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19 Photos That Will Put a Smile on Your Face – Ned Hardy

A study has been following ‘gifted’ kids for 45 years. Here’s what we’ve learned – Upworthy

He Played Young Forrest In Forrest Gump. See Michael Conner Humphreys Now at 38 – Wanderer

These are my new favorite drinking glasses. They are from Japan and are super durable and incredibly light – Amazon

All The Stuff in Your Home That Might Contain PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ – Time

Google’s best Gemini AI demo video was fabricated – ARS Technica

10 Glaring Plot Holes In Iconic Movies – Ned Hardy

FDA Approves World’s First Crispr Gene-Editing Drug for Sickle-Cell Disease – WSJ

How AI assistants are already changing the way code gets made – Technology Review

7 Therapists Share Their Best Advice for Coping With Existential Dread and Grief – SELF

15 Shocking Statistics You’ll Wish Were Made Up – Linkiest

‘Greedflation’ study finds many companies were lying to you about inflation – Fortune

This book is an excellent introduction OR deep dive into cocktails. Most cocktails derive from 6 drink blueprints. Identify those blueprints, and you’ll be able to be creative in your drink mixing – Amazon

10 Glaring Plot Holes In Iconic Movies – Ned Hardy

Ex-McDonald’s Chef Claims You Can Find the Breakfast Sausage at the Grocery Store – Eat This Not That

Peek inside CosMc’s, McDonald’s glimmering challenge to Starbucks – NPR

How to See How Busy a Store Is Right Now with Google Maps – How To Geek

‘Nudify’ Apps That Use AI to ‘Undress’ Women in Photos Are Soaring in Popularity – TIME

The GTA 6 Trailer’s Best Easter Eggs and Hidden Details – Den of Geek

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Research shows that regularly challenging your brain with varied cognitive tasks can sharpen focus, improve recall, and support long-term mental agility. Just a few minutes of deliberate mental exercise each day is enough to make a measurable difference.

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8 Former Kids of the Foster System Share Their Experiences

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1. I grew up in foster care from the age of 2-17. At 6 I became a permanent ward of the state. I honestly don’t remember how many foster homes I was in over the years, but more than 15.

The foster care system isn’t made to create well adjusted happy children. As soon as you are happy and/or comfortable in a place, they rip you out and put you in a new home.

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How Do You Make Friends As Adults?

So you want to make new friends and you don’t know how. I’ll break it down into it’s individual aspects and then I’ll tell you how to approach each aspect individually. It comes down to:

Why, Who, When, How and Where

Why – Let’s make sure you know why you want friends. Sure, it’s for the social contact, but it doesn’t stop there. You will want friends that are there for you when you are in a time of need, not friends that will drop you at the first sign of trouble.

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Embracing the Power of Admitting Our Mistakes

In a world driven by competition and social validation, admitting we’re wrong can feel like a monumental defeat. It’s a statement that exposes our vulnerability, challenges our ego, and threatens our perceived intelligence. But what if, instead of viewing it as a weakness, we embraced it as a strength?

The truth is, the ability to admit we’re wrong is a powerful tool that unlocks personal growth, strengthens relationships, and fosters genuine learning. Here’s why:

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The 50 Best Albums of 2023 – The Pitchfork

Seinfeld’s ‘Soup Nazi’ Reportedly Makes Over Six Figures a Year on Cameo – Ned Hardy

This is a great kitchen gadget. It can be used on any pot and is good for draining just about everything – Amazon

Is That Food Ultra-Processed? How to Tell – WSJ

How to Set Boundaries When You’ve Never Been Taught How – Greater Good

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S. – Afar

Okonomimura Is a 3-Story Theme Park for Japanese Pancake Enthusiasts – Thrillist

Disgraced Chef Mario Batali Attempts a Virtual Comeback – Bon Appetit

Jeff Bezos leaves Seattle with empire of 8 properties — including 5 we just discovered – Insider

Win the Retirement Game, Fighting Boredom – ESI Money

Whether you need a few night lights for your kids or you’re tired of stubbing your toe as you stumble around in the darkness. Plug one into any wall outlet and you’re done — it’ll automatically turn on in the dark and off again in the light – Amazon

Whatever Happened to Amber Barretto From ‘Hang Time’? – Ned Hardy

Whatever Happened to Actress Carlene Watkins? – Wanderer

The heir to luxury retail empire Hermès is reportedly planning to adopt his 51-year-old gardener so he can pass on his $11 billion fortune – Yahoo

The Family Rule That Makes Our Lives Better, According to 12 Dads – Fatherly

10 Bands That Will Make Your Punk Stepson Finally Accept You – The Hard Times

The 50 best video games of 2023 – Polygon

Rizz, the word of the year, explained – VOX

 

What Was The Last Night Like For Kamikaze Pilots

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Despite the numerous published testaments, photographs, and films that depict smiling pilots saluting or waving goodbye as they take off on their final mission, a rare description of the night before departure tells a very different story. It occurs in a letter written on June 21, 1995, by Kasuga Takeo, who was eighty-six years old at the time, addressed to Umezawa Shōzō.Kasuga was drafted and assigned to look after the meals, laundry, room cleaning, and other daily tasks for the tokkōtai pilots at the Tsuchiura Naval Air Base. He describes the night before their final flights:

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