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What was something that you thought was overhyped that actually lived up to the hype?

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    “Hit the gym” is the default advice given to anyone looking to improve themselves or get over a tough time, but it has really made a difference in my mood and energy levels. For a long time, I also thought “what’s so special about avocado on toast?”, but it actually is a pleasant combination.

    Oh, and I swear by those Laneige lip masks for lip care. I just use it anytime my lips are chapped and it doesn’t dry them up even more afterwards.

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      Sonicare toothbrush.

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        What do you use your keyboard/computer for and for how long if you don't mind my asking?

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        I'm at my machine 12+ hours a day, coding, data analysis, grant writing, etc.
        I might play some online games too

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          The total eclipse. I was lucky enough to live in the path of last year's. I now understand why people are willing to travel across the world just to experience something that only lasts a few minutes.

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            I didn't think Portal could possibly live up to the hype and I slept on it for a a decade. It did. Superb game

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            This was a triumph

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              Air-fryer

              bone-conducting headphones

              PSX

              Firefly

              Inis

              Innovation

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              bone-conducting headphones

              Very curious to try. I bought some surprisingly cheap ones to see if it would be worth spending more on them, but the ones I received said nothing about bone conduction so the ad was a flat out lie.

              Air-fryer

              Yes

              Firefly

              Yes

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                This was a triumph

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                I'm making a note here: huge success.

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                  A good mattress is indeed one of the best purchases you can make! Online stores with a lot of marketing (Purple, Casper, etc) tend to be more expensive to make up for all the marketing though, and I've heard stories of off-gassing despite basically everyone claiming "our mattresses don't do that!". Did yours smell at all when you first got it?

                  Not trying to shade your choice at all, I'm just mentioning because I read a lot of threads like this when I was looking for a new mattress. I've gotten my last three mattresses from https://comfortoption.com/ and they're more comfortable than anything else I've tried (including my old Serta memory foam block), and a few hundred bucks cheaper than the YouTube/influencer-marketed brands. My sister likes the one she got on my rec too.

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                  Why three mattresses? Wear or for other rooms or something?

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                    Believing in God.

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                    Interesting answer. It was the opposite for me. No worries though, you do you.

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                      Yosemite. People told me about it for years, along with how it was full of tourists, so I avoided it. Eventually I did go and wow, it's incredible. Seriously one of the most amazing places I've ever seen.

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                        “Hit the gym” is the default advice given to anyone looking to improve themselves or get over a tough time, but it has really made a difference in my mood and energy levels. For a long time, I also thought “what’s so special about avocado on toast?”, but it actually is a pleasant combination.

                        Oh, and I swear by those Laneige lip masks for lip care. I just use it anytime my lips are chapped and it doesn’t dry them up even more afterwards.

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                        +1 for the Laneige overnight lip mask. That stuff is like magic. Actually your whole list, and I will add yoga. Yoga does really help me to stay fit and supple.

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                          The total eclipse. I was lucky enough to live in the path of last year's. I now understand why people are willing to travel across the world just to experience something that only lasts a few minutes.

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                          I think being in 100% totality would make all the difference. I was in like 60 or 70 percent totality and while it was neat, and I'm happy I got to experience it, it wasn't insanely awesome.

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                            Interesting answer. It was the opposite for me. No worries though, you do you.

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                            Religion and God are two different things. And thank you, lol. 👍

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                              I think being in 100% totality would make all the difference. I was in like 60 or 70 percent totality and while it was neat, and I'm happy I got to experience it, it wasn't insanely awesome.

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                              Yes, being in totality is a completely different experience. Imagine looking up at the sky into a twilight, where a black hole ringed with ghostly white light hovers eerily where the sun once was. It's truly otherworldly

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                                I think being in 100% totality would make all the difference. I was in like 60 or 70 percent totality and while it was neat, and I'm happy I got to experience it, it wasn't insanely awesome.

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                                It really is indescribable. Just to give you an idea, even five seconds before totality is boring. It's day, a little darker than usual. Then, five seconds later, it's totality, and it's like the entire universe had been replaced by a magical fairy tale land.

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                                  Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, truly an amazing game

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                                    Which one?

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                                      Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, truly an amazing game

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                                      I wish I could agree. I was so disappointed when I played it earlier this year.

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                                        I got an old ipod at a yard sale that still works. Its actually really good!

                                        Miyoo Mini Plus - Its like a gameboy for emulators. Its really great playing my old games, but with save states.

                                        Linux. not only learning the system gave me more knowledge, it helped me get a job and eventually a career!

                                        A Dog - My dog gives me and my wife so much love its amazing. Hes a good boy.

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                                          Air-fryer

                                          bone-conducting headphones

                                          PSX

                                          Firefly

                                          Inis

                                          Innovation

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                                          Inis

                                          Innovation

                                          A man of culture.

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