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fromWIRED
4 days ago

What Does Palantir Actually Do?

Many people mistakenly perceive Palantir as a data broker or miner, working with government agencies, whereas, in reality, it does neither of these things.
Privacy technologies
#childhood-beliefs
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Humor

People Are Revealing The Weirdest And Silliest Things They Believed As Kids, And I Can't Stop Giggling

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Humor

People Are Revealing The Weirdest And Silliest Things They Believed As Kids, And I Can't Stop Giggling

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US politics
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

The hidden process of becoming a CIA agent, from a former spy

Real espionage involves blending in rather than standing out; it's about ordinary people with diverse backgrounds rather than glamorous stereotypes.
#autism
more#autism
fromSET FOR SET
1 month ago

Weight Training For Women 101

Women are increasingly lifting weights for health and aesthetics, breaking stereotypes in fitness.
Misconceptions about women's need for different training methods are primarily marketing hype.
fromGitHub
1 month ago

Falsehoods programmers believe about time, in a single list

Don't re-invent a date time library yourself. If you think you understand everything about time, you're probably doing it wrong.
Digital life
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Strangers on the street: please stop asking me if my wife is my twin sister | Arwa Mahdawi

Strangers often mistake same-sex couples for siblings, leading to awkward and repetitive interactions.
#education
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Remote teams
fromBored Panda
2 months ago

Freelancer Shuts Down Entitled Church Member Who Demanded Free Work Because They "Work From Home"

Freelancers working from home often face misconceptions about their availability and workload.
fromHer Campus
2 months ago

I Can't Stop Watching Those "Holy Airball" TikToks

The 'holy airball' trend on TikTok humorously addresses misconceptions about people's personalities and habits.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Ten common misconceptions about stocks and shares ISAs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

ISAs have widespread misconceptions that limit their potential, particularly regarding contributions and accessibility.
Stocks and Shares ISAs can be opened with minimal funds, contrary to popular belief.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | I'm a modern nun - I ditched my soul-crushing career for an NJ convent, but I can't live without my Netflix

Sister Monica Clare dispels misconceptions about nuns by showcasing their modern lifestyle and sense of humor through social media.
#cannabis
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Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People With ADHD Are Revealing The Things They Wish Others Didn't Assume About Their Disability

ADHD is often misunderstood as laziness; individuals face significant challenges in attention allocation and executive functioning.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ask Ethan: When do stars turn the most mass into energy?

Nuclear fusion is crucial for powering stars, but common misconceptions exist regarding its role and efficiency in stellar evolution.
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