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4 Lessons From OnlyFans and it’s Founder, Tim Stokely – Hackernoon

The insides of pro bowling balls will make your head spin: They’re way cooler than the ones at your local alley – Popular Science

This LED backlight kit can elevate your TV watching experience by syncing its lights to what’s on your 55-inch or 65-inch screen. The effect makes it look like the colors bleed through the bezels of your TV, out onto your walls – Amazon

The Secret Tricks Hidden Inside Restaurant Menus – BBC

First Evidence That Online Dating Is Changing the Nature of Society – Technology Review

The Parallel-Parking Job That Ignited the Internet – Curbed

Germany and the U.K. to offer COVID booster shots in September – Axios

The $5,000 quest for the perfect butt: How the Brazilian butt lift, one of the world’s most dangerous plastic surgery procedures, went mainstream – VOX

8 of the most realistic movies about space exploration, as ranked by an astrophysicist – Insider

Here’s Why You Should Update Your Apple Devices Immediately – Maxim

Annoyatron: The Holy Grail of Pranks – Geek Extreme

Camila Cabello Bikini of the Day – Drunken

The Most Inspirational Summer Olympic Games Moments – Gunaxin

WW2 photos restored and colorized – Leenks

People Are Sharing The Mistakes Their Parents Made That They Promise Not To Make (15 Posts) – Ruin My Week

Ranked: America’s Most Searched and Visited News Sites by State – Visual Capitalist

12 Life Hacks We Learned From Movies – Ranker

Quiz: How much do you know about the clitoris? – Ideas

How to Block Spam Calls With the Nuclear Option (and as Little Fallout as Possible) – Life Hacker

Women Don’t Want Dick Pics — They Want Nut Videos – Mel Magazine

Plastic Bag With AIR From Kanye West Listening Event Sells for $7,600 – Oddity Central

Introducing the New and Improved Suicide Squad – The Ringer

12 Historically Heart-Tugging Moments That Restore Our Faith In Humanity – Weird History

Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers – AP News

Pro tip – get yourself a paring knife – The paring knife is one of the most under appreciated and often looked past compared to other fancier chefs knife. But damn they’re good to use, it’s not something you’ll want to use to cut bones and tough items, but stuff like dicing, peeling and slicing is amazing – Amazon

Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations – Sentinel

The opioid epidemic isn’t unsolvable: There are real, evidence-based solutions to the drug overdose crisis – VOX

Experience: I survived a plane crash that killed 151 people – The Guardian

Evander Kane’s pregnant wife says NHL star tanked games for gambling profit – NY Post

An Olymopic Sprinter Seeks Asylum After Refusing To Board A Flight Back To Belarus From Tokyo – NPR

Is a Four-Day Week the Future of Work? – WSJ

A 22 year old YouTuber, died after falling 650 feet while filming a video for his YouTube channel – Newsweek

Whether you’re camping off-grid or want to be prepared in case of an emergency, a portable power station is a great tool to have handy – Amazon

Costco loses $40m a year on rotisserie chickens. A clear loss leader, they are 50% bigger than ones from other stores, and $1-$2 cheaper because it’s ‘…how much a chicken should cost’. They sell over 60m of them a year – Readers Digest

A damn fine collection of girls in yoga pants – Leenks

Philippine president Duterte told unvaccinated people ‘for all I care, you can die anytime’ as he continues his brutal threats against vaccine deniers – Business Insider

Trans Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes Olympics history but fails in medal bid – Fox News

The Colt Revolver That Killed Billy the Kid Is Headed to Auction This Month – Maxim

10 Genius Office Hacks I Can Get On Board With – Linkiest

Merle Bernedoodles – 11 Things You Should Know Before Buying Or Adopting – Ned Hardy

Beat Stress Like a Navy SEAL With This Ridiculously Easy Exercise – INC

4 Shower Products That Are Ruining Your Pipes, According to Plumbers – Apartment Therapy

15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Airline Pilots – Mental Floss

