A24 Film ‘The Whale’ – Yahoo

Amid the hype, they bought crypto near its peak. Now, they cope with painful losses – NPR

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.02 billion after no winner Tuesday – CNN

These Are the Features You Wish Your Cars Had – Jalopnik

Two Weeks In, the Webb Space Telescope Is Reshaping Astronomy – Quanta

For my running, hiking and workout shoes, I use these no-tie laces. Just slip on your shoe and pull the cord. It’s super quick and easy – Amazon

Is Fort Wayne Safe? (2022 Crime Rates And Crime Stats) – Van Life Wanderer

Chinese Airport Worker Could Not Care Less (video) – Leenks

Dog with Special Needs Still Searching for Home After One Year in Shelter with No Applications – People

The First-Timer’s Guide to Las Vegas – VICE

Seven Movies Where The Villains Win Hands Down – Linkiest

Russia to quit the ISS after 2024 and build its own space station – Smithsonian

How Hot Topic Defined a Generation of Emo Kids – The Ringer

Ranked: The 20 Countries With the Fastest Declining Populations – Visual Capitalist

Whatever Happened To Taimak, aka Leroy From ‘The Last Dragon’? – Ned Hardy

These are the best nail clippers on the market (even better than Tweezerman) They slice through nails like a santoku through a tomato – Amazon

The “Godfather” House Is Now on Airbnb 

Gardening 101: How to Sprout a Seed – Gardenista

How To Dry Your Car the Right Way – The Drive

The Key to a Good Life? Lose Yourself in Something – The Growth Equation

I Regret My $46k Website Redesign – Michael Lynch

The 5 Keys to Retiring Early (Even in the Current State of the World) – Inside Hook

How Polio Crept Back Into the U.S. – Pro Publica

Income Thresholds to Be a Top Earner in America’s Largest Cities – Smart Assets

5-year-old in a Chucky costume terrorizes unsuspecting people in an Alabama neighborhood – Today

The 8 Best Burgers In Orange County In 2022 – Van Life Wanderer

This is a very handy little light that is small enough to carry on your keychain. The LED “bulb” is very bright for its size, more than adequate for finding your way around in a dark spot, reading a map, finding key holes, etc, with a simple thumb press on the button – Amazon

How to Get a Free Credit Report and Credit Score – Money Under 30

How a near-death experience could change the way you live – NPR

The Choco Taco Is Gone and We So-Called Fans Are to Blame – Bon Appetit

The psychedelic mushroom biz is simmering – The Hustle

A family lost their beagle. Later that day she came home wearing a dog show ribbon – Upworthy

Signs of Fragile Masculinity, How It Ruins Relationships and How to Deal With It – Knowledge For Men

Noise Band Deals With Existential Crisis After Writing Hook – The Hard Times

Navy SEAL convicted for killing man he saw taking inappropriate pictures of young girls – Military News

Read this before you decide to travel to Egypt: 6 People Get Real About Their Experience In This Ancient City – Van Life Wanderer

If you are trying to quit smoking, this book is a really good first step to help you quit – Amazon

Whatever happened to Karyn Parsons, aka Hilary from The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air? – Ned Hardy

Four Ways to Stop Imagining the Worst Will Happen – Greater Good

An Economist’s Rule for Making Tough Life Decisions – Quartz

San Diego Comic-Con 2022: Everything Announced So Far – IGN

The Mega Millions prize hits $790 million — the nation’s fourth largest jackpot – NPR

How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil? – Car And Driver

How the Amusement Park Conquered America – City Lab

What a Body Built to Last 100 Years Would Look Like – Scientific American

6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal – Mark Manson

If you like doing deadlifts, this bar substantially reduces the amount of stress it puts on your lower back – Amazon

An ancient technique can improve your attention span – Big Think

Armed robbery epic fail: suspect didn’t know bystander was packing heat (video) – Crankers

Elon Musk’s Friendship With Sergey Brin Ruptured by Alleged Affair – WSJ

20 Clean Jokes That Are Actually Funny – Linkiest

Kid Cudi Walks Off Stage During A Performance Because The Crowd Wouldn’t Stop Throwing Things At Him – Twitter

New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade – AP News

The Cheapest Places to Buy an Acre of Land in the U.S. – Life Hacker

Chess robot grabs and breaks finger of seven-year-old opponent – The Guardian

Meet Rafael Pérez, The Crooked LAPD Officer Who Stole Pounds Of Cocaine And Inspired ‘Training Day’ – All That’s Interesting

Whatever Happened To Nia Peeples? – Ned Hardy

A very compact, superbly easy to use and a lifesaver when you car runs out of battery and there is no one around – Amazon

When Did Shaking Hands Become a Standard Way of Greeting Someone? – Mental Floss

Dealer Marks Up 2022 Ford Maverick by Nearly $22K, the Price of Another Maverick – The Drive

The 20 Absolute Best Whisk(e)ys for Your Money – Thrillist

14 Deep Thoughts That Only Overthinkers Have But Never Share – Thought Catalog

Nine Movies that you did not know that the Villain Really Wins – Linkiest

15+ Facts About the Amish Lifestyle That Would Be a Challenge for Lots of People – Bright Side

Founders who ‘cannot be trusted’ and a $50 million yacht: New Three Arrows Capital bankruptcy filing sheds light on the crypto hedge fund’s epic demise – Yahoo

Toyota studied a million-mile Tundra while developing new model – Autoblog

A damn fine collection of bewbs, awesomeness and everything in between – Leenks

Every home gym needs this piece of equipment! They bring challenge, intensity, pain and willpower testing similar to what weights bring. Do a full sprint for 20 seconds on one, then you’ll know why – Amazon

The 8 Best Pizzas In Orange County In 2022 – Van Life Wanderer

The Incredible True Story of the 30-Year-Old Who Conned a High School into Believing He Was 16 – Mel Magazine

Noah Lyles breaks Michael Johnson’s US 200m record that stood since 1996 – NPR

Which is Safer: Rental Houses or Stock Investments? (a Case Study) – Mr Money Mustache

Off-duty cop getting a haircut engages gunman who opened fire on a barber in Baltimore – Police Posts

Frightening pool sinkhole that opened beneath swimmers at a party takes life of man – NY Post

We all know people who seem to attract fun — here’s how you can do it too – Ideas

11 Signs Your Body Is Giving You Important Alerts – Bright Side

10 things that made us smile this week – Upworthy