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The Sticky, Slippery World of Surfboard Wax: A Necessary Adventure
Listen up, wave-riding enthusiasts. We need to talk about the most underappreciated, absolutely crucial piece of surfing equipment that's...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
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The Narco-Comedian: Pablo Escobar's Absolutely Fucking Ridiculous Empire of Chaos
Holy shit, imagine a man so goddamn wealthy that he once burned $2 million in cold, hard cash just to keep his daughter warm during a...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
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The Quiet Revolution: Understanding Introverts in a Loud World
In a world that seemingly celebrates extroversion, introverts have long been misunderstood, marginalized, and frequently mislabeled as...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
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The Metallic Tapestry: A Journey Through Humanity's Elemental Companions
Metals have been the silent architects of human civilization, transforming our species from primitive tool-makers to technological...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
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The Improbable Saga of Tupac Shakur: A Whirlwind of Complexity
Imagine, if you will, a young man who would become simultaneously the most celebrated and most tragic figure in hip-hop history - Tupac...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
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The Dank Truth About the Pot Industry's Shady Dealings
Behind the thick haze of "chill" vibes and trippy marketing, the legal marijuana industry is anything but mellow. It's a seedy underworld...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Cleopatra: The Smoldering Viper Queen of the Nile
She seduced not one, but two of the most powerful men in the ancient world with just a crook of her finger and a coy whisper. She wielded...
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Oct 3, 20243 min read
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The Art of Faking It: A High-Wire Act of Delusion and Deceit
Listen up, you insecure piles of self-doubt and anxiety – I'm about to let you in on one of life's biggest open secrets. That old...
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Oct 3, 20243 min read
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The Delirious Saga of Our Flapping Escape from Gravity's Shackles
Listen up, you moist little earth limpets – I'm about to regale you with the utterly preposterous tale of how our species managed to...
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Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Pride: The Malignant Ego Tumor Rotting Us From The Inside Out
You're so goddamn proud of yourself, aren't you? Strutting around with that smug sense of self-satisfaction like you're hot shit. Like...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Julius Caesar: Rome's Most Ambitious (and Theatrical) Leader
In the grand theater of ancient Roman history, few characters command the stage quite like Gaius Julius Caesar. This ambitious ruler was...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read
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The Toothpick: A Tiny Titan in the History of Dental Hygiene
Ah, the humble toothpick – a diminutive yet mighty warrior in the eternal battle against food debris and social awkwardness. This...
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Oct 2, 20242 min read
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Taylor Swift: The Relatable Millionaire Next Door
Let's be real, Taylor Swift is the epitome of the girl next door. You know, if your neighbor was a multi-millionaire pop star who owns an...
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Oct 2, 20242 min read
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WWIII: An Endearingly Morbid Exploration of How We Might All Go Tits Up
Well now, isn't this a jolly little topic to ponder - the possibility of World War III and all the delightful scenarios that could bring!...
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Oct 2, 20242 min read
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The Twisted, Sordid Underbelly of the Artisanal Paper Clip Industry
To the untrained eye, the humble paper clip seems utterly innocuous - a simple metal loop designed to bind papers together. But oh, how...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
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The Sandwich
Alright, listen up folks, because I'm about to blow the lid off one of history's biggest cover-ups: the true origins of the sandwich. I...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
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Ariana Grande: A Petite Powerhouse of Ponytails and Pipes
At first glance, Ariana Grande seems almost comically ill-suited for pop stardom. She's roughly the size of a tween ventriloquist's...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
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The Fresh Prince of Perpetual Relevance: An Ode to Will Smith
The Fresh Prince of Perpetual Relevance: An Ode to Will Smith In West Philadelphia, born and raised, on the playground is where he spent...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
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Road Rage: A Fucking Idiot's Guide to Driving Like an Asshole
Buckle the fuck up, because we're going for a ride into the deepest, most rage-filled circles of driving hell. I'm talking full-blown,...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
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A Rather Peculiar Brew: Musings on Ayahuasca
Let me begin by saying that ayahuasca is quite possibly the most ludicrously named substance on the planet. It sounds like the punchline...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
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