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#cindy-adams
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Older People Are Revealing The Surprising "Cheat Codes" Young People Don't Know

Asking for a discount based on being a 'nice guy' can work about 30% of the time in situations with flexible pricing.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

I'm addicted to tea leaves and tea bags: 'I love the taste and eat them daily'

Lyubov Siryk, a 20-year-old marketing brand manager from Limassol, Cyprus, has developed an unusual obsession with eating tea leaves and even whole tea bags daily.
Food & drink
#humor
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Mental health

People Are Sharing The Moment They Realized One Of Their Everyday Habits Was Actually A Little Weird

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Mental health

People Are Sharing The Moment They Realized One Of Their Everyday Habits Was Actually A Little Weird

fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ruth Medjber: If your home town has gone to the dogs, stop whining and do something about it

Even something small like buying your books online from your local bookstore rather than the new billionaire on the block will go a long way.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who will win bigly from Trump tariffs? | Brief letters

"If Trump rescinded these tariffs, within weeks the stock market would bounce back. Wouldn't it be interesting to know in advance when that was going to happen?"
UK news
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

There Is No Such Thing as the Best Observability Tool | HackerNoon

"There simply isn't a singular 'best' monitoring tool... there isn't a single tool which will cover 100% of your needs in every single use case."
DevOps
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mayor Adams used to 'jump the turnstile' to visit a 'shorty' in Rockaway, he says at town hall

Adams' re-election campaign struggles, but his relatable stories resonate with voters.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Kieran Culkin Asked for More Kids at the Oscars. When Is an In-Joke Worth the Risk?

Awards shows often feature personal anecdotes, but these can elicit mixed reactions from diverse audiences.
Everyday cooking
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

I Just Discovered These 30-Year-Old "House Rules," and Can't Wait to Start Using Them

The article reflects on house rules passed down from a grandmother, highlighting the importance of responsibility and simplicity in home management.
Chicago Bears
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Pains, trains and high-top Jordans: Inside unique -- and unusual -- NFL combine memories

Quinnen Williams' memorable and stressful experience before the NFL combine highlights the intense pressures faced by prospective players preparing for their big moment.
Boston real estate
fromwww.bostonreb.com
3 months ago

Waiting for a Seaport condo showing

A light-hearted moment reveals the personal lives of real estate professionals in the Boston Seaport.
Small moments during property showings can reveal deeper stories and connections.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ludovico Einaudi: The way you blend the elements you eat is similar to composing a piece of music'

Food and music share a creative connection, emphasizing simplicity and the blending of elements.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg is using Tahoe to burnish his image. Don't fall for it.

Zuckerberg’s anecdote about teaching his child to recognize bears showcases a personal side, contrasting with his reputation as a tech titan; it humanizes him.
Travel
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