Author: Daniel Keem
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People who married objects (bridges, roller coasters, even the Eiffel Tower)
Object-sexual marriages sound like tabloid bait, but the people behind them describe stable lives and real attachment. The phenomenon is stranger and more human.
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Standardized tests are the fairest part of admissions, not the least
Test-optional policies were sold as equity wins. The data tells a more complicated story, and standardized tests may be admissions’ most level playing field.
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Cheaper options can perform just as well
From mattresses to wine to electronics, premium pricing often outpaces actual quality. Here’s where the cheap version is genuinely the smart buy.
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Collagen supplements don’t work like you think
Collagen powder is a billion-dollar wellness category, but the way your body actually handles it makes most marketing claims biologically implausible.
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First aid knowledge is more valuable than supplies
A well-stocked first aid kit without training is just decoration. Knowing what to do matters more than what you own. Here’s where to focus.
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FIRE movement math doesn’t work for everyone
Financial independence and early retirement work beautifully on spreadsheets. The assumptions behind those spreadsheets fail more people than they help.
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Medicare Advantage is a scam Congress refuses to investigate
Medicare Advantage costs taxpayers more than traditional Medicare while restricting care. The evidence is clear, and Congressional inaction is hard to justify.
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Scientology’s real estate empire: mapping the church’s global property holdings
Scientology’s property portfolio spans dozens of countries and billions in real estate. Mapping it reveals how the organization actually finances itself.
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Whole foods outperform pills most of the time
Supplements are a $50 billion industry that consistently underperforms a decent diet. Here’s where pills genuinely help and where they’re mostly expensive urine.