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People Are Fixing Things Again, and It's Weirder Than You'd Think

Repair shops can't keep up with demand. Turns out humans prefer owning stuff that works to buying new stuff that doesn't. This is not a feel-good story about virtue—it's about economics and spite.

07/10/2026

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Mercury's Midweek Mischief: When the Cosmos Plays Telephone

The messenger planet is doing laps around your communication sector, and honey, your texts are about to get *weird*. Plus: one sign is cosmic public enemy number one today.

07/10/2026

The Weekend Escape

Skip the State Capital—Head to the County Seat Instead

There's a tier of American town most road-trippers skip entirely: the county seat that's too big to be quaint, too small to be a destination. That's exactly why you should go there this weekend.

07/10/2026

Move It Monday

The Farmer's Carry Will Fix Your Posture Better Than Thinking About Your Posture

Stop doing shoulder rolls. Pick up something heavy and walk. Here's why this brutally simple exercise is more effective than your entire ergonomic setup.

07/10/2026

The Workshop

How to Cut Hand-Sawn Dovetails Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Fingers)

Dovetails look impossible until you realize they're just two simple cuts repeated. Here's how to nail them on your first try—and what mistake will sabotage you before you even pick up the saw.

07/10/2026

From Scratch

Cast Iron's Ugly Secret: Why Your Pan Might Be Lying to You

That seasoning you've been building up for three years? It might be more rust than nonstick. Here's what actually works, and why I'm throwing away half my collection.

07/10/2026

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