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TED TALKS

TED Talks (short for Technology, Entertainment, Design) are those short but punchy presentations — usually under 18 minutes — where smart, interesting people share ideas they believe are “worth spreading.” And to be fair, a lot of them actually are.

They started back in the '80s as a half-tech, half-artsy kind of event, but really blew up in the 2000s when the talks were posted online for free. That’s when it all went viral. Now there’s TEDx — local versions popping up in cities everywhere, with speakers of all kinds: scientists, activists, artists, teachers, ex-cons, even kids.

The talks are super polished, both in content and delivery. Everything is packaged like it’s the idea that’ll change your life. Sometimes it is. Sometimes... not so much. But the format hooks you: good storytelling, clear messaging, and a closing punch that leaves you thinking (or reposting it to look deeper than you actually are).



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When you're with your crew Vs when you're on your own.

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AMATEUR FLESH: PIERCED_BBY

I don’t know her at all, but I’d bet Pierced_Bby has that shy-girl vibe—the kind that blushes easily but, behind closed doors, wouldn’t let you last a single round.



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Her name is Adriana Chechik, and in this other link , you’ll find many of the scenes she’s starred in.




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THE NUDES OF COLIN WARD

Colin wasn’t raised to be an artist, but his love for photography started at an early age. As a child, he took photos during family vacations and learned to develop and print images before he even became a teenager. Despite his passion, he pursued a career in engineering and worked as a manufacturing manager for 28 years, keeping photography as his main hobby.

Over time, his dedication to photography grew, and he eventually decided to make it his full-time profession, embracing his true calling.
Although Colin explores all kinds of photography, we’ll focus on his collection of stunning models, which he calls "Figure in the Landscape." His fascination with open spaces makes this series a tribute to the beauty of the human form in natural surroundings.



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Social media vs. reality vs. ALRNCN.

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AI IS FINDING YOU A GIRLFRIEND

Matchmakers were women who specialized in arranging marriages, acting as intermediaries between families to find suitable partners. Their role was crucial in many cultures throughout history, especially in societies where arranged marriages prioritized social, economic, and familial compatibility over romantic love.

Across different eras and regions, these women had specific names:

• In medieval and Renaissance Europe, they were known as matchmakers or celestinas, like the character in La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas.
• In China, the "Mei Po" (媒婆) played a key role in arranged marriage traditions.
• In Russia and Eastern Europe, "svakha" were women specialized in finding partners for young people.
• In the Jewish tradition, "shadchanim" were professional matchmakers responsible for arranging marriages within the community.

Their work wasn’t just about pairing couples; they also negotiated dowries, ensured compatibility, and made sure the marriage was beneficial for both families. While their role has faded in many societies, matchmakers still exist today, especially in religious communities or cultures where arranged marriages remain a common practice.

Now, let’s ask AI to find you a girlfriend—let’s see what it comes up with and if you like any of the options.



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REAL OR AI? VINTAGE EROTICISM THAT TRICKS THE SENSES

These vintage-style photos look like they've been rediscovered from some forgotten drawer dating back to the 1930s or 40s. Everything is meticulously detailed: the lighting, the textures, even that subtly sensual vibe typical of erotic imagery from that era. They're so convincing, in fact, that it's quite challenging to realize they've actually been generated by artificial intelligence. Sure, there are small clues that give them away, but anyone who's not used to spotting such details might never even notice.

That's precisely the catch: AI is evolving so rapidly and subtly that we hardly notice how something previously unmistakably artificial can now easily pass for human. It’s like a slow, gradual change you only become aware of when it's already undeniable.

So sit back and enjoy these images blending nostalgia, sensuality, and artificial intelligence. Who would've thought the past and future could merge this seamlessly?



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If you're in such a hurry, you should've left earlier!

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FROM FREE HUGS TO FREE SEX

Remember the "Free Hugs" viral thing? That handwritten sign on a piece of cardboard, held by someone standing in the middle of the street, hoping some brave soul would go in for a little spontaneous affection. It became a full-blown phenomenon a couple of decades ago—a simple, feel-good gesture that, at the time, actually felt kind of revolutionary.

It all started with the “Free Hugs” movement back in 2004 in Australia, when a guy named Juan Mann hit the streets with his sign, just looking for a bit of human connection. It didn’t take long for the video to blow up on YouTube and turn into a symbol of hope, empathy, and human closeness—at a time when the world was already getting lost in screens and fast-paced routines.

A lot has changed since then. And while the cardboard + message + spontaneity combo is still around, let’s just say it’s taken a few… interesting turns.



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Choose your player.

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