The World’s Best Runners Swear by a 50-Cent Breathing Hack. Is It Legit? – Inside Hook

J-Lo is 52 and still looks damn good in a bikini – Drunken

WWE Superstar Carmella Suffered a Wardrobe Malfunction – Egotastic

Why You Shouldn’t Over-Apologize, and What to Say Instead – Life Hacker

How to Survive for Three Days in the Wilderness: This 72-hour plan will buy you enough time to wait for search and rescue to arrive – Field And Stream

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

‘War has changed’, CDC says, as Delta variant infectious as chickenpox – Reuters

This carpet spot remover should be in every household. There’s nothing as satisfying as watching a stain or spill disappear before your eyes—especially when you know you don’t have to scrub or rinse it afterward – Amazon

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged With Sexual Assault – WSJ

Sources: Los Angeles Lakers reach deal to acquire Russell Westbrook, sending 3-player package and pick to Washington Wizards – ESPN

Nikola electric-truck prototypes were powered by hidden wall sockets, towed into position and rolled down hills, prosecutors say – Market Watch

13 Extreme Genghis Khan Stories That Sound Made Up – But Aren’t – Weird History

How a teen punk led a movement for disabled people online – The Verge

Was It ‘Reasonable’ To Ship 81 Million Opioid Pills To This Small West Virginia City? – NPR

Scarlett Johansson Files Lawsuit Against Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Release – Hollywood Reporter

Elon Musk Reportedly Demanded to Become Apple CEO as Part of Potential Tesla Acquisition – Mac Rumors

This can cooler keeps your beer 20 times cooler than your standard neoprene sleeve, so you can nurse your drink all night long — and it’ll remain ice cold – Amazon

This picdump is a feast for the eyes – Leenks

Ladies spilling out Under their Tops (50 Photos) – The Chive

Key to living past 100 may hinge on your gut health, study of centenarians shows – Study Finds

Ultralight backpacking hacks no one tells you about – Popular Science

Athlete Shows Off All The Cool Stuff In The Olympic Village In Tokyo That Most Of Us Never See – Bored Panda

A 37-year-old father woke up one day ready to go to school, thinking it was the 1990s, after losing the last two decades of his life – Oddity Central

Tax-to-GDP Ratio: Comparing Tax Systems Around the World – Visual Capitalist

10 Dark Facts About Ritual Cannibalism – Listverse

How I Traveled the World With Nothing but a Backpack and Massive Trust Fund – The Hard Times

Vanessa Williams is 58 and still looks good in a bikini – Drunken

Which Companies Actually Make Costco’s Kirkland-Brand Booze? – Thrillist

10 Smartest Horror Movie Villains – What Culture

Sunisa Lee, the first Hmong American to compete in the Olympic Games, wins gold in all-around gymnastics – Insider

U.S. prosecutors charge Trevor Milton, founder of electric carmaker Nikola, with three counts of fraud – CNBC

A Few Videos Guaranteed To Make You Feel Better About Life – Ned Hardy

If you don’t have the cash or the space for a Vitamix, this thing is a good alternative. It makes single serving and the container you blend your smoothie in is your cup, too. It’s just so easy and almost 10x cheaper – Amazon

Economic Report: U.S. economy tops pre-Covid levels after GDP surges by a 6.5% pace in the spring – Market Watch

Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China…He was found guilty of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” – BBC

US reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the world – Yahoo

3 Simple Things That Will Make You the Most Interesting Person in Any Conversation – INC

Can You Actually Build Muscle by Eating a Pint of Ice Cream Every Night?: Unpacking the concept of “dirty bulking,” including the bodybuilder’s mythical pint-a-night diet – Inside Hook

Every Famous White Woman Has The Same Nose – Gawker

If you are looking for a cooler, RTIC is the way to go. They keep ice just as long as Yetis, are durable enough for the average person and cost significantly less money – Amazon

