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Interaction Is A Good Thing
Introduction These are just some observations about posts in various groups and how we interact and reciprocate, and what benefits we can gain from that.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in FYI
Tips to Grow your YouTube Channel
When you are just creating a new channel, there are a few steps you can take to set yourself up for success. Keep these tips in mind as you start to build out your channel so you can reach as many people as possible with your video content.
By M. R.8 months ago in FYI
Indonesia’s Smoking Surge
Jakarta’s streets pulse with life. Neon billboards shriek rebellion: “Just Do It!” “Break the Limit!” Not for adventure or dreams—for cigarettes. In Indonesia, smoking isn’t a vice; it’s a siren song, luring millions into a hazy embrace. While the world clamps down on tobacco, this nation of 270 million dances to a different tune, with 70 million smokers lighting up like it’s the 1950s, per the World Health Organization (2021). Why does Indonesia cling to this smoky allure? Let’s plunge into the cultural embers, the hypnotic ads, and the flickers of reform.
By Umar Amin8 months ago in FYI
In honor of Cassie Joe Stoddard and The Scream Killers, I will no longer watch slasher films
I had never heard of Cassie Jo Stoddard or The Scream Killers until I watched an episode of Dateline a few nights ago. Cassie's horrific death has led to my no longer watching slasher films. I am a proud baby boomer who grew up when movies were suspenseful and not graphic. A lot was left to the imagination which is not the case today.
By Cheryl E Preston8 months ago in FYI
The Time Capsule That Replied
Sarah had almost forgotten the time capsule existed. In 2005, she was a shy 10-year-old in a small suburban neighborhood. Her fifth-grade teacher had given the class a project: “Write letters to your future self and bury them. Open them in twenty years.”
By Farooq Hashmi8 months ago in FYI
Retro Revelations
Picture a world without smartphones, Netflix, or TikTok. Hard to imagine, right? But before the 1990s unleashed the internet and boy bands, the world was already buzzing with incredible inventions, quirky discoveries, and jaw-dropping wonders. From ancient gadgets to everyday game-changers, these pre-'90s treasures shaped our lives in ways that still echo today. Buckle up for a fun ride through some of the coolest things that existed long before dial-up modems!
By Fred Bradford8 months ago in FYI
Are Labubu dolls evil? Everything you need to know about these little monsters. Content Warning.
The Labubu dolls are all the rage all over the planet because they have an original design, they are funny and it works as a toy among children and is a fashion accessory among young women, who adopted these little monsters because of the trend set by celebrities.
By Ninfa Galeano8 months ago in FYI
New Illness Spreading In China: What To Know About The Chikungunya Virus
A mosquito-borne virus that has infected more than 7,000 people across at least 13 cities in China has sparked precautions similar to those imposed during the COVID pandemic in attempts to stop its spread despite the virus not being transmittable from person to person.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 months ago in FYI
The Sleep Epidemic: Why You're Exhausted and Don’t Know Why
We live in a time when sleep is both everywhere and nowhere — talked about constantly, yet deeply misunderstood. You’re doing “everything right.”
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in FYI
No, you don't need a "Glow-Up"
Here I was struggling for ideas when a question appeared on my Tellonym. If you're not familiar, Tellonym is a cross-platform messaging app where users give and receive anonymous feedback. I receive a wide range of questions, from personal inquiries to those just seeking some advice.
By Rosie J. Sargent8 months ago in FYI
What School Never Taught You About Money
Introduction: The Financial Blind Spot No One Warned You About You spent over a decade in classrooms, passed countless exams, maybe even graduated with honors—and yet, no one ever taught you how to manage your money.
By Liam Osuos8 months ago in FYI
The Hidden Lens: A History of Pornography Through Time
In every corner of human history, art and expression have served as mirrors of desire, curiosity, and imagination. Among them lies one of the most controversial and commercially influential industries in the world: pornography. While modern society often associates it with screens and subscriptions, the roots of pornography trace back thousands of years—woven into ancient walls, whispered in forbidden verses, and etched into the very history of human intimacy.
By Farooq shah9 months ago in FYI