Author: Daniel Keem
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Medical devices require training to use correctly
From CPAPs to insulin pumps, home medical devices fail more often from user error than mechanical fault. Training matters as much as the prescription.
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Off-market deals are mostly a myth sold by gurus
Real estate gurus pitch off-market deals as the path to wealth. The math, the volume, and the actual transaction data say otherwise. Here’s what’s really happening.
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The ACA saved millions of lives and entrenched the broken system that needed killing
The Affordable Care Act expanded coverage and saved lives. It also locked in the employer-insurer-hospital cartel that made reform necessary in the first place.
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Pu Pu Platter: the Polynesian-Chinese appetizer tower born in tiki-era America
The Pu Pu Platter wasn’t invented in Polynesia or China. It’s a mid-century American mashup that nearly vanished before its retro comeback.
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The system isn’t always designed for fairness
Many institutions optimize for efficiency, throughput, or risk reduction—not fairness. Recognizing the actual goal explains a lot of frustrating outcomes.
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The Documentaries: From Netflix’s Filthy Rich to Surviving Jeffrey Epstein
From Filthy Rich to Surviving Jeffrey Epstein, each documentary frames the same crimes differently. Here’s what each filmmaker actually contributed.
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Why Closing Old Credit Cards Can Hurt You More Than Help
Closing an unused credit card feels tidy, but it can quietly drop your credit score for years. Here’s why keeping the card open usually wins.
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Two-factor authentication isn’t a guarantee
2FA blocks most attacks, but SIM swaps, phishing kits, and session hijacking still get through. Here’s what stronger protection actually looks like.
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People who believe birds aren’t real and are government drones
The Birds Aren’t Real movement looks unhinged at first glance, but the story is stranger and more deliberate than the headlines suggest.
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Pre-Workout Formulas Can Create Dependence
Pre-workout supplements deliver real performance boosts, but daily users develop tolerance and dependence. Here’s what the research actually shows.