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Picture Of The Day

Picture of the Day

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Pu Yi, the last emperor of Qing Dynasty and the former head of Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo during World War II

Puyi was only two years old when his uncle, the Guangxu Emperor, died of arsenic poisoning on November 14, 1908, and the Empress Dowager selected the little boy as the new emperor before she died the very next day.

On December 2, 1908, Puyi was formally enthroned as the Xuantong Emperor, but the toddler did not like the ceremony and reportedly cried and struggled as he was named the Son of Heaven.

The child emperor spent the next four years in the Forbidden City, cut off from his birth family and surrounded by a host of eunuchs who had to obey his every childish whim. When the little boy discovered that he had that power, he would order the eunuchs caned if they displeased him in any way.

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18 Things You Will Only See In South Korea – Ned Hardy

She Played Sammy Jo Carrington on ‘Dynasty’. See Heather Locklear Now at 62 – Wanderer

This is a great supplement for your dog if they are experiencing an upset stomach, loose stools or any other digestive issues – Amazon

A fail-proof trick to get your brain into the flow every morning, according to psychologists – Fast Co

Resilient Kids Come From Parents Who Do These 8 Things – Fatherly

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

Clearly defining your boundaries is as close to a cure for relationship problems as I’ve ever come across – Mark Manson

A brief history of (unintentionally) unbeatable games – ARS Technica

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

These things increase the diameter of workout equipment and force your arms to work much harder than usual, making them grow bigger and quicker – Amazon

7 Brutal Truths About Leadership Not Too Many People Want to Hear – INC

How To Regain Your Masculinity In A Relationship – Knowledge For Men

7 Wealthy Athletes Who Went Broke – Linkiest

Why don’t straight men talk to each other about dating? – The Face

What Everyone Should Know About Squatter’s Rights – Life Hacker

8 classes that should be required for all students before they hit adulthood – Upworthy

Ranked: The Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance in the World – Visual Capitalist

The Best Way to Make Iced Coffee (It Isn’t Cold Brew) – Epicurious

 

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10 Movies That Predicted the Future (For Better or Worse)

Movies that predicted the future

Sometimes a movie or show gives a depiction or joke about the future that people watching it at the time of air just laugh off. Sometimes the film predicts the future in some way though, whether it just be a small Easter egg in the background or even a central part of the plot. With our world changing every day through technology and nature, which films can we look back on and pinpoint as prophets of our time?

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Life Advice

Putting Off Hard Conversations Does Not Make Them Easier

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Every hard conversation you put off is a pebble in your shoe. Each day is a painful step that you tell yourself “Not yet, I can’t stop and deal with this right now. It’s too much trouble or pain to face this, I’ll get to it later.” How many pebbles are in your shoe now? How many times throughout your day do you wince as you feel the pebble and dread dealing with it? How heavy is that emotional burden?

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Whatever Happened To Actress Linda Fiorentino?

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In the 1990s, Linda Fiorentino was on top of the world. She had starred in several major Hollywood films like Men in Black, The Last Seduction, and Dogma. With her sultry looks, raspy voice, and undeniable acting talent, Fiorentino was poised to become the next big leading lady. But then, she seemed to disappear from the public eye just as quickly as she had burst onto the scene.

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The man who took 40,000 ecstasy pills – The Face

A Look At All The Delicious Street Foods You Might Encounter On Your Travels Around The World – Ned Hardy

9 out of 10 pet owners agree that this is the best pet bowl for your dog. No more messes, no more kibble, crumbs or water puddles everywhere! – Amazon

Man drives away stolen car with police officer inside – Reddit

Here’s How to Lift a Car and Not Be Crushed – The Drive

Everyone Has Relationship Deal-Breakers. Here’s How to Identify Yours – Self

9-Year-Old Lived Alone For 2 Years, Fed Himself, And Kept Good Grades – Bored Panda

How to Be More Present in Your Daily Life – Life Hack

5 Life-Changing Levels of Not Giving a Fuck – Mark Manson

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Nifty gadget makes an old car a smart car. Gives you hands free calling and allows you to play music from your phone – Amazon

Check Mates: How Chess Saved My Mental Wellbeing – The Guardian

How to Stop Reliving an Embarrassing Moment – Life Hacker

Learning Is Supposed to Feel Uncomfortable – HBR

Why does AI being good at math matter? – Technology Review

The 7 Most Amazing Stunts….That Ended in Death – Linkiest

The Taste of Water, Explained by Water Sommeliers – VICE

20+ Girls Who Finally Embraced Their Non-Standard Noses and Are Really Happy Now – Bright Side

An 11-Step Guide To Reach Your Full Potential and Succeed in Life and Relationships – Knowledge For Men