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August 19, 2026

Scientists Unexpectedly Raise $100K for Marmot Research With OnlyFans and Crypto

When you think of wildlife conservation, what type of fundraising platform pops into your head? OnlyFans probably isn’t the first—or even the fifth—that comes to mind, but it’s actually helping support the long-running Rocky Mountain Marmot Project led by Colorado-based biologist and UCLA professor Dr. Daniel Blumstein and University of Ottawa researcher Julien Martin.

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July 7, 2026

This Site Lets You Pretend To Order Food To Get That Dopamine Hit Without Spending Money

If you’ve ever filled up an online shopping cart or started a food order and found a little pleasure in that, only to close the tab without completing the purchase, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s such a common experience that people have created an alternative to real shopping apps known as “dopamine sites.” There, you can replicate the feeling of making and placing an order. However, without spending any money or getting anything delivered.

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March 24, 2026

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Releases Unseen Outtakes From the Last Year’s Contest

To kick off the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 contest, the photo competition just released a series of “never before seen” entries from the 2025 Awards. From a caiman in Brazil “wearing” butterflies as eyelashes to a pair of dancing blue footed bobbies on Galapagos islands, each brilliant outtake captures wild animals during their funniest moments. The organizers of the Awards hope these images will inspire more people to enter this year’s competition.

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February 19, 2026

This List of the “Correct Order” for Showering Has People Divided

Taking a shower is essentially an order of operations. It’s a routine so familiar that you could do it in the dark. But is there a “right” way to shower? Threads user Ryan Shrime (@ryanshrime) sparked debate after he shared “the correct order for a shower,” which many emphatically disagreed with. First, let’s look at Shrime’s shower recipe. He begins by shampooing and rinsing. After, he washes his face.

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