BALLER | 01.17.25

Future Faking: The Dating Red Flag to Spot Early

Future Faking: The Dating Red Flag to Spot Early 🚩

Ever been sold a dream vacation only to end up stuck in a dingy motel? That’s future faking in the dating world. They’ll talk about how you’re going to open a dog sanctuary together or take that romantic trip to Paris… but suddenly, they can’t even commit to dinner on Friday. It’s like ordering a gourmet meal and getting a soggy sandwich instead.

Adidas’s Iconic Sneaker Gets a Timeless Upgrade 👟

[Partner] Trends come and go, but this Adidas collab is here to remind us that timeless design beats gimmicks every time. You won’t find any Bluetooth speakers or heated soles on these sneakers—just pure, dependable style. They’re the kind of kicks that can take you from a coffee date to a concert without making you look like you’re trying too hard.

How to Get Rid of Love Handles Once and for All 🏋🏻‍♂️

Love handles: the one relationship we didn’t sign up for but can’t seem to break up with. They’re like that clingy ex who refuses to leave no matter how many salads you eat. But don’t worry, saying goodbye to these unwanted side flabs doesn’t mean saying goodbye to everything fun. It’s all about finding that sweet spot between indulging in pizza and pretending to enjoy kale smoothies.

5 Singers Who Had No Idea What Their Hits Were About 🤷‍♂️

Ever sing along to a hit song only to stop and think, "Wait, what does this even mean?" Now imagine you're the artist who wrote it. Turns out, some singers belt out chart-toppers with the same clueless enthusiasm as we have in karaoke bars. They're basically winging it—but with a Grammy instead of a buzzed audience at Joe's Pub. Makes you wonder if even they understand the bridge.

Unexplained Structures Found Deep Below The Pacific Ocean

Deep below the Pacific Ocean lies a mystery that even Aquaman would scratch his head over. Researchers have stumbled upon bizarre structures that look like the lost and found for ancient civilizations—or maybe aliens who lost their deposit on Earth. Whatever it is, one thing’s clear: the ocean isn't just salty, it's secretive.

The Roundup

A Brief History of Trepanation, One of the World’s Oldest Surgeries. How to recover when you get ‘The Ick’? Here's how to prevent your watch band from irritating your skin. NASA leaves Mars samples in limbo. What happens when you donate your body to science? 11 Fresh Facts About Greenland.

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@rachel_jones_ross | Alberta Canada

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