Hey fellas,
It's Friday, January 23, 2026, and I hope the day is treating you right.
Today I've got a clean way to free a stuck screw, a one minute leg wake-up, and the day Americans touched the deepest part of the ocean.
- Mike
Legendary Tip of the Day: Free a Stripped Screw
When a screw head strips, most folks grab pliers and make it worse.
Lay a wide rubber band over the head, then seat the driver into it.
The rubber adds bite and grip.
There is one pressure trick that keeps the driver from camming out.
Sponsored Content
3 Under-the-Radar Stocks Worth a Look
Amid chop, we’re seeing early momentum in select small-caps. Our free note explains the thesis, names the tickers, and shows how to monitor the setups live.
📥 Send Me the Report + Alerts
By clicking this link you will automatically be subscribed to the Market Pulse Today Newsletter. See our
Privacy Policy.
|
Timeless Tale: On This Day - Man Reaches the Deepest Point (1960)
On January 23, 1960, the U.S. Navy bathyscaphe Trieste reached the bottom of the Challenger Deep.
Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard sat in a steel sphere under miles of water.
They expected silence.
Instead, they saw life moving on the ocean floor.
Health Hack for Legends: Calf Pump Reset (60 Seconds)
Stand tall near a counter.
Rise up onto your toes, then lower slow and steady.
Do ten reps.
It wakes up circulation and steadies your legs.
Sponsored Content
Investor’s Guide to Timing Market Megatrends
Past cycles (1997, 2013) show the “fastest gains” window. This 7-page PDF explains where we are now and how to avoid late entries as momentum builds.
📥 Get Free Report
By clicking “Get Free Report” you are automatically subscribing to Darwin Investor Network & will receive a free subscription to Chaikin Analytics. Unsubscribing is easy.
Privacy Policy
|
Hobby Spotlight: Clean Battery Terminals
Corrosion steals starting power.
A simple brush and baking soda mix clears it fast.
Rinse and dry well.
Do not skip reconnecting the positive side first.
Granddad Wisdom
Timeless Beauty: Lauren Bacall (1952)
Fellas, every now and then it's nice to appreciate the effortless glamour that lit up the screen and magazines back in our day. Here's Lauren Bacall in her early 1950s studio look. Calm confidence. Sharp style. Timeless charm.
Quick Win
Why did the toolbox sleep so well?
Highlight the line below to see the answer:
Because everything was in its place.
Stay sharp out there, gents.
Mike