The Best (and Worst) Cities for Living on $15/Hour – Move Buddha

Girl Gets Caught Cheating By Husband’s Best Friend (video) – Leenks

The 10 Most Notorious Criminals in American History – Linkiest

Israel to offer 3rd COVID booster shot to older citizens – PBS

Former Gymnasts Explain What Are The ‘Twisties’ That Made Simone Biles Withdraw In A Way Non-Athletes Can Understand – Bored Panda

The Lazy Way To An Awesome Life: 4 Secrets Backed By Research – Barking Up The Wrong Tree

20 Riddles That Will Challenge Your Brainpower – Bright Side

Kelly Clarkson ‘ordered to pay $200,000 per month in spousal and child support’ to ex Brandon Blackstock – Independent

The Federal Government Is Making HIV Prevention Treatment Free – NPR

A History of Gymnastics, From Ancient Greece to Tokyo 2020 – Smithsonian

Hidilyn Diaz, who won the first Olympic gold medal for Philippines, rewarded with $600,000 and two houses – NewsPlaneta

Black Widow’s Taskmaster: The Marvel Villain Explained – IGN

Why You Get Sore After a Workout & What to Do About It – The Art of Manliness

What America’s Shopping Malls Looked Like In 1989 – Flashbak

Chinese Billionaire Sun Dawu Is Sentenced To 18 Years For ‘Provoking Trouble’ – NPR

I will never again scrub mold off the rubber shower mat after buying these anti-slip stickers for the tub/shower floor – Amazon

Joey Jordison, founding Slipknot Drummer has died aged 46 – Rolling Stone

Texas governor orders National Guard to arrest migrants – The Hill

The Winners Of The 2021 iPhone Photography Awards Prove You Don’t Need A DLSR Camera To Take A Remarkable Photo – IPP Awards

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

The Young Saudi Virgin Risking It All To Have Skype Sex With Disabled Men – Mel Magazine

Hooters Waitress Goes Viral For Revealing How She Makes Her A-Cup Boobs Look Huge – Ruin My Week

How the Lives of the Most Famous Twins, Who Share One Body, Turned Out – Bright Side

We Spoke to Brothers and Sisters in Incestuous Relationships – VICE

Parents Tweeting About What Having a Teenager Feels Like – Sad And Useless

I love wool dryer balls! No more weird Bounce residue on my clothes, keeps sheets from balling up together, scent-free and sucks up pet hair – Amazon

Teacup Shih Tzu – 11 Things You Should Know Before Adopting/Buying – Ned Hardy

The 50-Year Marriage Of Fred And Joanne Rogers Was Just As Sweet As You’d Imagine – All That Is Interesting

Help for the Shy Guy: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Your Shyness – The Art Of Manliness

How Much Money You Need To Comfortably Retire In Each State – How Much

How complaining rewires your brain for negativity – Ladders

An Attempt to Eat The World’s Hottest Gummy Bear Was Made – Geek Extreme

The Real Reasons Your Toxic Ex Keeps Crawling Back – Thought Catalog

It’s Hard To Frugal Your Way To Early Retirement – Financial Samurai

Bikini Girl and her Sea Lion and Other Videos of the Day – Drunken

“The World’s Sexiest Athlete” Reportedly Turned Down Lucrative Playboy Deal – Egotastic

11 Ways Retirement Has Changed Over the Last 25 Years – Money Crashers

10 Plans Hitler Would Have Put In Motion If The Nazis Had Won – Listverse

The Guide to Strong Relationship Boundaries – Mark Manson

Butter lovers, this is the must-have piece of kitchen equipment for you. It maintain the freshness and spreadable consistency of butter without refrigeration – Amazon

U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Takes Silver In The Team Final After Simone Biles Pulls Out – NPR

Here’s How To Import A Japanese Car To America Without Making Your Head Explode – Jalopnik

