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The Secret Rules of Getting Bumped
And How to Spend Your Money and Still Be Miserable
November 5, 2025
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Don’t be a lady. Be a legend.”
Stevie Nicks
It Really Is Quittin’ Time
It’s Wednesday—the week’s middle child.
Too far from Monday to complain, too close to Friday to focus.
So let’s drift somewhere in between: smart stories, good vibes, zero Slack pings.
TODAY’S PICKS
 | The Secret Rules of Getting BumpedEver wonder how airlines pick who stays and who flies standby? The answer’s sneakier—and a little funnier—than you’d think. Here’s what really decides your fate. |
 | How to Spend Your Money and Still Be MiserableTurns out happiness doesn’t come with a receipt. This one’s for anyone who’s ever bought the “perfect thing” and still felt... meh. Here’s why. |
 | Why We Vote on TuesdaysYesterday was voting day—ever wonder why it always lands on a Tuesday? The answer goes way back… to horses, harvests, and a very different kind of commute. |
What’s your “worth every penny” spend?
