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The Case Against Travel
The New YorkerIt turns us into the worst version of ourselves while convincing us that we’re at our best.
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We live in an age of recommendations, which means it’s impossible to go online without being subject to someone hyping up a product or activity. Their goal? Often to establish their own expertise—or just to get you to spend money. But it’s okay to take a break from the non-stop raves and reviews. Instead, enjoy a chance of pace by browsing these impassioned anti-endorsements.
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All the Very Specific Reasons I Hate Seltzer
The TakeoutI’m a sensory person, so I understand that my food and drink preferences do not always line up with what many other people tolerate or outright enjoy. That’s fine.
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Is Human Intelligence Overrated?
CBCExperts suggest that our great, big brains may not be so great after all.
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The Most Overrated Chain Restaurants in the US, According to the Mashed Staff
MashedThere’s nothing wrong with chain restaurants. Some of them are truly outstanding and worth visiting. Others, however, are a bit overrated, if you ask us.
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What If You Just Didn’t Clean That Up?
The CutOur ideas about cleanliness are stuck in the mid-20th century. Today, women can afford to care less.
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