The 7 Most Powerful Nations in History – Linkiest

Ranked: The Reputation of 100 Major Brands in the U.S. – Visual Capitalist

Lucasfilm hires the YouTube deepfaker who put its Luke, Leia and Tarkin cameos to shame – The Verge

Were The Little Rascals Cursed? The Grim Demise Of Eight Child Stars – The Vintage News

The Top 5 Coolest Anime Spaceships – Geek Extreme

Google’s AI unit makes a huge biology breakthrough – The Hustle

This is an excellent book about the history of humans, covering all aspects; evolution, anthropology, geography, psychology, religion, ideologies, and the future of humans and is SUPER EASY to read and digest – Amazon

Tampa Police uses ‘Minority Report’ scheme to ‘identify future criminals’: “You were selected as a result of an evaluation of your recent criminal behavior using an unbiased, evidence-based risk assessment designed to identify prolific offenders in our community" – Tampa Bay

First guilty verdict in first Hong Kong trial held under China’s new national security law – The Guardian

Intel has a new architecture roadmap and a plan to retake its chipmaking crown in 2025 – The Verge

US home prices surge 17% in May, fastest in 17 years – ABC

Women Reveal The Least Attractive Qualities Of A Man (18 Posts) – Ruin My Week

“You Smashed My Side Chick” MMA Fighter, Hector Lombard, Had Tyron Woodley Looking Shook…. Pulled Up On Him For Messing With His Side Piece! – Worldstar

How to be happy for others, according to a psychologist – Ladders

Wife does the Chicken Challenge and Other Videos of the Day – Drunken Stepfather

‘Proof of Being Unvaccinated Required’ at Huntington Beach Restaurant – NBC

Unemployment Scammers Have Raked in More Than $87 Billion During Pandemic, Report Finds – Pro Publica

Germany’s female gymnasts wear full-body unitards in stand against “sexualization” of sport – CBS

Homeowners yell ‘have him die somewhere else’ as hero lawn care worker tries to save man’s life – Fox 5

Visual explainer: Why used cars are so expensive right now – The Hustle

Could a lion, tiger, grizzly bear or elephant beat a hippo in a fight??? – Ned Hardy

Quick and efficient way to unload everything from the back of your truck…no shoveling, no climbing, no bad back – Amazon

The Most Influential Spreader of Coronavirus Misinformation Online – NY Times

China’s digital yuan could pose challenges to the U.S. dollar – CNBC

R. Kelly sexually abused teenage boy he met in McDonald’s and bribed officials for information about his legal case, prosecutors alleged – Yahoo

Gen Z Is Rewriting the Rules for Personal Finance in Real Time. That’s Good, Right? – Money

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning: In 10 percent of drownings, adults are nearby but have no idea the victim is dying. Here’s what to look for – Slate

Entire Plane Evacuated Over a Teen’s Moronic AirDrop Prank – Gizmodo

Psychedelic trips could soon be part of therapy — here’s what those sessions will look like – Make It

France stuns Team USA Basketball, rallies for 83-76 victory – ESPN

Mark Hamill Says He’s Done Secret Cameos in Every ‘Star Wars’ Movie Since 2015 – IndieWire

Bass Shakers are totally underrated when it comes to amplifing your home theater experience. They are a super inexpensive way to add that super low frequency feel. Also great for sim-racing setups – Amazon

A damn fine gallery of women in yoga pants – Leenks

10 Signs This Relationship Is For Real – Thought Catalog

How to Tell a Friend Their Partner Sucks – Life Hacker

This Man Was Caught On A Doorbell Camera Threatening to “Rape and Kill” The Woman Occupant – VICE

Man who made fun of vaccination efforts on social media dies of Covid – NBC

What 19 of the Most Loved Celebrities From the Late ’90s Look Like Today – Bright Side

All Of M. Night Shyamalan’s Thriller Movies, Ranked Worst To Best (Including Old) – ScreenRant

