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Linkage

Inside the Subreddit for Guys Desperate to Enlarge Their Penises – VICE

She Played Stephanie Tanner on Full House. See Jodie Sweetin Now at 41 – Ned Hardy

She Played Nattie in Mrs. Doubtfire. See Mara Wilson Now at 36 – Wanderer

If You’ve Got a New Car, It’s a Data Privacy Nightmare – Gizmodo

Sleeping with a weighted blanket is like being nestled in a cocoon of hugs and warmth – Amazon

Grimes and Elon Musk Reveal Third Child, Techno Mechanicus, in New Biography – Pitchfork

The Best Ways to Stay Awake Without Caffeine – Life Hacker

Why Asking for Advice Is More Effective Than Asking for Feedback – HBR

The Controversy That Almost Ended Gary Oldman’s Career – Wanderer

10 WAGS of the bloodiest dictators of the 20th Century – Linkiest

8 Helpful Things To Say When Someone Is Complaining – Fatherly

Drew Barrymore to restart her talk show amid strikes, drawing heated criticism – NPR

What Google’s trial means for the company — and your web browsing – VOX

Former NFL player walks into a Boxing Gym and claims he can take out 10 Mexican boxers, so they gave him 1 – Reddit

What Electricity Sources Power the World? – Visual Capitalist

Two Streamers Get Knocked Out Cold During Livestream After Harassing Random People In The Streets Of Japan! – Worldstar

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Ramblings From The BIID (Body Integrity Identity Disorder) Community

biid ramblings

1. I want my left foot gone. There’s a distinct line where I feel the stump should end. My foot feels like it’s supposed to be there, but at the same time it’s not. My foot, ankle or the lower half of my shin will tingle or hurt sometimes. Every day, I wake up and think: “Damn it, my foot is still attached to my body”.

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Confession of the Day

$300k in debt (no mortgage). $297,677.49 to be exact.

$215k law school debt, $40k graduate school debt, $25k credit cards, $11k car loan, and a personal loan.

After 5 years of deep denial- I think I’ve finally accepted how badly we fucked up. I feel like I’ve gone through the stages of grief multiple times this year.

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8 People Reveal The Benefits They See From Practicing Meditation

benefits of meditation

1. The absolute best benefit is that I notice, within myself, when negative thoughts or emotions are arising.

I can see them before they get out of control, observe them and their causes, and adjust. I can think critically and evaluate my options before acting hastily.

Likewise, when somebody says something that upsets me, I don’t just react. I stop to observe it’s effects on me, think about why it affects me like that, and then consider the intention of the speaker. This helps me avoid unnecessary conflict due to misunderstanding.

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The Hare & the Tortoise

One day a hare was making fun of a tortoise for being slow, while a the same time he bragged about his own speed.

“I’ll race you,” the tortoise said quietly.

“You’ll WHAT?!” the hare laughed.

“I said, I’ll race you,” the tortoise repeated.

“HA! You race me? That’s a laugh!” the hare guffawed. “why, I’d be at the finish line before you even got started!”

“And I bet I’ll win,” the tortoise calmly continued.

“It’s a bet!” cried the hare, and the two shook hands on the wager.

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Linkage

She Played Cindy Brady on The Brady Bunch. See Susan Olsen Now at 62 – Wanderer

Whatever Happened To Jeremy Miller, Ben Seaver From Growing Pains? – Ned Hardy

How Much Does it Take to Be Wealthy in America? – Visual Capitalist

Put this mini-light on your keychain. It’s the size of a quarter and is super useful when your fumbling around in the dark – Amazon

‘The world is rapidly evolving’: How Gen Z is rethinking the idea of college – Business Insider

The Best Date Activities for Building ‘Recreational Intimacy’ – Life Hacker

Two Samoans swing for the fences in school bathroom – Reddit

Boot camp obstacle course was no problem for 4-foot-7-inch Marine – Task and Purpose

The 2000 Matt Damon Sci-Fi Flop That’s Still Worth Checking Out – Wanderer

A Detail Spotted on Salma Hayek’s Breasts Sparks Big Controversy, as She Celebrates 57th Birthday – Bright Side

How I Got My Job: Making Knives for Top Chefs  – Eater

The Seemingly Small Habit That Almost Ruined My Marriage, According to 11 Men – Fatherly

BMW drops plan to charge a monthly fee for heated seats – The Verge

People from foreign countries share their 15 favorite words with no English equivalent – Upworthy

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

Want to Make Difficult Conversations Easy? Try This 1 Counterintuitive Trick, According to Psychology – INC

20 Signs That a Man is a Loser in Life – Linkiest