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The Hidden Cost of Growing Up Homeschooled
The thing about growing up homeschooled in an insular, paranoid household is that it’s not just about missing out on algebra or forgetting how to properly punctuate a sentence. It’s about never being equipped with the foundational skills that make existing in society feel like second nature. The kind of stuff no one thinks to teach because it’s supposed to be absorbed through osmosis—like knowing when to chime in during a conversation without derailing it, or understanding that birthday parties are for eating too much cake and not quietly wondering why no one ever invites you to theirs.
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7 People Reveal Their Frustrations Of Being Raised By Overbearing Asian Parents
1. Today at the grocery store, I saw this adorable little Asian boy. Maybe 5 or 6, waving and smiling to all of the shoppers, who waved back and said stuff to the kid’s parents like, “Wow, what a friendly guy!”
The kid’s parents didn’t say anything back. Dad turned away with a face like stone, cold and unsmiling, and Mom seized the boy’s hand roughly when he tried to wave at someone else, slapped it, and muttered something to him in irritated, angry Chinese.
And I just thought to myself: this is where it begins.
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Word of the Day
June 15, 2026
renovate
to enlarge and make prettier, especially a house
“After getting renovated, the house was twice as big and much more attractive.”
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How To Spot A Pyramid Scheme Recruiter
So there you are, minding your own business, when some friend, coworker, old classmate, distant cousin, or guy from the gym who definitely uses too much cologne slides into your messages with an exciting business opportunity. It’s exclusive, it’s time-sensitive, and, for reasons that will never be fully explained, it absolutely has to be discussed over coffee. At this point, you have two options: decline immediately or lean into the spectacle, fully aware that you are about to witness capitalism at its most evangelical.
The Calm Before the Tempest: Samarkand in 1218
Imagine yourself as a citizen of the Khwarezmian Empire, residing in the illustrious capital of Samarkand in the year 1218. Samarkand, a jewel of the Silk Road, renowned for its splendor and cultural richness. This city, your home, pulses with the daily bustle of merchants, scholars, and artisans. It’s a place where the air is thick with the fragrance of spices and the hum of lively conversation.
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RoboCop Is the Best Example of Late-Stage Capitalism
Of all the workplace horror stories out there—getting fired via email, your boss taking credit for your ideas, Karen in accounting microwaving fish—it’s hard to top what happened to Alex Murphy in RoboCop. This guy DIED on the job. And not in some peaceful, heart-wrenching, “tell my wife I love her” kind of way. No, Murphy got straight-up obliterated by a gang of coked-out psychopaths who, in a just world, should have spent the rest of their lives in a high-security prison or, at the very least, working for Ticketmaster.
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Stuff We Found On The Internet
The Perfect Day in Paris, According to Locals and Tastemakers – Thrillist
The Genius Scam That’s Fooling Even Cybersecurity Experts – Shield and Fortify
Do you need a mattress protector? YES! Sweat, oils, makeup, dead skin cells, and other spills can seep through your sheets and into your mattress – Amazon
The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce – Psychology Today
Ranked: The Most Reliable Car Brands in the U.S. – Visual Capitalist
How to take things less personally: Always blaming yourself or assuming others think ill of you? A therapist shares ways to break these self-critical habits – Psyche
Vigorous Exercise Could Add Years to Your Life – Runners World
30 Ways to Be Kind: Simple Ways to Spread a Little Love – Tiny Buddha
I am happy to report that using this does make your popcorn taste like it was just popped at a movie theater – Amazon
Who killed the world? @alv9n analyzed the top 200 sci-fi films from every decade. Here’s what he learned.- The Pudding
The Powerful Effect of Bringing Play Into Your Life – Zen Habits
The Science Behind Bloating on Planes—and How to Avoid It – Traveler
The transformative power of journaling – VOX
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How Nauru Became the World’s Richest Country—and Then Lost Everything
Imagine a place so small, so isolated, that it feels like a speck of dust on the map of the world. A place where the speed limit is 25 miles per hour, but the police chief once ordered a Lamborghini, only to realize he couldn’t fit inside. A place where 94.5% of the population is overweight, and the land itself has been hollowed out, leaving behind a jagged, dystopian wasteland. This is Nauru, the world’s most obedient country—not because its people are submissive, but because they’ve been obedient to the whims of history, greed, and the relentless march of capitalism.
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