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Soviet Marshal Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, 1960.

Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov stands among the most prominent military figures in 20th-century history, renowned for his pivotal role in the Soviet Union’s military campaigns during World War II. Born on December 1, 1896, in a small village in the Kaluga Province, Zhukov rose from a peasant background to become one of the Soviet Union’s most decorated generals.

Zhukov’s military acumen was evident early in his career, but it was during the Second World War that his strategic genius truly shone. He was instrumental in several key victories that were turning points in the war against Nazi Germany. His first significant achievement was the defense of Moscow in the winter of 1941, where his leadership helped to halt the advance of the German Army at a critical moment. Following this, he led the Red Army to victory at the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942-1943, a brutal confrontation that is often cited as the bloodiest battle in the history of warfare and a decisive turning point in the war.

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Six daily cognitive games. New puzzles every day at 7pm.

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How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Can Lead to Personal Growth

As humans, we all have a natural tendency to avoid discomfort. We like to stay in our comfortable routines and avoid anything that might make us anxious or upset. However, remaining in this “comfort zone” can often limit our potential for growth. Pushing ourselves outside of what’s familiar, although uncomfortable at first, can lead to tremendous self-improvement and fulfillment.

Seeking discomfort doesn’t mean putting yourself in dangerous situations. It simply means willingly doing things that feel unfamiliar or challenging. This could be as simple as having a difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding, trying a new hobby that you have no experience in, or traveling somewhere completely foreign to you. Discomfort shows you where your current limitations are and gives you a chance to expand them.

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Does She Love Me? 11 Clear Signs She’s In Love With You – Knowledge For Men

Whatever Happened to Bolo Yeung From ‘Bloodsport’? – Ned Hardy

5 Horror Movies That Boldly Went Where No Horror Movie Should Have Gone – Wanderer

If coffee makes you feel tense, anxious and drained, switch to matcha green tea. Sustained energy without the crash. Just smooth sailing – Amazon

Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal reportedly happening this week, with trailer dropping in December – The Verge

Nintendo Is Making a Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie – Slash Dot

How to control the unconscious attitudes influencing your money habits – CNBC

How to navigate dating when you don’t want kids – VOX

We watched 100 episodes of The Big Bang Theory to figure out what the government in China censors, and why – The Pudding

10 Surprising Facts About the Titanic That Will Blow Your Mind – Linkiest

Drunk Russian Pro Boxer’s Freakout: Beats a Teen and Security, then Shoots Several People with a Traumatic Pistol – Reddit

Inside the Pain Cave – Courtney Dauwalter, the world’s greatest ultrarunner, has a visualization method that helps her conquer hundreds of miles at a time – The Ringer

If you have a hard time waking up in the morning and find yourself hitting the snooze button too often, invest in a sunrise alarm clock! It’s a game changer! It mimics waking up to a sunrise gradually, and the brain is tricked into waking up slowly – rather than a startling ring – Amazon

WWF SummerSlam ’92 is Still a Slam Dunk 30 Years On – Den of Geek

How A Big Expensive House Can Ruin Your Life And Path To FIRE – Financial Samurai

Whatever Happened to Actress Kerry Duff From ‘The Famous Jett Jackson’? – Ned Hardy

What Do Successful People Mean When They Say “Transcendental Meditation Changed My Life”? – Inside Hook

How to be happy and lead a meaningful life – Get Rich Slowly

10 Things You Might Not Know About Pappy Van Winkle Whiskey – First We Feast

 

 

Why Shouldn’t You Get A PhD In History?

 

I am a PhD student in medieval history in the U.S. My remarks concern History PhD programs in the U.S. If you think this is hypocritical, so be it.

The humanities PhD is still a vocational degree to prepare students for a career teaching in academia, and there are no jobs. Do not get a PhD in history.

Look, I get it. You don’t “love history;” you love history with everything in your soul and you read history books outside your subfield for fun and you spend 90% of your free time trying to get other people to love history as much as you do, or even a quarter as much, or even just think about it for a few minutes and your day is made. I get it.

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The body of Hermann Göring, Oct. 16, 1946

Hermann Göring was a prominent figure in the Nazi Party, second only to Adolf Hitler in the hierarchy of the Third Reich. His influence extended across various sectors of the Nazi regime, where he held numerous titles and wielded significant power. As one of the earliest members of the Nazi Party, Göring was instrumental in the establishment and consolidation of the totalitarian state. He founded the Gestapo, the official secret police of Nazi Germany, and was appointed as Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force, playing a pivotal role in the military campaigns of World War II.

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The Daily Man-Up

With LESS than 2 month to welcome 2024, there are two scenarios on how you can get ready for the new year:

Scenario 1: you wait until January 1st to start thinking about what you want to achieve in the next 365 days. You try to figure out your training and nutrition plans, the habits and routines you need to implement to be successful. You try to figure all out in just one day. You tell yourself “I’m starting on January 1st!”. In the meantime you have the perfect excuse to let yourself go.

Scenario 2: TODAY you start thinking and planning for 2024. You start asking yourself what will drive you in 2024, and why? You start working on a plan that will help you achieve your goal. You start implementing the right habits, you start eliminating the wrong ones. You don’t wait. You start.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about the holidays and enjoying the extra treats and beers with friends and family. All I’m saying is: ?Why wait until January 1st to start thinking about how you are going to keep building your own best version? Get ready today. Prepare yourself today . Don’t wait a month until you start figuring these things out.

Get Clear on what you are doing in 2024. Start working on your routine, your self-discipline, your goals..so when January 1st hits…you are ready to start, you don’t get hit with any surprises, you are a well-oiled machine.

Don’t wait until January 1st to wake up. Start TODAY

 

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Birdemic Is the Best ‘Worst Movie of All Time’ – Wanderer

She Played Shelly Johnson on Twin Peaks. See Mädchen Amick Now at 52 – Ned Hardy

WEWORK, once valued at $47 billion, files for bankruptcy – CNBC

Awesome Tools for Cable Management. It’s the perfect size for guitar cables, speaker cables, power cables, laptop computer charger cables, and more – Amazon

3 Ways to Make Your Writing Clearer – HBR

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit – Afar

The No-Fail Turkey Recipe We Come Back to Every Thanksgiving – Bon Appetit

What’s the deal with airplane food? The science and secrets behind how in-flight meals are selected and prepared – VOX

End-of-Life Conversations Can Be Hard, but Your Loved Ones Will Thank You – The Conversation

What’s on the Menu at the World’s Best Cocktail Bar – Traveler

Problem Child: This Georgia Restaurant Has a $50 Fee for Obnoxious Kids – Mental Floss

Whatever Happened to Michel Qissi, ‘Tong Po’ From Kickboxer? – Ned Hardy

An Alabama mayor ended his life after a website showed pictures of him cross-dressing – NPR

‘Why women leave’: Wife who ‘does everything’ shares why she left her husband who did nothing – Upworthy

SAG-AFTRA won’t budge as studios push to own actors’ likenesses in perpetuity – The Verge

You should look at this chart about music genres – The Pudding