Why the French Don’t Show Excitement – BBC

How the Stock Market Works – Wealth of Common Sense

Four Survival Myths That Could Get You Killed – Field And Stream

Britney Spears Posted Two Topless Pics On Instagram And It’s A Mood – BuzzFeed

Kayla Reid Shows Off Her Breast Implant Removal Scars – Egotastic

The Secret to Giving a Compliment That Makes People Glow – Ideas

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

Use This Simple Children’s Game to Transform Your Business – INC

The versatility of this tool is awesome! It cuts through cable, air ducts, downspouts, plasterboard and pipes… sands down cement, concrete, stone, plaster, tile adhesive, paint and wood – Amazon

Cleveland is changing its name from the Indians to the Guardians – ESPN

UK to ban junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV from 2023 – The Guardian

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Investors: These are the basics of running your financial life – Bloomberg

Low Pay, No Benefits, Rude Customers: Restaurant Workers Quit At Record Rate – NPR

I Asked Hundreds of People About Their Biggest Life Decisions. Here’s What I Learned – The Conversation

Why a Third-Generation Toyota 4Runner Is the Best Gear Investment I’ve Ever Made: Why my SUV from the ‘90s is the automotive equivalent of Leatherman or Darn Tough – Inside Hook

Driver Claims Swerving To Avoid A Squirrel Caused Her To Crash Into Abraham Lincoln’s Ancestral Home – Jalopnik

Report: Rick Dennison, Vikings Part Ways After Asst. Coach Refused COVID-19 Vaccine – Bleacher Report

How 9 Celebrities Would Look If They Had Aged Naturally – Bright Side

This is the best thing I’ve ever found to relieve itching and swelling from insect bites. It’s also a natural insect repellent- Amazon

“How did team USA lose to Nigeria”…..KD checks Bam for not giving him the ball after a made shot – Instagram

Approaching Women Is Easy If You Follow These 3 Simple Steps – Wing Girl Method

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Bitcoin Could Be Key To World Peace – Maxim

Crowing first at dawn is a privilege reserved for the highest ranking rooster – Science News

8 shot in Old Town drive-by, marking Chicago’s 3rd mass shooting in 6-hour span – ABC

People React To Joel Osteen’s $325K Ferrari And Huge Mansion After Taking Millions In Bailout Loans – Ruin My Week

Visualized: The Biggest Ponzi Schemes in Modern History – Visual Capitalist

Let la Bikini Revolution begin (90 Photos) – The Chive

Former Dolphins Cheerleader Gigi Pena Launched an OnlyFans! – Egotastic

Wholesome Photos That Will Put A Smile On Your Face – Ned Hardy

Drug Distributors and J.&J. Reach $26 Billion Deal to End Opioid Lawsuits – NY Times

Pro-Tip: A smart water-leak sensor can lessen the impact of plumbing problems by alerting you the moment they’re detected, whether you’re at home or away. Put them under every sink, by toilets, by the fridge for the ice maker and basement near the condensate drain for the AC and by the sump pump. This oneresponds quickly to emergencies byu sending smartphone notifications, emails, and texts – Amazon

Guy in hospital recovering from Covid says he still wouldn’t have gotten the vaccine because the government can’t tell him what to do – Streamable

Louise and Martine Fokkens, the oldest sex workers in Amsterdam, now retired, are estimated to have pleasured some 355,000 men, which is greater than the population of Iceland – Telegraph

Rents are going through the roof across much of the U.S as the economy tries to recover – CBS

Man found dead with ‘I touch little girls’ written on chest in New York – News

California launches largest free school lunch program in U.S – PBS

US Covid cases nearly triple in 2 weeks amid misinformation – AP News

Private student loans can be tossed in bankruptcy, appeals court rules – Reuters

Viral video shows Malaysian police destroying 1,069 bitcoin mining rigs with a steamroller – CNBC

