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12 Americans Reveal Criticisms From Non-Americans That Aren’t Warranted
1. When they say Americans are stupid. If you knew anything about engineering or natural sciences you would know the US has by far the most spectacular advances in STEM.
In fact, the smartest people from all around the world come to the US to study, research, and work. The US won 2/3 of all Nobel prizes. If you generalize 330 million people based on a heavily edited pedestrian interview on Hollywood Boulevard, you are the dumb one.
Picture of the Day
Midsummer Celebration, Stockholm, Sweden, 1970
Midsummer takes place in June and is a celebration of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Sweden with offices and many shops closed.
How much of Midsommar (movie) is real tradition?
The main idea is about the same as the movie: it’s held on the summer solstice in celebration of the longest day of the year and originated as a pagan fertility festival.
If You Have To Look For Reasons To Accept Yourself, You’ll Never Find Them
Photo by Sam Moqadam
How many times have you looked in the mirror and had one of these thoughts?
- “I’ll stop hating myself when I reach weight X.”
- “When have job title X I’ll be happy”
- “When I get a girlfriend/boyfriend I’ll be happy”
- “When I fix personality flaw X I’ll be good enough”
That’s called conditional self-love. It’s attaching your self worth to some tiny fraction of who you are. Not only is it toxic, it makes the journey towards your goals miserable.
Linkage
AI-Generated Fake ‘Drake’/’Weeknd’ Collaboration, ‘Heart on My Sleeve,’ Delights Fans and Sets Off Industry Alarm Bells – Variety
Originally I thought headphone stands were kind of dumb but they totally declutter your desk and prevent your headphones from unecessary scruff and damage – Amazon
Why atoms are the Universe’s greatest miracle – Big Think
10 very long movies that are actually worth watching – Far Out
50 Fictional Writers, Ranked – Literary Hub
How To Make Natural Garden Pesticides – Apartment Therapy
Travelling abroad? Don’t be tempted to pay your way using your home currency – The Conversation
This Mom Didn’t Know She Was In A $250K Candy Crush Tournament, But She’s Killing It – Kotaku
10 of the closest brushes with death that you’ve ever seen – Linkiest
How to stop eating out so much – Money Under 30
How to Stop Ruminating, Quit Obsessing Over Mistakes and Move On with Your Life – Knowledge For Men
If you have cats, this is a radically better tool for scooping litter. You save so much time over the plastic version – Amazon
How 12 Iconic Victoria’s Secret Models Have Changed Over Time – Brightside
Is This Wife Right To Be Angry That Her Husband Wants To Impregnate Her Surrogate Sister The “Traditional Way?” – Ruin My Week
How to Accept Your Partner’s Flaws – The Art of Manliness
Visualized: The Richest Families in America – Visual Capitalist
The Great Millennial Blood Pressure Problem: Why it’s climbing faster in young people – Men’s Health
The Dumping Grounds
How Does Therapy Actually Work?
I’m going to vastly oversimplify how it works, but:
Me: shows up to therapy as a simmering cauldron of low self-esteem and negative self-talk
Therapist: gets me to talk about these things
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Laika: The Soviet Space Dog Sent on a One-Way Trip into Orbit, 1957
During the early days of the Space Race, the Soviet Union aimed to establish its dominance in space exploration by launching Sputnik 2, a significant milestone in their pursuit. Onboard was Laika, a stray dog found wandering the streets of Moscow just a week before the launch, who became the first living creature to orbit the Earth.
7 Ways That You’re Wasting Time Without Realizing It
Photo by Aron Visuals
If you’re anything like me, you’re trying to make the most of your time. You realize that it’s your most limited and precious resource, and you can’t get it back once it’s gone. You’re also tired of people telling you that social media is a time-waster because you already know that. That’s not news to anyone.
Linkage
‘Overemployed’ Hustlers Exploit ChatGPT To Take On Even More Full-Time Jobs – VICE
The 50 Best Films of the 21st Century (So Far) – Hollywood Reporter
This book is an excellent introduction OR deep dive into the art of cocktail making – Amazon
Will We Ever See Affordable Housing Prices Again? – Wealth of Common Sense
Is High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) the Most Efficient Way to Work Out? – VOX
Why a Thriving Civilization in Malta Collapsed 4,000 Years Ago – Nautilus
The 60-Second Migraine Massage a Neurologist Swears by for Instant Relief – Yahoo
Some of You Are Tying Your Shoes Wrong – Life Hacker
The Moment A CEO Tells Employees Who Didn’t Get Their Bonuses To ‘Leave Pity City’, While Taking One For Herself – Twitter
Are Protein Bars Actually Good for You? Or are they just glorified candy bars? – NY Times
Is your memory struggling? Here are 10 ways to boost your recall – The Guardian
2 Texas cheerleaders shot after getting into wrong car in parking lot – ABC
Super nice toiletry bag for travel or overnights – Amazon
10 Green Flags To Look For In A Woman – Wing Girl Method
The Time Michael Jordan Helped a Guy Win $1 Million – ESPN
Taylor Swift didn’t sign $100 million FTX sponsorship because she was the only one to ask about unregistered securities – Insider
Uvalde school shooter wrote ‘LOL’ on whiteboard in victims’ blood, lawmaker tells families at emotional hearing – NBC
UN says India to be world’s most populous nation by mid-2023 – AP News