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• The pope schools the ‘secretary of war’

• 90 Hilarious Programming Memes That Prove Debugging Is A Universally Annoying Struggle | Bored Panda

  Every job has its quirks. But some feel almost like a world of their own. Like programming—we (indirectly) interact with it every day, yet many of us know surprisingly little when it comes to what actually goes on behind the screens. These memes are perfect for bridging the gap. They help people working in the field feel seen and give the rest of us a better understanding of what their day-to-day really looks like. Funny, Memes, Other

• Origins of Easter, Chocolate eggs, and the Giant Bunny | HowStuffWorks

  The origins of Easter blend ancient religious belief, seasonal traditions, and centuries of cultural change.

• Craft your Easter with these 5 easy makes | Gathered

• I’m a Brit living in Canada and these 5 Canuck stereotypes are surprisingly accurate – Narcity

  And I'm totally leaning into them…

• I Stress-Tested Apple's $599 MacBook Neo With Lightroom and 8K Video. Here's What Happened | PCMag

• 75 Breathtaking Photos Of The World’s Most Stunning Wonders | Bored Panda

  The popular Facebook page ‘World Beauties and Wonders’ is all about showcasing breathtaking sights from across the globe. Today, we’re bringing you some of the page’s most stunning recent photos, hoping to ignite a little wanderlust and inspire you to discover the amazing experiences that await beyond your comfort zone. Curiosities, History

• Keyboard Shortcut on Windows: Try Ctrl + Backspace Now – techsciencetoday

  Microsoft offers various keyboard shortcuts on Windows. With such a wide variety available, some still offer a surprise.

• 12 Facts You Learned In School That Are No Longer True | What’s Trending

  Is it possible to remember how, in a classroom, you absorb the facts as a sponge? It turns out that you were not always right about your teachers.

• Don't reinstall Windows to fix your problems — try this simple trick first

  This built-in tool is a better option.

• My Partner and I Tried the Scandinavian Sleep Method—It's Great

  If you're sick of waking up every time your partner moves or gets up in the middle of the night, have we got the sleep tip for you.

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