Category: Random
The Fascinating Legacy of Sears Catalog ‘Kit Homes’
A Revolution in Homeownership In the early 20th century, Sears, Roebuck and Company transformed the way Americans built and bought homes. Through its Sears Modern Homes catalog, the retail giant offered high-quality, mail-order house kits that allowed everyday people to construct their own homes—sometimes with the help of family and friends, much like traditional barn-raisings.
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The Unshakable Power of Stupidity: Why History Keeps Repeating Itself
Take a moment and picture yourself standing on a mountaintop, looking down on the vast history of human civilization. From the mighty Roman Empire and ancient Persia to the British Empire, the Soviet Union, and beyond, you’d see empires rise like waves crashing on the shore—only to eventually fade into the sands of time. The
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28 Unwritten Rules Of Being Poor
Always spend before saving.Never invest in self-education.Avoid financial literacy at all costs.Credit cards are free money.Buying items on sale is saving money, regardless of need.Ignore your debts, and they will disappear.Never plan or budget for your spending.Only the wealthy can invest.Big houses and flashy cars are a sign of success.Don’t have an emergency fund.Stick to
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The Hidden Truth Behind Everyday British Phrases
British communication can often feel like decoding a secret language, filled with subtle phrases and understated remarks that carry far more weight than they seem. To help you navigate these murky waters, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what Brits really mean when they say the following: Final Thoughts Understanding these nuances of British communication is
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The Middle Class Dilemma
A System Designed to Keep You Trapped Modern society has perfected a system to maintain economic control over the majority while ensuring the stability of the elite. This system revolves around three critical pillars: the 9-to-5 work culture, a standardized education system, and pervasive debt. The 9-to-5 Work Trap Henry Ford’s introduction of the 40-hour
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The Hidden Truth: How Big Food Mirrors Big Tobacco’s Playbook
Big companies in the food industry, like Kraft and Kellogg’s, are using tricks similar to those tobacco companies used to get people hooked on their products. They design ultra-processed foods, like chips, sugary cereals, and frozen meals, to taste so good that people keep buying and eating them, even if they are unhealthy. These foods
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The Hidden Meat Industry Scandal: How Data Manipulation Raises Your Grocery Prices
This is one of the biggest food scandals of the 21st century. It involves a company called Agri Stats, which gathers secret data from the largest meat companies in the U.S., like Tyson and Hormel. They allegedly use this data to raise prices on chicken, pork, and turkey, making food more expensive for everyone while
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Random Equations
Trillion Dollar Equation Veritasium has a video on YouTube explaining it here. The Trillion Dollar Equation is a nickname for a mathematical formula that businesses use to understand how much money they can make from their customers over time. It helps predict a company’s growth by focusing on three main things: How many customers they
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Begging for money
Walking through Home Depot pushing a baby in a cart handing people a handwritten note asking for money to help feed her baby. Then when she gets kicked out, walks over to her husband waiting in the parking lot for her, holds the baby on her lap driving to the next store to beg for
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How To Cook Rice
By: Denise Bustard https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/how-to-cook-rice Showing you exactly how to cook rice with step by step photos! There are three important steps to ensure you get perfect, fluffy rice each and every time, whether you are making long grain white or brown rice. Rice is such a staple in our house, we eat it at least three
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THE MEN WHO DITCHED THEIR GRASS LAWNS FOR CLOVER
Traditional grass lawns originated as a status symbol, but clover lawns are becoming the go-to choice for a cheap, climate-friendly yard that’s easy to maintain For years, having a two-story house with a mid-size SUV on the driveway and a lush, perfectly manicured lawn was the vision of success that kept Mark, 37, happy in his northern
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Dehydrate Eggs For Longer Storage
Powdered Eggs-Dehydrate Eggs for Longer Storage Dehydrating / By Heather Harris When the days get longer, hens will naturally lay more eggs. If you have 12 hens, you could find yourself with nearly 6 dozen eggs each week. Unless you eat eggs for every single meal, that can add up. Storing them in the fridge is a
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Request your military service records (including DD214)
Submit a military records request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the milConnect website. You’ll need to sign in to milConnect to get your military service records To use this feature, you’ll need a Premium DS Logon account. Your My HealtheVet or ID.me credentials won’t work on the milConnect website. Go to milConnect
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2020 Discovery Sport
NEW DISCOVERY SPORT $44,600.00 DISCOVERY SPORT SEP250 AWD AUTOMATIC BASE MSRP FROM * CONFIGURED OPTIONS TOTALTotal does not include any selected Accessories $9,268.00 Delivery Charge $995.00 TOTAL MSRP * $54,863.00 YOUR BUILD EXTERIOR $170.00 Fuji White $0.00 19″ Style 1039, 10 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver $0.00 Standard brake calipers $0.00 Body-colored roof $0.00 Privacy glass
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2020 JAGUAR XF
2020 JAGUAR XF $68,200.00 2020 XF SEDANXF SS AWD 3.0 liter V6 380HP Supercharged Gas (Automatic) All Wheel Drive BASE CONFIGURED OPTIONS TOTALTotal does not include any selected Accessories $5,579.00 Delivery Charge $995.00 GRAND TOTAL $74,774.00 YOUR BUILD EXTERIOR $985.00 Black Pack $375.00 Indus Silver $610.00 20″ 5 Split-Spoke ‘Style 5031’ with Dark Grey Diamond
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