Author: Daniel Keem
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Subgum: the vintage Chinese-American catch-all that vanished from most menus
Subgum was the everything-in-the-kitchen mixed plate that defined mid-century Chinese-American menus. Today it survives only in old-school chop suey houses.
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Peace of Mind Is Often What You’re Buying
Many products and services are sold as practical when they’re really sold as reassurance. Here’s how to tell when you’re paying for utility versus comfort.
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In-network vs. out-of-network is a manufactured fiction
Insurance networks feel like natural categories, but they’re contractual fictions designed to control costs. Here’s why patients keep losing in the system.
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Subscription models are replacing ownership
From software to cars to heated seats, the economy is quietly migrating from ownership to rental. The benefits are real, but so are the long-term costs.
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Clickwrap agreements shouldn’t be legally enforceable
Clickwrap contracts demand consent no rational person actually gives. Here’s the legal and consumer case for treating them with far more skepticism than courts do.
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The pop culture aftermath: how Epstein became a meme and what that means
‘Epstein didn’t kill himself’ became one of the most pervasive memes online. Examining its cultural function reveals more than its content does.
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Why No Pain, No Gain Is Dangerous
The fitness culture that glorifies pain ignores how the body actually adapts. Here’s why discomfort and damage are different things — and why the difference matters.
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The retainer drain: how some divorce attorneys bleed clients dry with padded hours
A $5,000 divorce retainer can become a $50,000 invoice through billing practices that exploit client distress. Here’s what to watch for in itemized statements.
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Severance agreements are bought silence dressed up as generosity
Severance feels like a parting gift, but the legal language is usually buying your silence and your release. Here’s what to read carefully before signing.
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The Victims Speak: Profiling the Survivors Who Refused to Stay Silent
Virginia Giuffre, Michelle Licata, Courtney Wild, and other survivors broke the silence around Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what their public testimony revealed.