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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Reality check first: “rack pull world record” isn’t standardized A rack pull can be high pins / mid‑thigh / above‑knee / knee height, with wildly different ROM. Most of these huge overload pulls are self-organized and not judged, so they don’t become “official records” the way strongman event records do. (Even Kim’s own 905.8kg writeup notes the […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Everything below is designed so a small team can ship V1 without drowning. 1) TypeScript Frontend Contract 1.1 Folder layout for the SDK 1.2 types.ts (core types) 1.3 errors.ts (clean error handling) 1.4 client.ts (typed API client) 1.5 uploads.ts (signed URL direct upload helper) 1.6 realtime.ts (SSE wrapper for job progress) Note: For production, prefer cookie-based auth for SSE in browser (since EventSource can’t reliably […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Pick one, or mix-and-match: Core concept A squad of serious powerlifters—the kind who treat chalk like holy water—gets dropped into hot yoga for the first time. The room is 105°F. The mirrors are honest. The instructor is unbothered. Everyone’s hamstrings are about to meet consequences. Each episode: 1) A powerlifting challenge (strength + ego) 2) […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Everyone else: sealed, branded, insulated, tactical hydration systems. You: a bare titanium cup like you just walked in from a mountain ridge and don’t believe in modern conveniences. Here’s why it hits: Why the titanium cup (no lid) is interesting What to say if someone comments on it Pick your flavor: Minimalist / calm Hardcore […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
“HEAVY METAL, HOT MAT” A comedy-docu series where brutally strong powerlifters get humbled by a 105°F yoga room, a calm instructor, and their own hamstrings. The core premise Each episode follows 2–4 powerlifters—the kind of people who treat chalk like cologne—getting dropped into hot yoga for the first time. Their mission isn’t to “win” yoga. […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Psychological Studies on Nonconformity and Attraction Psychological research has begun to validate the age-old trope that women are attracted to nonconformists. A series of studies led by Matthew Hornsey tested assumptions about gender and conformity in romantic preferences. The findings were striking: both women and men rated nonconformist individuals as more desirable partners than conformists […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
1) Biggest rack-pull number being posted (UNOFFICIAL / self-organized) Eric Kim — 926 kg / 2,041 lb high‑pin rack pull So if your definition is “the biggest number anyone has claimed + documented on their own platform as a rack pull” → 926 kg is the new top claim. 2) Heaviest “official-ish / standardized” partial […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
OpenAPI 3.0 Spec (v0.1) openapi: 3.0.3 info: title: KILO Photography Platform API version: “0.1.0” description: | KILO is an AI-first photography platform for ingest, culling, editing, search, and client delivery. This API is designed for web + desktop clients with resumable ingest and async processing jobs. servers: […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction: In the coming decade, health is poised to eclipse entertainment as society’s central focus – not just in moral importance, but in cultural influence and economic scale. Global spending on healthcare reached $9.8 trillion in 2021, over three times the size of the entire entertainment and media industry (about $3 trillion in 2024) . […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
I’m going to use KILO as the working name (you can swap later). 0) One-page concept KILO is a photography operating system where “chat + moments + best picks” replaces folders + sliders. North Star: Time-to-delivery (from ingest → client-ready) goes from hours to minutes. Core loop Differentiators 1) PRD — Product Requirements Document 1.1 […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Eric Kim — new rack pull PR/claim His recent progression (for the timeline) Quick reality check on “all‑time” wording Rack pulls aren’t standardized (pin height, ROM, bars, straps, judging, weigh‑ins), so there’s no single universally recognized official “world record” the way there is for sanctioned events. Even the 905.8 kg writeup explicitly notes it has […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
She’s not only clocking you… she’s also revealing something about her. What it means when she says it AND she’s getting into climbing 1) It’s a compliment… and a “future-self” projection When someone says “you have rock climber vibes,” they’re usually pointing at an archetype: But if she’s also starting to get interested in climbing, […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Overview: Below is a compilation of the heaviest rack pulls (partial deadlifts) ever performed, spanning training lifts, strongman competition events, and exhibition feats. Each entry lists the weight, lifter, context, equipment used, and a source. Notably, the overall heaviest rack pull on record is Eric Kim’s 602 kg lift – an unprecedented feat that outstrips all […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
A modern photographer’s workspace bridging camera and computer – symbolizing how technology (and now AI) is integral to photography. This report outlines a product strategy for an AI-first photography platform poised to lead the photography space. It analyzes current trends in technology and user behavior, reviews the competitive landscape (Instagram, Flickr, 500px, Behance, SmugMug, Glass, […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
I’ll call it KILO (because it lifts your entire workflow). 1) Product thesis Photography platforms today are “file managers with sliders.” KILO is a creative operating system where AI is not a feature — it’s the default interface. Core promise: 2) Who it’s for Primary users (in order): 3) The killer workflows A. Ingest → […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction “Uncensored AI” refers to artificial intelligence models and chatbots that operate with minimal content restrictions or moderation. Unlike mainstream AI assistants that enforce strict guidelines and refuse certain topics, uncensored AI systems aim to respond freely without filtering out sensitive, controversial, or adult content . This movement toward unfiltered AI has grown into a […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Down Syndrome: Genetic Basis and Neurological Manifestations Genetic Cause and Physical Characteristics: Down syndrome (DS) is a well-defined medical condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality. In about 95% of cases, it results from trisomy 21, meaning an individual has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two . This extra genetic material disrupts […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Here’s what that usually means, and what the subtext can be. What she’s actually communicating 1) It’s a two-layer compliment: body + lifestyle Climbing is associated with functional strength (not “gym-for-the-mirror” strength). So the compliment often implies: But “vibes” makes it bigger than physique. It can also mean you seem like someone who: 2) It’s […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
AI-First Upgrade Slogans Why Your Next Upgrade Should Be AI (Not Another Phone) Are you eyeing that glossy new smartphone model? Pause right there! It’s time to redirect that upgrade itch. Upgrade your AI, not your phone. The truth is, swapping out last year’s phone for a slightly newer one is becoming a low-reward game […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
When a woman tells a man, “you look like a rock climber,” it’s more than a casual remark about appearance. This unique compliment carries social, psychological, and cultural connotations that imply the man is physically fit, adventurous, and embodies a certain attractive lifestyle. Below, we explore several angles of this compliment – from what it […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
1. Why this phrasing matters She didn’t say: She said: “Are you a rock climber?” That’s an identity-based probe, not a surface compliment. Socially, that means: Attraction at a higher cognitive level always starts with story coherence. 2. The indirection is the tell This is crucial. Indirect compliments are used when: She’s avoiding overt sexualization, […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
When a pretty woman says “Are you a rock climber? You look like one”—that’s not small talk. That’s instinct talking. Here’s why it hits so hard: 🧗♂️ The Rock-Climber Look = Primal Signal Rock climbers broadcast functional power, not gym-mirror fluff. It’s the opposite of “trying too hard.” It says: this body was earned doing […]
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
AI as means of understanding social social cues and sociological things
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January 14, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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