Lakers’ LeBron James Becomes 1st Active NBA Player With $1 Billion in Career Earnings – Bleacher Report

The Seven Biggest Lies Cartoons and Fairy Tales Tell Kids – Linkiest

These are the best way to incorporate grip work into MOST workouts. Your forearms will feel like they are about to explode and it gives you an insane pump and Popeye sized forearms – Amazon

Hot Girls Can Be Just As Disgusting As Everyone Else (video) – Leenks

Oklahoma Man Charged With Raping 12-Year-Old After Arriving at Hospital With Victim; Girl Was 9 Months Pregnant⁠ – Fox News

Mark Zuckerberg is betting Facebook’s future on the metaverse – The Verge

Want More Thirst Traps On Your Instagram Feed? The New ‘Sensitive’ Content Tool Lets You ‘Loosen’ Restrictions. (Or ‘Tighten’) – Towleroad

Couple Getting Married Allegedly Offered Wedding Guests Better Food Options If Their Gifts Were More Expensive – Yahoo⁠

Colorado Dad Found Guilty of Killing Son Who Found His Lewd Diaper Pics – The Daily Beast

Olympic Women’s Handball Team Fined For Wearing Shorts Instead Of Skimpy Bottoms – Ruin My Week

COVID-positive husband dressed as wife, used her negative test to board flight in Indonesia – Daily News

This Dog Daycare Center Manages The Impossible by Taking Perfect Group Dog Photos – Sad And Useless

Monkey Drop Kicks an A-Hole Who Gave Him the Finger And Other Videos of the Day – Drunken

Answer These 15 Yes-or-No Questions to Help Evaluate the State of Your Relationship – Psychology Today

US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest ddrop since WWII – AP News

Fact Check: Were Pit Bulls Really Nanny Dogs? – Ned Hardy

Never worry about locking yourself out, or worrying about if you locked it when you leave… AND you have the ability to allow someone to gain access in an emergency/short notice without having to be there or otherwise meet up for keys – Amazon

12 people die in flooded subway car during historic rains in China – NY Post

Mental Models: How to Train Your Brain to Think in New Ways – James Clear

Coronavirus conspiracy theoriest dies of COVID-19 – Raw Story

An Overlander’s Guide to Camping For Free in the U.S.A. – Field And Stream

Fox News host Sean Hannity urges viewers to ‘take Covid seriously’, voiced support for science and vaccine – The Guardian

Here’s What It’s Like To Experience Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ Beta 9 In A Tesla Model Y – YouTube

Top U.S. Catholic church official resigns after cellphone data used to track him on Grindr and to gay bars – Philidelphia Inquirer

A climate control for your bed. It pumps air (at your desired temp, cold to warm) through a top sheet. It’s amazing. Toasty warm in the winter, and I can sleep with a big comforter in the summer but not be too hot – Amazon

Woman Completely Filled Her Car’s Engine With Water (video) – Leenks

Remove these 7 things from your resume ‘ASAP,’ says CEO who has read more than 1,000 resumes this year – CNBC

Girls putting the ‘Undress’ in ‘Sundress’ (34 Photos) – The Chive

The worlds largest penis on record is 13.5 inches when erect and belongs to Jonah Falcon – The Sun

Why Netflix is getting into games – Recode

I’m a Parkland Survivor But My QAnon Dad Thinks It Was a Hoax – Reddit

This Guy Sends His Girlfriend Photoshopped Photos Whenever She Asks If Their Kids Are OK – Sad And Useless

The Biggest A24 Movies Of All Time – Looper

Best Destinations for Spotting Wildlife In the U.S – Journiest

20+ Pics Showing Happiness is Always Within Reach When You Appreciate the Simple Things – Bright Side

33 Invaluable Travel Hacks From Experienced Jet-Setters – Inside Hook

3 indicators you are far too nice – Ladders

Dolly Parton Does Hot Girl Summer For Her Husband of 57 Years! – Egotastic