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How to Build a Backyard Ice Rink

We don’t have plans to build an ice rink in our backyard. Frankly, we don’t have the room for it. Nor the ice-skating skill. But something about a home improvement video just feels right for a Sunday. It’s the YouTube equivalent of chicken soup.  So relax and enjoy the great American pastime of watching other people do house projects.

Protecting Your House is Easier and Cheaper Than You Think

[Partner]  SimpliSafe was named the “Best Home Security System of 2021” by US News & World Report. We think we know why. First and foremost, their name says it all. They keep you safe. And they make it simple. In just 30 minutes, you can blanket every room, window, and door in your house or apartment with sensors and cameras. And professional monitoring services start at just $15 per month. Speaking of… We have even better news for you on that front.  When you order SimpliSafe today, you’ll get 50% off. What the heck? They’re throwing in a free indoor HD SimpliCam, too.

A Size Comparison of Fictional Sea Monsters from All Your Favorite Movies

Yes, it’s entertaining to see these sea monsters lined up in an accurate sizing comparison. But our favorite part of this video happens in the first second. The opening title. Because this video was produced by a group called MetaBallStudios. And for a solid three minutes, we thought it was MeatBallStudios.  Wait until you see the Kraken.

Masturbation and Mascots: The Strange Origins of Cereal

You know the brand name Kellogg. But you might not be aware of the guy with the last name Kellogg. He had some strange ideas. Not the least of which was that masturbation could be “cured” by not eating spiced foods. His solution? Granola with milk.  And it gets weirder.

How to Write Like an Architect

We’re not trying to train our readers to become architects. But we had no idea there was a strict formula architects use for writing out ideas. And the formula can work for a whole bunch of other areas. Journaling, brainstorming on a whiteboard, writing love notes. Whatever you’re up to, you’ll be able to steal some ideas from this architect.  Write this down.

Throwback

Dangerous Playgrounds from the Early 20th Century

Playgrounds for kids back in the day were... different. They resemble a modern-day circus set, where recess took the form of acrobat training. We’re not sure if the injury numbers were higher back then. But how could they not be?  Looks fun, though.

The Mixer

How to ask someone to pay you back. New York’s most legendary bouncer. The story of Paul Newman. America’s favorite sandwich. What’s a S’moagie? Elon’s secret to high performance. These 7 myths about alcohol. What happened to Tony Soprano?

/GTFO

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